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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cavaliers’ unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

CLEVELAND — As the Cavaliers were pushing their home record to 10-0 and improving the franchise’s historic start to an eye-popping 17-1, a solitary voice rose from the seats that could be heard throughout the lower bowl of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “He’s in this zone,” Atkinson said of the 27-year-old Jerome, already with his fourth NBA team. “It’s phenomenal.” While …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

Hindustan Times

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The world's tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world's tallest college basketball player. The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to redshirt. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former Virginia Lacrosse Star Now Living His Dream of Playing College Basketball After Transferring

Associated Press

Former Virginia lacrosse star Lars Tiffany has finally realized his lifelong dream of playing college basketball after transferring to Stanford University. Tiffany, who previously wondered if he could be too tall to be impactful in college lacrosse, has proven his doubters wrong by joining the Cardinal program as a graduate-transfer walk-on. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to play …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penn State's Defensive Domination: Abdul Carter's Rise to Defensive End is Unmatched

Associated Press

Abdul Carter is thriving as a defensive end for Penn State. He leads the team's defense with four sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for loss, and his presence has disrupted opposing offenses. Carter's versatility and ability to play both inside and outside have made him a key contributor to the Nittany Lions' success.

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The World's Tallest Teen: Olivier Rioux's Basketball Prodigy Takes Center Stage

Hindustan Times

The article highlights Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9-inch teenager who is the world's tallest teen and an upcoming basketball player for the University of Florida. Rioux has overcome physical limitations to achieve his success, and he is expected to be a fan favorite due to his unique personality and athleticism.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meet Olivier Rioux: The World's Tallest Teen Who's Making History on and Off the Court

Associated Press

Olivier Rioux is a 7-foot-9-inch teenager who is the world's tallest teen. He will be playing for the 21st-ranked Florida Gators basketball team this season. Rioux is a happy-go-lucky guy who is known for his outgoing personality and willingness to pose for pictures. He has already drawn attention from fans and media alike, and he is sure to be a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Encouraging girls to see net gains

China Daily

Retired NBA star Robert Horry tips off the inaugural basketball game on the school's newly-built court. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Jin Changsui, the principal of Bayanmankh Central Primary School where the new court was built, hopes the star power of the event will inspire more local children to take up basketball. She developed a love for basketball after first trying …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Allen, who has become indispensable for the Cavs as well as one of the Eastern Conference’s top big men, will be guaranteed $131 million over the next five seasons, said the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron's teen son picked by Lakers in NBA Draft

China Daily

Bronny James of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. The 19-year-old James is certainly a project after scoring just 4.8 points per game in his only college season at USC, but it was impossible for …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James to play alongside father LeBron after being drafted by LA Lakers

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles Lakers Draft Bronny James, Son Of LeBron James

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft

Associated Press

It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for since 2018. And …

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6 months ago

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. He’s going to have his jersey sell out with kids, because ‘I can be like him.’ Eastern Conference executive No. Ja’Kobe Walter | 6-4 SG/SF | 19 years old | Baylor Eastern Conference scout: I think he’s going to be really good. Isaiah Collier | 6-3 guard | 19 years …

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6 months ago

French teenager Risacher, G League’s Buzelis headline list of top forward prospects in the NBA draft

Associated Press

The upcoming NBA draft is filled with talented forwards who either played internationally or bypassed college basketball. 2 in the latest AP NBA Mock Draft, while Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland II went through the G League Ignite developmental program for top prospects. Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite STRENGTHS: The 6-9, 197-pound Buzelis was a top-flight recruit and McDonald’s All-American …

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6 months ago

UConn’s Castle, Kentucky duo, Tennessee’s Knecht headline the list of top guards in the NBA draft

Associated Press

John Calipari turned Kentucky into a factory for NBA talent, including 28 one-and-done players becoming first-round picks. Now at Arkansas, Calipari’s last crop with the Wildcats features two headlining guards in the NBA draft next week in Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. They’re part of a top tier featuring UConn’s Stephon Castle, Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht and international prospect Nikola Topic. …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s Karaban, Alabama’s Sears and Arizona’s Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft

Associated Press

Two of last year’s Final Four teams are returning key pieces for next season. UConn forward Alex Karaban is heading back to campus for a try at a third straight national title and Alabama guard Mark Sears also will be back after withdrawing from the NBA draft Wednesday. He averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds last season as UConn went …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James is staying in the NBA draft, agent announces

Associated Press

Bronny James is keeping his name in the NBA draft, with the hopes of joining his father in the league next season. LeBron James, Bronny’s father and the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, posted his reaction on his social media accounts, including one Instagram story that had the simple caption: “BRONNY STAYING IN DRAFT!” The decision was not unexpected, given that …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James medically cleared for combine, paving way for possible NBA draft entry

LA Times

Bronny James, who played one season at USC, was medically cleared to participate in the NBA draft combine. Bronny James has been cleared by NBA doctors to participate in the league’s draft combine, sources not authorized to speak publicly about the matter confirmed to The Times. James, who played at USC last season, suffered sudden cardiac arrest before his freshman …

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8 months ago

Forward Cody Williams declares for the NBA draft after a single season at Colorado

Associated Press

DENVER — Cody Williams, a five-star recruit who played at Colorado for his freshman season, announced on social media Monday that he is entering the NBA draft. “I want to thank my brother Jalen for encouraging, pushing, and challenging me to be the best version of myself,” Williams said in his Instagram post. “Your inspiration means more than you will …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell Robinson’s return makes Knicks bigger and maybe more dangerous

New York Times

TORONTO — Mitchell Robinson has thought about the big return for a while now. Robinson played 12 minutes Wednesday in the Knicks’ 145-101 annihilation of the Toronto Raptors. “I think I still got a little bit to work on for that, but the shot-blocking is still there, so that’s pretty good.” For Robinson, life is good right now. Playing with …

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9 months ago

What I’m watching as Raptors season hits stretch run: Gary Trent’s free agency push and more

New York Times

The Toronto Raptors are a tough watch right now. Ochai Agbaji has a chance The Raptors are currently starting Trent, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Kelly Olynyk, thanks to their multitude of injuries. Gradey Dick hits the starter’s wall It was probably when Joe Ingles got past Dick to get two free throws that I became concerned about …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

LA Times

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon center N’Faly Dante and guard Jackson Shelstad during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-66 loss Thursday in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. “It just hurts me right now that it’s over for us,” Andrews said in the locker room after stifling tear-induced sniffles, “but we’re going to get back to the drawing board …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Marquette coach Shaka Smart confident that Tyler Kolek will play again at some point this season

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Marquette coach Shaka Smart is optimistic that Tyler Kolek’s oblique injury won’t knock the 2022-23 Big East player of the year out for the remainder of the season. Smart acknowledged Tuesday that “barring a miracle,” Kolek won’t play in the eighth-ranked Golden Eagles’ two regular-season games Wednesday against No. Smart said Tuesday there’s a “distinct possibility” that Kolek …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James a month after saying Bronny could play for Lakers right now: ‘Let the kid be a kid’

LA Times

Lakers star LeBron James pats the back of his oldest son, USC guard Bronny James, before a game against Long Beach State on Dec. 10 at Galen Center. James posted some thoughts Monday on X that were neither of those things, as the Lakers superstar unloaded on the media’s coverage of Bronny James, his oldest son and a freshman guard …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

This big SEC WR — with ties and similarities to Deebo Samuel — is ready for NFL jump

New York Times

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer was vacationing at a friend’s mountain house in Cashiers, N.C., over the Fourth of July last summer when his phone buzzed with a video call from Gamecocks receiver Xavier Legette. “But he’s got good size, though.” Like Samuel, who was a second-round draft pick in 2019, Legette also projects as a second-day pick. Just being …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State

LA Times

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews steals the ball from Oregon State guard Jordan Pope during the second half of the Bruins’ 71-63 victory Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “So we’re gonna just keep using that to our best ability.” Bona added 18 points and Lazar Stefanovic had 15 to help UCLA win a game in which it allowed the Beavers to shoot …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Back on point with his passes, Dylan Andrews sparks UCLA’s turnaround hopes

LA Times

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews brings the ball up court during the first half of a road game against Utah. “Man, it’s dope, especially being a PG at UCLA, it feels good,” Andrews said Tuesday with a wide smile, “but I’m going to keep going, keep striving and hopefully I can crack that 10 assists.” His next chance comes Wednesday night …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Player of the Week: Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame had first career triple-double

Associated Press

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: HANNAH HIDALGO, Notre Dame The 5-foot-6 freshman guard from Haddonfield, New Jersey, led the Fighting Irish to a win last week over Western Michigan with her first career triple-double. It was the first win against a Division I opponent this season for Southern, …

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1 year ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Passes Moses Malone To Enter Top Ten In Scoring List

News 18

Kevin Durant sometimes spends idle time surfing YouTube, checking out old clips of NBA greats. Durant moved into 10th place on the NBA’s career scoring list Friday night, passing Moses Malone in the second quarter of the Suns’ 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. With this bucket, Kevin Durant passes Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Pelicans’ Jordan Hawkins is on a quest to be NBA’s next great shooter: ‘He’s fearless’

New York Times

In the run-up to the third regular-season game of his NBA career, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jordan Hawkins added an extra step to his usual preparation. A few hours later, the 21-year-old Hawkins, having experienced one of Curry’s many scoring explosions for himself, went straight up to the man he calls his “idol” to say hello. “I’ve got a lot …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Basketball roundup: Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth starts with 38-point performance

LA Times

Alijah Arenas of Chatsworth began his sophomore season with 38 points against Loyola. pic.twitter.com/p5rL0Cs4nm — eric sondheimer November 16, 2023 The son of former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas, Alijah has grown to 6 feet 6. pic.twitter.com/AEIr5JNSXS — eric sondheimer November 16, 2023 “He’s an NBA lottery pick,” Loyola coach Damaine Powell said. pic.twitter.com/KrQvEWPKQu — eric sondheimer November 16, 2023 Crespi …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83

New York Times

“When my time on Earth is gone And my activities here are passed I want they bury me upside down And my critics can kiss my ass” Bob Knight, March 12, 1994 Clair Bee was unquestionably one of the greatest college basketball coaches in history. “I don’t think there’s a player that ever played for Coach Knight that didn’t want …

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1 year, 1 month ago

With its big men sidelined, No. 16 Kentucky will need to get the job done with a smaller lineup

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky will need big things from a smaller lineup until further notice. Kentucky also added former West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell, who averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds and grabbed a team-high 142 defensive boards for the Mountaineers. Wagner has already shown his ability to shoot and run the floor, while Rob Dillingham’s 40-point eruption during last …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Cade Cunningham finding rhythm, Ausar Thompson playing aggressively: Pistons observations

New York Times

Here are some thoughts following the Detroit Pistons’ 118-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their third preseason game: Cade Cunningham solid in return to preseason play After missing last week’s preseason game against Oklahoma City in Montreal due to left quad tendinitis, Cunningham returned to take on the Thunder in Tulsa, Okla., and started to find a rhythm …

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1 year, 2 months ago

15 potential college basketball breakout stars: Desmond Claude, Tyrese Proctor and more

New York Times

One of my favorite things about college basketball is watching players grow up from one season to the next. The Duke sophomore had a slightly better freshman season statistically than Haliburton and benefitted from moving to point guard midway through the season, while Haliburton didn’t get the keys until his sophomore season. Milos Uzan, Oklahoma sophomore guard In a league …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Caleb Love, Donovan Clingan and the most intriguing men’s college basketball players

New York Times

Here comes college basketball, hastening to the first tipoff in less than a month, and we’ll see a lot of familiar faces when it arrives. Oh, and Freeman didn’t transfer, despite having the opportunity to do so, instead opting to toil at the mid-major level for one last season with no guarantee of an NCAA Tournament bid at the end. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

It’s not a tall tale: At 7 feet 3, UCLA freshman Aday Mara could be team’s best passer

LA Times

Aday Mara commands superlatives. … We haven’t played any games, but I have never coached a big guy with that kind of skill level on offense.” Mara figures to play plenty alongside sophomore center Adem Bona considering Savino said the Bruins plan to use two big men for the first time since they deployed Cody Riley and Jalen Hill together …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets’ point guard if he stays that way

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. He played as a forward or backup center last season in Brooklyn, where Kyrie Irving was the point guard when Simmons arrived in a trade for James Harden in February 2022. With Irving now in Dallas and Simmons …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Which USC freshmen are in position to earn bigger roles?

LA Times

It wasn’t just getting to watch Duce Robinson sprint down the field for the first touchdown of his career that sent the USC sideline into a frenzy. “We’ll take it on a case-by-case basis,” head coach Lincoln Riley said of evaluating potential redshirts after Saturday’s game, “but if guys can help this team now, then we’re going to lean towards …

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1 year, 3 months ago

College basketball preseason Top 25: Kansas, Marquette, Duke lead 2023-24 rankings

New York Times

Coming off of a national title, Connecticut lost three critical players in Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo and Andre Jackson Jr. And yet, that still won’t stop the Huskies from being a consensus top-10 team. He’s an underrated defender within a team concept, coming from a top-five defensive team last year at Rutgers. Donovan Clingan should be a preseason All-American and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Samuel Mbingazo is the face of an international hoops revolution at Bishop Alemany

LA Times

A native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bishop Alemany High’s 6-foot-10 sophomore Samuel Mbingazo has hopes of playing in the NBA. After Bishop Alemany beat Long Beach St. Anthony’s 56-52 in its division final June 18 at the California Live basketball tournament, Mbingazo, Tshina, Baba and Tshilobo gathered outside for a picture, tossing jokes at each other seamlessly between …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Boozer’s twin sons are top high school players. Are they a lock for Duke?

New York Times

EMERSON, Ga. — Between the neon yellow Nikes, with calf-high white socks poking out of them, a camouflage Ralph Lauren baseball cap worn backwards, and some beige cargo shorts, one thing is abundantly clear: Carlos Boozer has gone full basketball dad. Cameron Boozer dropped 40 AND 17 in front of Jayson Tatum and the Duke staff last night 😈🚨@NikeEYB pic.twitter.com/qdQL5B5b3P …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Miami’s Isaiah Wong enters 2023 NBA Draft: What’s next for the Hurricanes after Final Four run?

New York Times

Miami guard Isaiah Wong will forgo his last year of college eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA Draft, he announced in a video Monday. Wong helped lead Miami to its first Elite Eight appearance in 2021-22 and its first Final Four trip this spring. Poplar didn’t score in the Final Four loss to eventual champion UConn, but he hit double-figures …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Men’s college basketball transfer portal commits and their fits: Dickinson, Perry and more

New York Times

The men’s college basketball transfer portal continues to churn. The counting numbers may have been down by his standards — he averaged almost 22 points per game, still — but that’s just because he had a better team around him. He was Butler’s second-leading scorer in 2022-23, averaging 11.6 points on 10 shot attempts per game, including 37.8 percent from …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama still on top; a lot at stake in pre-draft process

New York Times

As we head into Final Four Week, with only three games left on the men’s college basketball docket, it’s worth an update to The Athletic’s 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Black averaged 13 points, five rebounds and four assists per game this season, but couldn’t consistently punish teams from the outside, making just 30 percent of his attempts from distance. Over …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Still room for bigs like Sanogo, Timme in college basketball

Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. — UConn center Adama Sanogo punctuated one of the best games of his career by nailing a jumper from around the top of the 3-point line that brought a roar from Huskies fans. “I feel like it’s better for me to bang with people, play against people that are the same size as me.” Sanogo was overwhelming in …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals. The 58-year-old McMillan went 99-80 as Atlanta’s coach, including a 27-11 record as interim in the second half of the 2020-21 season. McMillan was frustrated in his attempts to improve …

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1 year, 11 months ago

San Pedro's Anthony Hrboka takes shooting to a new level

LA Times

When Anthony Hrboka of San Pedro was on the basketball court as a 14-year-old freshman in 2020, he stood 5 feet 2 and weighed 92 pounds. “He was all 92 pounds to the best of his ability.” He has grown to 5-10 and 150 pounds as a senior and became San Pedro’s all-time three-point shooting leader. Anthony Hrboka of San …

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2 years ago

How Celtics’ role players are reinforcing Joe Mazzulla’s spacing system

New York Times

Joe Mazzulla’s core values have been taking shape over the first month-plus of the season, with the topic of spacing coming up on a nightly basis. It’s a sign Williams is turning into an actual wing, because the scheme is betting he can get deep into the defense and still make rim reads. He draws hard at the rim, even …

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