Monthly Archives: June 2024

Marquette basketball coach Shaka Smart has heartfelt message after Michael Lovell’s death

Marquette men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart had a unique bond with school president Michael Lovell. Lovell hired Smart in 2021, saying at the introductory press conference that he was highly impressed because the coach “really develops deep relationships with people.” The men worked closely together as Smart rebuilt the program over the last three seasons, cutting down nets together as …

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Lakers coaching search: JJ Redick to interview with Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka this weekend, per report

Getty Images JJ Redick will interview with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and team president Rob Pelinka in an “all-day session” in Los Angeles this weekend, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is not the player-turned-podcaster/broadcaster’s first contact with the Lakers about their vacant head-coaching position. Redick and Pelinka talked for more than 90 minutes about the job at …

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Jackson State basketball’s Keionte Cornelius transfers to Alcorn State

Jackson State basketball guard Keionte Cornelius has committed to transfer to Alcorn State, according to Alcorn State basketball media’s page on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Welcome to The Reservation Keionte Cornelius! The transfer guard from Jackson State, We are excited to have you join our program!” The 5-foot-10 guard had his best game of the season against Alcorn State …

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The Best NBA Playoff Comebacks of the Last 10 Years

Check out some of the best comebacks in NBA Playoff history since 2015! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUMBbILhayo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Luka Doncic on fouling out, ‘We couldn’t play physical’

2024 NBA Finals – Game Three Boston’s halfcourt offensive strategy is to hunt Luka Doncic and make him defend. Wednesday night that led to foul trouble. A couple of silly fouls — that third-quarter reach-in was a poor decision — and a couple of 50/50 calls in the fourth quarter not going his way, and Doncic fouled out when Dallas …

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Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and more react to death of Jerry West: ‘He was the silhouette for a reason’

On Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced the death of basketball legend Jerry West. Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86. His wife, Karen, was by his side. pic.twitter.com/iMwOXmCT2B — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024 Throughout the day, the basketball …

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Purdue Offers 2025 Four-star Forward Nikolas Khamenia

A rising prospect in the 2025 recruiting class saw Matt Painter and Purdue enter the mix as one of the latest to extend him an offer on Wednesday night. The Boilermakers offered four-star small forward Nikolas Khamenia, as he sees his stock continue to soar on the recruiting trail. Khamenia is the No. 40 player in the new Rivals150 released …

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Pros and Cons: Should Knicks pick Yves Missi in 2024 NBA Draft?

The Knicks are set up for their best stretch in recent franchise history thanks to recent draft successes. They have back-to-back late first-round picks at 24 and 25, plus the 38th overall pick, and have been relatively inactive in the past two drafts. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the Knicks potentially drafting Baylor’s Yves Missi… The case …

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The Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, the man who assembled the team

After he completed a decorated playing career, Jerry West was an influential executive who assembled talent on what became the Showtime Lakers roster. West died Wednesday. (Uncredited / Associated Press) For Kurt Rambis, it all started in the most unthinkable way. The first time he ever spoke with Jerry West, the NBA legend tried recruiting Rambis to join the Lakers …

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NBA stars mourn the death of Jerry West, ‘one of the very best players’

Laker Jerry West, left, and Philadelphia 76er Fred Carter race down the court at the Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 19, 1971. (Associated Press) They called him “Mr. Clutch,” “Zeke from Cabin Creek,” “Tweety Bird” and eventually “The Logo.” Yet to the people who knew him, Jerry West was, at first, someone you’d call overwhelming and humbling. “Well, it was …

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NBA world reacts to the death of “The Logo” Jerry West

The NBA lost an icon with the death of Hall of Famer Jerry West, who passed peacefully at age 86 with his wife Karen by his side. The NBA world reacted almost instantly with an outpouring of love and respect for the legendary West. Will truly miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers goes out to your …

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