Day: July 7, 2024

UAPB women’s hoops names Roderick Woods as assistant coach

Brandon King

New Arkansas Pine Bluff women’s head basketball coach Erica Leak rounds out her coaching staff, as the program announced the hiring of Roderick “Rodd” Woods as an assistant coach.  “We are so excited to announce coach Woods as the final piece to our staff,” said Coach Leak. “Woods is a competitor, a strong recruiter, and a passionate coach whose experiences will serve him well here at UAPB. A connector by nature, who is experienced in leadership development and team development, embodies our ‘six C’s, (Character, Commitment, Confidence, Class, Courage Culture)’…

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6 July 2024 WNBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight- Caitlyn Clark Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double. In the Fever’s 83-76 win over the New York Liberty, Clark scored 19 points, handed out 13 assists and grabbed 12 rebounds. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS +/- GmSc 1 Caitlin Clark IND NYL W 38:28 7 17 .412 3 12 .250 2 2 1.000 0 12 12 13 2…

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DeMar DeRozan sent to Kings in three-team sign and trade

Brandon King

Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a three-team sign-and-trade, inking a 3-year, $74 deal.  The deal sends forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs, while the Chicago Bulls receive guard Chris Duarte, two-second draft picks and cash.  Barnes, 32, appeared in and started, all 82 games for the Kings, averaging 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest. Along with recently acquired Chris Paul, the veteran forward can provide steady play for a very young San…

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