Category: Sports

TSU’s Saniah Parker named OVC Frosh of the Week

Brandon King

Tuesday morning Tennessee State University lady basketballer Saniah Parker was announced as Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the week. In helping the Lady Tigers go 2-0 last week, Parker scored 14 against UT Martin and followed that up with a season, and career-high 18 points against Southeast Missouri. Parker was scorching from the floor in those games, hitting 12-16 from the floor including knocking down 75% of her three point attempts and 83% of her free throws. On the season Parker is averaging 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 steals and…

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Willis Reed to be honoured during Grambling’s Legends Night

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications: GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University Department of Athletics will honor former GSU alum and NBA legend Willis Reed during pregame and halftime festivities during Legend’s Night as the Tigers face off against rival Southern at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.  Reed, a two-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks, will receive numerous honors, including the retirement of his jersey and the naming of the court. The Bernice, La. native played at Grambling State from 1960-1964 and was selected second round…

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Morant and Van Vleet named NBA Players of the Week

Brandon King

Monday afternoon the National Basketball Association announced their Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week. Memphis Grizzlier point guard Ja Morant was named Western Conference POW, Morant averaged 25.0 points, 6.8 assists and 6.3 rebounds per contest in helping Grizzlies to a 5-0 week. Fred Van Vleet tok the honors for the Eastern Conference. Van Vleet had a stellar week as well, putting up 30.3 points, 6.5 assists and 4.8 rebounds , including notching his first career triple double against the Utah Jazz, in leading the Raptors go undefeated…

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Klay Thompson is back and I am happy about that ( and you should be too)

Brandon King

In the 941 days since Klay Thompson last played in an nba game, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States,  there was insurrection by domestic terrorists, we lost the great Kobe Bryant, the NBA had a four-month pandemic stoppage and played a postseason in a bubble at Disney World, Rajon Rondo has played for three NBA teams and Russell Westbrook has been traded three times.  The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 96-82 but that also seemed secondary because Sunday night Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors , their…

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January 9, 2022 NBA StatCap: KlayDay finally arrived

Brandon King

Klay is back After missing the last two seasons due to ACL and Achilles’ tendon tears, Klay Thompson finally returned to the Warriors lineup amid much fanfare. In his 19 minutes of action, he scored 17 points on 7/18 from the floor, had a dunk and knocked down three of his eight of his three-point attempts. Who Got it Done top 5 are pictured pt rb ast K. TownsMIN @ HOU 40 9 7 LeBron JamesLAL vs. MEM 35 9 7 Pascal SiakamTOR vs. NOP 29 10 7   10-10 ft…

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CIAA unveils updated COVID-19 game cancellation policies

Brandon King

Monday morning, the CIAA announced their updated COVID-19 game cancellation protocols for the 2021-22 season. From the CIAA: CIAA COVID-19 Game Cancellation Policy (for conference seeding and ranking) General Information– If a team cancels a conference contest due to being in COVID-19 protocol, it could result in a loss for the cancelling team and a win for the team that is eligible and prepared to play.- If both teams are in COVID-19 protocol and mutually agree to cancel a conference contest, then it could result in a loss for both…

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January 9, 2022 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

NBA Injuries Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Jalen Johnson SF Jan 8 Out Johnson is probable for Sunday’s game against the Clippers due to right calf tension, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Clint Capela C Jan 8 Day-To-Day Capela (ankle) is doubtful Sunday against the Clippers, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Chris Clemons G Jan 7 Out Cameron Oliver F Jan 5 Out Oliver was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Gorgui Dieng C…

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January 8, 2022 NBA StatCap: Big night for a couple of big man, another career night for Lance

Brandon King

Who Got it Done Lance Stevenson continues to show why he should be on a NBA roster by chasing the 30 points he dropped on the Nets in the Pacers last game by dishing out a career-high 14 assists against the Jazz. top 5 are pictured pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ CHO 43 12 3   18-20 ft D. SabonisIND vs. UTA 42 6 3   18-22 fg D. MitchellUTA @ IND 36 2 9   6-12 3-pt J. JacksonMEM @ LAC 26 8 3   10-10 ft Tyler HerroMIA @ PHO 33…

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Tennessee State Men’s BB defeats Southeast Missouri 95-84

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team secured their first OVC victory on Saturday afternoon against Southeast Missouri, 95-84. FIRST HALF: Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. drained a three-pointer on the game’s first possession. TSU grabbed the initial momentum with a 9-4 run to open the game, as Shakem Johnson‘s registered four of the nine points. With less than two minutes remaining, Emmanuel Dowuona contributed four points to an 8-0 scoring stretch to give TSU their largest lead of the half, 38-25. Fitzgerald Jr. led the team with 11 points and two assists in…

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January 8, NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Clint Capela C Jan 8 Day-To-Day Capela left Friday’s matchup with the Lakers after suffering an ankle injury, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. Chris Clemons G Jan 7 Out Cameron Oliver F Jan 5 Out Oliver was placed in the league’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Gorgui Dieng C Dec 28 Out Dieng was placed in the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. De’Andre Hunter SF Dec 14 Out Hawks general manager Travis…

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