Page 76 - Improved Player News Today

JOHN HARRELL/Associated Press Among non-U.S. players, Andrei Kirilenko isnt one of the greatest scorers. Nene and Andrew Wiggins have more points in their careers than Kirilenko, for example. Since 2000, however, few players have provided as much versatility as the Russian wing. Kirilenko averaged 11.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals in a 797-game career. Those numbers are legitimately in a league of Kirilenkos own, per Stathead. "AK47" paced the NBA with 3.3 blocks...

Liberty take UCLA wing with No. 6 pick, shore up defense Share this story Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Liberty continued their off-season makeover Thursday night by taking UCLA wing Michaela Onyenwere with the No. 6 pick in the WNBA. The 6’0” Colorado native was one of four picks the Libs selected. Rather than go for need, and draft a big, the Liberty went with who they believed was the best player available ... and made defense their priority throughout the Draft. Onyenwere is ...

NBA Rumors: Dragics Lackluster Timing Could End NBA Career On Sour Note KEY POINTS Dragic could be vital in the NBA playoffs for the Heat    Dragic could see his career end sourly if he continues to struggle The Miami Heat could use some help on the experience side of things right now, something that Goran Dragic could provide. Having been through the usual wear-and-tear of his NBA tenure, most feel that the Slovenian hotshot is in the final years of his basketball career. But if one is to l...

Liberty to debut at Barclays Center on May 14 Share this story The New York Liberty will debut at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, May 14, kicking off the 2021 regular season schedule at 7 p.m. that night against the Indiana Fever. After playing in three different arenas over the last decade — Madison Square Garden, the Prudential Center in Newark and most recently the Westchester County Center in White Plains as well as the Bradenton, Florida, “wubble” last season — th...

April 12, 2021 According to ESPN, The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck to a four-year, $14.5 million deal. Deck has been a member of Argentina’s national team for the last three seasons. Before making the transition to the NBA, Deck reportedly is working through an immigration process to travel to the United States. Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck has signed a four-year, $14.5M deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell ESPN. Deck, 26, has been a memb...

Penn State women’s basketball’s most efficient scorer is officially running it back for the 2021-22 season. Lady Lions star guard Kelly Jekot announced Thursday she’ll use her extra year of NCAA eligibility to stay in Happy Valley for another season. See you next season State! @PennStateWBB “Playing college basketball at Penn State means everything to me,” Jekot said in a statement on Twitter. “I’m so thankful that I have the opportunity to get back on the court to play the sport ...

UConn center Josh Carlton transferring to Houston: This was the best spot for me David Borges FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Connecticut forward Josh Carlton (25) drives to the basket for a layup against Creighton in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)John Peterson / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less 2of6 Connecticut forward Josh Carlton (25) reacts after making a basket against DePaul during the first half of an NCA...

Cubaj, Lahtinen Tabbed All-America Honorable Mention THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women’s basketball’s Lorela Cubaj and Lotta-Maj Lahtinen were named 2021 WBCA NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America honorable mention as announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Saturday. Cubaj, the ACC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year, capped the 2020-21 season averaging a double-double behind 12.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. She started all 26 games for the Yellow Jackets, he...

The John Marshall grad has improved his game, earning a spot on the All-ACC First Team roster.

Alll-Pac-12 Selections SAN FRANCISCO -- Washington senior Quade Green was named to the Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 Men's Basketball Team the Conference announced on Tuesday. Green led the Huskies in scoring (14.8 ppg), assists (3.5) and minutes played per game (32.8).