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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) â Julius Randle said that instead of being discouraged by the seemingly endless COVID-19 lockdown, the New York Knicksâ forward seized on the opportunity to fine-tune his physical and mental game, changes he said led to his MVP-caliber season.
The 26-year-old emerged from the time off better than ever, posting career highs in points, rebounds and assists to lift the long-suffering Knicks to their first playoff appearance since 2013, a feat few saw coming.
âI was able to make great use of my time,â Randle told Reuters about his extended time away from the court, which was made longer by the fact the Knicks did not qualify to play inside the NBA bubble last season.
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Michigan Celebrates Team 21 with Awards Banquet - University of Michigan Athletics
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HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Tech volleyball coach Matt Jennings presented team awards last weekend with four Huskies being honored. Anna Jonynas was named the Most Valuable Player, Megan Utlak received the Digger and Scholastic Achievement Awards, Janie Grindland was honored with the Most Improved Player Award, and Carissa Beyer received the Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award.
Anna Jonynas was on the All-GLIAC First Team, was named to the GLIAC All-Tournament Team, AVCA National Player of the Week on April 8, and GLIAC North Division Player of the Week on April 5. The senior outside hitter led the GLIAC in points per set (4.5) and kills per set (4.14), ranked seventh in hitting percentage (.277), 12th in service aces (16), and 17th in digs per set (3.88). Jonynas ranks sixth in program history with 1,338 digs. The Orland Park, Illinois native had 13 double-doubles in 2021, four matches with 20 kills, and tied a career-high with 27 di