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The Rise of James Graham III: In-Depth

The Rise of James Graham III: In-Depth

Posted by | Jun 8, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesJust one year ago, high school sophomore and Wisconsin native James Graham III had 3 offers. During his sophomore season, Graham averaged 6.5 PPG and 3 RPG. That year due to his size and athleticism he earned offers from Rutgers, DePaul, and Milwaukee. Graham had talent but wasn’t reaching his full potential yet. Fast forward one year, Graham put together a sensational junior campaign at Nicolet High School in Wisconsin. Graham went from averaging 6.5 PPG and 3.0 RPG to a whooping 20 PPG and 7 RPG. This rise in on-court performance and work ethic in...

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Simulated NBA Mock Draft: Picks 1-10

Simulated NBA Mock Draft: Picks 1-10

Posted by | Jun 8, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the delay of the NBA Lottery and NBA Draft Combine seems disappointing, teams now have more time to review prospects which gives them more flexibility. Today, a simulated lottery was conducted and a mock draft was completed. Here are the results and predicted picks: 1.  Detroit Pistons: LaMelo Ball, PG, Illawarra The 6’6″ point guard has had the hype around him for a while now, being one of the most talked-about prospects of all time. With Derrick Rose most likely getting moved this off-season and the point guard position being relatively weak in Detroit, Ball...

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The Fallout from Oklahoma State’s Postseason Ban

The Fallout from Oklahoma State’s Postseason Ban

Posted by | Jun 5, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesFriday morning came with some unfortunate news for Pokes fans.  Oklahoma State basketball had received a postseason ban for a Level 1 violation.  The Cowboys also received a 3 scholarship reduction through 2023, and 3 years probation.  This is connected to the broader scheme of the FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball. The allegations against Oklahoma State center around former assistant coach Lamont Evans.  Evans was fired in late 2017, but allegations against him stem nearly as far back as a year and a half. Evans supposedly accepted a multitude of bribes from financial advisors...

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Mikey WIlliams to a HBCU: Why it’s Possible and Will Change the Game

Mikey WIlliams to a HBCU: Why it’s Possible and Will Change the Game

Posted by | Jun 5, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutes As a result of the murder George Floyd by the Minneapolis PD, basketball players from all levels have been using their platform to stand up against racism. One of these players is Mikey Williams, one of the best and most famous high school basketball players in the country. On his twitter Williams stated that “going to an HBCU wouldn’t be too bad.” For those who don’t know, an HBCU is a Historical Black College and University. The appeal of going to a HBCU for Williams is that all the revenue from his name would go...

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What the Cutting of Collegiate Athletic Programs Means to Me

What the Cutting of Collegiate Athletic Programs Means to Me

Posted by | Jun 4, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a high school student living in Charlotte, North Carolina, the decision of what college to attend often runs in my mind. I’ve thought of many different schools, but a certain school stands at the top of that list for me: Appalachian State University, a beautiful campus located in Boone, North Carolina. But today, something regarding the school made me sit in shock: The cuts of Men’s Soccer, Indoor Track & Field, and Men’s Tennis.  The fact that so many kids and students are going to App State to live their dream of playing college athletics,...

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