By JOHN LIKANJE SALT LAKE CITY, U.T. - The No. 9 Syracuse men's basketball team could not muster enough second-half offense and fell to No. 8 Baylor, 78-69, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Thursday night. Trailing 38-37 at halftime, the Orange scored 32 points on 9-of-29 shooting from the field (31 percent) in the second half, … [Read more...] about Syracuse goes cold in second half, falls to Baylor
Teal, Moxley, Paige, Fursman, and Stefaniak grab Monroe County’s top honors
By CAITLIN McCLARE Baylee Teal and Brianne Moxley led all Monroe County Division I scorers and their Penfield squad to a divisional title. Irondequoit's Alahna Paige finished fifth in Section V scoring. Alana Fursman posed a threat on both sides of the ball throughout the regular season and to Pittsford Mendon's first ever state title. Ryann Stefaniak lifted Batavia to No. 1 … [Read more...] about Teal, Moxley, Paige, Fursman, and Stefaniak grab Monroe County’s top honors
Virginia’s Jerome brings his NYC roots to NCAA Tournament
By JOHN LIKANJE Before he committed to the Virginia men's basketball team, Ty Jerome was dominating New York City and Westchester County high school basketball. The junior guard attended Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle. The 6-foot-5 guard tormented opposing teams with his shooting ability and height advantage. Jerome was the No. 43rd-ranked high school player in the … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Jerome brings his NYC roots to NCAA Tournament
Iowa’s Cook enjoying first chance in the NCAA Tournament
By JOHN LIKANJE The last time the Iowa men's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament, Tyler Cook led Chaminade Prep to the Missouri Class V championship. The junior forward was the No. 38th-ranked high school player in the country and an All-State honoree averaging 13 points and six rebounds. Three years later, Cook is the leading scorer on a Hawkeyes' squad making its … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Cook enjoying first chance in the NCAA Tournament
Justice Smith named Wayne County Player of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Justice Smith led Lyons to consecutive Section V Class C2 titles. The senior guard was named Wayne County Player of the Year as announced by league. Smith tallied 19 regular season double-doubles, tied for the most in Section V, as the Lyons Lions surged to an 18-2 record, a Wayne County division title, the top seed in the class C2 sectional playoffs and … [Read more...] about Justice Smith named Wayne County Player of the Year