johnmitchelllikanje, Author at Pickin' Splinters

Thomas Bryant displays defensive effort in season opener against Embiid, Sixers

By johnmitchelllikanje on December 23, 2020 NBA, Pine Pieces

Thomas Bryant and the new-look Washington Wizards suited up, Wednesday night, for their first regular season game in 132 days…..

Morelli, Donzo and Hicks among Section V performers named to Girls’ Soccer All-State teams

By johnmitchelllikanje on December 21, 2020 High School, Pine Pieces

The trio of seniors earned All-State honors as announced by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls’ Sports (NYSSCOGS) last Tuesday…..

Rochester basketball at the NBA level: Bryant bounces back; Stewart finishes solid preseason

By johnmitchelllikanje on December 19, 2020 NBA, Pine Pieces

Just because it was the preseason doesn’t mean it was the right time for Thomas Bryant to shine. Here is a review of how he and Isaiah Stewart performed to end preseason play…..

Rochester basketball at the NBA level: Bryant stuffs stat sheet for Wizards; Stewart makes road debut for Pistons

By johnmitchelllikanje on December 17, 2020 NBA, Pine Pieces

Thomas Bryant had one of the most eventful preseason games of his young career while Isaiah Stewart fulfilled his role in limited playing time once again…..

Bridging the Gap: D2 and D3 Football among NFL’s elite

By johnmitchelllikanje on December 17, 2020 CFB, NFL, Pine Pieces, WNY Sports

Over the past three seasons, 210 former Division II and Division III players have competed in the NFL: 93 in 2018, 57 in 2019 and 60 this year. Of this player pool, 32 had their name called on Draft Night…..