by TYLER HATHAWAY Wednesday night saw the most productive showing for former Bishop Kearney standout Thomas Bryant this season, with the center registering a season-high 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting, eight rebounds, two steals, and an assist in 28 minutes as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 129-113. Bryant was thrust into the starting lineup to replace the … [Read more...] about Bryant scores season-high 22 in first start with Pacers
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Pickett named G-League Player of the Week
By PATRICK WALSH Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) was named the NBA's G League Player of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday. Pickett, a member of the Denver Nuggets' affiliate Grand Rapids, averaged 26.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and nine assists per game between November 8-17. The former Penn State guard has recorded a double-double in three of the first four games of the … [Read more...] about Pickett named G-League Player of the Week
NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart battling through injury for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart has been dealing with an ankle injury for almost a month. The 6'8" Detroit Pistons center missed some time between the end of December and early January. Since his return in mid-January, Stewart has been battling the injury on and off. But that hasn't slowed Stewart down from playing well for the Pistons. The ex-McQuaid … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart battling through injury for Pistons
NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to put up numbers for Pistons
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart is continuing to put numbers for the Detroit Pistons. The 6'8" center had 11 points, seven boards, five assists and two steals on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, Stewart finished with 12 points, three rebounds and a block. Stewart had five points and seven boards … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart continues to put up numbers for Pistons