By CHUCKIE MAGGIO and JOHN LIKANJE Throughout the 1990s, while Obi Toppin’s new employer was firmly ensconced in championship contention, the Atlantic 10 made a habit of sending its best players to the NBA Draft. The A-10 boasted 18 NBA draftees in the decade, eight of whom were first-rounders, including four lottery picks (Temple guard Mark Macon in 1991 and forward Eddie … [Read more...] about Toppin ready to take place among A-10 standouts in the NBA
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Still the hunter, Bryant readies for upcoming NBA season
By PAUL GOTHAM He's in the second year of a three-year deal and a season ago he logged nearly 25 minutes per game. Just don't expect Thomas Bryant to change his approach to the upcoming NBA season. "I’m always the one that’s going to be on the hunt," the former Bishop Kearney standout said during a recent workout at Hoops Strength. "I'm never going to lose that mindset of … [Read more...] about Still the hunter, Bryant readies for upcoming NBA season
Anthony Lamb joins Isaiah Stewart on the Detroit Pistons
By JOHN LIKANJE Anthony Lamb (Greece Athena/University of Vermont) signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Detroit Pistons, Monday. The 6-foot-6 forward will join fellow Section V alumni, Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid/University of Washington). Congratulations Former Athena Player Anthony Lamb!@GAHSBoysHoops @AthenaHigh @SecVBBasketball pic.twitter.com/UBv8kYjVOB — Greece Athena … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb joins Isaiah Stewart on the Detroit Pistons
Rose signs with NBA’s Sacramento Kings
By PAUL GOTHAM AND JOHN LIKANJE As originally reported by Matt Trabold (13 WHAM), former Bishop Kearney and Temple University standout Quinton Rose has signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. A source tells me @13WHAM that Quinton Rose will be signing with the Sacramento Kings. — Matt Trabold (@TrabsMatt) November 19, 2020 A Second Team American Athletic … [Read more...] about Rose signs with NBA’s Sacramento Kings
Isaiah Stewart ready to contribute to the Detroit Pistons
By JOHN LIKANJE Isaiah Stewart finally accomplished what the entire Rochester area had been anticipating for five years: he was selected in the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward completed an arduous journey from McQuaid Jesuit High School through the La Lumiere School (Indiana) to the University of Washington and now the Detriot Pistons. "For me, it was a very long draft … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stewart ready to contribute to the Detroit Pistons