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
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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
NBA: Vanterpool’s head coaching candidacy has “Dame Time” endorsement
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO David Vanterpool's profile as a future NBA head coach gained traction on May 2, 2014. Down two with a potential seventh game looming, Damian Lillard lost defender Chandler Parsons, sprinted to inbounder Nicolas Batum and authoritatively clapped for the pass. Batum obliged and began to walk away as Lillard led a three-pointer fly with 0.9 seconds left. The … [Read more...] about NBA: Vanterpool’s head coaching candidacy has “Dame Time” endorsement
Heat Check: Lakers take “3-1” lead over Nuggets; Davis, Murray highlights cap off head-to-head matchup
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets, Thursday night, to take a 3-1 series lead (via FanSided NBA junior editor Gerald Bourguet). Although the Nuggets are familiar with this position, the Lakers have proven they're the better team thus far. I … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Lakers take “3-1” lead over Nuggets; Davis, Murray highlights cap off head-to-head matchup