Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- A Xavier legend. That doesn’t even begin to tell the impact that David West has had on Xavier University during his time on campus and since his graduation. West, a 2003 Xavier University graduate and the 2003 National Player of the Year, announced his retirement today after a decorated 15-year NBA career. West won two NBA Championships … [Read more...] about Xavier alum David West Announces retirement
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La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University men's basketball standout B.J. Johnson has accepted an invitation to join the Charlotte Hornets for the NBA Summer League. Johnson will make his debut with the Hornets on Friday, July 6 in Las Vegas. Johnson was a two-time First Team All-Big 5 selection for the Explorers, concluding his career at La Salle … [Read more...] about La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
NBA: Okafor to Nets, Oladipo rising, Houston has no problems
By SAMEER KUMAR Jahlil Okafor finally found a new home on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets acquired him along with Nik Stauskas and a 2019 2nd round pick for Trevor Booker. Okafor, the 3rd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has had trouble seeing any action on the court following a successful rookie season where he averaged 17.5 points per game, seven rebounds per game and 1.2 blocks … [Read more...] about NBA: Okafor to Nets, Oladipo rising, Houston has no problems
Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
By SAMEER KUMAR The Cleveland Cavaliers have been absolutely rolling ever since LeBron James posted that Arthur fist meme to his Instagram account last month. Since then, Cleveland has won 12 straight games, and have only lost one game since and that was to the hands of the Houston Rockets. Cleveland struggled out of the gates as they started off their season 4-6. At the … [Read more...] about Cavs recent streak puts them back in the championship conversation
Xavier’s Edmond Sumner headed to Indiana Pacers after draft night trade
Courtesy of GoXavier.com BROOKLYN, N.Y. --- Former Xavier University guard Edmond Sumner was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Sumner was the 22nd pick of the second round and the 52nd pick overall. New Orleans then traded the draft rights to Sumner to the Indiana Pacers in a draft night trade. Sumner will see some familiar … [Read more...] about Xavier’s Edmond Sumner headed to Indiana Pacers after draft night trade