By PATRICK WALSH Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) is getting his chance to break into the NBA, signing a two-year deal to join the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Williams, a Rochester native, spent his college career at Buffalo, before joining the NBA G League's Salt Lake City Stars after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. He has averaged 14.4 points in G League … [Read more...] about Rochester native Williams signs with NBA’s Trail Blazers
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Athena’s Lamb nets standard contract with Golden State
by TYLER HATHAWAY Former Greece Athena star Anthony Lamb has had his two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors converted into a standard contract, meaning he is eligible to play in the NBA playoffs, according to the Athletic's Shams Charania. The six foot six swingman has averaged 7.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 1.7 APG in 50 appearances with the Warriors this season, with his … [Read more...] about Athena’s Lamb nets standard contract with Golden State
Detroit Pistons to honor former Bonnie Lanier
The Detroit Pistons announced on Monday that the team plans to honor former St. Bonaventure Bonnie the late Bob Lanier this season. Players on the Pistons will wear a "16" stripe, Lanier's number throughout his National Basketball Association career, on the the upper-right section of their jerseys throughout the 2022-23 campaign. Detroit will also host a Bob Lanier tribute … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons to honor former Bonnie Lanier
Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection
As seen on The Rochester Press Box There's not much to know about Sihugo Green He was a basketball star at Duquesne University in the 1950s. He had an unspectacular NBA career that lasted parts of eight seasons and fails to include any memorable moments. He died young, at age 47, of cancer, some 42 years ago. So why do we care today? Because he holds an important, albeit … [Read more...] about Pucko: Bill Russell’s Rochester Connection
Athena’s Lamb helps Rio Grande to G-League title
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Greece Athena standout Anthony Lamb scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Rio Grande Vipers to a 131-114 victory and a sweep of the 2022 NBA G-League finals. Lamb connected on 6-of-14 shooting from the floor including 4-of-9 from behind the 3-point arc. The 6-foot-6 forward scored four straight late in the third quarter to give Rio … [Read more...] about Athena’s Lamb helps Rio Grande to G-League title