Courtesy of Michigan Athletics OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – A pair of University of Michigan defenders – Jourdan Lewis and Jabrill Peppers – have been named semifinalists for the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association of Oklahoma City. This award is given to the top defensive back in college football. Michigan … [Read more...] about Lewis and Peppers Named Semifinalists for 2016 Thorpe Award
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Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
By Dave Holcomb Durant scores more than 30 points for the 9th straight game as Oklahoma City defeat the Spurs for the third time this season With just over three minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs had held forward Kevin Durant in check with 27 points and none in the fourth quarter. But in the closing minutes on Wednesday, the all-star made three field goals, … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant drops 36, Thunder roll past Spurs
Quite the Power Serge in Oklahoma City
Serge Ibaka's advance at a first-time All-Star selection comes at an ideal time for Thunder. By Joe Manganiello As pointed out by Royce Young of DailyThunder.com, Serge Ibaka is en fuego. Serge Ibaka's last three games: 20.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, on 73 percent shooting (27-of-37). — Royce Young (@royceyoung) January 20, … [Read more...] about Quite the Power Serge in Oklahoma City
LaMarcus Aldridge is All-That against Thunder
Aldridge earns MVP chants in win over Oklahoma City By Joe Manganiello Despite being a two-time All-Star and one of the best forwards in the Western Conference, LaMarcus Aldridge, to this point in his career, has never been a MVP candidate. Until now... Well, if you ask his fans. Aldridge had his best game of the season on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 38 … [Read more...] about LaMarcus Aldridge is All-That against Thunder
Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals
By Joe Manganiello Tony Parker remains the cream of the crop in terms of point guards driving and finishing at the rim. His 65.5 percent eFG% from close range is ridiculous (that number also increases during crunch time). He has a knack for using whatever space is available to him and firing like a rocket to the rim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36AeNeLE After … [Read more...] about Conley, Gasol Are Key to Pace of Western Conference Finals