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Editor’s note: The author was born and raised in Fresno, California. LAS VEGAS — Most now know about Jalen Green, the young prodigy the Houston Rockets selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. But very few know about where the 19-year-old guard is from. Green grew up in Fresno, California, located in the Central Valley with a population of approximately 1 million in Fresno County. When people think of the Golden State, Los Angeles typically comes to mind. After that, the Bay Area… Source link

Gonzaga’s Final Four matchup was supposed to be a walkover.  Instead, the Bulldogs won an all-time thriller to advance past UCLA. After Gonzaga survived a close call at the end of regulation, Jalen Suggs capped overtime with a prayer of a buzzer-beater to send the Bulldogs to a 93-90 win and into Monday’s national title game against Baylor.  Wild final sequence keeps Gonzaga’s perfect season alive With 3.3 seconds left on the clock, UCLA’s Johnny Juzang had just tied the game, seemingly… Source link

The other hero of Gonzaga’s buzzer-beating victory over UCLA on Saturday night made his biggest decision of the season three seconds before Jalen Suggs let fly. UCLA’s Johnny Juzang had just tied a Final Four thriller with 3.3 seconds to play in overtime. The ball dropped gently through the net. And most college basketball coaches, in that exact moment, would have called timeout. Gonzaga coach Mark Few didn’t. He trusted his players. And his split-second decision enabled Suggs’ magic. Few could… Source link

Jalen Johnson is out at Duke. His exit didn’t win him many fans. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP) Jim Boeheim has never been shy about sharing his opinion about players both inside and outside his program, and that includes players on the way out. The Syracuse coach addressed the recent opt-out of Duke freshman Jalen Johnson on Thursday. He did not seem to think highly of the move, nor the player: Jim Boeheim on Duke star freshman Jalen Johnson’s decision to opt-out: “That guy was… Source link

Duke freshman and potential lottery pick Jalen Johnson has called it a season. Johnson, the program announced on Monday afternoon, officially opted out of the rest of the season. “I appreciate everything about my time at Duke,” Johnson said in a statement. “Coach K, my teammates and the program have been nothing but supportive throughout this season, especially during the rehab of my foot injury. “My family, coach and I have made the decision that I should not play the remainder of the season… Source link

Of all the challenges that lurk amid the competitive carnage of an NFL game, getting kneecapped by your own coach generally isn’t one of them. Well, unless you’re a Philadelphia Eagle, who on Sunday was asked to fight and battle the Washington Football Team only to have coach Doug Pederson effectively tank the game by pulling starter Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter of what was, at the time, a 17-14 game. Hurts was replaced by Nate Sudfeld, the franchise’s longtime third… Source link

The NFL boasts some interesting matchups this Sunday in Week 17, but let’s be honest — the matchup you care about the most is in your fantasy league. Who is set for a big Week 17, who should you be starting and who should you be sitting? Here is a roundup from some of the top fantasy football experts around, including from Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports and our own expert. QUARTERBACK: START ‘EM Here are some quarterbacks you should start this week NJ Advance Media: Ryan Tannehill, Titans. He’s… Source link

The playoffs are upon us, people. If you’re still reading fantasy content at this late date, then you’ve probably had a decent season. Let’s get this year’s trophy. Each week, we bring you a collection of priority pickups ahead of waiver deadlines, all available in over 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. If you have roster needs, we have options. Wide Receivers deserving attention We keep touting Patrick as a fantasy pickup, you guys keep ignoring the recommendation, and he just keeps… Source link

It’s not really what Jalen Hurts did in his first start for the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s what he didn’t do. Hurts didn’t throw egregious interceptions. He didn’t take any sacks. He lost a fumble late, but he’s bound to make some rookie mistakes. Carson Wentz led the NFL in all three categories for much of the season. No wonder the Eagles looked better with Hurts at quarterback. Hurts did some good things too, passing it and running it. The Eagles played their best game of the… Source link

Fantasy football in 2020 requires patience, flexibility, and a whole lot of woooooosaaaah. The most dedicated and passionate managers get that … since they continue to find zeal in exploring the concepts and happenings occurring under the radar. While there are times your roster may allow for snoozing on sleepers, it’s always beneficial to keep tabs on emerging trends and players. This weekly column is for those who understand the satisfaction of digging deep. [Week 11 Fantasy Rankings: Source link