Author: Mikesportz
Offered as a device to share memories and spark some reasonable debate, here is an all-Hokies/Cavaliers squad from the 2000-24 seasons. Three-Star OL Buddy Wegdam Commits to Virginia Tech Virginia Tech’s in-state recruiting class continues to grow as the Hokies landed a commitment from three-star OL Buddy Wegdam out of Northern Virginia’s Woodberry Forest School. Wegdam chose the Hokies over NC State and Duke, where he also took official visits, plus Michigan State, where he had been looking at taking an official visit to this weekend previously but will obviously not be taking that now. He had this to say…
Earlier today was covered UNC transfer linebacker Michael Short and how the minimal minutes Short was offered at UNC could prove to make him a vital piece for new defensive coordinator Sam Siefkes. Now it is time we look at fellow linebacker Antwone Santiago. Like short, Santiago was not able to see the field a lot during his last season as a part of a Temple squad that went 3-9 in the AAC. However, like Short, Siefkes has honed in on these players for a reason, likely because they can both be useful in a variety of different sets that…
Brutal moment Tyrese Haliburton’s dad is confronted by Thunders fans after Pacers’ NBA Finals defeat The Indiana Pacers had plenty to be sad about after a devastating Game 5 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals – especially after the loss of Tyrese Haliburton to injury. Indiana, which lost the game by 11 points to OKC at the Paycom Center on Monday, is now on the brink of losing the entire series once again. But after the game, when confronted by Thunder fans outside the arena, Haliburton’s father John was able to withstand some chirping in a…
The Indiana Pacers are just three wins away from their first-ever NBA championship, and Tyrese Haliburton is a big reason why. Haliburton has had a magical postseason, and Pacers GM Chad Buchanan spoke to The Athletic about their decision to acquire him from the Sacramento Kings in 2022. Our team was kind of at a crossroads,” Buchanan said. “We didn’t really have a guy, like a young player, that you could really build around. Now, Domas (Sabonis) was a terrific player and a very productive player. But we felt like in today’s modern NBA, it’s hard to build around a…
UNC basketball legend Jawad Williams set to join the Cavaliers’ coaching staff The 2005 national champion is headed home to Cleveland. Former Tar Heel and member of the 2005 juggernaut national championship squad, Jawad Williams, hits a big career milestone, joining the Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant coach. This move for Williams marks a full-circle moment for the Ohio native. Williams was born and raised in Lakewood, Ohio — a suburb of Cleveland — and he attended St. Edward High School, also located in Ohio. Taking the Ohio connections a step further, Williams spent all three of his NBA seasons…
Cavs insider believes new assistant coach Jawad Williams could oversee Evan Mobley’s development In a full-circle moment, Jawad Williams has joined head coach Kenny Atkinson’s staff on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an assistant role after he spent the full length of his NBA playing career in a Cavaliers uniform. He played three seasons in Cleveland from the 2008-09 season through the 2010-11 campaign. This isn’t his first opportunity coaching at the highest level, though. Last season, Williams was an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kingsand simultaneously served as their director of player development. Cleveland’s decision to add Williams to the…
Explaining The Unraveling Of The 2018 Boston Red Sox The 2018 Boston Red Sox presented a case for one of the best teams in MLB history. They finished the regular season with 108 wins, which only 12 other teams have been able to accomplish. Unlike all of those other teams, Boston went on to win the World Series in commanding fashion. Throughout the postseason, the Red Sox lost just three games. In those 14 games, the offense produced a .724 OPS with 17 home runs and 80 RBIs. Since that historic season, however, the Red Sox have only managed to…
Jed Hoyer will have to do everything in his power to make sure that the Chicago Cubsare in a position to compete for a World Series at the trade deadline. The Cubs have a great chance to compete for a World Series this season, but only if they make the correct moves. Obviously, that’s much easier said than done, but this is Hoyer’s job, and he needs to do it the right way. Reports have been polarizing around baseball, with some suggesting that Hoyer won’t do what’s needed, but others suggesting otherwise. According to Bruce Levine, the top Cubs insider…
Udonis Haslem Has Strong Message To Indiana Pacers For Game 6 For the first time this postseason, the Indiana Pacers are fighting for their playoff lives. And it’s not going to be easy. In the most crucial game of their season, they will face the Oklahoma City Thunder without a healthy Tyrese Haliburton. The star guard who headlined the team all postseason is still a question mark heading into Thursday night. Regardless, the show goes on, and Indiana will have to rally around Haliburton to win the championship. Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem offered some words of encouragement to the…
Amidst a heavy duty basketball season Final, the two NBA teams — Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for Game 6 — a game they must win, at any cost. However, uncertainties are looming over Pacers over their star player, Tyrese Haliburton might not be confirmed for the upcoming game. He suffered a calf injury in Game 5. There is a lot of tension that has engulfed the team. The team can only announce tomorrow, pertaining to his exact availability for the game. Indiana Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle shares an update on Tyrese Haliburton’s injury update Indiana…