The post-season ascension of Santa Clara guard Jalen Williams is complete. Williams became the highest drafted player in school history Thursday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder made him the 12th pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. That’s three spots better than Steve Nash, the Canadian guard who went No. 15…
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To view the live updates on your mobile device click here. 2022 NBA DRAFT TIME: 5 p.m. TV: ABC/ESPN/NBA TV. WARRIORS PICKS: 28, 51, 55. Are you recovered from your parade hangover yet? It’s okay if you aren’t — heck, even some of the Warriors players are enjoying the start to their summer and may…
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The Warriors have a chance Thursday night to add another face to their win-later core after winning plenty now. The No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft won’t deliver a ready-made star, but Bob Myers and the Golden State brass can expect to have solid options late in the first round, whether they’re looking for…
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Sports News Two guns and more than $16,000 were recovered later outside the home, a fraction of the money Carter says he keeps in a bag in the closet. Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game…
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The Aces, whose 13-3 record leads the WNBA, will have three starters for the July 10 All-Star Game in Chicago. Forward A’ja Wilson, wing Jackie Young and guard Kelsey Plum on Wednesday were among the 10 starters named, and Wilson will be one of four co-captains. The Aces have more starters than any other team…
Liberty’s Kevin Soares hasn’t taken much time to reflect on what his basketball team accomplished last season. He’s already looking forward to coaching a new group of Patriots this winter. But even if he hasn’t sat back and reminisced about Liberty’s first boys state basketball championship — a 63-62 overtime upset win over Bishop Gorman…
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SAN FRANCISCO — Fresh off an NBA championship, the Warriors are anticipating this will be a big summer for some of their younger pieces pegged to be the organization’s future. James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody are all expected to play in Summer League next month, general manger Bob Myers said Wednesday. Barring any…
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Title IX was the landmark legislation signed by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972, that was meant to provide equitable educational opportunities for females but had the unforeseen effect of altering the athletics landscape. Because of Title IX, females compete in sports in numbers not seen before the law’s passage, changing lives throughout the…
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SAN FRANCISCO — The championship parade buzz is still wearing off, but the Warriors have to pivot focus to Thursday’s NBA Draft. Golden State has the 28th overall pick and two second-round picks in Thursday night’s draft, but no urgency to fill a roster spot. The Warriors have seven free agents, and a 2023 run…
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It took a while, but Jalen Williams is no longer a curiosity. The secret is out regarding the Santa Clara guard who is the school’s most talented player since Steve Nash. Williams, 21, is expected to become the first player from Santa Clara to be drafted in the first round since Nash in 1996. The…
