We see him every day, playing at the highest level in the Champions League. He will certainly be one of the best in the world one day; he's on the right track. Everything he does is right. His level is already on par with the best players in Europe.
I had some conversations with higher-ups in the NFL. They all usually start with conversations about our current players and turn into: Would you be interested in making a transition to the NFL? I'm glad I had those conversations. I learned a lot.
"That's just how I was raised. I feel like Northwood, the basketball gym felt like my home since I'm there so much, before, during and after school... I just wanted to help out. That was really it."
Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 native of Greece, averaged 12.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists as a freshman in Blacksburg. In the second game of his career, Avdalas had 33 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, going 5-for-8 from 3-point range, in a win over Providence. He skyrocketed up in NBA mock drafts on the heels of that game, looking like a projected first-round pick.
"It kind of hurt being in that space with my mom, seeing how much she's been doing for us. So it was like, damn, I really messed my life up. And I'm not helping my mom out."
"Anything for the win," he said. "Trust the coach's game plan." Adams' commitment to team success was evident as he adjusted his role and welcomed new players, showcasing his unselfishness.
It was very obvious that Bryce is a mega-talent. He's got so much ability, but he's raw -- as you would expect an 18-year-old starting quarterback at a Power 4 school to be. He was not a completely finished product, and that's our job now to turn him into that.
Chang, the Hall of Famer who won the 1989 French Open at age 17 and later rose to No. 2 in the world, has rarely taken on coaching roles since retiring from the tour. But the opportunity to mentor Tien - a rising 20-year-old American with a brainy game and similar background - proved intriguing.
David Blough might have an already established relationship with Jayden Daniels, but the Washington Commanders' new offensive coordinator is not going to give his quarterback an easy ride. This is all about pushing forward toward a common goal. The scheme will change, and Blough will leave no stone unturned in his quest to maximize the elite traits Daniels has at his disposal.
We're nearing conference tournament time, which means we're also nearing the time when coaches and players are paying attention to their NPI ranking - and hoping to be part of the NCAA tournament. The good news is it appears the Blackhawks' prospects playing in the college ranks right now are as healthy as they have been in a while.
Cooper Flagg's first test in the Association came faster than expected. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd wanted to throw him right into the fire at the very first Summer League game in Las Vegas, looking to feature Flagg at the same point guard position that Kidd had played during his Hall of Fame career, which, coincidentally also began in Dallas.