Tuesday, July 27, 2021

News On The Horizon 7/27/2021


Green Bay Releases Complete 2021-22 Non-Conference Schedule--greenbayphoenix.com



Pacers bring in trio of Hoosiers for Monday's pre-draft workout--Indy Star

With the NBA draft quickly approaching, the Pacers are holding their final pre-draft workouts this week. Monday’s group included Marcus Burk from IUPUI, TreVion Crews from Bethel, Kyle Mangas from Indiana Wesleyan, Aaron Wiggins from Maryland and Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel from San Diego State.

Burk was seventh in the country for D1 schools in scoring, averaging 21.7 points on more than 40% from deep.  The Franklin Central High School grad also chipped in a Horizon League best 1.8 steals per contest as well as 3.7 boards and 2.2 assists on his way to being named to the Horizon League second team.

 
IUPUI Jaguars guard Marcus Burk (14) shoots the ball while being blocked by Butler Bulldogs forward Sean McDermott (22), Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.

“I do feel like I’m an underdog,” Burk said. “Coming out of high school, I only had one D1 offer and that was Campbell, and I made it this far. That just continues to push me to work even harder to be the best I can be and see how far I can take my ability.”

2 local products get shot to impress Pacers--Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

IUPUI guard Marcus Burk, an Indianapolis native, was part of the workout, as well.



Catholic Central senior forward commits to play at Oakland--Oakland Press

DEAN AND BEATTY NAMED TEAM CAPTAINS FOR THE 2021-22 SEASON--goldengrizzlies.com


Thursday, July 22, 2021

News On The Horizon 7/22/2021


Pelicans hire Suns assistant, Detroit native Willie Green as new head coach--Detroit News
Willie Green named New Orleans Pelicans head coach--detroittitans.com



Former Oconto, UWGB guard Laken James' basketball camp includes mental side of game--Green Bay Press Gazette



What transfer portal wins mean for Texas and Illinois: College basketball mailbag--The Athletic

Who are the mid-major players with the best All-America chances next season? — Matthew B. 

Lists, lists, I love lists!

5.  Patrick Baldwin, Jr., 6-9 freshman forward, Milwaukee. The projected 2022 lottery pick turned down the chance to play for Duke and every other high-major program so he could suit up for his father, Pat, for one season.



FROM THE O’RENA TO NBA CHAMPION--goldengrizzlies.com

OAKLAND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: JULY 21--goldengrizzlies.com



Eight new faces headline 2021-22 women’s basketball roster--Colonial Sports Network



Hoffman adds transfer Beck to roster--wsuraiders.com

Sunday, July 18, 2021

News On The Horizon 7/18/2021

Basketball recruiting: Fort Wayne's Jalen Jackson picking up mid-major offers, interest--Indy Star

Several doors have opened for Jackson, who turned a strong junior season at Fort Wayne Carroll into more opportunities during the spring and summer. Jackson, playing with the Indy Heat 2022 team, picked up offers this week from Illinois-Chicago, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Wright State, adding to a Division I offer list that already included IUPUI, Purdue-Fort Wayne and Bellarmine.


#HLWBB Starting Five: Good Grades Edition--HoriZone Roundtable