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This story appears in SLAM 252. Get your copy now. Following a four-year career at Dayton, where he led the nation in three-point percentage last season, Washington Heights native Koby Brea is heading south to the school of his dreams, the University of Kentucky. It all started at those courts…

Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Coby White has made his return to the Bulls’ lineup this week after a three-game absence due to an injured right hip. However, he has yet to fully recuperate from the brief hiatus. Coach Billy Donovan mentioned “timing” as a concern, particularly…

Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter The Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks was fined $25K by the NBA on Thursday, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the statement, Brooks was fined for “recklessly making contact” with Pacers forward/center Daniel Theis in the groin area during a Tuesday preseason…

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant applauded the career of recently retired 2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose during Tuesday’s media availability. (via Memphis Grizzlies): “Hell of a career, man. Special guy. Special talent. Everybody know what he means to the game of basketball, know what he means to athletic guards. Pretty…

Photo: Orlando Magic/X Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac sees the team’s bench unit making a productive impact this season. (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What’s been the feel among the bench group?” Isaac: “The feel’s been great. I know we can be a highly skilled defensive unit, and then also Cole…

New can feel different. Scary even. For Kim Barnes Arico, who has been head coach of the Michigan women’s team since the ’12-13 season, Year 12 has been just that: “Different.” The Wolverines, who finished with a 23-10 record last year, lost three starters after their second-round exit in the…