Brian Keefe: “Bub’s been a terrific defender all year”

Newport, Maine.                                 Population…roughly 3,000.                                                       It is here where the epicenter of the biggest story in high school basketball originates.   It is here where one of the most highly touted high school prospects in recent memory began his hoops odyssey. A journey that technically can be traced back to the early…

Draymond Green has reignited his ongoing feud with Rudy Gobert. Recently, the Golden State Warriors forward claimed that Nikola Jokic embarrassed Gobert, who won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award, in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Green discussed the topic on a recent episode of The…

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Dowtin Jr. impressed in the NBA Summer League, averaging 17.1 points and 5.7 assists per game for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a…

Caitlin Clark, who frequently faces baseless racist hatred, is elevating the WNBA to new heights, as evidenced by the impressive viewership data. Despite the Indiana Fever’s 1-7 start, the rookie is making a significant impact with an average of 17.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Clark’s influence…

Photo: FIBA WC/Twitter Notes on two quotes from Marc Stein’s Substack, Brandon Ingram, talented young players, and top PPG leaders who didn’t shoot it well behind the 3-point line. “Schröder’s Germany won this event as a true T-E-A-M, too, replete with size, shooting, physicality, playmaking, defenders and, yes, continuity that…

Toronto Raptors forward Thaddeus Young spoke about Scottie Barnes’ growth as a player after Tuesday’s 132-131 road loss vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (26 points/3 rebounds/6 assists/2 blocks/11-20 FG/3-7 3-PT/1-2 FT). (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “What have you been able to see from Scottie? Obviously this is not the first…