Where Are They Now?

"One of those players that has earned their keep is Jordan Miller. Coming into the season operating on a two-way contract (and still playing on a two-way), Miller has already outdone preseason expectations and has shown the coaching staff that he deserves more minutes going forward. On Sunday evening following the win over the Denver Nuggets, Tyronn Lue spoke about Miller's success.

Ty Lue says Jordan Miller has earned his trust​

After Miller scored eight points on 4-for-6 shooting in just 15 minutes of action against Nikola Jokic and company, Lue gave the youngster his credit. "He's earned my trust," said the Clippers' coach. In just four words, Lue managed to speak volumes about Miller and just how far he has come.

When he was picked up in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft, there were not much expectations for Miller and his future role on the Clippers. Everyone knew he was going to be a G League prospect that would have a chance of earning NBA minutes at some point, but that chance was admittedly pretty low. Even so, hopes for him began increasing when he dominated Summer League this past offseason, earning First Team All-Summer League honors.

Those hopes rose even higher among Clipper nation when Ty Lue spoke about how Miller had impressed he and his staff during preseason, saying Jordan had proven he was an NBA player. But the question about him earning legitimate minutes in the regular season was still up in the air.

Now, it seems that question has been answered as well. Earning your coach's trust is something that players cannot cut corners on, and Miller has done everything the right way en route to potentially becoming a real wing option for the Clippers the rest of the way this season."

NCAA D3: Kent Dernbach – University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point​

"Coach Dernbach’s Pointers took down the No. 1 team in the country this week as they extended their perfect start to the season. UW – Stevens Point hosted top-ranked Trine on Saturday, jumping out to a nine-point halftime lead and holding on to take a 65-62 win. The impressive victory extended the Pointers’ winning streak to seven to begin the season. Having received the second-most votes of teams not in the D3hoops.com Top-25 last week, UW – Stevens Point will almost certainly find itself in the rankings this week. The Pointers next matchup comes at home on Saturday night against the University of Olivet."

Kent Dernbach was Director of Basketball Operations at George Mason

"WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the first time in the 2024-25 season, Catholic men's basketball finds itself in the d3hoops.com top 25. The Cardinals are ranked 24th as they find themselves as one of four teams to enter the poll this week.

Prior to this week's finals break, Catholic has posted a record of 7-1 with its lone loss coming to 23rd-ranked Stockton by three points. The Cardinals have won six straight and are 4-0 to start Landmark Conference play.

Thus far in 2024, Catholic is scoring 77.6 points per contest while outscoring its opponents by 10.8 points. Aaron Kelly's team has been extremely efficient from the floor, shooting nearly 50 percent on field goals and over 41 percent from three-point range."

George Mason mentioned

Patriot8 said:

George Mason mentioned

History of the play Tennessee basketball ran on Jordan Gainey's winning shot at Illinois

The play that Tennessee basketball ran for Jordan Gainey's winning layup dates to 1980, when Rick Barnes consulted a legendary high school coach.

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What was the play? To me, he just dribbled straight down the middle for a layup that got contested.

Jordan Miller played in his 25th NBA game tonight (LA Clippers 118 - at Dallas Mavericks 95), passing Ricky Wilson for the most NBA career games by a former George Mason player. He's tied with Wilson with 125 career points.

Miller is in the second and final season of a two-way contract with the Clippers.

Pablo said:

Jordan Miller played in his 25th NBA game tonight (LA Clippers 118 - at Dallas Mavericks 95), passing Ricky Wilson for the most NBA career games by a former George Mason player. He's tied with Wilson with 125 career points.

Miller is in the second and final season of a two-way contract with the Clippers.

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Early Christmas gift to myself

Keyshawn Hall is shooting 38.8% (47-121) from the field including 23.3% (7-30) behind the arc after 10 games for Central Florida - https://storage.googleapis.com/ucfk.../BRQve3yQvQ9JJejmOXormHsVIZpRux4ctR7BlteM.pdf

Pablo said:

Keyshawn Hall is shooting 38.8% (47-121) from the field including 23.3% (7-30) behind the arc after 10 games for Central Florida - https://storage.googleapis.com/ucfk.../BRQve3yQvQ9JJejmOXormHsVIZpRux4ctR7BlteM.pdf

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KH is UCF's third highest scorer (14.6) and their leading rebounder (6.8).

UCF is Kenpom #81, 8-2 with the losses coming on neutral courts to #33 Wisconsin and #57 LSU (3 ots). Wins at home over #18 Tex A&K and #92 Florida Atlantic. Picked to go 7-13 in the Big 12.

Kolek on ESPN 2 now for G-League Knicks. Down 10 to the Skyforce, an affiliate of Team America.

Winner receives $100,000. Interesting.

A belated post on Tracy Battle - https://gocuhawks.com/honors/hall-of-fame/tracy-battle/75

"Upon graduation from Chowan, Battle signed an athletic scholarship to play basketball for George Mason University (Virginia). While at George Mason, Tracy was voted First Team All-Defense for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), as well as Second Team All-Conference. In 1987 Tracy was also inducted into the Metropolitian Hall of Fame, presented by legendary basketball coach John Wooden.

Battle studied Drama at George Mason University and shortly after graduation began pursuing his performing arts passion. Battle wrote, directed, produced, and co-starred in several plays in college as well as a short film called “Strawberry Giggles,” a comedy. Battle also wrote and directed a short film called, “Meet the G that Killed Me,” which later became the title of Battle’s first book. After the success of the short film, Battle made a return to the stage with a one man show called “Suicide.” Battle helped to launch his production company, Ambria Park Productions.

Battle passed away in July of 2023."

"Mexico

Quarter-Finals Round 3: Soles - Astros 81-75

Date: October 30, 2024

Soles outrebounded Astros 39-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds."