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USA Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball among programs on hand for dominant performance from top 2026 center
There wasn't much of an answer inside for 2026 C Arafan Diane tonight. 30 points in Iowa United's win at Augusta Live.@DianeArafan1 @TeamIowaUnited @iowaunitedprep As the college basketball recruiting grind continues throughout the summer months, Iowa basketball was among a lengthy list of high-profile programs in attendance to see 2026 four-star center Arafan Diane play for Iowa United Prep on Friday during his two games played in the MADE Hoops Augusta Live showcase in Georgia. The 7-foot-1, 260-pound native of Guinea in West Africa, has played the past year with Iowa United Prep in West Des Moines where he is listed as the No. 1 prospect in the state, the No. 1 center, and No. 15 overall recruit in the 2026 class, per 247Sports. Along with Iowa, the talented center currently holds offers from 19 other premier programs, including Purdue, Indiana, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Houston, Oregon, and Florida. In one of the Friday contests, Diane was downright unstoppable, scoring 30 points and grabbing 12 boards. Diane, who doesn't turn 18 until Nov. 19, previously played for the Dynastie Sports Institute in Montreal before joining Iowa United before the 2024-25 season. Diane also played for the West African country of Guinea's national team in the U17 2024 World Cup, where he averaged 19.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.4 blocked shots and 1.4 assists through seven games, per FIBA basketball. During the tournament, Diane shot 33% from 3-point range, 55% from the field overall, and 74% from the free throw line. While Diane's skillset has attracted significant attention from some of the top programs nationwide, a potential commitment to the Hawkeyes from the big man would almost immediately catapult the program's expectations to heights long dreamed of by fans. The heavily-recruited in-state prospect has yet to schedule any official visits, but Diane will be a name that Hawkeye fans will want to keep an eye on. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
India.com
10-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Virat Kohli Wants To Retire From Test Cricket: Here Are 10 Possible Reasons
photoDetails english Virat Kohli is reportedly set to retire from Test cricket ahead of India's 2025 tour of England, citing mental fatigue, poor form, and shifting priorities. After a disappointing series in Australia and already retiring from T20Is, Kohli appears ready to move on from red-ball cricket. Sources suggest he informed the BCCI of his decision, despite their appeal to reconsider. At 36, Kohli is likely focusing on preserving fitness for white-ball formats like the 2027 ODI World Cup. With rising stars taking over and emotional burnout mounting, the cricket legend may be choosing to exit Tests on his own terms. Updated:May 10, 2025, 09:29 AM IST 1. Poor Form in Australia Triggered Doubts 1 / 20 Kohli endured a dismal 2024–25 Test series in Australia, scoring just 190 runs in five Tests. His technical flaws against swing bowling reignited retirement talks across cricket forums. 2. Mental Fatigue and Burnout After 14 Years 2 / 20 After debuting in 2011, Kohli has played 123 Tests, shouldering the burden of captaincy, expectations, and relentless media glare—leading to signs of emotional exhaustion and mental fatigue. 3. Struggles Against Moving Ball Exposed 3 / 20 Eight out of his ten dismissals in Australia came via edges to the slip cordon. Repeated technical errors hinted at waning reflexes and growing vulnerability in seam-friendly conditions. 4. Wants to 'Move On' From Red-Ball Cricket 4 / 20 Sources close to the BCCI claim Kohli has 'made up his mind' to step away from the format and communicated his intention clearly, despite selectors requesting him to reconsider. 5. No Desire for Another Grueling England Tour 5 / 20 Kohli had already hinted that the 2025 Australia tour might be his last overseas red-ball series. Facing England in tough swing conditions doesn't appear to excite the RCB star anymore. 6. Age and Priorities Shifting at 36 6 / 20 With Kohli now 36, longevity in all formats is no longer practical. Like Rohit, he may be focusing on preserving form for the 2027 ODI World Cup, where he sees greater potential. 7. Selectors See Him as Stop-Gap Captain — But He Doesn't 7 / 20 With Rohit gone, Kohli could have been a short-term Test captain. But reports suggest he's uninterested in such temporary roles and prefers to exit on his own terms. 8. Already Retired from T20Is After 2024 World Cup Win 8 / 20 Kohli stepped away from T20Is after lifting the 2024 World Cup. His Test exit now appears to be part of a broader plan to transition out of international formats gracefully. 9. Lack of Motivation Amid Changing Team Dynamics 9 / 20 With rising stars like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal taking center stage, Kohli might feel it's the right time to step aside and let the next generation lead India's red-ball future. 10. The Loneliness of Stardom Weighs Heavy 10 / 20 In a rare podcast appearance, Kohli opened up about loneliness at the top, yearning for privacy and simpler times. The emotional toll of superstardom might be accelerating his decision. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
Barnama
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
2025 Asia Cup: PSM Confident National Squad Can Reach All Four Finals
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association (PSM) is highly confident that the national squad has the right formula to advance to the finals in all four events contested at the 2025 Asia Cup following the official draw in a ceremony held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) here today. PSM president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan emphasised that special focus is being given to the regu and doubles events, in which Malaysia were crowned world champion when hosting the 2024 World Cup last May. "Our target is definitely to reach all four finals. As the host, playing on home ground in the same stadium, the goal is to secure gold medals in front of our own supporters," he said today.
