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Indianapolis Star
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Luke Brown all over again? Rising sophomore bringing excitement back to Blackford basketball
FISHERS – Amarian Leggett was a youngster when the crowds flocked to Blackford High School to watch Luke Brown light up the scoreboard on his way to scoring 3,011 career points, the fourth highest total in Indiana high school boys basketball history. 'The atmosphere was really cool,' Leggett said. 'I just hope I can bring that back because seeing that as a kid inspired me.' Leggett is still a kid himself, just finishing up his freshman year at Blackford. But the 6-4 point guard showed why Blackford basketball may quickly became a must-stop again for high school basketball fans. Leggett earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Futures Game on Monday night at Fishers High School, finishing with 24 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two assists as his North team defeated the South 123-113. Leggett played just 19 of the 40 minutes of the game featuring the top freshmen and sophomores in the state. But he maximized his time, shooting 10-for-13 from the field, including 4-for-6 from the 3-point line. 'I came to have fun,' Leggett said. 'I know some people don't think I'm as good as what I am … coming from a (Class 2A) school, nobody really knows that type of school.' Aaron Daniels does. Daniels coached Leggett in his first season at Blackford last year. Leggett scored 21 points in his first varsity game and went on to average 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists in his first varsity season. Daniels was at Fishers on Monday to watch Leggett, along with several Blackford fans. 'He's an elite level player,' Daniels said. 'It's hard sometimes to get people to understand that at the 2A level. But a kid like that is going out and seeing elite level talent on the AAU circuit every weekend. It's slowed down for him. He's so good, so smooth and so quick. When he can shoot it at a high level, he's unguardable because he's so quick getting to the basket. We've known for a long time he was elite, then this summer against some really elite competition on the AAU circuit, he's performed that way and we knew we had something really, really special. He's a big-time player no matter where he is in the state.' Leggett truly is a 6-4 point guard, which might make him a more desirable college prospect than the 6-2 Brown was coming out of high school. Brown started out at Ball State, then Stetson, before transferring to Indiana Wesleyan, where he averaged 18.4 points and shot 48.4% from the 3-point line last season. Obviously, Leggett heard the comparisons to Brown as a freshman. He is a different type of player. But the crowds are coming back. Maybe not yet to pinnacle Luke Brown era, when crowds of 4,000 would pack the gym. But there is an appetite for hoops. Blackford went 14-10 last season, losing to top-ranked Wapahani in the first round of the sectional by nine points. 'It's flattering,' Daniels said of the comparisons between Brown and Leggett. 'But it's also at the point where he knows he's capable of that. So, it's motivating that he knows the community of Blackford will rally around and support him, especially when they find out the level he's going to play at. He's going to exceed all expectations. It's almost a chip on his shoulder to get that level Luke was at his young high school career.' Merrillville freshman Charles Hardiman scored 18 points for the North, draining 4-of-5 from the 3-point line. Fort Wayne Snider sophomore Trell Hogue added 14 points and four assists, Homestead's Mack Welker had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Pike's Isaiah Hill had 12 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots and McCutcheon sophomore Brody Baker had 12 points and four rebounds. The South was missing Fishers guard Jason Gardner Jr., who was participating in the Pangos Camp in Las Vegas. Guerin Catholic's Jake Grissom led the South with 18 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the 3-point line. Plainfield's Harper Baker-Lands had 16 points, four assists and three steals, Warren Central's J.J. Craig had 15 points and four assists, Fishers' Cooper Zachary went for 15 points and eight assists and Liberty Christian's Kendrick Martin and Derrick Cross Jr. each had 12 points. In the girls game, the North defeated the South 106-92 as Fort Wayne Snider freshman Janaya Cooper was named MVP. The silky smooth 5-11 Cooper finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots. 'I knew it wasn't going to be an easy game,' Cooper said. 'I knew it was going to be tough competition, so I just came into the game thinking, 'Play hard.' We haven't played with each other, so I was just trying to mesh with the team, play my game and not be selfish.' Cooper's AAU teammate, Marion freshman Nyomi Hahn, was also a standout as she finished with 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including make both 3-point attempts. McCutcheon sophomore Lillie Graves added 14 points for the South and Riley Schellhammer, who transferred from Fishers to Lawrence Central, had a strong second half to finish with 14 points. Cooper has seen her recruiting take off after averaging 16.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.4 steals as a freshman at Snider. She has almost 20 offers, including from Indiana, Purdue, Louisville and Michigan State, among others. 'I don't think I was known much coming into my freshman year,' Cooper said. 'But now that I got my freshman year over with, I feel like that was a learning process and I know what to expect and I can just go out and play my game.' Getting this many Division I offers at such an early age is unusual. But Cooper has the right demeanor to handle the spotlight. 'I just try to stay humble through the process,' she said. 'The coaches say they like my IQ and athleticism, and they believe as I get older I can be a leader and control the game with my voice.' The South team was led by Eastern Hancock sophomore McKenzie Koch, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Plainfield's Hannah Menser added 13 points and five assists and Greensburg's Clarie Larrison had 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Snellville teen charged in shooting spree that targeted former classmates
A 19-year-old Snellville man is facing multiple felony charges after police connected him to a months-long crime spree that included shooting his former high school basketball teammate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Jet Horne was arrested in May following a carjacking investigation that led detectives to link him to several earlier shootings dating back to December 2024. New charges were added last week. The violence began last December on Pembrook Farm Way near Snellville, where police say Horne shot 20-year-old Talal Ansah as many as eight times as he returned home from work. Ansah suffered brain damage and is still learning to speak again while undergoing rehabilitation. 'Right now he's just going through rehab and trying to basically relearn everything,' said Memuna Ansah, the victim's sister. TRENDING STORIES: Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer 'Nursing imposters': Man impersonating healthcare worker arrested, officials say The two had been teammates at South Gwinnett High School and played AAU basketball together, according to Ansah's family. 'This guy was somebody that my brother was friends with,' Ansah told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson. 'He's been over to our house multiple times.' Police say the attacks escalated three months later with drive-by shootings on Ivy Fork Drive and Hidden Ivy Lane near Loganville in March that left one other person injured and multiple homes damaged. Horne's arrest came after an armed carjacking incident on Preserve Park Drive on May 16, which investigators used to connect him to the earlier shootings. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Court documents show Horne faces 16 felony charges including multiple counts of aggravated assault, hijacking a motor vehicle, and weapons charges. Meanwhile, Talal Ansah still faces skull surgery ahead and months of additional rehabilitation. His family is preparing their home for his return, while not knowing when he will be able to care for himself again. The motive for the shootings remains unknown. 'It's very disappointing, just because, you know, it's not like those people did anything to him,' Memuna Ansah said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Assam college develops ASF rapid detection kit
Guwahati: The College of Veterinary Science (CVSc) under Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Khanapara has achieved a significant breakthrough in veterinary diagnostics by developing a rapid detection kit for African Swine Fever (ASF), a devastating disease that has plagued the region's pig farming industry since 2020. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Head of veterinary microbiology at CVSc, Narendra Nath Barman, said, "The innovative ASF virus antigen detection kit represents a major advancement in field-level veterinary diagnostics, capable of detecting the virus in pig samples within minutes." This development comes as a crucial tool for farmers and veterinarians who have struggled with the disease that kill pigs within 48 hours after being infected. It was first detected in Arunachal Pradesh in 2020 during the covid-19 lockdown. The initial study on the virus was funded by govt of India's department of biotechnology. "This rapid detection kit is a game-changer for our pig farming community as traditional laboratory testing often takes days. This tool provides immediate results, enabling farmers to take swift action to prevent the spread of the disease," Barman added. Barman said ASF virus antigen detection kits are very easy to use, a single drop of a pig's blood is needed to be dropped on the testing kit and if two lines appear on the kit then it is considered to be ASF positive. The ASF is not a zoonotic disease, it can only spread across animals, so humans have no threat from it. "Building on this success, AAU is now developing an even more comprehensive solution — a Lab-in-a-Suitcase — that will have an inbuilt battery for power supply. This will help detect multiple important pig diseases on-site," said Barman. The development has been made possible through collaboration with GeNext Genomics Pvt. Ltd, bringing together academic expertise and commercial innovation. This partnership has accelerated the translation of research into practical, market-ready solutions.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Edwards, Timberwolves seek answers to Thunder's 'AAU' defense to avoid 2-0 deficit
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves must solve Oklahoma City's 'AAU' defense to avoid a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards used the term to describe Oklahoma City's young, aggressive unit after the Thunder held the Timberwolves to 34.9% shooting in a 114-88 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday. 'I mean, it's hard to process because it was different every time,' Edwards said after Game 1. 'Heavy in the gaps, sometimes trap the ball screens sometimes don't. Sometimes just run and jump. It's kind of similar to like AAU. They remind me of like an AAU defensive team. Just run and jump. Fly around. It's pretty good.' Edwards said the first key for him is to be more aggressive. He didn't like that he scored 18 points on just 13 shots in a Game 1 loss, well below his normal output. He said his adjustment for Game 2 on Thursday night will be a simple one. 'Play without the ball a little more, get a little more cardio in,' Edwards said. 'Should be good.' Minnesota coach Chris Finch said there's plenty of ways for the Timberwolves to improve. They made just 15 of 51 3-pointers in the opener and committed 17 turnovers. 'We've got to pick up our decision-making,' Finch said. 'We've definitely got to play with more force. We've got to play with more pass-pass combinations. We got to go somewhere a little bit quicker.' Oklahoma City leads the league in defensive rating by a large margin in the playoffs. The Thunder lead all playoff teams with 10.8 steals per game and an opponent field-goal percentage of .407 in the postseason. Lu Dort and Alex Caruso are two of the league's best on-ball defenders. Caruso is versatile enough to defend guards or a big like Denver's Nikola Jokic, as he did last series. Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous Alexander are quick and strong and are good in passing lanes — Williams had five steals in Game 1. Cason Wallace is an exceptional athlete. That allows the Thunder to keep fresh bodies on an opponent's best players. In the paint, Chet Holmgren has been one of the league's top rim protectors and Isaiah Hartenstein has been one of its top rebounders. The result can be overwhelming. Several Minnesota players struggled with their shooting on Tuesday. Mike Conley made 2 of 8 shots, Donte DiVincenzo made 3 of 14 and Nickeil Walker-Alexander made 3 of 11. Edwards said it was more about the Timberwolves than the Thunder. 'They got great looks, just couldn't make them,' Edwards said. 'A lot of them went in and out. And that's going to help us. That's going to help me and Ju (Julius Randle) because they usually make those shots. So we're not really worried about them making shots. We'll be all right.' Thunder coach Mark Daigneault expects the Timberwolves to adjust. 'This is a really, really good team that's got great resolve,' he said. 'These are great players. They have a great coach, tactically. So they're going to have the next pitch that we're going have to hit. We are aware of that, so we have to get to work.' ___ AP NBA:
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
North Carolina among blue bloods watching five-star recruit
North Carolina among blue bloods watching five-star recruit The UNC basketball program watched a few different prospects over the weekend This past weekend was a big one in the evaluation period in college basketball as the AAU circuit ramped back up. For the North Carolina Tar Heels, they were busy on the recruiting trail. We saw Hubert Davis keep an eye on a pair of 2027 recruits on Friday and now we know UNC was in to watch another top prospect in the 2026 class. The Tar Heels were among a lot of teams that were watching five-star recruit Toni Bryant on the AAU circuit this past weekend. Among those teams that were watching Bryant were blue bloods Duke, Kansas, and Kentucky as well as programs like Purdue, NC State, Arizona, Ohio State, Texas, LSU, Kansas State, and Miami. Bryant has a total of 21 offers in his recruitment, including one from North Carolina back in February. His recruitment is starting to pick up as the AAU circuit rolls on and he will have heavy interest from a lot of other programs as we move on. The 6-foot-9, 215-pound Bryant is ranked No. 10 nationally, the No. 3 power forward and the No. 1 player in the state of Florida per the 247Sports recruiting class. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
