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Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
'Want those kids to stay': Teri Moren seeks growth after IU women's basketball's top shooter left
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana women's basketball coach Teri Moren didn't sugarcoat the loss of Yarden Garzon to Maryland through the transfer portal. 'It stings,' Moren said with a pause. 'It hurts, but you realize with revenue share and life-changing money that's out there, that's where we are.' Moren opened up about Garzon's departure in a wide-ranging interview with The Herald-Times last week. She envisioned Garzon having a farewell tour next season that rivaled the sendoffs Grace Berger, Mackenzie Holmes, Chloe Moore-McNeil and Sydney Parrish received in recent years as part of the group who ushered in an unprecedented era of success for IU women's hoops. The Israeli native averaged 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists as a three-year starter for the Hoosiers. She led the team in scoring last season with 14.4 points per game while averaging a career-best 2.7 made 3-pointers (17th in the country). She reached the 1,000-point milestone and set the program's career record for made 3-pointers (220), a record that was set by Kris McGrade back in 1994. "I have talked a lot about legacy,' Moren said wistfully. 'You want those kids to stay.' The Hoosiers lost nine players (three graduated and six transferred) from last year's roster. The attrition stemmed from a variety of factors — reserves like Lexus Bargesser and Henna Sandvik were looking for expanded roles, while others like Lilly Meister were seeking a move away from center. Our book on legendary IU coach Bob Knight is the perfect Father's Day gift It was the unexpected departure of Garzon to a Big Ten rival that stunned IU fans who grew accustomed to seeing Moren keep the core of her team intact as it reeled off six straight NCAA tournament appearances, including three trips to the Sweet Sixteen. When Moren told reporters that her staff would have plenty of work to do in the portal after IU exited the NCAA tournament at South Carolina, she fully expected to be building a roster around Garzon, a versatile 6-foot-3 wing capable of playing any position on the floor. It wasn't until Moren started having individual sit-downs with her players after the season that she sensed Garzon might be considering her options in hopes of securing a bigger financial commitment. "We didn't anticipate it, there's no doubt,' Moren said. 'Do you have to reset? Yeah, you have to.' International athletes in the United States on student visas do face restrictions on NIL deals, but nothing prohibits them from earning money in their home country. Collectives generally structure NIL deals with foreign-born students to enable them to fulfill their obligations by hosting events such as overseas camps. The House v. NCAA settlement may create additional exceptions that allow international students to earn passive income through group licensing agreements. There was a whirlwind of activity in the portal, with programs looking to sign players to deals before the House v. NCAA case was finalized and ushers in a new era of revenue sharing that comes with a clearinghouse to vet NIL deals. Moren was reluctant to overcommit to any one player at the expense of the rest of the roster, given the new market realities — the price for fours and fives in the portal skyrocketed this offseason — while trying to keep her other returning players happy. 'This isn't just happening to Indiana basketball,' Moren said. 'The next week, it was Notre Dame (losing Olivia Miles) and some schools lost a lot more than others. We aren't unique; the only thing we can do is adapt and move on.' 'First for all of us': How Teri Moren navigated IU women's basketball rebuild, revenue-sharing Part of that process for Moren was spending time reflecting on how to best prioritize her time. She admitted it was a struggle shifting her focus away from game planning, but the recent departures have pushed her to make a change. The question she kept asking herself was, 'How do I get to their hearts?' Indiana has plenty of advantages over other schools — a dedicated fanbase, iconic venue, and recent history of success — but Moren envisions the coach-player relationship is more important than ever in the revenue-sharing era. 'I'm trying to get wise enough to understand that I can relinquish some of the Xs and Os stuff and spend more time on the development of the relationships, the leadership, and making sure that locker room stays healthy,' Moren said. 'I had my hands in everything and relied more on our team leaders in the past." "In order to keep these kids on the roster, I have to have a really strong relationship with all of them that goes deeper — I thought I had good relationships with all of them (that left), but obviously they weren't strong enough to keep them here.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man slapped NYPD shield from off-duty Queens cop's hand before attacking him: prosecutors
A 23-year-old man accused of attacking an off-duty cop in Queens smacked the NYPD shield out of the officer's hand before jumping him, prosecutors said Thursday. Police Officer Juan Guzman was sitting on a park bench near 81st St. and Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights around 4:20 a.m. Saturday when he saw suspect William Garzon try to force a woman into a car, cops said. When he heard the woman scream, Guzman, 29, pulled out his shield and approached the pair, who were also accompanied by another man and woman. 'I don't think she wants to go with you,' Guzman told Garzon, according to court papers, after identifying himself as a police officer. 'Stop dragging the female into the car.' Outraged, Garzon slapped the shield out of the cop's hand and 'pushed him to the ground,' Queens prosecutors said. He and the other man are accused of then kicking the cop in the chest and punching him in the head. One of the two men put the cop in a headlock from behind, causing the cop to lose consciousness. When the cop revived, his attackers were gone, having fled the scene in a gray 2017 Ford Mustang, cops said. EMS transported the officer, who sustained multiple bruises over his body, to Elmhurst Hospital where he was treated and released. Investigators managed to track down images of the two suspects and shared them with the public, seeking tips about their identity. Garzon surrendered to police Wednesday morning and was charged with assault. Judge Sharifa Nasser-Cuellar ordered him held on $10,000 bail. His accomplice, described as Hispanic and sporting tattoos on both arms, glasses and a beard, remained on the loose Wednesday. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man surrenders after beating up off-duty NYPD officer in Queens: police
A man surrendered to cops Wednesday morning after he beat down an off-duty NYPD officer on a Queens street last week, police said. William Garzon, 23, is charged with three counts of assault for the early Saturday afternoon attack on an off-duty NYPD officer. The 29-year-old victim was sitting on a nearby park bench when he noticed two men and two women get into a car around 4:20 a.m. near 81st St. and Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights. One of the women screamed for help, police sources said. The officer then tried to intervene and approached the two men, but they attacked him, police said. One of the men approached the victim from behind and placed his arms around his neck, choking him. The other attacker punched and kicked the officer as he was being choked, rendering the victim unconscious. While the cop was blacked out, the two attackers kicked him multiple times as he lay on the ground, before taking off in a gray 2017 Ford Mustang. EMS transported the officer, who sustained multiple bruises to his body, to Elmhurst Hospital where was in stable condition. Garzon surrendered to police after he noticed his photo had been released by the NYPD, sources said. His arraignment at Queens Criminal Court was pending Wednesday afternoon. The second attacker remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man surrenders after beating up off-duty NYPD officer in Queens: police
A man surrendered to cops Wednesday morning after he beat down an off-duty NYPD officer on a Queens street last week, police said. William Garzon, 23, is charged with three counts of assault for the early Saturday afternoon attack on an off-duty NYPD officer. The 29-year-old victim was sitting on a nearby park bench when he noticed two men and two women get into a car around 4:20 a.m. near 81st St. and Northern Blvd. in Jackson Heights. One of the women screamed for help, police sources said. The officer then tried to intervene and approached the two men, but they attacked him, police said. One of the men approached the victim from behind and placed his arms around his neck, choking him. The other attacker punched and kicked the officer as he was being choked, rendering the victim unconscious. While the cop was blacked out, the two attackers kicked him multiple times as he lay on the ground, before taking off in a gray 2017 Ford Mustang. EMS transported the officer, who sustained multiple bruises to his body, to Elmhurst Hospital where was in stable condition. Garzon surrendered to police after he noticed his photo had been released by the NYPD, sources said. His arraignment at Queens Criminal Court was pending Wednesday afternoon. The second attacker remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.
Los Angeles Times
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
No. 2 USC survives Indiana scare, reaches Big Ten women's basketball tournament semis
INDIANAPOLIS — Lindsay Gottlieb had warned of this very possibility, that her team's opener in the Big Ten women's basketball tournament might have the feel of an NCAA tournament game given the conference's slew of quality teams. Never mind that USC was top-seeded, second-ranked nationally and riding a seven-game winning streak. Nothing was going to be easy. Especially given the crowd. Every time Indiana made the slightest run Friday afternoon inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, what amounted to a home crowd for the Hoosiers buoyed them with more noise. The place was rocking early in the fourth quarter when Indiana's Yarden Garzon rose for a three-pointer that pulled the heavy underdogs to within two points, raising the possibility of a cinematic 'Hoosiers'-style upset. Then the Trojans reminded everyone why they were top-seeded, second-ranked nationally and riding a seven-game winning streak. With every smooth move by guard JuJu Watkins and fearless jumper by forward Kiki Iriafen, USC offered a rebuttal that affirmed its standing and quieted the fans. The Hoosiers were within three points when back-to-back three-pointers from Talia von Oelhoffen and Watkins gave the Trojans a nine-point lead with 2 minutes 42 seconds left that finally deflated the fans. USC was finally on its way to an 84-79 quarterfinal victory that fulfilled its coach's prediction for high drama. Scoring on an array of moves heavy on floaters and driving layups, Watkins led her team with 31 points on 10-for-19 shooting to go with 10 rebounds and three steals. Iriafen added 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists before fouling out with 54 seconds left. The Trojans (27-2) advanced to a Saturday semifinal, where they will play the winner of the game between fourth-seeded Maryland and fifth-seeded Michigan. Garzon scored 23 points for the Hoosiers (19-12), who shot 39.7% to USC's 46.8% and were outrebounded by five. The Trojans played without center-forward Rayah Marshall because of an unspecified illness, taking more than her averages of 7.4 points and 8.6 rebounds off the board. Her absence inside the paint allowed the Hoosiers to pile up plenty of early backdoor points. After Indiana's Lilly Meister found a clear path to the basket for a layup, the Hoosiers held a 14-11 lead that had their fans roaring and forced Gottlieb to call timeout. Needing their best player to step up, the Trojans got a boost when Watkins drove for a layup and later leaped to steal a pass that led to another layup. USC rolled off eight consecutive points to quiet the crowd. Only for the moment. After one three-pointer by Garzon rattled out of the rim, causing her to bury her head in her hands in frustration as she ran back down the court, Garzon got her next one to bounce off the front of the rim and hit the backboard before falling through the net. The crowd was rocking again, the Hoosiers showing they would not be intimidated while trailing only 38-34 at halftime. The Trojans had the answers needed for the Hoosiers and the crowd. In the final minute, a pack of USC fans behind the Trojans bench provided the soundtrack. 'We are SC!' they chanted.
