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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama basketball guard cleared by NCAA to return for 2025-26 season
Alabama basketball guard cleared by NCAA to return for 2025-26 season Alabama basketball guard Houston Mallette is officially cleared to return to the Crimson Tide for the 2025-26 season. Mallette, who transferred to Tuscaloosa from Pepperdine following the 2023-24 season, needed the NCAA's approval on a medical redshirt and received the go-ahead on Wednesday, according to Yea Alabama, the Crimson Tide's official NIL entity. Mallette appeared in six games last season. The bulk of his playing time came in Alabama's 97-90 win over North Dakota on Dec. 18. He scored 19 points and averaged 7.8 minutes per game in 2024-25. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard from Alameda, California dealt with knee injuries and was shut down for the season. In his last game, he played nine minutes in the Tide's 94-79 win over North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Dec. 4. Mallette averaged 3.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game on 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Mallette came to Alabama as one of the top scorers in the West Coast Conference. In 2023-24, he averaged 14.7 points -- good for fifth in the conference -- on 43 percent shooting in 31.5 minutes per game for Pepperdine. Alabama coach Nate Oats said of Mallette last November: "Houston came to us with some knee issues, and he didn't practice all summer. He's an unbelievable kid. I'm super happy he's in our program. We talk about high-character kids and he's at the top of that list, but we want to do what's right by him and give him a full offseason in our program." The Crimson Tide went 28-9 overall last season and 13-5 in SEC play, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide advanced to the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season and fell to East Region champion Duke, 85-65, in the Elite Eight.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber's Mom Pattie Mallette Shares Gushing Mother's Day Tribute to Hailey Bieber
Justin Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, shared some beautiful words about daughter-in-law Hailey Bieber on Mother's Day. Mallette, 50, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 11, to gush about Hailey, who shares son Jack Blues, 10 months, with Justin. 'Happy Mother's Day Hailey, you are such a gift to our family—graceful, strong, and full of love. Watching you step so fully and beautifully into motherhood has been such a joy. I love you ❤️💕,' Mallette captioned a carousel of mother-son moments between Hailey, 28, and Jack. The carousel included a repost of Hailey's Easter tribute to Jack with the Rhode founder cradling her child. It also featured a black-and-white snap of Hailey grasping her son's leg and blowing raspberries on his foot. A final shot in the post showed Hailey holding Jack's tiny foot soon after he entered the world in August 2024. Justin and Hailey Bieber's Parents Pattie Mallette and Stephen Baldwin React to Baby News Mallette's carousel seemingly delighted Hailey, who commented 'Love you Happy Mothers Day,' within the first three hours of Mallette's post going live. Justin, 31, also paid tribute to Hailey on Sunday, sharing Mallette's black-and-white snap with his own fans via Instagram Stories. The 'Sorry' singer also shared a throwback photo of himself cuddling Mallette before taking to his Instagram grid a few hours later to share a carousel of Hailey hanging out with Justin and Jack while watching a hockey game in their home. As for Hailey, she shared a series of never-before-seen photos of Jack via her own Instagram account on Sunday. 'I love being your mommy Jack Blues,' the model wrote earlier that day. 'Happy Mothers Day.' Alongside her sweet message, Hailey shared a black-and-white image of Jack's feet positioned on top of hers. In another picture, Jack wore a rainbow hat as he crawled across the floor, his back to the camera. Hailey also uploaded several throwback pictures of her growing baby bump. Upon the arrival of Jack last year, Mallette took to social media to share her excitement over becoming a grandmother for the first time. 'CONGRATULATIONS @justinbieber & Hailey,' she wrote via X on August 23, 2024. 'I LOVE YOU FOREVER BABY JACK!!' Justin Bieber's Mom Says He's 'Already' the 'Best' Soon-to-Be Dad on Father's Day She also shared touching words for Justin in a March Instagram post that celebrated her son's 31st birthday. 'Son, I spent half my life chasin' you around, From climbin' too high to standin' your ground, you never backed down. Now a husband and father, you've come a long way,' she wrote via the platform on March 2. Mallette's post continued, 'Happy 31st birthday @justinbieber! 🥳🎈 You're my favorite. You still capture my heart. Love mom. Xoxo'
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The unmistakable influence of Black fishermen in North Carolina's thriving seafood market
The unmistakable influence of Black fishermen in North Carolina's thriving seafood market John Mallette grew up on the water. His father was one of the original developers of Ocean City — North Carolina's first Black-owned beach community. Fishing and hanging out at the beach were a way of life, he said. And when his mother went to Wilmington for her real estate work, she would drop him off at One Stop Bait & Tackle in Surf City. Owner Betty Warren taught him to head shrimp and cut fish. "That was when I was six or seven," he said. "And I just never stopped." Eventually, it led to a career that's taken him around the world, from fishing charters in the Caribbean to tuna markets in Japan. Every week, Capt. Mallette, co-owner of the Jacksonville-based Southern Breeze Seafood, also travels around the state. He delivers fish to markets and colleges like the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he's planning to open his own restaurant on campus. Part of the reason is to introduce a new generation to the importance of local seafood, he said. 'So many people have so little knowledge, so little perception about the people who bring their seafood to them, from the ocean to the plate,' said Barbara Garrity-Blake, president of NC Catch, an organization that supports and promotes the state's seafood industry. 'It's also a lot more diverse than meets the eye.' A conversation between Mallette and Garrity-Blake led to an oral history project that documents some of these stories and contributions. Already, 'The African American Experience in North Carolina Seafood' exhibit has been in Wilmington and at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum in Harkers Island. Diversity rollback: How Trump's DEI attacks are reversing gains for Black executives Garrity-Blake said she hopes the stories of these fishermen, processors, marketers, chefs and restaurateurs can help people across the state develop a greater appreciation for the bounty of the Carolina coast. The project includes 14 portraits of people from Asheville to Wilmington. One local participant, Quincy Rhodes, is a fishmonger at Wilmington Seaview Crab Company. He talks to and educates the public every day about local crabs, oysters, fish and more. "I thought it would be good to be a part of it," he said. "There are so many people in the industry that don't get recognition." A history on the water From colonial times, there has been a fishery industry in North Carolina. 'And it's always been a part of the Black experience here,' Garrity-Blake said. Beginning in the 1760s, river herring in North Carolina were one of the largest commercial fisheries in the United States, with much of the catch shipped up north. It thrived until the late 20th century, she said. And coastal communities like Southport, Beaufort and Morehead City were major hubs for menhaden fishing. 'The fish were caught and then sent to factories where they were processed and made into fish meal, or fertilizer, and oil,' said Garrity-Blake, who wrote her dissertation on the menhaden fishery. All aspects of these businesses, from the fishing to the processing, relied on Black labor. 'Often, it was the men who were fishing, and the women who were processing,' Garrity-Blake said. The menhaden factories became known for their strong, fishy odor. The closing of factories like the Southport-based Brunswick Navigation Company were an early example of the competing interest on the coast. As more people moved to the area, they were less likely to want to live near a factory, she said. A seat at the table Those types of complications are just one of the challenges facing today's fishing industry. Those in the business are navigating increased demand, a booming population, coastal development and a fluctuating set of regulations. Some face even more challenges. Hook, line and sinking: What's the future of NC's commercial fishing industry? 'Growing up, all of my friends were fishermen, but you didn't see a lot of Black fishermen. I was usually the only Black guy on the boat,' Mallette said. 'One thing I learned travelling is that the best fishermen I saw were African American. But here, you don't see as many.' The fishing community is also known for being territorial. "There is a feeling that you have to pay your dues. But I know there was another layer, too, based on some of the names I was called," he said. More recently, Herman and Quinnetta Manley were transitioning from the retail side of the business to commercial fishing in Hertford, N.C., when someone sunk their boat. It set them back a year, and they had to take jobs at FedEx and Chick-fil-A, as they replaced their engine. And it's not just those on the water who face these challenges. Chef Keith Rhodes, of Catch restaurant, took an at-large seat on the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission in the interest of supporting local seafood from a culinary perspective. Instead, he got death threats, he said during a panel discussion for the project. While not all of Quincy Rhodes' interactions with customers are pleasant, he said he believes that seafood has a way of bringing people together. 'Everybody eats seafood,' he said. "It's one thing you really see, working in a market. You see how people come together for a feast." People from all races and backgrounds buy from Seaview Crab Company, which operates seven seasonal and full-time markets in the area. Quincy Rhodes didn't grow up in the business, but did go to high school with one of the market's managers. It turned out to be a good fit, and he was encouraged to learn as much as he wanted. 'I've learned so much over the years," Quincy Rhodes said. "About how the industry works, where it all comes from." Growing opportunities If there's one thing that Quincy Rhodes would like to see happen, is for the industry to grow. "North Carolina has some of the best waters," he said. "I think there are a lof of things that can be done, a lot of opportunity." His experience now includes everything from fish cutting to maintaining a clean environment. But he said he most appreciates his work in customer service. Mallette said that for those willing to learn, and put in the work, there are opportunities to thrive. Getting seafood from local waters into local homes requires fishermen, truck drivers, processors, scientists, chefs, marketers and teachers. "One thing about this industry is that it is 100% meritocracy," he said. "It's one where your criminal background doesn't matter, your education doesn't matter, your gender doesn't matter." But adaptability does matter. "The fishing industry has changed so much," Garrity-Blake said. "It's really moved from a high volume, low product dynamic to the opposite. Before, it was a lot of fish shipped mostly to the northern states. Now, more of our seafood is staying in the state." But diners also have a lot of other options, too. She said that many local diners may be surprised at just how much of the shrimp in local stores, and even some restaurants, is shipped from overseas, often raised in questionable habitats, and is less healthy, she said. 'Local is the best,' Keith Rhodes said. And all of the NC Catch participants agree that North Carolina seafood tastes better and supports a whole network of people behind the scenes. They also say that being successful means being more adept at changing technology and able to pivot as things change. For example, the Manleys are not only fishermen, but also offer courses in the business and have added a mobile market that sells in underserved communities. Keith Rhodes said he is always thinking about new concepts, and has added food trucks to expand beyond his upscale restaurant. He also opened his more casual Tackle Box Kitchen in UNCW's dining hall. And Mallette has been working with the state's rice-growing and crawfish aquaculture industries. He also has his own line of seafood seasoning and gluten-free breading. He's hopes to open Capt. John's Seafood and Chicken in Wilmington next spring semester. Meanwhile, one of the next steps for the NC Catch exhibit is a week-long celebration at The Hackney restaurant in Washington, N.C., with James Beard finalist Chef Jamie Davis. He'll be working with chef ambassadors from around the state, including chefs like manna's Carson Jewell and Catch's Keith Rhodes in Wilmington, to continue to spread the word about local seafood. Allison Ballard is the food and dining reporter at the StarNews. You can reach her at aballard@
New York Times
19-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
The team that had its NIT bid taken away: South Alabama, UC Riverside and a March mix-up
Richie Riley wanted to be absolutely sure before he broke the good news to his team. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the South Alabama men's basketball coach once again asked Dan Gavitt, vice president of basketball for the NCAA, and Sun Belt Conference commissioner Keith Gill, if the Jaguars' sudden invitation to this year's National Invitation Tournament (NIT) was real. Advertisement 'I asked them, 'Is this for sure?'' Riley said. 'They said, 'Yeah, congratulations.'' So Riley told his team to join a last-minute Zoom meeting in 15 minutes. He informed the Jaguars their season wasn't done just yet. Some players, overjoyed by the news that they had another shot to play together this year, broke down in tears. They all gathered at the school's gym to put up shots and talk about potential matchups, genuinely elated about what was supposedly still ahead. A little after 11 p.m. Sunday, Gavitt and Gill together called Riley once again. When he picked up, the Sun Belt coach of the year couldn't believe what he was hearing. Gavitt, who is also the chair of the NIT board of members, told Riley there had been a mix-up. UC Riverside (20-12, 14-6), which finished tied for third in the Big West standings, was going to be in the NIT, not South Alabama. Contrary to initial reports that the Highlanders had previously declined an NIT invite, athletic director Wesley Mallette said Tuesday that UC Riverside found out it was in the NIT the same time as everyone else: when the bracket was announced. UC Riverside had committed to play in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Sunday afternoon after several days of conversations with the tournament's organizers. The Highlanders had not heard from folks at the NIT at all during the days leading up to Selection Sunday. Mallette said when the NIT field was officially revealed, the NCAA gave UC Riverside officials 15 minutes to decide between the NIT or CBI. They ultimately went with the NIT for the program's first postseason appearance in its 24 years as a Division I program. It wasn't until Monday that Mallette's jubilation was tempered by the reality that some other mid-major coming off a fantastic season was left heartbroken. Advertisement 'I literally felt sick to my stomach,' Mallette said Tuesday. 'People cannot lose sight of the fact that the best interest of student athletes in this situation was compromised.' At a team meeting on Monday morning, Riley told his players of the odd circumstances that had ended their season. This time, tears of sorrow flowed. 'It's unacceptable with the way it played out,' Riley said. 'That was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life. It's a shame our players had to live with that range of emotions over a 12- to 15-hour time span.' 'As the top remaining at-large team not selected to the original field, South Alabama was prematurely contacted by the NIT on Sunday as a potential replacement team to fill out the 32-team bracket,' the Sun Belt Conference said in a statement after the NIT mishap. 'With all 32 teams accepting their NIT invitations, this opportunity did not materialize. We regret the emotional impact this chain of events had on South Alabama's student-athletes and want to congratulate Sun Belt Coach of the Year Richie Riley and his team on a historic season, including a Sun Belt regular-season co-championship.' — NIT (@NITMBB) March 17, 2025 In a statement Monday morning, Gavitt said, 'After the NIT bracket was released Sunday evening, it was brought to the NIT's attention that one of the teams scheduled to participate in the tournament had also committed to a non-NCAA affiliated postseason event. In an effort to secure another participating team, the NIT prematurely extended an invitation to the South Alabama Jaguars, prior to learning that the original team chose to accept its invitation to the NIT.' South Alabama finished 21-11 in the Sun Belt this year and was the regular season conference champion by virtue of tiebreakers for the four-team deadlock atop the standings. The Jaguars saw their NCAA Tournament hopes evaporate on March 9 in a 74-71 conference tournament semifinal loss to Arkansas State, a team they beat twice in the regular season. Advertisement The Sun Belt, like most conferences, usually gets just one team into the NCAA Tournament: the automatic qualifier who wins the Sun Belt tournament. After its loss to Arkansas State, South Alabama's postseason hopes hinged on one of the three other postseason tournaments that play out in the shadow of March Madness: the NIT, the CBI and the new College Basketball Crown tournament based in Las Vegas. South Alabama athletic director Joel Erdmann said that after the Sun Belt tournament loss, the university informed the NIT selection committee of its desire to be in the running. But the Jaguars initially weren't part of the 32-team NIT field when it was announced on social media Sunday, hours after the unveiling of the NCAA Tournament bracket. When he received that call from Gavitt and Gill, Erdmann believed his fortunes had turned. Riley believes his team deserved a chance to keep playing, regardless of the chaotic nature of what transpired regarding the NIT selection. South Alabama finished with a higher NET ranking than five of the teams in the NIT. The NCAA in 2023 changed the NIT's selection process, doing away with the previously automatic bids for regular-season conference champions who did not win their conference tournaments. 'Our sport is like no other sport,' Riley said. 'Whoever wins the conference tournament in a one-bid league goes to the tournament. Everyone else is left home. The high-major guys have monopolized everything. That's happened, and we're here. If you look at teams in the NCAA Tournament, NIT and now the Crown (tournament), there's multiple teams with losing records, and there's certainly multiple teams with losing conference records.' Mallette said he spoke on the phone with Erdmann and Riley this week. The consensus among everyone involved is improved communication from organizational bodies can help prevent a team feeling shattered the way the Jaguars were when Riley informed them the season was over. 'All of this could've been avoided. And now what do we have? We have everybody in college basketball talking about this,' Mallette said. 'I'm not mad at the NCAA. I'm not mad at the NIT. I just wish they had picked up the phone and called us Friday or Saturday.' 'Maybe this unfortunate circumstance nudges some changes along,' Erdmann said. Advertisement Riley said this year, his seventh at South Alabama, was the most enjoyable season he's ever had as a coach. The sour ending won't diminish the Jaguars' achievements. 'We have one of the most unique teams in the country,' he said. 'This roster was put together with zero NIL, one of the very few in the country. They won 21 games. A lot of underdog guys that came from Division II programs, NAIA programs or Division I programs where basically everyone had given up on them.' As for UC Riverside, its season ended on Wednesday night with a 101-62 NIT first-round loss at Santa Clara.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Erie Otters coaches, player suspended following scuffle
(WJET/WFXP)– One player and two coaches for the Erie Otters, including new Head Coach Kris Mallette, have been suspended following an in-game scuffle during Sunday's game. The Ontario Hockey League announced Thursday that Mallette and Assistant Coach Ken Peroff along with Alex Messier have all received multi-game suspensions following a scuffle during their match against the Peterborough Petes. North East Wine Fest holding logo competition Mallette has been suspended for five games while Peroff was suspended for two games and Messier nine games. Peterborough Head Coach Rob Wilson was also suspended for five games while one of their players, Grayden Strohack, has been handed a four-game suspension. The Peterborough Petes organization has been fined $5,000. Messier was assessed a game misconduct, aggressor, as well as a game misconduct for continuing an altercation, while also exceeding the regular season fighting major threshold during the incident which comes with an automatic two-game suspension. Wesleyville accepting applications for Hometown Heroes banners Peterborough's Strohack was assessed a game misconduct for being the third man into a fight, which comes with an automatic two-game suspension, as well as a game misconduct for continuing an altercation. The Otters ended up winning the game 7-2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
