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USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Georgia basketball adds transfer portal guard 'Smurf' Millender
Georgia basketball adds transfer portal guard 'Smurf' Millender Following the departure of four guards due to the transfer portal at the end of the 2025 season, the Georgia Bulldogs have now replenished their guard depth with four incoming transfer guard. Former UTSA point guard Marcus "Smurf" Millender has revealed his decision to continue his college basketball career at Georgia. The 5-foot-11 sophomore guard proved to be a standout for the UTSA Roadrunners. Logging an average of 34.5 minutes per game, he demonstrated impressive shooting efficiency, connecting on 43.8 percent of his three-point attempts and over 87 percent of his free throws. Millender also contributed significantly in other areas, averaging 14.9 points, three rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, all while averaging less than two turnovers per contest. In the final five games of UTSA's season, Millender demonstrated his scoring ability by reaching the 20-point mark four times. This included a notable 24-point performance against East Carolina in the second round of the American Athletic Conference tournament, where he also grabbed seven rebounds. Since the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, the Bulldogs backcourt has experienced significant turnover with Silas Demary, DeShayne Montgomery, Savo Drezgic, and Jordyn Kee all entering the transfer portal. However, the Bulldogs have actively addressed these departures through the transfer portal, securing commitments from four guards: Marcus Millender (UTSA), Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal), Justin Bailey (Wofford), and Jordan Ross (Saint Mary's). They have also added Kanon Catchings, a small forward/wing, to their roster. With their revamped roster featuring a blend of returning talent and impactful transfers, the Georgia Bulldogs are setting their sights on a second consecutive appearance in March Madness, building on their breakthrough tournament berth in 2024-2025, which was their first since 2015.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
From CPS to Big Country CASA: Lee Ann Millender's lifelong commitment to advocate for children
ABILENE, Texas () – Working with children who may have been neglected or mistreated requires a big heart, and Lee Ann Millender has had that heart from the very beginning of her career. Supporting foster kids: Big Country CASA volunteers offer hope & guidance After graduating from college, she went right into work with Child Protective Services. 'God put me where he needed me,' Millender said. 'I graduated from college on a Friday and started to work for CPS on a Monday. So I can't say anything about that other than bringing my faith that God put you where he needs you.' Millender has worked to keep children safe for 35 years, first with CPS and for the past five years at Big Country Casa, as a court-appointed special advocate for children. Millender said the smallest actions have the biggest impact. 'There's not any more meaningful work than what we do to make sure that these kids grow up to be successful adults who are contributing to society in positive ways,' Millender said. 'We may think that it's just a little simple thing of showing up at school, being there in court, or even visiting in the foster home. It matters to these children. It validates that they mean something and that someone is watching out for them.' How Big Country CASA helps foster kids navigate the court system Dana Ward, who works alongside Millender, said that Millender's caring spirit creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere. 'Every employee that she that works underneath her really knows that she cares about them all the way to their heart, not just as an employee or as a subordinate, but as a human being that's doing this work because they care about it,' Ward said. 'She's not just a person who says we need to take care of kids. We need to take care of families. But she is a person who lives it out every day.' Ward shared that one of Millender's greatest qualities, perfectly suited for their work, is her keen eye and compassionate heart for others. 'I love that Lee Ann gets to look at our families and look at our kiddos in a very unique way. She really genuinely wants whatever's healthy for our family and healthy for our community, not what looks exactly like someone else's family,' Ward said. 'She sees the diamond in the rough. She sees the potential behind people and families and kiddos. It's important to have someone who not only is for the people, but of the people.' HOW TO WATCH: KTAB's 'Change a Child's Story' special & forum featuring volunteers According to Ward, Millender's position isn't just a job for her — it's something that comes from the heart. 'She genuinely wants to see growth in whatever way, shape or form that looks like for families. I think that's important because our community isn't made of cookie-cutter people,' Ward said. Milender became the executive director for Big Country CASA in 2020. Throughout March, four women will be recognized on BigCountryHomepage for their remarkable efforts in the community. The winner of this year's Remarkable Women contest will be announced on April 1, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox Sports
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UTSA wins 83-80 over Charlotte
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Millender scored 20 points as UTSA beat Charlotte 83-80 on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. Both teams advance to the American Athletic Conference tournament that begins Wednesday. Charlotte travels to Denton, Texas to play Rice for the chance to take on fifth-seeded Florida Atlantic in Thursday's second round. UTSA, the No. 11 seed, will play No. 6 East Carolina Thursday. Millender added eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (12-18, 6-12). Damari Monsanto scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Primo Spears shot 8 for 18 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 19 points. Kylan Blackmon led the 49ers (10-21, 3-15) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds. Nik Graves added 21 points for Charlotte. Robert Braswell also put up 12 points. Millender put up 12 points in the first half for UTSA, who led 39-38 at halftime. UTSA pulled off the victory after an 8-0 second-half run erased a three-point deficit and gave them the lead at 58-53 with 11:32 remaining in the half. Tai'Reon Joseph scored 11 second-half points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UTSA wins 83-80 over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Millender scored 20 points as UTSA beat Charlotte 83-80 on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. Both teams advance to the American Athletic Conference tournament that begins Wednesday. Charlotte travels to Denton, Texas to play Rice for the chance to take on fifth-seeded Florida Atlantic in Thursday's second round. UTSA, the No. 11 seed, will play No. 6 East Carolina Thursday. Millender added eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (12-18, 6-12). Damari Monsanto scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Primo Spears shot 8 for 18 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 19 points. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Kylan Blackmon led the 49ers (10-21, 3-15) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds. Nik Graves added 21 points for Charlotte. Robert Braswell also put up 12 points. Millender put up 12 points in the first half for UTSA, who led 39-38 at halftime. UTSA pulled off the victory after an 8-0 second-half run erased a three-point deficit and gave them the lead at 58-53 with 11:32 remaining in the half. Tai'Reon Joseph scored 11 second-half points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
UTSA wins 83-80 over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Millender scored 20 points as UTSA beat Charlotte 83-80 on Sunday in the final game of the regular season. Both teams advance to the American Athletic Conference tournament that begins Wednesday. Charlotte travels to Denton, Texas to play Rice for the chance to take on fifth-seeded Florida Atlantic in Thursday's second round. UTSA, the No. 11 seed, will play No. 6 East Carolina Thursday. Millender added eight rebounds for the Roadrunners (12-18, 6-12). Damari Monsanto scored 19 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Primo Spears shot 8 for 18 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 19 points. Kylan Blackmon led the 49ers (10-21, 3-15) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds. Nik Graves added 21 points for Charlotte. Robert Braswell also put up 12 points. Millender put up 12 points in the first half for UTSA, who led 39-38 at halftime. UTSA pulled off the victory after an 8-0 second-half run erased a three-point deficit and gave them the lead at 58-53 with 11:32 remaining in the half. Tai'Reon Joseph scored 11 second-half points.
