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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Walter Clayton Jr.'s Two-Word Reaction to Wednesday's Big College Basketball Announcement
Walter Clayton Jr.'s Two-Word Reaction to Wednesday's Big College Basketball Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Gators wouldn't have won their first national title since 2007 without star Walter Clayton Jr. Advertisement The 6-foot-3 guard from Lake Wales, Florida, was named first-team All-SEC, a consensus first-team All-American, and the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player this past season. He averaged 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. But now, Clayton Jr. is off to the NBA after playing two seasons under Rick Pitino at Iona and two more under Todd Golden at Florida. While he continues preparing for the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, the Gators are finalizing their schedule for next season. On Wednesday, March Madness announced in a joint post with the Florida Gators and UConn Huskies that the two teams will meet in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 9 at Madison Square Garden. "BOX OFFICE SHOWDOWN IN MSG 🍿," March Madness captioned its post. "@gatorsmbk and @uconnmbb will go head-to-head in the Jimmy V Classic 🔥." Clayton Jr. was one of many to see the post and left a two-word message in the comment section: Advertisement "Go Gators." Walter Clayton Jr.'s comment on March Madness' post.@marchmadnessmbb/Instagram Florida and UConn have faced each other three times since Huskies head coach Dan Hurley took over in Storrs. The most recent meeting came in the Round of 32 of last season's NCAA Tournament, where the Gators pulled out a 77-75 win to end UConn's 13-game NCAA Tournament winning streak. The other two matchups took place on Nov. 17, 2019, in Storrs and Dec. 7, 2022, in Gainesville, with UConn winning both. Related: Florida Reveals Availability Plan For 7-Foot-9 College Basketball Player Related: Florida Star Sends Parting Message After National Championship Run This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
03-05-2025
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Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony joined NBC Sports in May 2025 as a studio analyst for its NBA coverage that begins with the 2025-26 season. Anthony is expected to be in-studio one or more games per week during the regular season and playoffs when coverage begins in October 2025. A first-ballot inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame come September 2025, Anthony was a 10-time NBA All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection over the course of an illustrious 19-year career that he spent mostly with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. A member of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team and one of the game's most prolific scorers, he is currently 10th on the NBA's all-time scoring list and holds the Knicks' and Madison Square Garden's single-game scoring record (62 points on January 24, 2014). Anthony enjoyed a prolific international career with Team USA, winning three consecutive Olympic gold medals in Beijing, London, and Rio. Anthony also won the bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, making him the first man to participate in four Olympic basketball tournaments. Upon the conclusion of his USA Basketball career after the 2016 Rio Olympics, Anthony was the all-time Olympic leader in games, points, and rebounds, and still holds the U.S. record for most points scored in an Olympic basketball game (37 on Aug. 2, 2012). The third overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony starred in college at Syracuse, where in his lone collegiate season led the Orange to the school's first NCAA championship while being named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Amthony's No. 15 jersey was retired by Syracuse in 2013. Since retiring, Anthony has spearheaded numerous entrepreneurial and philanthropic pursuits. He launched and hosts and executive produces a weekly podcast, 7pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and alongside business partner Asani Swann, started his own wine brand, VII(N) The Seventh Estate, which prioritizes the expansion of diverse voices in the wine industry, as well as Creative 7, a global, multi-platform content company producing purpose-driven media projects. Additionally, he is a New York Times bestselling author with his memoir, Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised, which details the stories of his upbringing and the immeasurable odds he overcame to make it to where he is today. Social justice and equality have informed and continue to serve as the throughline for all of Anthony's endeavors, including his work as co-founder of The Social Change Fund, which was created in response to the continued racial injustice across our country and aims to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.
NBC Sports
03-05-2025
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- NBC Sports
Carmelo Anthony to join NBC Sports, Peacock's NBA coverage as studio analyst
Fresh off his inclusion in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class, Carmelo Anthony confirmed Saturday that he will be a studio analyst for NBC Sports and Peacock's NBA coverage starting this October. The announcement came during an interview between Anthony and Ahmed Fareed at Churchill Downs during NBC Sports' Kentucky Derby coverage. Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist for the United States, is expected to be in studio one or more nights per week during the 2025-26 season through the playoffs. When Fareed asked him what he was most excited for in joining NBC Sports, Anthony replied 'I think just building a team, getting back into a team-oriented aspect. 'Talking the game, speaking the game, figuring out what's the 'why' on what a lot of people are doing, what a lot of players are doing in the game. The game within the game, I think, needs to be talked about.' Anthony played 19 seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers. He was a six-time All-NBA selection and won the 2013 scoring title with New York, a season in which he finished third in MVP voting. His 28,289 career points rank 10th all time, and he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Anthony also won NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player and NCAA Freshman of the Year as a Second-Team All-America selection during his lone collegiate year at Syracuse University, which ended with the Orange winning the 2003 national championship. He won four total Olympic medals and concluded his USA Basketball career as the all-time Olympic leader in games, points and rebounds. The NBA will be making its return to NBC this fall after over two decades away at other national networks. NBA on NBC was the setting for many crucial moments as the league exploded in popularity in the 1990s behind Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls dynasty. Anthony was one of many who had their formative experiences with the league by watching NBC's coverage. 'Watching the NBA on NBC growing up shaped my love for the game,' Anthony said. 'Now, I'm thrilled to join the NBC Sports family. I've always used my platform to help grow the game, and I'm excited to bring fans a fresh perspective as we usher in a new era of NBA coverage and programming.' Joining NBC Sports marks an addition to Anthony's media career post-retirement to go along with his podcast '7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,' which covers the latest NBA news as well as stories from Anthony's playing career. Anthony adds another decorated former player to NBC Sports' NBA coverage, as Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller have already been announced as game analysts. Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle will also serve as play-by-play analysts.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
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A look at some of the career accolades for Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday, ending her 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Here are some of her career accolades: WNBA Career leader in points (10,646) Three-time WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014) 14-time All-WNBA selection Two-time Finals MVP (2009, 2014) WNBA MVP (2009) Rookie of the Year (2004) 11-time All-Star International Six-time Olympic gold medalist (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) Three-time Women's World Cup gold medalist (2010, 2014, 2018) College Three-time NCAA champion at UConn (2002, 2003, 2004) NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003, 2004) Wade Trophy (2003) ___ AP WNBA: The Associated Press
Associated Press
25-02-2025
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- Associated Press
A look at some of the career accolades for Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday, ending her 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Here are some of her career accolades: WNBA Career leader in points (10,646) Three-time WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014) 14-time All-WNBA selection Two-time Finals MVP (2009, 2014) WNBA MVP (2009) Rookie of the Year (2004) 11-time All-Star International Six-time Olympic gold medalist (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) Three-time Women's World Cup gold medalist (2010, 2014, 2018) College Three-time NCAA champion at UConn (2002, 2003, 2004) NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003, 2004) Wade Trophy (2003) ___
