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19 hours ago
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Warriors add Tennessee sharpshooter in second round of latest Yahoo Sports NBA mock draft
While June marks the start of the NBA Finals, the new month on the calendar also brings the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the NBA Draft on June 25. Through most of draft season, most mock drafts have had the Golden State Warriors targeting a big man with their second-round selection. However, in the latest mock draft from Yahoo! Sports' Kevin O'Connor, the Warriors landed some shooting to add alongside Steph Curry in the backcourt. Advertisement With the No. 41 overall selection, O'Connor slotted Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier to the Warriors in the second round. According to O'Connor, Lanier thrived as a "knockdown shooter." Via Yahoo! Sports: The Warriors need more shooting, which explains everything about this pick. Lanier transferred to Tennessee after four years at North Florida and immediately thrived as a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. But without great size or playmaking at his age, he's a second-round prospect. Prior to transferring to Tennessee, Lanier spent four seasons at North Florida. After being named to the first-team All-ASUN, Lanier transferred to Tennessee to play under Rick Barnes in Knoxville. On his way to earning SEC Newcomer of the Year, Lanier averaged 18 points on 43.1% shooting from the field and 39.5% shooting from beyond the arc to go along with 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 31.4 minutes per game. Advertisement Lanier drilled five or more 3-pointers in nine different games for the Volunteers, including eight made triples in a 30-point performance against Texas A&M. The first round of the NBA draft is set to begin on Wednesday, June 25 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors add sharpshooter in second round of new NBA mock from Yahoo
USA Today
19 hours ago
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Warriors add Tennessee sharpshooter in second round of latest Yahoo Sports NBA mock draft
Warriors add Tennessee sharpshooter in second round of latest Yahoo Sports NBA mock draft While June marks the start of the NBA Finals, the new month on the calendar also brings the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the NBA Draft on June 25. Through most of draft season, most mock drafts have had the Golden State Warriors targeting a big man with their second-round selection. However, in the latest mock draft from Yahoo! Sports' Kevin O'Connor, the Warriors landed some shooting to add alongside Steph Curry in the backcourt. With the No. 41 overall selection, O'Connor slotted Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier to the Warriors in the second round. According to O'Connor, Lanier thrived as a "knockdown shooter." Via Yahoo! Sports: The Warriors need more shooting, which explains everything about this pick. Lanier transferred to Tennessee after four years at North Florida and immediately thrived as a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. But without great size or playmaking at his age, he's a second-round prospect. Prior to transferring to Tennessee, Lanier spent four seasons at North Florida. After being named to the first-team All-ASUN, Lanier transferred to Tennessee to play under Rick Barnes in Knoxville. On his way to earning SEC Newcomer of the Year, Lanier averaged 18 points on 43.1% shooting from the field and 39.5% shooting from beyond the arc to go along with 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 31.4 minutes per game. Lanier drilled five or more 3-pointers in nine different games for the Volunteers, including eight made triples in a 30-point performance against Texas A&M. The first round of the NBA draft is set to begin on Wednesday, June 25 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
USA Today
23-05-2025
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Who is Sam Landry? Oklahoma softball ace leading Sooners in NCAA tournament
Who is Sam Landry? Oklahoma softball ace leading Sooners in NCAA tournament Show Caption Hide Caption Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Texas lead our favorites to win Women's College World Series The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson breaks down the top teams to watch in the NCAA softball tournament, looking at the Aggies, Sooners and Longhorns. Oklahoma softball lost nearly its entire starting lineup from last season, including more than 330 innings from its pitching staff. And yet, first-year transfer Sam Landry has played a vital role in the Sooners being national championship contenders once again in 2025. Landry, who transferred from Louisiana in the offseason to help fill the void left by ace Kelly Maxwell, has blossomed into quite the ace herself in 2025. The 5-foot-10 senior was a first-team All-SEC selection in her first season at the Power Four level, and was also named the SEC Newcomer of the Year. REQUIRED READING: Texas A&M becomes first No. 1 seed to miss Super Regionals in NCAA softball tournament The Mont Belvieu, Texas, native leads the team with 160 2/3 innings pitched this season, which is nearly 90 more innings than Oklahoma's second-most used pitcher. Landry has been leaned on in heavily in 2025, with 15 complete games in 23 of her starts. While the Sooners reloaded on offense after losing a quintet of All-Americans from a season ago, Landry's play in her first season with Oklahoma has been essential to the program's success. Here's everything to know of Landry, who Oklahoma will rely on heavily as it looks to win its fifth consecutive national championship: Who is Sam Landry? Landry is the ace of Oklahoma's pitching rotation, and has developed into one of the best pitchers in college softball in 2025. The first-year Sooner transferred from Louisiana last season, looking to prove she can compete against Power Four talent. She has done just that, throwing 160 2/3 innings so far this season with a 2.00 ERA and 165 strikeouts en route to being named a first-team All-SEC selection. Landry wasn't an unknown commodity, however. She was the No. 4-ranked recruit of the 2021 recruiting class, per Extra Innings Softball. She was also one of 40 high school players selected to play in the Premier Girls Fastpitch High School Senior All-American Game. Landry was a first-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2024, throwing 194 1/3 innings with 20 complete games while compiling a 2.09 ERA and 165 strikeouts. She also led the Ragin' Cajuns in wins in each of her three seasons before transferring to Oklahoma. Landry has also been open about how her transfer to Oklahoma reinvigorated her love for the game. 'I loved my Louisiana teammates as well, but I think the change was much needed at the point I was at in my life,' Landry told The Oklahoman. 'I think being around a whole bunch of new girls, new coaches was what I needed at that point.' Landry was selected No. 1 overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball draft this season, a new league with four teams competing in 24 games starting June 7. Arkansas' Bri Ellis, a finalist for national player of the year, went No. 2 overall. Landry said playing professional softball was never a thought before transferring to Oklahoma. 'Before I got here … I probably didn't have that much interest in going pro,' Landry told The Oklahoman. 'And then getting here and just falling in love with the sport again and being able to strengthen my strengths, I guess, it's really made me more interested in doing it.' REQUIRED READING: Super regionals schedule: Full TV slate for college softball NCAA tournament Sam Landry stats Here are Landry's year-by-year stats in college: 2022 (Louisiana): 20-3 record with 2.76 ERA and 145 strikeouts across 117.1 innings pitched 20-3 record with 2.76 ERA and 145 strikeouts across 117.1 innings pitched 2023 (Louisiana): 19-6 record with 2.74 ERA and 150 strikeouts across 147.2 innings pitched 19-6 record with 2.74 ERA and 150 strikeouts across 147.2 innings pitched 2024 (Louisiana): 24-10 record with 2.08 ERA and 165 strikeouts across 194.3 innings pitched 24-10 record with 2.08 ERA and 165 strikeouts across 194.3 innings pitched 2025 (Oklahoma): 22-4 record with 2.00 ERA and 165 strikeouts across 160.2 innings pitched* *Through regionals
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20-05-2025
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MSU's Ace Reese Named SEC Newcomer of the Year
Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese has been named SEC Newcomer of the Year. Sports Director David Edelstein shares why he says MSU means so much to him. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
Oklahoma Sooners opponents, Key Players in the Norman Regional
Oklahoma Sooners opponents, Key Players in the Norman Regional The NCAA softball tournament gets underway this weekend and the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners are set to host the Cal Golden Bears, Boston Terriers, and Omaha Mavericks in the Norman Regional. Oklahoma is a favorite to get back to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series, but first they'll have to conquer a regional that features a pair of conference tournament champions that are playing good softball right now. The Sooners hit their stride in the SEC tournament, picking up wins over LSU and Arkansas to advance to the tournament championship. Although weather canceled what would have been their only matchup with Texas A&M this season, the Sooners are tuned up for another deep run at a national championship. Key players Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, Gabbie Garcia, and Sydney Barker will be making their first NCAA tournament appearances. Sam Landry, who transferred from Louisiana and was named SEC Newcomer of the Year, is making her first appearance after helping the Ragin Cajuns upset LSU in the Baton Rouge regional in 2023. Kasidi Pickering and Ella Parker are back in the tournament for the second time after their heroics as true freshmen helped the Oklahoma Sooners win their record fourth-straight national title. Parker and Pickering are No. 1 and No. 2 in batting average for the Sooners in 2025 and have been playing good ball of late. They'll be critical to Oklahoma's national title aspirations. Can Oklahoma overcome the odds to win a fifth straight national championship? Their title pursuit begins on Friday at 5 p.m. CT against Boston in the Norman Regional. Oklahoma Sooners Record: 45-7 (17-7, 1st in SEC) - SEC Tournament Co-Champions Notable Wins: Sweep of Texas, Sweep of South Carolina, Sweep of Arkansas, Sweep of Mississippi State. Players to Watch: Ella Parker, UT: .417 batting average, 11 home runs, 44 RBIs. Kasidi Pickering, OF: .404 batting average, 14 home runs, 45 RBIs. Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, 3B: .345 batting average, 14 home runs, 45 RBIs. Gabbie Garcia, SS: .351 batting average, 16 home runs, 50 RBIs. Sam Landry, P: 150.2 innings pitched, 19-4, 2.04 ERA, 154 strikeouts, 44 walks. Team Batting Average: .330 Team ERA: 2.83 California Golden Bears Record: 35-19 (11-13, 9th in ACC) Notable Wins: Minnesota, Utah, Oregon State, Kansas, Iowa State, Washington. ACC series wins over Georgia Tech, Syracuse, and Boston College. Swept by Florida State and Clemson. Players to Watch: Tiana Bell, INF: .354 batting average, 15 home runs, 53 RBIs. Lagi Quiroga, C: .353 batting average, 11 home runs, 43 RBIs. Team Batting Average: .316 Team ERA: 4.14 Boston Terriers Record: 39-17 (14-4 Patriot League) - Patriot League Tournament Champions Notable Wins: Boston College (x2) Players to Watch: Brooke Deppiesse, INF: .419, 5 home runs, 17 doubles, 6 triples, 40 RBIs. Kylie Doherty, OF: .351 batting average with 13 home runs, 46 RBIs. Kasey Ricard, P: 237.2 innings pitched, 26-10, 1.97 ERA, 227 strikeouts, 49 walks. Team Batting Average: .305 Team ERA: 2.53 Omaha Mavericks Record: 39-11 (14-4 Summit League, tied for First) - Summit League Tournament Champions Notable Wins: Wisconsin (x2), Kansas, Pitt Players to Watch: Sydney Thomason, INF: .368 batting average, 13 home runs, 58 RBIs. Maddia Groff, P: 190.2 innings pitched, 26-5, 1.62 ERA, 238 strikeouts, 24 walks. Team Batting Average: .288 Team ERA: 2.71 Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams.
