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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Washington basketball big man Hannes Steinbach named No. 3 international recruit
247Sports has updated its international basketball recruiting rankings to Washington's benefit. Big man Hannes Steinbach is now the third-highest composite-rated international recruit in the incoming class of 2025, behind guards Dame Sarr (Duke) and Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech). Steinbach is now also the No. 68 recruit in the class, which boosts Washington's composite rank to No. 15 in the country. Steinbach has exploded onto the American basketball radar since debuting for Wurzburg in the Bundesliga in September 2024. He averaged 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 31 regular season appearances, but stepped up when the lights got brighter. His averages jumped to 14.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game in 10 postseason appearances. This summer, Steinbach also led Germany to a silver medal in the U19 World Championships, averaging 17.2 points and 14 rebounds a game and making the All-Tournament team. Steinbach and the Germans lost to now-fellow Husky JJ Mandaquit and the United States in the gold medal contest. Washington is now in the top 15 of both the composite prep and transfer ranks, according to 247Sports. Their prep class of Steinbach, Mandaquit, Jasir Rencher, Courtland Muldrew, and Mady Traore (from junior college) is No. 15. The transfer class of Desmond Claude and Wesley Yates III (USC), Christian Nitu (Florida State), Bryson Tucker (Indiana), Jacob Ognacevic (Lipscomb), Quimari Peterson (East Tennessee State), and Lathan Somerville (Rutgers) is ranked No. 13 in the country. Steinbach is expected to compete with Ognacevic, the reigning ASUN Player of the Year, for a starting job in the frontcourt this season. It's much more likely that the German will be a part of a potentially electric bench unit that could also include returning sophomore guard Zoom Diallo. Washington opens the basketball season with an exhibition against UNLV on October 19 before beginning the season in earnest with a showdown against Arkansas Pine Bluff on November 3.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Great British pentathlete to study astrophysics while pursuing Olympics dream
Sebastian Forrest, 18, from Gloucestershire, studied at Millfield School and is celebrating his results – an A* in Maths, A in Physics (Engineering), and B grades in Further Maths and Chemistry. He will now go on to study astrophysics at the University of Bath while aiming to participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Millfield School said Seb was the youngest elite modern pentathlete on the world-class programme, gaining UK Sport funding, at the age of 17. The athlete has also represented Team GB in international appearances, competing in U17, U19, Junior and Senior events. Seb earned multiple podium finishes, including winning gold at the 2024 European Cup in Barcelona. His performance there led to his selection to represent Great Britain at competitions including the Senior Hungarian Open, U19 European Championships, U19 World Championships in Lithuania, and the Junior U22 World Championships in Hungary. Speaking of his decision to attend Millfield for sixth form, he said: 'I joined Millfield because having everything on campus made training and studying much easier. 'With dedicated sport specialist coaches for each discipline, I knew I was in the perfect environment to succeed.' Seb is passionate about maths and physics, with his interest in space leading him to pursue an astrophysics degree. Alongside his studies, he will continue to compete at elite level in modern pentathlon. Antonia Cord, head of modern pentathlon at Millfield, said: 'We are incredibly proud of Seb and all he has achieved. 'His work ethic and commitment to both sport and academics are remarkable. 'He genuinely enjoys the challenge of balancing both, and that's what makes him stand out. We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in modern pentathlon beyond Millfield and wish him every success in the future.'
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Great British pentathlete to study astrophysics while pursuing Olympics dream
Sebastian Forrest, 18, from Gloucestershire, studied at Millfield School and is celebrating his results – an A* in Maths, A in Physics (Engineering), and B grades in Further Maths and Chemistry. He will now go on to study astrophysics at the University of Bath while aiming to participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Millfield School said Seb was the youngest elite modern pentathlete on the world-class programme, gaining UK Sport funding, at the age of 17. The athlete has also represented Team GB in international appearances, competing in U17, U19, Junior and Senior events. Seb earned multiple podium finishes, including winning gold at the 2024 European Cup in Barcelona. His performance there led to his selection to represent Great Britain at competitions including the Senior Hungarian Open, U19 European Championships, U19 World Championships in Lithuania, and the Junior U22 World Championships in Hungary. Speaking of his decision to attend Millfield for sixth form, he said: 'I joined Millfield because having everything on campus made training and studying much easier. 'With dedicated sport specialist coaches for each discipline, I knew I was in the perfect environment to succeed.' Seb is passionate about maths and physics, with his interest in space leading him to pursue an astrophysics degree. Alongside his studies, he will continue to compete at elite level in modern pentathlon. Antonia Cord, head of modern pentathlon at Millfield, said: 'We are incredibly proud of Seb and all he has achieved. 'His work ethic and commitment to both sport and academics are remarkable. 'He genuinely enjoys the challenge of balancing both, and that's what makes him stand out. We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in modern pentathlon beyond Millfield and wish him every success in the future.'
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Great British pentathlete to study astrophysics while pursuing Olympics dream
Sebastian Forrest, 18, from Gloucestershire, studied at Millfield School and is celebrating his results – an A* in Maths, A in Physics (Engineering), and B grades in Further Maths and Chemistry. He will now go on to study astrophysics at the University of Bath while aiming to participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Millfield School said Seb was the youngest elite modern pentathlete on the world-class programme, gaining UK Sport funding, at the age of 17. The athlete has also represented Team GB in international appearances, competing in U17, U19, Junior and Senior events. Seb earned multiple podium finishes, including winning gold at the 2024 European Cup in Barcelona. His performance there led to his selection to represent Great Britain at competitions including the Senior Hungarian Open, U19 European Championships, U19 World Championships in Lithuania, and the Junior U22 World Championships in Hungary. Speaking of his decision to attend Millfield for sixth form, he said: 'I joined Millfield because having everything on campus made training and studying much easier. 'With dedicated sport specialist coaches for each discipline, I knew I was in the perfect environment to succeed.' Seb is passionate about maths and physics, with his interest in space leading him to pursue an astrophysics degree. Alongside his studies, he will continue to compete at elite level in modern pentathlon. Antonia Cord, head of modern pentathlon at Millfield, said: 'We are incredibly proud of Seb and all he has achieved. 'His work ethic and commitment to both sport and academics are remarkable. 'He genuinely enjoys the challenge of balancing both, and that's what makes him stand out. We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in modern pentathlon beyond Millfield and wish him every success in the future.'
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Great British pentathlete to study astrophysics while pursuing Olympics dream
Sebastian Forrest, 18, from Gloucestershire, studied at Millfield School and is celebrating his results – an A* in Maths, A in Physics (Engineering), and B grades in Further Maths and Chemistry. He will now go on to study astrophysics at the University of Bath while aiming to participate in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. Millfield School said Seb was the youngest elite modern pentathlete on the world-class programme, gaining UK Sport funding, at the age of 17. The athlete has also represented Team GB in international appearances, competing in U17, U19, Junior and Senior events. Seb earned multiple podium finishes, including winning gold at the 2024 European Cup in Barcelona. His performance there led to his selection to represent Great Britain at competitions including the Senior Hungarian Open, U19 European Championships, U19 World Championships in Lithuania, and the Junior U22 World Championships in Hungary. Speaking of his decision to attend Millfield for sixth form, he said: 'I joined Millfield because having everything on campus made training and studying much easier. 'With dedicated sport specialist coaches for each discipline, I knew I was in the perfect environment to succeed.' Seb is passionate about maths and physics, with his interest in space leading him to pursue an astrophysics degree. Alongside his studies, he will continue to compete at elite level in modern pentathlon. Antonia Cord, head of modern pentathlon at Millfield, said: 'We are incredibly proud of Seb and all he has achieved. 'His work ethic and commitment to both sport and academics are remarkable. 'He genuinely enjoys the challenge of balancing both, and that's what makes him stand out. We look forward to seeing him continue his journey in modern pentathlon beyond Millfield and wish him every success in the future.'
