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NDTV
07-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Karen Khachanov Topples Alexander Zverev To Reach ATP Toronto Final
Karen Khachanov rallied from 3-1 down in the final set tiebreaker to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Wednesday to reach the final of the ATP Toronto Masters. The 11th seed from Russia, who had lost two previous semi-finals in Canada, will play his 11th career ATP final against either Taylor Fritz or Ben Shelton, who met later in an all-America semi-final. The Fritz-Shelton match was paused before the start due to a problem with the electronic linecalling system which now controls all aspects of matches. The pair were sent off court with no immediate indication as to when they could return to start play. Khachanov saved a match point as he levelled the deciding set at 6-6, with world number three Zverev hammering a backhand into the top tape of the net. The German committed 44 unforced errors in the nearly three-hour defeat while Khachanov had 29 winners and 34 uforced errors. "I had to work out this match, dig deep and try my best," Khachanov said. "It was very demanding physically and mentally. "We've had a lot of matches and I'm happy to beat him after losing some easy ones," addd Khachanov. "Today was a tough one - I was match point down. "I'm just happy things went on my side at the end." Khachanov said it got tense at the end. "When you reach the final tiebreak, you have to play your best. You can't waste time and energy with negative thoughts or you won't succeed. You never know what will happen but you have to give it a try." Khachanov will be playing his first final of the season after semi-final defeats in Barcelona and Halle. He took control of the opening set with a break in the fourth game and held onto his margin as he ran his lead out to 5-2. Khachanov needed three set points a game later to prevail and in the second set Zverev held his nerve as he struggled to start his fightback, finally sweeping the last eight points of the set to level the match.
USA Today
15-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Who is Johni Broome? Auburn basketball star a national player of the year front-runner
Hear this story Near the forefront of the national player of the year conversation in men's college basketball is Cooper Flagg, the Duke phenom who was one of the most highly touted recruits of his generation and is widely projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The player who is his stiffest competition for the award didn't have nearly as clear or obvious of a road to stardom. Johni Broome has been the catalyst for No. 2 Auburn's rise to the top of the sport for stretches of the 2024-25 season. Just three years after playing for Morehead State in the Ohio Valley Conference, Broome is a do-everything star for Bruce Pearl's Tigers, who were the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll for more than a month before a loss last Saturday against Florida. REQUIRED READING:Bracketology: Kansas, Kentucky continue tumble down projected NCAA Tournament field Entering Saturday's much-anticipated game against rival Alabama, the No. 1 team in the Coaches Poll, Broome leads Auburn in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game and is only one of 13 Division I players averaging a double-double this season. After earning third-team all-America honors last season, Broome put off declaring for the NBA draft to return to Auburn and try to lead the Tigers to a national championship after the sting of losing to Yale in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. So far, he and his team are well-positioned to reach some of their loftiest goals. Heading into Saturday night's game against Alabama, here's a closer look at Broome, including his stats, recruiting ranking, NBA draft projections and more: REQUIRED READING:College basketball weekend roundup: All No. 1 seeds from the SEC? It's possible Johni Broome stats Broome has been a difference-maker from the minute he first stepped foot on a college floor, averaging 13.7 points and nine rebounds for Morehead State as a freshman in 2020-21 and has only gotten better since then. This season, he's averaging 18.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks per game, making the forward/center one of the most well-rounded players in the country. He has been efficient in putting up those numbers, too, shooting 50.6% from the field. Broome is the No. 67 scorer and No. 7 rebounder in Division I and is the only SEC player this season averaging a double-double, which is quite the feat given the league's overall strength and depth this season. Broome missed two games last month while nursing a sprained ankle he suffered in a 66-63 win at South Carolina on Jan. 11. Auburn went 2-0 without him, defeating Mississippi State and Georgia. Here's a look at Broome's year-by-year stats from his college career: 2020-21 (Morehead State) : 13.7 points/game, 9 rebounds/game, 0.7 assists/game, 1.9 blocks/game, 57% on field goals : 13.7 points/game, 9 rebounds/game, 0.7 assists/game, 1.9 blocks/game, 57% on field goals 2021-22 (Morehead State) : 16.8 points/game, 10.5 rebounds/game, 1.2 assists/game, 3.9 blocks/game, 55.5% on field goals : 16.8 points/game, 10.5 rebounds/game, 1.2 assists/game, 3.9 blocks/game, 55.5% on field goals 2022-23 (Auburn) : 14.2 points/game, 8.4 rebounds/game, 1.3 assists/game, 2.4 blocks/game, 52.7% on field goals : 14.2 points/game, 8.4 rebounds/game, 1.3 assists/game, 2.4 blocks/game, 52.7% on field goals 2023-24 (Auburn) : 16.5 points/game, 8.5 rebounds/game, 2.2 assists/game, 2.2 blocks/game, 54.8% on field goals : 16.5 points/game, 8.5 rebounds/game, 2.2 assists/game, 2.2 blocks/game, 54.8% on field goals 2024-25 (Auburn): 18.1 points/game, 10.7 rebounds/game, 3.3 assists/game, 2.7 blocks/game, 50.6% on field goals Johni Broome NBA draft projections Broome's decision to put off the NBA draft last year may pay off for more than just his Auburn team. After there was a question of whether he would be taken in the 2024 NBA draft, Broome is generally considered to be a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While there have been questions about his age (he'll be 23 in July) and whether he's too undersized to be an NBA center, Broome has been praised for his versatility, rebounding, toughness and productivity. Here's a look at where he's projected to go in various mock drafts: REQUIRED READING:Alabama grabs No. 1 spot in USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll after losses by Auburn, Duke Johni Broome height Broome is listed at 6-foot-10 on Auburn's official men's basketball roster. Johni Broome 247 ranking Broome was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Tampa Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida. He was the No. 471 player nationally in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 79 center, according to 247Sports' Composite rankings. After two productive seasons at Morehead State, he was much more highly regarded, with 247 ranking him as the No. 13 available player in the transfer portal in 2022.
USA Today
09-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
JuJu Watkins points tonight: How much did USC women's basketball star score vs Ohio State?
JuJu Watkins points tonight: How much did USC women's basketball star score vs Ohio State? Caitlin Clark played her final college basketball game for Iowa last April, leaving behind a career and legacy with few, if any, historical peers. With Clark now excelling at the WNBA level, a new face has taken over her throne as the biggest star in women's college basketball. USC's JuJu Watkins turned in one of the best seasons ever for a freshman in 2023-24, earning first-team all-America honors and leading USC to a 29-6 record and an Elite Eight appearance. REQUIRED READING: What channel is USC vs Ohio State on today? Time, TV channel to watch women's basketball game As a sophomore, and with about a month remaining in the regular season, she has provided a fitting encore. Entering the weekend, Watkins was averaging 24.2 points per game, the fourth-most of any Division I player, while helping guide the Trojans to a 20-2 record and a No. 7 ranking in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. With her team taking on No. 8 Ohio State Saturday night in Los Angeles, here's a look at Watkins' full stats: JuJu Watkins points today In the Trojans' 84-63 victory against the Buckeyes, Watkins finished with 17 points. She struggled from the field by her standards. She made five of her 21 shots, including just one of her six 3-point attempts. She also had 10 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Here's Watkins' full stat line from Saturday's win against Ohio State: Points : 17 : 17 Shooting : 5-for-21 : 5-for-21 Rebounds : 10 : 10 Assists : 3 : 3 Blocks : 1 : 1 Steals: 1 1 Turnovers: 4 REQUIRED READING: Goodness, get a load of what Kim Caldwell's Tennessee Lady Vols just did to UConn JuJu Watkins stats Here are Watkins' season averages ahead of Saturday's win over Ohio State:
