2022 DRAFT: JABARI SMITH, HOT START TRANSLATING TO TOP 3 PICK?

Jabari Smith POSITION: Forward AGE: May 13, 2003 (age: 18) PHYSICAL: 6’10″ 220 lbs STATS: 16.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists RANKS: Ranked #3 in his position, ranked #3 overall by ESPN TEAM: Auburn Tigers Jabari Smith’s draft stock has risen in the first few games with the Auburn Tigers. The Fayetteville, Georgia native has surprised many draft experts with …

2022 DRAFT: PAOLO BANCHERO, EARLY #1 PICK FAVORITE?

Paolo Banchero POSITION: Forward AGE: November 12, 2002 (age: 19) PHYSICAL: 6’10″ 250 lbs STATS: 17.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists RANKS: Ranked #2 in his position, ranked #2 overall by ESPN TEAM: Duke Blue Devils As the College basketball season has continued to progress one of the most exciting players I have seen has been Paolo Banchero. In Coach …

“HE’S JUST A DOG.” VCU FRESHMAN GUARD JAYDEN NUNN SHINES IN HIS FIRST SEASON

VCU freshman guard drives to the basket against Jacksonville State player. Photo via Matt Morton of RamNation.com Jaylen Nunn was not always a VCU Ram. The Flint, Michigan native, was once an Iowa State commit, rated as a three-star point guard according to 247sports. Nunn, then de-committed from Iowa State and is currently a VCU …

FRESHMAN GUARD JAYDEN NUNN LEADS VCU PAST JACKSONVILLE STATE, 66-52!

VCU senior forward Vince Williams (left) and VCU sophomore guard Adrian “Ace” Baldwin (right).Photo via Matt Morton of RamNation.com The VCU Men’s basketball program defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 66-52 on Wednesday night, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.  “We finally got off to a good start, but we didn’t hold on to the lead …

HAVOC DEFENSE TRANSLATES TO OFFENSE, AS VCU DEFEATS CAMPBELL, 65-61

VCU sophomore forward Josh Banks (left) and VCU junior guard Marcus Tsohonis (right) trap Campbell guard. Photo via Matt Morton of RamNation.com The VCU Men’s basketball program defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels, 65-61 on Saturday night, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.  “I’m super excited that we won the game. I give great credit to …

GREEN RUN DEFEATS KEMPSVILLE, 21-17 TO WIN 5A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Green Run Stallions (13-0) defeated the Kempsville Chiefs (9-2), 21-17 on Friday night at the Green Run High school. The Stallion’s quarterback, senior Xavier Davis, threw two touchdowns to both sophomore wide receiver Tasean Young-Stieff and senior athlete Tayon Holloway. Davis threw for 153 yards and only one interception. Stallions senior running back Christian …

NBA TEAMS IN TIERS: 2021-22 SEASON EDITION

The NBA season is on the horizon as the NBA Summer League has begun. Many things have happened since the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Championship. In this article, I sort the thirty NBA teams into six categories including Title Favorites, Contenders, Fringe title Contenders, Playoff candidates, Playoff hopefuls, and lottery teams. So, let’s begin! …

CAM THOMAS, THE SECRET WEAPON FOR THE NETS

Cameron Thomas, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, was drafted for the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie dominated competition at the collegiate level. At LSU, he averaged 23.0 points and also 3.4 rebounds. Thomas was named First Team All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman. Thomas was fourth in scoring across the nation and also led all freshmen. All this …

THE HAWKS HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE WITH THEIR YOUNG CORE

After falling the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Hawks got two great draft picks in freshmen Jalen Johnson and Sharife Cooper. The two freshmen were both steals in this NBA Draft. These two great young players are adding to the great young core that the Hawks have been building. The young core …