All Entries in the "In the NBA" Category
FoxSports: Celtics now go where Rondo takes them
by Charley Rosen, NBA Analyst
foxsports.com [excerpt]
May 4, 2010 — Forget about Boston’s Big Three. Rajon Rondo was the driving force that propelled the Celtics’ thoroughly convincing 104-86 win in the Cavaliers’ corner of the world, and evened their series at one-all…
Still, there’s no question that the Celtics’ leading man and best player is Rondo — 5 for 10, 19 assists, 13 points. For sure, Rondo can sometimes play too fast and try to force the issue, hence his six turnovers. Plus, his jumper continues to be unreliable. But his speed and quickness are explosive, he’s extremely creative when he’s challenged after zipping into the lane, and his court awareness seems to expand game by game…
OHA Alum in the NBA Playoffs
Congrats and good luck to the Warriors in the NBA Playoffs!
Carmelo Anthony- Denver Nuggets
Michael Beasley – Miami Heat
Sagana Diop – Charlotte Bobcats
Kevin Durant – Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Jackson – Charlotte Bobcats
Brandon Jennings – Milwaukee Bucks
Tywon Lawson – Denver Nuggets
Rajon Rondo – Boston Celtics
Josh Smith – Atlanta Hawks
Jerry Stackhouse – Milwaukee Bucks
From Warriors to NBA All-Stars
Congratulations to 2010 NBA All-Stars and former Oak Hill Academy Warriors Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo and Kevin Durant!
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Bucks’ Newest Face
by Steve Aschburner
NBA.com
January 26, 2010 — Three or four players and a few civilians were left in the Milwaukee Bucks’ locker room late Saturday night when the relative quiet was pierced by the sound of someone going all “American Idol” in the shower. Turns out, it was Jerry Stackhouse’s baritone echoing off the tile and down the hall, singing a tune no one instantly recognized but making known his presence that began with Milwaukee just five days earlier.
Bucks guard Jerry Stackhouse is still shaking off the rust after his long NBA layoff. Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty ImagesEager to fill the void created by shooting guard Michael Redd’s latest season-ending knee injury, seeking to replace some of the scoring and experience that Redd provided, the Bucks reached out to Stackhouse. Never mind that the long-ago North Carolina star had played in just 10 NBA games since the end of 2007-08 and none at all this season in what was looking more like a forced and endless furlough than any official retirement. The Bucks knew Stackhouse — general manager John Hammond had been with him in Detroit, coach Scott Skiles actually played with him for a season in Philadelphia — and felt he had something left in his tank.
Click here to read the full article and interview with Stack at NBA.com.
Brandon Jennings Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Congratulations to 2008 OHA graduate Brandon Jennings!
The National Basketball Association announced today that Bucks guard Brandon Jennings was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the games played November 9 through November 15.
Jennings averaged 43.5 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 39.5 minutes per game in helping the Bucks to a 2-0 record. He shot 60.4 percent from the field, 90.0 percent from three point range and 87.5 percent from the line in two contests.
Carmelo Anthony Western Conference Player of the Week
Congratulations to former OHA star Carmelo Anthony (‘02 grad) on being named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week, as the NBA opens the 2009-10 season.
The Denver Nuggets forward was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Tuesday, Oct. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Anthony, who leads the NBA in scoring at 37.7 ppg, has led Denver to its first 3-0 start since the 1985-86 season and only the fourth perfect start in team history.
Yahoo! Sports: Foreign correspondence prepped Jennings
Foreign correspondence prepped Jennings
by Dan Wetzel
In his first career NBA game, Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out nine assists. He was within a couple plays of joining Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only player to ever record a triple-double in t heir NBA debut.
Brandon Jennings nearly became the first player since Oscar Robertson to have a triple-double in his first NBA game.The next night, in leading the Bucks to victory, Jennings led the team in scoring with 24 points.
Prior to last weekend, Jennings had been known as the trailblazing young player who boldly decided to skip college to spend a year in an Italian pro league developing for the NBA.
Now he owns one of the best starts to an NBA career … ever.
Warriors Take Down Charlotte Christian, Montrose Awaits
After a week off, the Warriors prepped for a big week that tops off this Friday with a rematch against Montrose Christian on Friday. Playing at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena on Saturday, the Warriors topped Charlotte Christian 76-66. (Download the Box Score – PDF)
Lamb scored 23, Jones 17, Gallon had 12 points and Howard 11. The Warriors jumped out to an 11-point lead after the first quarter, and the teams played almost dead even the rest of the way.
Tickets for Friday night’s matchup against Montrose Christian (#6 USA Today) at Georgetown Prep in Bethesda, MD are available online. The game at 7pm ET will also air on ESPN2.
Anthony Matches NBA Mark with 33-Point Quarter
Oak Hill Alum Carmelo Anthony more than helped the Denver Nuggets overcome a 12-point halftime deficit, tying a 30-year old NBA record for most points in a quarter with 33. Anthony matched George Gervin’s league mark for points in a quarter with 33 in the third and finished with a season-high 45 points in Denver’s 116-105 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
“I’ve never been a part of a quarter like that before,” Anthony said. “I just felt that good. I can’t explain it. My 3-ball was going in, driving to the basket, getting fouled. Just the complete game tonight.” Anthony was Oak Hill’s MVP for the 2001-2002 season and went on to lead Syracuse to the NCAA National Championship the following year.
Hawks Match Grizzlies’ $58M Offer, Retain OHA Alum Josh Smith
ESPN Report — Josh Smith will remain with the Hawks after Atlanta quickly matched an offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
The Grizzlies announced earlier in the day that Smith, a restricted free agent, had signed the offer sheet. Terms have not been disclosed but it’s believed that Smith gets a five-year deal worth about $58 million.
Warrior Vet Carmelo Anthony Heads to Olympic Games
The Warriors are looking forward to seeing one of their own face the World in this year’s Olympic games in Beijing in Carmelo Anthony.
NBC.com — One of the final five players named to the 2004 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, Carmelo Anthony has blossomed into arguably Team USA’s best player since. At the Athens Games, he played in seven of the U.S.’s eight games, averaging just 2.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.8 minutes a game.
OHA’s Rondo Drives Celts to NBA Championship
Congratulations to Rajon Rondo (OHA 2004 Grad), Boston Celtics, for leading the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship.
“Rajon has done the Warrior program proud and we wish him tremendous luck in the Finals,” Coach Steve Smith said.
Rando holds Oak Hill records for more assists in one season (494) and in a single game [...]
