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How retailers can continue to ensure in-store shopping is worth the trip in 2021
Chip Miller, CEO at Miller Zell, writes that regardless of the surging COVID-19 pandemic consumers are still venturing out to their favorite brand or retailer and offers insight on how retailers can continue to ensure in-store shopping is worth the trip in the coming year. Think the in-store shopping experience is a thing of the past? Think again.
The Untouchables (1987)
31 July 2002 | tfrizzell Few Films Can Touch Its Excellence. Outstanding production that was the best film of 1987 with the exception of the very dominant "The Last Emperor". "The Untouchables" is the story of Elliot Ness (perfectly played by Kevin Costner) who tries to bring down Chicago Mob boss Al Capone (Robert DeNiro in one of his most under-rated roles) during the early-1930s. Illegal liquor smuggling and other much more serious crimes are running amok and corruption is all over.
2018 Point Guard Immanuel Quickley Sets Unofficial Visits
After visiting Maryland and Georgetown unofficially over the weekend, Class of 2018 point guard Immanuel Quickley has slated more visits to some of the nation's top college programs. The 6-foot-3 Quickley out of John Carroll (MD) has scheduled unofficial visits to Kansas (Oct 1-2), Miami (Oct 8-9), Kentucky (Oct 14), Louisville (Oct 15), Virginia (Oct 22) and Duke (Oct 28) for the next four weeks.
Alabama Lands Jones, Reese
Herb Jones, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard from Hale County (AL), committed to the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Georgia Tech. Alex Reese, a 6-9 power forward from Pelham (AL), announced for Alabama over UAB later Thursday. "Herb has a fantastic combination of size, skill, production, and potential that makes him an intriguing prospect," Garrett Tucker, a talent evaluator and writer for HoopSeen, told AL.com. "His versatility allows him to play multiple positions, too.
North Carolina Lands Big Man Brandon Huffman
North Carolina has landed a big man for the future in Raleigh (N.C.) Word of God center Brandon Huffman. The 6-foot-10 Huffman is ranked the No. 45 center in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com. He also held offers from Missouri, Virginia Tech, Providence, Indiana, Oklahoma State, UNLV, Georgia Tech, Seton Hall, Pitt, LSU, UConn and others. Huffman is Carolina's second Class of 2017 commit, following Northfield (MA) Mount Hermon shooting guard Andrew Platek.
Recruiting Roundup: Rafus Delays Decision, Turner Poised to Announce; Temple, St. Joe's, Indiana, VCU Add Commits (UPDATED)
**Dre Perry, a 6-6 small forward from Baltimore Polytechnic (MD), will announce Friday at 6 p.m. between Temple, Kansas State and Virginia Tech. **Andre Rafus, the 6-9 small forward from Baltimore (MD) Lake Clifton, said he will "delay" his decision after initially planning to announce on Friday between Seton Hall, Kansas, TCU and Georgetown. Moorman is the second player to commit Fran Dunphy's team in the Class of 2017, following Roselle Catholic combo guard Nate Pierre-Louis.
Top 25 Recruiting Rankings Without Kentucky, Duke and Kansas? Wait, There's Still Plenty of Time
Scout.com on Monday released its latest team recruiting rankings for the Class of 2017 and Duke, Kentucky and Kansas were nowhere to be found. It's a bit jarring for those of us following college basketball recruiting to see a Top 25 list without all three of those bluebloods anywhere to be seen. After all, Kentucky and Duke have been 1-2 (in differing orders) in the Scout rankings for eight straight years, and Kansas is usually near the top, too.
At NBA media day, concern for country over concern for team
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA players aren't just worried about their teams as they start a new season. The usual basketball clichés that dominate media days gave way to serious talk about social injustice and violence in communities, with players wanting to be involved in finding solutions but acknowledging they don't know yet how. "Some of the things that I've been addressing over this past summer, I think we're still in the same state.
Billy Preston Opens Up Recruitment (UPDATED)
Billy Preston, the 6-foot-10 Class of 2017 forward from Oak Hill Academy (VA), has opted to open up his recruitment. Preston had been focusing on Kansas, USC and Maryland, and he's slated to take an official visit to Kansas this weekend for "Late Night in the Phog." "After talking with my family and starting my senior year at Oak Hill Academy, I have decided to open my recruitment up and explore what schools would best fit for me as a student-athlete," Preston said.
Bruno Fernando to Maryland
Bruno Fernando, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center who one Division I coach compared to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, committed to Maryland on Sunday. A native of Angola, Fernando initially committed to SMU in April 2016 before opening up his recruitment and doing a post-grad year at Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy. Fernando is Maryland's first 2017 commit and should help offset the losses of Damonte Dodd and L.G. Gill.
Recruiting Roundup: Weekend Visits and Tidbits
Here's a look towards this weekend's recruiting visits and other news. **Nick Richards, the 6-foot-11 big man from St. Patrick's (N.J.) High School, will take his first official visit to Kentucky this weekend before heading to Arizona next weekend. He's also considering Syracuse, UConn and Indiana. **Hamidou Diallo, the 6-6 shooting guard from Putnam (CT) Science Academy, is taking an official to Syracuse, as reported here.
Kentucky Offers 2018 Point Guard Immanuel Quickley
Kentucky coach John Calipari extended an offer to Class of 2018 point guard Immanuel Quickley during a visit to see Quickley on Monday. The 6-foot-3 Quickley out of John Carroll (MD) just came off an unofficial visits to Kansas and still has visits planned to Miami (Oct 8-9), Kentucky (Oct 14), Louisville (Oct 15), Virginia (Oct 22) and Duke (Oct 28) for the next four weeks. He was watched by a slew of coaches both at that event in Spain and on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit with Baltimore Elite.
Despite No Guaranteed Deal, Ron Baker Hoping to Land Roster Spot With Knicks
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- When Ron Baker first signed with the Knicks this summer, he was hoping to pair up with his former Wichita State teammate Cleanthony Early, the team's second-round draft pick in 2014. "We played two years together at Wichita State," Baker told me Thursday at Knicks training camp at West Point.
Clifton Moore to Indiana
Clifton Moore , the 6-foot-10 Class of 2017 small forward from Hatboro-Horsham (Pa.), committed to Indiana after his official visit this weekend. Moore, whose stock exploded this summer at the Elevate Hoops events in Philadelphia and Ardsley, N.Y., also considered Ole Miss, Lafayette, Temple, St. Joe's and Northwestern. Moore has already taken unofficials to St. Joe's, Drexel and Lafayette, and planned to visit Temple and Northwestern as well.
Walter Whyte to Boston University
Walter Whyte, the 6-foot-5 small forward from St. Luke's (CT) School and the PSA Cardinals, announced his commitment to Boston University on Tuesday. Whyte becomes the first commit in coach Joe Jones' 2017 class. Ranked the No. 41 small forward by 247Sports.com, he took his official visit to Boston University last month (Sept. 23) and had plans to visit Davidson in October. Whyte held offers from schools such as Davidson, Northeastern, Pennsylvania, Yale, among others.
Markese Jacobs to Kansas
Markese Jacobs, a 5-foot-10, 155 pound Class of 2019 point uard from Chicago (IL) Academy, announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday after visiting for "Late Night in the Phog." "Being able to watch Late Night, watching them practice and seeing how they are with their guards and how hard they get on them and want to make them better, that impressed me," Jacobs told the Chicago Sun-Times. "It's all about basketball here.
George Washington Has Interviewed All Three Assistants for Head Job
George Washington has interviewed all three men's basketball assistant coaches as possible replacements for Mike Lonergan, multiple sources said. Hajj Turner, Maurice Joseph and Carmen Maciariello were interviewed by the school's Provost, Forrest Maltzman, sources said. No one else has been interviewed and interviews are said to be complete. Lonergan was fired Sept. 16 after reports he verbally and emotionally abused his players. Practice begins Friday and GW opens the season Nov.
Keith Williams to Cincinnati
Keith Williams, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound shooting guard from Brooklyn Bishop Loughlin, committed to Cincinnati on Tuesday. Ranked the No. 38 shooting guard in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com, Williams averaged 15 points and 4.3 rebounds this summer with New Heights. Dayton and Oklahoma State were also in the mix. "It felt like it was the perfect fit for me," Williams said. "My playing style fits how they operate, playing hard, tough and gritty defense. And also the coaching staff are some great guys.
Melo Says Joakim Noah Brings Toughness Knicks Will Need to Compete With LeBron, Cavs
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Joakim Noah isn't afraid to mix it up with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers -- and Carmelo Anthony thinks that's exactly what the Knicks will need to compete with the NBA champions. Coincidentally enough, the Knicks will open the regular season in Cleveland on Oct. 25 when the Cavs will be feted with their NBA championship rings.
Nick Richards to Visit Arizona
Following a home visit Wednesday with Arizona head coach Sean Miller and assistant Book Richardson, Nick Richards will take an official visit to the Pac-12 school the weekend of Oct. 7, sources said. The Arizona visit will mark the second official for the St. Patrick's (N.J.) big man after he takes his first to Kentucky this coming weekend.
Steve Pikiell Hired as Head Coach of Rutgers
Steve Pikiell has been hired as the new Rutgers head basketball coach and will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday. Steve Politi of NJ.com was the first to report the news. Pikiell, 48, took a four-win Stony Brook team and led them to their first NCAA Tournament in school history this season. Pikiell will replace Eddie Jordan after Jordan coached the team for three seasons, culminating in a seven-win season which led to his dismissal.
Ben Simmons Breaks Bone in Right Foot, Could Miss Up to 8 Weeks
Ben Simmons has a broken bone in his right foot and the No. 1 overall pick could miss up to 8 weeks, according to initial reports. That would put his return in late November. Simmons was injured Friday during the final training camp scrimmage at Stockton University in New Jersey. The Sixers said Simmons rolled an ankle, and X-rays and an MRI revealed a fractured fifth metatarsal bone. The Australian forward played at LSU last season.
Chaundee Brown to Wake Forest
Chaundee Brown, the 6-foot-5 four-star Class of 2017 wing from First Academy (FL), announced his commitment to Wake Forest and had coach Danny Manning on Sunday. Brown was on an official visit to Wake Forest when he made the decision to end his recruitment, choosing the Demon Deacons over Florida, Maryland and Kansas. "I just thought it was the best fit for me," Brown told Scout's Evan Daniels. "They came to see me once a week.
P.J. Washington Enjoys UNC Visit, Kentucky Up Next
P.J. Washington, the 6-foot-8 forward from Frisco, Texas and Findlay Prep (NV), took his second official visit to North Carolina this past weekend and enjoyed it. "P.J. really enjoyed hanging out with the team and Coach [Roy] Williams was really down to Earth," said Paul Washington Sr., the Findlay Prep coach and P.J.'s father. North Carolina will lose Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks from the frontcourt and could lose more than that, and can offer Washington quality playing time going forward.
Jordan Nwora Cuts to 12, Will Visit Georgia Tech
Jordan Nwora, the 6-foot-7 Class of 2017 small forward from Vermont Academy and the NY Rens, has trimmed his list to 12 schools and will take an official visit to Georgia Tech this weekend, his father told me. Nwora will take his first official to Georga Tech, where head coach Josh Pastner has been aggressively recruiting players he deems winners. He landed Christ the King point guard Jose Alvarado and is now among those pursuing Nwora, a Buffalo native.
Xavier Lands Big Man Kentrevious Jones
Kentrevious Jones, a 6-foot-11, 290-pound big man from Macon (GA) Central and the Atlanta Xpress, committed to Xavier on Sunday, giving head coach Chris Mack a huge frontcourt presence going forward. "I feel like by me going to Xavier my career as a student-athlete will be great," he said. "We're also trying to have the best recruiting class and win an NCAA championship. "They made me feel like family during my visit and Xavier has a lot of resources to help develop a good big man.
UConn, Kentucky, Syracuse, Arizona Among Those Courting Hamidou Diallo, Who's Shooting for Spring Decision
A parade of high-major coaches has come through Putnam (CT) Science Academy in recent weeks to recruit Hamidou Diallo, maybe the most explosive player in the Class of 2017. UConn's Kevin Ollie, UNLV's Marvin Menzies and Arizona's Sean Miller were all in this week, while Indiana's Tom Crean, Kentucky's John Calipari, Kansas' Bill Self and assistants from Syracuse and Arizona State have all been through recently.
Duke Guys Thomas, Plumlee Looking to Help Knicks' Revamped Front Line
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Lance Thomas knows all about the Plumlee family, having played alongside Miles and Mason Plumlee on the 2009-10 Duke team that won an NCAA championship. Now the youngest Plumlee, 7-foot Marshall, is Thomas' teammate with the Knicks as both players look to fortify a revamped front line highlighted by the signing of free agent Joakim Noah. "Yeah, I knew Marshall, I remember when Marshall was in high school," the 6-8 Thomas told me Thursday at Knicks' training camp at West Point.
Rutgers names Karl Hobbs associate head coach
HOUSTON -- Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell opted to stay within his UConn family and hire Karl Hobbs as his associate head coach. A former UConn starting point guard (1980-84) and captain, Hobbs just finished his 13th season as a UConn assistant coach in two separate stints: 1993-2001 and 2011-2016. During 2011-12, he served as the Director of Basketball Administration).
Syracuse, Arizona to Meet With Nick Richards Ahead of Kentucky Visit; Arizona Sees Brandon Randolph, Hamidou Diallo
This figures to be another busy week for Nick Richards and his teammates at St. Patrick's High School in New Jersey. Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim came in on Tuesday to see the 6-foot-11 Richards and have a home visit, while Arizona coach Sean Miller is expected Wednesday. "I'm considering every school," Richards told me last week, referring to a group that includes Kentucky, Indiana, UConn, Syracuse and Arizona. On Friday, Richards is poised to take his first official visit to Kentucky.
Chase Johnson to Florida
Chase Johnson, the 6-foot-8 Power Forward from Huntington (W.V.) Prep School, announced his commitment to Florida on Monday. He joins point guard Shai Alexander and shooting guard DeAundre Ballard as the third commit in coach Mike White's 2017 class. Ranked the No. 52 power forward by 247Sports.com, he took his official visit to Florida last month (Sept. 16) and had plans to visit both Tennessee and West Virginia in October.
Ben Simmons Has Surgery on Foot, No Timetable on Return
The Philadelphia 76ers announced Tuesday that forward Ben Simmons underwent successful surgery to repair an acute Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Simmons, the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft out of LSU, suffered the injury when he rolled his ankle after landing on the foot of another player during a 76ers team scrimmage on September 30, 2016.
Wabissa Bede to Virginia Tech
Wabissa Bede, the 6-foot-1 point guard from Cushing (MA) Academy and the Mass Rivals AAU program, committed to Virginia Tech, giving coach Buzz Williams a point guard of the future. Ranked the No. 16 point guard in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com, Bede also considered Butler, LaSalle, Minnesota and UMass. "I love coach [Buzz] Williams," he told Scout.com before his official visit this weekend. "[He] reminds me of Vin [Mass Rivals coach Vin Pastore]. He's tough with a soft heart.
Kentucky Expecting Some 90 NBA Personnel for Pro Days
Kentucky is expecting close to 90 NBA personnel for its pro days on Sunday and Monday, a school spokesman said. Freshmen Bam Adebayo (No. 10), De'Aaron Fox (12) and Malik Monk (18) are all projected one-and-done first-round picks in the latest DraftExpress.com mock for 2017. "All 90 scouts are there to certainly see the development of Monk, Bam and Fox since arriving on campus," one NBA scout said.
R.J. Cole to Howard
R.J. Cole, the 6-foot-1 Class of 2017 point guard at St. Anthony's, verbally committed to Howard University on Monday, spurning Monmouth and Boston University in the process. For Howard, Cole could end up being a program-changer who could change how other recruits look at coming to the school. "I got really close with the coach [Kevin Nickelberry] and he's been there from the beginning," Cole said of choosing the historically black institution.
Quade Green, Kevin Knox Expected at Kentucky for Big Blue Madness (UPDATED)
After visiting Syracuse this weekend, Neumann-Goretti (PA) and PSA Cardinals point guard Quade Green will trip to Kentucky on Oct. 14 for Big Blue Madness, a source said. As previously reported here, Syracuse and Kentucky have been most aggressive in their recruitment of Green, although Duke and Villanova are among the others involved.
Kentucky Promotes Joel Justus to Assistant Coach, Says He Will Focus on Younger Recruits
With the recent passing of John Robic's father, Kentucky coach John Calipari has officially elevated Joel Justus to assistant coach and said Justus will primarily focus on recruiting younger players. Robic has been named special assistant to the head coach. Calipari also said he did not envision his program "offering scholarships to freshmen and sophomores." Justus has been out on the road recruiting in a temporary capacity since June.
Following Kansas Visit, Billy Preston Adds Syracuse Offer
Following an official visit to Kansas over the weekend, Billy Preston, the 6-foot-10 Class of 2017 forward from Oak Hill Academy (VA), picked up a scholarship offer from Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim on Monday. Boeheim visited Preston at Oak Hill, the powerhouse that also produced former Syracuse and current Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. "He's [a] top-5 [player] in the country, I don't care what scouting services say," Oak Hill coach Steve Smith said of Preston.
Pitino Compares Current Duke Team to '96 Kentucky Team
Rick Pitino, who coached one of the greatest college basketball teams ever in the 1995-96 Kentucky Wildcats, says this year's incarnation of the Duke Blue Devils could rival his historic club. That Kentucky club featured eight future NBA players and had Nazr Mohamed as its 13th man. "They've got a fifth-year guy (Amile Jefferson) who's a terrific rebounder and basketball player and they've got great shooting, great coaching and a great system," Pitino told Jon Rothstein on his Podcast.
Recruiting Roundup: Weekend Visits and Tidbits
Here's a look towards this weekend's recruiting visits and other news. Some visits will depend on the status of Hurricane Matthew. This list will be updated throughout the weekend. **Brandon Randolph, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard from the Westtown (PA) School and the PSA Cardinals, hits Arizona Thursday night and begins his official on Friday, a source said. A tremendous scorer and high-quality kid, Randolph has already visited Oregon and Syracuse, and is also considering Wake Forest.
Duke Favorite to Win NCAA Title, Grayson Allen to Win Player of the Year
Duke is the favorite to win the NCAA championship and junior guard Grayson Allen is favored to win AP National Player of the Year honors, according to Bovada.lv. Led by Allen and a crew of stud freshmen including Jayson Tatum, Harry Giles, Frank Jackson and Marques Bolden, Duke faces odds of 4/1 to win the national championship in Glendale, Az. Kentucky follows at 15/2 with Kansas and reigning NCAA champion Villanova at 10/1.
Rumble in the Bronx to Feature Nike EYBL Teams Against Chinese U18 National Team
The Rumble in the Bronx AAU event this weekend will feature a trio of top Nike EYBL teams playing against the Chinese U18 National basketball team at Baruch College in Manhattan and House of Sports in Ardsley, N.Y. Andrew Platek, Hamier Wright and the Albany City Rocks will face the Chinese team at 7 p.m. on Friday at Baruch, while Tremont Waters, Nick Richards and Expressions Elite will face the Chinese on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The entrance to Baruch is at 24th St. and Lexington Ave.
2015-16 Elite High School Hoops Schedule
Every year I try to compile a list of some of the most high-profile high school hoops tourneys. These events feature some of the top recruits and coaches in the nation and are great stops to see future college standouts. Here is a preliminary list; click on the name of the event for schedule and details. If your event doesn't have a website, pull it together and get one up. If I've missed anything, shoot me a note on Twitter with the tourney info and link. 5 - St. Mary of the Assumption vs.
Naz Reid Dominates in Victory, Talks Recruiting
ROSELLE, N.J. -- It didn't take long for Naz Reid to flex his muscles on Saturday. Just moments after the tip-off, the 6-foot-9 Reid threw home a cock-back dunk for the first basket of the game. Moments later, he was at it again with a steal and another slam dunk, setting the crowd into a frenzy. It also didn't take long for Roselle Catholic to dominate, as they took an early nine-point lead and never looked back.
Quade Green Hoping to Commit by September
NEW YORK -- Quade Green hasn't cut his list yet, but would like to make a decision in September. The 6-foot point guard, who helped the PSA Cardinals go undefeated this weekend at the Nike EYBL stop in Brooklyn, is ranked No. 41 on ESPN's Top 60 for the Class of 2017. "Hopefully, I commit in September," he said on Saturday.
Cardozo Downs Christ the King for Second Straight SNY Invitational Championship
NEW YORK - It was déjà vu all over again. Aaron Walker made another game-winning play. Cardozo beat Christ the King for the second time in as many weeks. And Cardozo is the SNY Invitational champion for the second straight year. Cardozo defeated Christ the King 66-63 at the SNY Invitational Championship at City College of New York behind Walker's 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals. A week ago Friday, Cardozo edged Christ the King, 67-65, on a last-second tip-in by Walker.
Columbia Makes History in Kyle Smith's Last Game
NEW YORK -- In what likely was the last game in Morningside Heights for coach Kyle Smith, the Columbia Lions made history. Before a packed house at Levien Gym on Tuesday night, Columbia downed UC Irvine, 73-67, to win the CollegeInsider.com championship game. It marked the first postseason tournament win by a New York City program since St. John's won the NIT in 2003 (a title that was later vacated) and the first by an Ivy League program since Princeton won the NIT in 1975.
Cardozo and Christ the King to Stage Rematch at SNY Invitational
NEW YORK -- Ron Naclerio will get just what he wanted: a rematch with Christ the King. Aaron Walker overcame his late-game free throw shooting woes and knocked down the game-winning free throw to give Cardozo a 70-69 victory over Mount Vernon in the SNY Invitational semifinals at City College.
Monmouth knocks off Rutgers for Fifth Win Over Power 5 Conference Team
PISCATAWAY, N.J - Monmouth is the hottest college team in New Jersey right now. But the way the Hawks are playing this season, being one of the best teams in the Garden State may not be satisfying enough. Monmouth knocked off Rutgers, 73-67, at the Louis Brown Athletic Center for their fifth win over a Power 5 conference school this season, and their first-ever victory over a Big Ten outfit. The Hawks (8-3) have beaten UCLA, Notre Dame, USC, Georgetown and now Rutgers (4-7).
Big Apple Roundup: St. John's, Maryland Working Hardest for Jordan Tucker; Cardozo's Duo Still Open
NEW YORK -- St. John's and Maryland are the schools working hardest for Jordan Tucker, the talented Class of 2017 wing out of Archbishop Stepinac High School. The 6-foot-7 Tucker has already visited St. John's numerous times, and was at their win over Syracuse at Madison Square Garden in December. He's also planning a trip to Maryland. "I know I'm supposed to go to Maryland the 29th or 30th," Tucker told SNY.tv.
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