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Early season change starting to pay major dividends for the Milwaukee Bucks
Gary Trent Jr. is finally knocking down his triples. By Dalton Sell | 11:00 AM CST When Gary Trent Jr. first signed with the Milwaukee Bucks as a free agent this past offseason, he was penciled in as the team's starting shooting guard. He indeed started at that spot to begin the season, but things did not go according to plan. Trent was stuck in a slump early, struggling to throw a rock in the ocean most nights.
Gary Trent Jr. O.G. Anunoby Toronto Raptors Philadelphia 76ers injury update
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. won't play on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to TSN's Josh Lewenberg. Trent Jr. missed the last two games as the Raptors continue to struggle amidst a five-game losing streak. This is his fifth NBA season and third in Toronto. The Columbus, OH native is averaging 16.9 points on .430 shooting, 2.0 boards, 1.4 assists and 31.3 minutes a night over 25 appearances.
Darius Garland Left The Cavs Opener After Getting Poked In The Eye By Gary Trent Jr.
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2022-23 season with more hype than they’ve had since LeBron James left, coming off of a run to the play-in last year with a pair of young All-Stars, a ROY runner-up, and added Donovan Mitchell to the roster. Their first game figured to be a litmus test as they went on the road to face the Raptors, with both teams able to measure up against a squad that figures to be in the hunt for a playoff spot in the East this season.
Toronto Raptors Gary Trent Jr. (toe) out OG Anunoby returns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
TSN.ca Staff Gary Trent Jr. , The Canadian Press Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a hyperextended left toe. Trent is OUT for tonight's game vs Cleveland. Anunoby remains questionable. He'll be a game-time call. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) March 24, 2022 Trent Jr. missed Monday’s 113-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls with the same injury. He suffered the injury late in Sunday's 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Toronto Raptors Gary Trent Jr. (toe) out OG Anunoby returns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
3h ago TSN.ca Staff Gary Trent Jr. , The Canadian Press Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a hyperextended left toe. Trent is OUT for tonight's game vs Cleveland. Anunoby remains questionable. He'll be a game-time call. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) March 24, 2022 Trent Jr. missed Monday’s 113-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls with the same injury. He suffered the injury late in Sunday's 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Toronto Raptors officially re-sign Gary Trent Jr. - TSN.ca
40m ago The Canadian Press Gary Trent Jr. , The Canadian Press TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have re-signed restricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. to a multi-year contract. The 22-year-old guard had career-best numbers last season in 58 games and 38 starts between Toronto and the Portland Trail Blazers. He was dealt to Toronto alongside teammate Rodney Hood in a deal that saw the Blazers acquire Norman Powell at the NBA trade deadline.
Toronto Raptors Gary Trent Jr. Nando de Colo
10m ago TSN.ca Staff Gary Trent Jr. , The Canadian Press The Toronto Raptors have extended qualifying offers to guards Gary Trent Jr. and Nando de Colo, the team announced on Monday. Trent Jr. appeared in 58 games last season split between the Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers and posted 15.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists 1.0 steals in 31.1 minutes per game, all career highs. The Raptors acquired the 22-year-old in a March 25 trade with Portland.
Get to know Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood, the newest Raptors
BarDown Staff Kyle Lowry is staying, but the Toronto Raptors did make a move at the trade deadline. With reports that about half of the NBA had interest in trading for him, Norman Powell has been shipped to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. It’s going to be sad to see Norm leave, considering the near 50-40-90 season he’s having and all of the moments leading up to his role on the 2019 championship team, but his contract expires in the offseason.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Prepping for Duke, national title goal and more
Gary Trent Jr. was one of the most dominant players in the high school ranks this past season at Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.), and now the 6-foot-6 shooting guard will suit up for Duke.
USA TODAY Sports’ 2017 Composite Boys Basketball Player Recruiting rankings
With the spring signing period approaching, USA TODAY Sports has compiled its composite basketball rankings for the Class of 2017. The composite represents the average rankings of the four major recruiting services – 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout. The lower the average the better.
Houston coach Major Applewhite may owe his job to dozens of Texas HS coaches
New Houston football coach Major Applewhite received significant support from Texas high school football coaches (Photo: USA TODAY Sports Images) When Houston hired then offensive coordinator Major Applewhite as the program’s new head coach after the departure of Tom Herman, the move was roundly rejoiced around the state of Texas.
Liberty (Henderson, Nev.) adds three out-of-state powers to ’17 football schedule
After playing two out-of-state games in 2016 and finding its way into the Super 25 rankings during the year, Liberty (Henderson, Nev.) will travel outside the state two more times in 2017. The Patriots will head to Arizona and Florida for a pair of high-profile matchups, and will also host a game at UNLV’s Sam Boyd Stadium, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Liberty will open at Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.) on Aug. 25.
Super 25 Computer Regional Girls Basketball Rankings: Week 12
The Super 25 Computer Girls Basketball rankings are provided by Ken Massey. The five regions mirror those used in the Expert Rankings — East, South, Midwest, Frontier and Pacific. The number after each school indicates where it is ranked overall nationally, according to the computer.
Pa. hockey player dies from head trauma
An ice hockey player in Pennsylvania died Monday afternoon after collapsing on Sunday. Moments after leaving the ice at the Wissahickon Skating Club in Chestnut Hill, Pa., on Sunday, team captain Nick Bond collapsed and was taken to Einstein Medical Center, according to Philly.com. It was there that surgeons operated to relieve pressure on Bond’s brain. The Springfield Township (Erdenheim, Pa.) senior died Monday.
The Elochukwu Eze Blog: No. 1 in district, mission trip, sharing his story with crowds
On May 4, Elochukwu Eze, a 6-foot-10 center at Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) who is drawing interest from a handful of Division I colleges, was diagnosed with a fist-sized brain tumor and had to undergo emergency surgery. Eze has agreed to give USA Today High Schools Sports exclusive access into his road to recovery by chronicling his thoughts and experiences in a blog. This week was the end of our regular season.
Charles Barkley on LaMelo Ball’s defense in 92-point game: ‘I have a serious problem with that’
Charles Barkley just finished a tet-a-tet with LeBron James as played through the national media, but he apparently isn’t done going in on younger players. This time, the emphasis is very much on younger. RELATED: LaMelo Ball scores 92 points, dedicates performance to girl in need of heart transplant In an appearance on ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike, Barkley was asked about the 92-point game put up by Chino Hills sophomore LaMelo Ball on Tuesday night.
Paul VI (Va.) stays atop latest Super 25 Computer girls basketball rankings
The top five teams remain the same in the Super 25 Computer girls basketball rankings, but in a slightly adjusted order. Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) is No. 1, followed by Clovis West (Fresno, Calif.). Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) moves one spot above St. John’s (Washington, D.C.). Centennial (Las Vegas) remains No. 5. Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.) stays at No. 6, followed by Miami Country Day. Duncanville (Texas) and Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) switches places with Duncanville up to No. 8.
Former Minn. girls soccer coach says she was too drunk to know she had sex with 13-year-old
A now-former Minnesota girls soccer coach has committed one of the most unique guilty pleas in memory by admitting to sex with a 13-year-old boy, but insisting she was too drunk or under the influence of drugs to be responsible for her actions. As reported by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, 33-year-old Rebecca Noonan pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct involving a 13-year-old boy related to an incident that took place in the boys suburban bedroom in the summer of 2014.
The Gary Trent Blog: Making McDonald’s and Jordan games, recruiting fellow five stars and more
Gary Trent Jr. was one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. Prolific Prep’s (Napa, Calif.) 6-foot-6 shooting guard is signed to Duke. Now Trent, a five-star recruit in the ESPN 100, has agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
Super 25 Computer Regional Football Rankings - Week 17
The Super 25 Computer rankings are provided by Ken Massey. The regional rankings mirror the geographic areas of the expert rankings, which you can find here. Numbers after each school are where the team is ranked nationally, according to the computer.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Life as a Blue Devil commit, Drake’s greatness and more
Gary Trent Jr. was one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. Prolific Prep’s (Napa, Calif.) 6-foot-6 shooting guard recently committed to Duke. Now Trent, a five-star recruit in the ESPN 100, has agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.) moves to No. 6 in Super 25 Computer rankings
St. Joseph’s Prep’s D’Andre Swift runs the ball in for a touchdown against Central Catholic in the PIAA Class 6A state championship game (Photo: James Robinson/PennLive.com via AP) Coming off a dominant performance in the Pennsylvania 6A football title game, St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) has moved into the top 10 in the latest Super 25 Computer rankings. St. Joe’s Prep scored four second-half touchdowns to beat Central Catholic (Pittsburgh), 42-7 behind star running back D’Andre Swift.
Paul VI leads six new teams in Super 25 rankings, DeMatha wins Super 25 battle
No. 14 Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.) is the top new team in the Super 25 boys basketball rankings. Brandon Slater led the Panthers (4-0) to two impressive wins at the National High School Hoops Festival in Hyattsville, Md. He had 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 90-52 defeat of John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.) and 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 72-56 defeat of Pebblebrook (Mableton, Ga.). DeMatha (Hyattsville) is 3-0 and moved up a spot to No. 11 as D.J. Harvey had 25 points in a 66-58 win Saturday vs.
Countdown to Under Armour All-America Game: LB Anthony Hines III
The Under Armour All-America Game is Jan. 1 in Orlando (11 a.m. ET, ESPN), featuring 115 of the nation's top players. Throughout the fall, USA TODAY High School Sports has provided coverage of the Selection Tour presented by American Family Insurance as each player received his honorary jersey at...
VIDEO: Oklahoma commit CeeDee Lamb makes absurd one-handed grab
Foster (Richmond, Texas) wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is headed to Norman next season to play for Oklahoma, but before that he had a high school career to finish off. And he did so spectacularly. That’s Lamb flying over the middle to make a spectacular one-handed grab. His efforts weren’t enough, however, as Foster fell 31-24 to Temple (Texas)Â in the Class 5A Division I state semifinals Saturday.
18-year-old breaks bowling record, including 34 straight strikes: ‘How I did it, I don’t know’
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Sweat pooled on the brow of Ledgeview Lanes owner Gary Hilbert as he watched the kid bowling in the lane next to him. “I was jumping out of my skin so much I blew my own game. Everyone in the bowling alley was watching,” Hilbert said of that remarkable winter night when all hell broke loose. The place was packed with bowlers on Dec. 7 for the Wednesday Night Sportsman’s League when 18-year-old Blake Schmidt broke the city of Fond du Lac’s bowling record.
Were Texas HS football coaches behind Lane Kiffin not landing at Houston? Sure sounds like it
Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin, who will coach at Florida Atlantic in 2017 (Photo: Marvin Gentry/USA TODAY Sports) Reports on Thursday claimed that the University of Houston had decided on current Alabama offensive coordinator and former USC and Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin to become its next head football coach. Instead, current Houston offensive coordinator Major Applewhite was named the next coach a day later.
A basketball standout from Montreal is taking Maryland by storm
From Steve Nash to Andrew Wiggins to Jamal Murray, Canadians have been establishing a pronounced presence in the basketball landscape in recent days. Tyrese Samuel, a junior forward at Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.), is the latest to take his game south. The Washington Post tells Samuel’s story. This summer, longtime Riverdale Baptist coach Louis Wilson got a call from one of his former players, Sheray Thomas.
Evina Westbrook, No. 2 player in Class of 2017, picks Tennessee
Evina Westbrook has reopened the Oregon recruiting trail to Tennessee. The 6-foot guard from Salem, Ore. picked the Lady Vols on Thursday. Westbrook is ranked No. 1 in the Class of 2017 by the All-Star Girls Report and No. 2 by ESPN HoopGurlz and ProspectsNation.com. Tennessee currently has Oregonians Mercedes Russell, Jordan Reynolds and Jaime Nared on its roster. Bret McCormick, who evaluates talent for the All-Star Girls Report, based his top ranking of Westbrook on the depth of her game.
Five-star forward P.J. Washington commits to Kentucky
Eighteen years ago, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) forward P.J. Washington was born at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He left the state for good a year later. But on Thursday, Washington announced his intentions to come back to his Bluegrass State roots, committing to Kentucky over North Carolina and UNLV. “Kentucky has been my dream school ever since I was a kid,” said Washington, who is ranked No. 16 overall in the ESPN 100.
Five-star guard Collin Sexton decides on Alabama
Ask any player in the Nike EYBL who the biggest trash-talker is during a game and they’ll undoubtedly tell you it’s Pebblebrook (Mableton, Ga.) combo guard Collin Sexton. Then follow-up with a question about which guard is the most dominant and, chances are, you’ll hear the same name.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Here’s why I chose Duke…
Gary Trent Jr. was one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. Prolific Prep’s (Napa, Calif.) 6-foot-6 shooting guard recently committed to Duke. Now Trent, a five-star recruit in the ESPN 100, has agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
Five-star shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. commits to Duke
As one of the most sought after high school basketball players in the country, he’s heard plenty of memorable anecdotes from some of college basketball’s most elite coaches throughout his recruitment process. But when Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski told Trent the story of how he pulled Kobe Bryant into a hotel room after a USA Basketball practice and had an in-depth talk with him about shooting too much, something registered for Trent.
Top 2017 girls basketball recruit Megan Walker picks UConn
The top girls high school basketball player in the class of 2017 is headed to Connecticut. Monacan (North Chesterfield, Va.) wing Megan Walker announced her decision Thursday on ESPNU’s signing day special. She chose the Huskies over Notre Dame and Texas. Walker, an ALL-USA third team selection as a junior, helped lead the U.S. team to gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championships in Chile this summer.
The Gary Trent Blog: In-depth about his officials to UCLA, Duke and Michigan State
Gary Trent Jr. was one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and was No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. Prolific Prep’s (Napa, Calif.) 6-foot-6 shooting guard is down to Duke, Michigan State and UCLA. Now Trent, a five-star recruit in the ESPN 100, has agreed to give USA TODAY HSS exclusive access into his world by chronicling everything from intimate details about his recruitment to his everyday life in a monthly blog.
Meet the 2016-17 Super 25 Preseason Boys Basketball Teams
Each post contains analysis, key players and more from USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley The Super 25 has been a staple of USA TODAY for more than 30 years and highlights the best teams around the nation. Click on a team below for more information.
Super 25 Preseason Boys Basketball: No. 24 Westlake (Austin, Texas)
Check out the Super 25 teams as they are revealed or teams that have already been revealed here The Chaparrals will be young but very talented. Junior 6-7 forward Brock Cunningham (13.1 points, 9.1 rebounds) is the top returning scorer, but there’s plenty of balance with Matthew Mayer (12.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg), a 6-8 junior F and junior G Luke Pluymen (12.5 ppg, 4.5 apg).
Super 25 Preseason Boys Basketball: No. 25 Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia)
Check out the Super 25 teams as they are revealed or teams that have already been revealed here The Saints won the their third consecutive 3A state title and return senior point guard Quade Green (18.7 ppg., 4.2 rpg. and 3.8 apg), who shined on the EYBL circuit and played for the Team USA squad that won the FIBA Americas U18 championship. Green is a big-time prospect, and he’s narrowed his college choices to Kentucky, Duke, Syracuse, Temple, and Villanova.
Davis (Utah) moves to No. 1 in Super 25 girls soccer rankings
Having outscored its opponents 55-3 in the first nine games of the season, Davis (Kaysville, Utah) has moved to the top of the USA TODAY Sports/National Soccer Coaches Association Super 25 for girls soccer. Davis, the defending Super 25 champions, is 9-0 and has won 34 games in a row dating back to the 2014 season. Northern Highlands (Allendale, N.J.) drops to No. 2 despite opening its season with a pair of 6-0 shutouts victories.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Top 5, life at Prolific, Drake the GOAT and more
Gary Trent Jr. is one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. He was equally dominant this past season at Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.) as a junior. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
St. Benedict’s (N.J.) back on top of Super 25 boys soccer rankings
The flipping between St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, N.J.) and St. Ignatius (Cleveland) continues at the top of the USA TODAY Sports/National Soccer Coaches Association Super 25 for boys soccer. After sharing the Super 25 title last season, St. Benedict’s was on top in the preseason; St. Ignatius was No. 1 in the first rankings of the regular season. Now, St. Benedict’s is back on top.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Winning gold with USA Basketball, Drake concert and Findlay Prep
Gary Trent Jr., who recently announced that he was transferring to Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), is one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 3 in the league in scoring averaging 22.2 points a game. He was equally dominant this past season at Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.) as a junior. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Drake’s greatness, EYBL dominance, USA Basketball and more
Gary Trent Jr. is one of the most dominant players on the prestigious Nike EYBL and is No. 2 in the league in scoring averaging 23.8 points a game. He was equally dominant this past season at Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.) as a junior. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Ready for EYBL, March Madness picks, SAT prep and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL last summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. He was equally dominant this past season at Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minn.) as a junior. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Birthday wishes from coaches, Drake, All American dreams and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL this summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Duke and Kentucky visits, Steph Curry, Thanksgiving and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL this summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: USA Basketball, Duke and Kentucky visits, NBA 2K16 and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL this summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: Ballin’ in the Bahamas with Gary Payton, Kentucky and Arizona offers and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL this summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State, and many others, all giving intense chase.
The Gary Trent Jr. Blog: From unranked to No. 1, coaches sales pitches and more
Gary Trent Jr. was the most dominant player on the prestigious Nike EYBL this summer, leading the league averaging 22.1 points a game. That kind of production has a who’s who of college basketball heavyweights like Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan State and many others all giving intense chase.
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