Sophomore guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and senior forward Ace Stallings are leaving the men’s basketball program, athletic department spokesperson Brian Sereno confirmed Tuesday. Nelson Jr. and Stallings are the second and third players to leave the program within a week after senior guard Maceo Jack announced his intention to leave the team last week. The duo were in their second … [Read more...] about Two players leave men’s basketball program
Archives for December 2020
Men’s basketball transfer to not utilize blanket transfer waiver
Men’s basketball junior forward Ricky Lindo Jr. will use the 2020-21 season to practice, despite the NCAA Division I Council granting a blanket transfer waiver, head coach Jamion Christian said last week. The NCAA Division I Council voted earlier this month to allow eligible transfers in all sports to be immediately eligible to play during the 2020-21 season. But Christian said … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball transfer to not utilize blanket transfer waiver
Class of 2025 forward verbally commits to men’s basketball program
Daniel Nixon, a 6-foot-7-inch forward from New York City, verbally committed to the men’s basketball program, according to a tweet Wednesday. Nixon joins Tafara Gapare and Brayon Freeman as head coach Jamion Christian’s newest recruiting additions. Nixon played at The Hill School in Pennsylvania before transferring to Winston Salem Christian School in North Carolina for his … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 forward verbally commits to men’s basketball program
Capitals Add Size & Leadership With Chara Signing
With NHL camps just around the corner, and a lot of veteran players still looking for homes for the upcoming season, there will be some interesting signings in the next few days. That said, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara signing with the Washington Capitals certainly caused a stir on Wednesday. He signed a one-year, $795,000 […] The post Capitals Add Size & Leadership … [Read more...] about Capitals Add Size & Leadership With Chara Signing
Wizards remain winless with 133-130 loss to Bulls
Bradley Beal dropped his head, bent double and rested his hands on his knees for several seconds. The Washington Wizards guard had what seemed to be a clear lane to the hoop, receiving a pass from Thomas Bryant and going up strong. But Chicago Bulls guard Coby White flew into ... … [Read more...] about Wizards remain winless with 133-130 loss to Bulls