With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in February. Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis entered his team's 70-66 (OT) loss at Northwestern leading all freshmen, nationally, in assists per game. He tallied seven more dimes tonight, which helps improve his average, as he came in averaging six … [Read more...] about Illini Floor General Kasparas Jakucionis Has Lottery Level NBA Draft Stock
Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in May. As with every draft news cycle, there are winners and losers. “Families are always rising or falling in America,” said literary legend Nathaniel Hawthorne. The same is true for NBA Draft prospects. One of the winners, this pre-draft period, is Drake Powell, a … [Read more...] about Ex-Tar Heels Guard Drake Powell Seeing His NBA Draft Stock Surge
Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in October. For five time NBA champion Ron Harper, and his son Dylan Harper, "the son also rises." If we can get Hemingwayesque here. Actually this is the second instance of the son also rising, as Ron Harper Jr. is currently a member of the reigning champion Boston … [Read more...] about Dylan Harper, Son of Bulls Legend Ron Harper, Has High NBA Draft Stock
Jase Richardson Could Follow in Father’s Footsteps from MSU to NBA
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile article. This one originally ran March 18. Right now, #16 Michigan State are doing what the best teams of the Tom Izzo era always do- win, and win with rebounding, defense, and solid offensive execution. They won 78-68 at Northwestern today, but the game's halftime score (MSU 47-28), tells the true … [Read more...] about Jase Richardson Could Follow in Father’s Footsteps from MSU to NBA
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Juventus (Club World Cup)
Thursday night's match between Manchester City and Juventus would certainly draw a lot more attention if it were in a different competition. Instead it's the final Club World Cup group stage clash for two sides that have already advanced through to the knockout round. Even if Man City versus Juve was a standalone friendly, staged in late July or early August it might get more … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Juventus (Club World Cup)
Manchester City Team News vs Juventus: Rico Lewis Update
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side look like a team on a mission right now. With eight goals scored and none conceded through the first two Club World Cup fixtures, the Sky Blues are obviously playing to win this tournament (of let's say "debatable" meaning and significance). Heading into the next clash, there is only one fresh selection concern- fullback Rico Lewis has seen … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Juventus: Rico Lewis Update
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Salzburg (Club World Cup)
Of all the different priorities and challenges that lay ahead for first year Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, the primary one may be managing egos and personalities. Alonso has to make sure that all the superstars are happy and getting their minutes on the pitch. You don't want anyone unsettled, and from there, then wanting out. It's a story angle to watch for on Thursday night … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs RB Salzburg (Club World Cup)
Real Madrid Team News vs RB Salzburg: Kylian Mbappe Remains a Doubt
We're still waiting on the 2025 Club World Cup debut of Kylian Mbappe, as he continues his recovery from a virus. That virus is reportedly an acute form of gastroenteritis, and it was a case that was severe enough to hospitalize the French winger/forward/striker. Mbappe is back in training, and it's clear from videos and photos that he's recently dropped some weight. The weight … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs RB Salzburg: Kylian Mbappe Remains a Doubt
Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team
With the NBA Draft tomorrow night, we now re-post our NBA Draft Stock Profile articles. This one originally ran in November. NBA level talent is something that had been truly missing from the Illinois Fighting Illini program for some time. There was a long drought between Meyers Leonard (2012) and Ayo Dosunmu (2021). However, between Brandin Podziemski in 2023, Terrence Shannon … [Read more...] about Will Riley Brings NBA Lottery Level Talent to Illini Basketball Team
Pirots 4: Space Pirates – A Cosmic Adventure
Journey Beyond the Stars ELK Studios launches their beloved parrot protagonists into the cosmos with Pirots 4 elk, where an evil space villain emerges from the darkness of a black hole to plunder the birds' valuable treasures. Equipped with space gear, these determined feathered adventurers must navigate through the galaxy, confronting extraterrestrial dangers and cosmic … [Read more...] about Pirots 4: Space Pirates – A Cosmic Adventure