Nick Popio Aug 2nd, 2019
The 2018 season was a substantial disappointment in Jon Gruden’s return to the Silver & Black. They stumbled to a 4-12 mark with a few brights spots in an otherwise dismal campaign. Now the calendar has turned and 2019 is a chance to make up for all the wrongs made at the beginning of Gruden’s second tenure as the head man. It also appears to be the final goodbye in Oakland with the move to Las Vegas looming in 2020. Continue reading
Nick Popio | June 30th, 2019
One of the most highly anticipated off-seasons in NBA history is in full force. Tonight at 6 p.m. on June 30th is the unofficial official start of NBA free agency. Some mighty large names will be available on the open market to sign for any organization they so desire. Below is a list of names that are free agents and teams who own the most cap space to go wrestling for a player that can join their respective squads.
Nick Popio | June 18th, 2019
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a 48-34 campaign as the seven seed in the Western Conference. They enter the biggest offseason in recent memory with burning questions just like any other team in the league. With two selections in round one, San Antonio can afford to trade up if they so choose to or stay put. Whatever decisions are made will undoubtedly be viewed as franchise-altering for the foreseeable future. Here’s a peek at what the Spurs can accomplish this Thursday night in Brooklyn. Continue reading
Nick Popio | May 30th, 2019
It’s all about upside when it comes to the NBA Draft. This year is no different with athletes littered throughout the entire process. With their minds made up to stay in the draft, the respective development of each prospect will be spotlighted for ages to come. So below is a preview of what could conceivably shakedown with a first-round mock of the 2019 NBA Draft. Continue reading
Nick Popio | May 25th, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, Juwan Howard was named as the 17th head coach in Michigan’s Men’s Basketball history. It will be his first real head coaching opportunity, not counting the NBA Summer League. He replaces a man who will live on as a Michigan legend forever, in John Beilein. Continue reading
Nick Popio | May 15th, 2019
As the old saying goes -“you don’t know what you’ve got, until its gone.” Anyone that is remotely associated with Michigan can feel that sentiment hit a lot closer to home now that John Beilein is moving onward to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It leaves quite a hole behind that the Wolverines will not soon forget.
Nick Popio | May 11th, 2019
The 2019 NBA Draft is furiously approaching as the playoffs wind down to the cream of the crop in the league. It emulates from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday night June 20th. The annual Draft Lottery kicks it all off on Tuesday, May 14 which will fortify the top fourteen picks at the top. The combine also begins on the 14th and the withdrawal deadline for underclassmen is set for June 10th.
