Daily Recap – November 18, 2020

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Kira Lewis Jr. had to wait five months for the NBA Draft to finally take place, but he now has an NBA home. With the 13th pick in the draft, Lewis was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. Lewis ties Ennis Whatley for the 6th highest NBA draft pick in Alabama history, and is the 5th Alabama lottery pick in the lottery era (since 1985).

The moment 🙌

📸: @AlabamaMBB | #PelicansDraft pic.twitter.com/3rxCzx3Ish

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 19, 2020

A look at the newest Pelican:
 @KiraLewisJr 🔥
 
(Via @AlabamaMBB) | #PelicansDraft pic.twitter.com/wweYKS6KMK

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 19, 2020

"I feel like a proud papa right now … the Pelicans will have a bright future with him on the roster."@CoachAvery6 on his special connection with Kira Lewis Jr. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/qwEDmMLyzZ

— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) November 19, 2020

Kira Lewis’ family & friends erupt in cheers as he’s the 13th pick in the #NBADraft by the @PelicansNBA!! 🏀@kiralewisjr @BamaRoundball @BamaProUpdates pic.twitter.com/1DBlKQoG7e

— Charity Chambers (@CharityCSports) November 19, 2020

Congrats to my Bama brother @kiralewisjr 💯

— Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton (@CollinSexton02) November 19, 2020

Here is Kira’s first conference with the New Orleans media.

Watch Live: Pelicans first-round pick Kira Lewis Jr. talks about joining the squad!#PelicansDraft | @WoodwardDB
https://t.co/hOMPwXq50z

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 19, 2020

And it’s not a proper draft without a custom fit!

The full ensemble 🏀💧❗️#NBADraft | #RollTide pic.twitter.com/zGGOm6QTBF

— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) November 18, 2020

We’ll have more media reaction to the Lewis pick tomorrow.

In non-Kira news, Tua Tagovailoa has his weekly media availability with the Miami press today. Here’s a recap of what he said.

NEW: @Tua touched on various topics during his weekly media session, including his always-positive attitude, his 3-0 start as a starter, and setting the record straight (sort of) on being quoted that the NFL isn't as hard as he thought it was going to be.https://t.co/yU9UKAFia0

— Alain Poupart (@apoupartFins) November 18, 2020

Tua Tagovailoa making clear he didn’t intend to make it sound like he thought the NFL wasn’t hard in a conversation with Mike Florio. “I think that was probably taken out of context.” pic.twitter.com/goNkjMPB88

— Will Manso (@WillManso) November 18, 2020

Collin Sexton surprised his mother for her 50th birthday.

Happy 50th Birthday to my beautiful mom. Thank you for always being by my side and motivating me to be the be the best man I can be. Today and everyday is all about you. You are now 50 and fabulous. I love you 💕 pic.twitter.com/bqEUd38dTZ

— Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton (@CollinSexton02) November 18, 2020

Retin Obasohan had another big game in Champions League play for ERA Nymburk, who won 96-69 over Keravnos. Coming off the bench, Obasohan finished with a team-high 21 points in 24 minutes, and added 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Mia Landegren finished T-2nd at the Cactus Tour event in Arizona today, marking her best-ever professional finish.

Transactions

• Kira Lewis Jr. – selected by New Orleans with the 13th pick of the NBA Draft.
• Trevon Diggs – placed on Injured Reserve by Dallas.

Injury Reports

Wednesday Practice Report

• Did Not Practice – Ryan Anderson (knee).
• Limited Participation – Damien Harris (ankle, chest), Jerry Jeudy (ankle), Cole Mazza (illness), Calvin Ridley (foot), Cam Robinson (shoulder), J.K. Scott (back), Irv Smith (groin), Quinnen Williams (hamstring)
• Full Participation – Isaiah Buggs (ankle), Kenyan Drake (ankle), Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring), Jarran Reed (hand),  Tua Tagovailoa (foot), Jonah Williams (stinger).

Week 11 Game Status Report (Thursday Game Only)

• None

Game Results

 BASKETBALL
  
 Champions League:
 Nymburk 96, Keravnos 69.
 Retin Obasohan (NYM) – 24 minutes, 21 points (5-7 2pg, 3-4 3pg, 2-6 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.

 Monthey 106, Nyon 81.
 Arthur Edwards (MON) - DNP
  
  
 VOLLEYBALL
  
 DVV Pokal Cup Quarterfinals
 Stuttgart 3, Erfurt 0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-19).
 Krystal Rivers (STU) – 11 points, 8 kills (only played 1st 2 sets)
  
  
 GOLF
  
 Saudi Ladies Team International Rd 2:
 Team Lennarth – 131-137, -7, T25
 Camilla Lennarth – 76-76, +8, T82 on individual board
  
 Cactus Tour Apache Creek final:
 Mia Landegren – 68-69-69, -10, T2