Daily Recap – April 15, 2021

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Jasmine Walker was selected with the 7th pick of the WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, breaking a drought of 16 years since the last time an Alabama player was selected in the draft. Walker joins Tausha Mills (2nd overall in the 2000 draft) as the only two Alabama first-round picks in the draft, and she’s just the 7th Alabama player drafted in the 24 year history of the draft.

With the 7th pick of the 2021 #WNBA Draft, the @LASparks select…

Roll Tide! Congratulations @TheRealJuice40!🙌🎉#RollTide #CountIt pic.twitter.com/C1qJEgGPdd

— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) April 15, 2021

With the No. 7 pick in the #WNBADraft 2021 presented by @StateFarm, the @LASparks select @TheRealJuice40 from @AlabamaWBB! #CountIt pic.twitter.com/qU31wJxPo4

— WNBA (@WNBA) April 15, 2021

With the 7th pick in the 2021 @WNBA Draft, Sparks select Jasmine Walker (@TheRealJuice40) out of @AlabamaWBB. #RootedInLA | #CountIt pic.twitter.com/wfUDv02JIH

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) April 15, 2021

𝐀 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 ✨

📸 @AlabamaWBB @TheRealJuice40 | #RootedinLA pic.twitter.com/W4GCuOda4W

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) April 16, 2021

Congratulations @TheRealJuice40 from @AlabamaWBB!

Thanks for all of your determination and dedication to the game! 🤝#ncaaW pic.twitter.com/vfv1dhQkfZ

— NCAA Women’s Basketball (@ncaawbb) April 16, 2021

Jasmine Walker, I want to welcome you to LA!! We’re happy you’ll be playing for the @LASparks. 😁 Your perimeter game, especially from the 3-point line, will definitely help the Sparks! @TheRealJuice40 pic.twitter.com/UBhqTB4JzA

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 15, 2021

#LASparks GM/Head Coach Derek Fisher comments and speaks very highly on their two first round draft picks F Jasmine Walker and G Stephanie Watts pic.twitter.com/b60yhnBsOS

— Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) April 16, 2021

Spencer Turnbull worked 4.1 innings in an alternate site game tonight, throwing 71 pitches while allowing 2 runs and striking out 2. He seems to be ready for recall next week.

Spencer Turnbull warming up pic.twitter.com/hETk7qrrrr

— Tigers Minor League Report (@tigersMLreport) April 15, 2021

Tigers fans — Spencer Turnbull started tonight at Fifth Third Field in an alternate site game. Looks like he's close to returning to Detroit.

4.1 IP
2 R
5 H
2 BB
2 K
71 pitches (42 strikes) – (could be off…I tried my best but it's pretty close)

Watch here: pic.twitter.com/dA3m9CnRda

— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) April 16, 2021

Jaden Shackelford announced his intentions tonight to enter his name into the NBA Draft, but does not plan to hire an agent.

Without God, I Am Nothing ❤️ #RollTide pic.twitter.com/641p9XsBEy

— Jaden Shackelford (@jayunooo) April 16, 2021

Good week on the developmental tours for both Jonathan Hardee and Joshua Sedeno. Both shot 70-65-70 at their events and finished with Top 5s (Hardee T2, Sedeno T3).

After missing two games with a groin strain, Collin Sexton returned to Cleveland tonight and scored 30 points in a loss to Golden State.

Alana Gonçalo Da Silva made her return to Ituano tonight, dishing out 8 assists in a 73-62 win.

Haylie McCleney was part of Easton Fastpitch’s softball glove launch today. The new line of specially-designed softball gloves will include a McCleney signature outfield glove, which will be available in May.

Professional Collection Signature Series 🥳 Designed in collaboration with @jen_schro, @MorganStuart18, @LChamberlain44 and @hayliemac8! Each model has unique position-specific features, designed to match the style, flare and passion of each athlete https://t.co/SfdahnvZm3 pic.twitter.com/AHTMKPKBtR

— Easton Fastpitch (@EastonFastpitch) April 15, 2021

Mac Jones appears on the latest edition of Trey Wingo’s podcast.

He’s been flying up draft boards since leading Alabama to yet another national championship.

Hear how @MacJones_10 and his moxy went toe-to-toe with Nick Saban when he was a scout-team QB.

Check out the latest Half-Forgotten History with Mac Jones 🎧👇https://t.co/Rdtpn7QX28 pic.twitter.com/gugJpOxKdr

— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 15, 2021

Mac Jones and Landon Dickerson appeared together on the Paul Finebaum Show today, and discussed pitching themselves as a package deal to NFL teams.

How would @AlabamaFTBL's Mac Jones & Landon Dickerson pitch prospective NFL teams on drafting each other? pic.twitter.com/JbsYdMFzW8

— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) April 15, 2021

Landon Dickerson is also the subject of an ongoing draft series in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Former Alabama receiver Antonio Carter and his wife Latoye have opened a bakery in Alabaster, and were featured on WVTM.

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Game Results

TENNIS

WTA MUSC Health Women’s Open, Doubles Quarterfinal:
Erin Routliffe / J Loeb lost to Wachaczyk / Zarazua 6-2, 6-4.


SOCCER

Washington 1, Louisville 0.
Nealy Martin (LOU) – no stats; played full match.


GOLF

Austrian Golf Open Rd 1:
Gavin Moynihan – 77, +5, T103

GPro Tour St Augustine Classic final:
Jonathan Hardee – 70-65-70, -11, T2

Outlaw Tour Grand Canyon Univ Classic final:
Joshua Sedeno – 70-65-70, -8, T3

RBC Heritage Rd 1:
Michael Thompson – 68, -3, T17
Robby Shelton – 73, +2, T99

MGM Resorts Championship Rd 1:
Davis Riley – 69, -3, T9
Trey Mullinax – 72, E, T54
Lee Hodges – 75, +3, T110

Casino Del Sol Golf Classic Rd 1:
Lakareber Abe – 76, +4, T84
Janie Jackson – 76, +4, T84
Mia Landegren – 82, +10, 117th 

LOTTE Championship Rd 2:
Stephanie Meadow – 67-70, -7, T20
Kristen Gillman – 70-70, -4, T52
Jiwon Jeon – 75-68, -1, cut
Cheyenne Knight – 71-72, -1, cut 
Lauren Stephenson – 74-73, +3, cut
Emma Talley – 77-73, +6, cut


BASKETBALL

Korisliiga 3rd Place Game:
Helsinki 84, Pyrintö 65.
Corban Collins (HEL) – 13 minutes, 6 points (2-6 3pg), 2 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul.

Ituano 73, Blumenau 62.
Alana Gonçalo Da Silva (ITU) – 31 minutes, 2 points (1-5 2pg, 0-2 3pg, 0-1 FT), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.

Golden State 119, Cleveland 101.
Collin Sexton – 34 minutes, 30 points (7-14 2pg, 3-5 3pg, 7-10 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 turnovers, 4 fouls.


BASEBALL

Los Angeles Dodgers 7, Colorado 5.
Jimmy Nelson (W, 1-0) – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K.