News
J.D. Davison announced on Instagram that he intends to enter the NBA Draft. Davison reportedly has said that he plans to sign with an agent.
Herb Jones and Josh Primo faced off in the NBA Western Conference Play-In Game tonight. Jones and the New Orleans Pelicans prevailed, 113-103, to keep its season alive. See highlights below.
Cam Robinson has signed his franchise player tender offer for 1 year, $16.7 million. He’ll play 2022 on the one-year deal unless he and the Jacksonville Jaguars can work out a long-term contract by July 15.
Derek Kief has been hired as the wide receivers coach at Towson University. Kief most recently served as a graduate assistant at Maryland.
Janie Jackson shot an opening round 68 (-4) at the Lotte Championship in Hawaii, and is currently inside the Top 10.
Tua Tagovailoa returned to campus tonight for his 2nd annual Lua with Tua gala. Tagovailoa’s fundraiser will benefit Nick’s Kids and Boys and Girls Clubs of West Alabama.
Community Outreach
Quinnen Williams provided lunch for a group of Birmingham police investigators today.
Media Appearances
Herb Jones spoke to the media after tonight’s game. Herb also got mentions in the press appearances by teammate Brandon Ingram and head coach Willie Green.
Rashaan Evans addressed the Atlanta media via zoom today to discuss signing with the Falcons. Evans cited reuniting with defensive coordinator Dean Pees as a major contributing factor.
Janie Jackson was interviewed after her round today. And Emma Talley served as a Golf Channel correspondent after her round.
Rudy Griffin was this week’s guest on The Bama Standard.
Transactions
- Cam Robinson – Signed a 1-year (franchise player tender offer) contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Scenes and Highlights
Game Results
BASKETBALL Lublin 85, Wrocław 67. Jimmie Taylor – DNP (injured) Neuchâtel 79, Lugano 55. Daniel Giddens – 25 minutes, 7 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 5 fouls, +20. Bonn 78, Giessen 72. Michael Kessens – 25 minutes, 6 points (2-6 2pg, 2-2 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 fouls, +4. Western Conf Play-In Game New Orleans 113, San Antonio 103. Herbert Jones – 37 minutes, 12 points (3-3 2pg, 2-4 3pg), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, +10. Joshua Primo – 10 minutes, 0 points (0-3 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, +0. Póvoa 81, Luzigás 80. Jordan Bruner – 18 minutes, 0 points (0-0 FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, -6. Vitória 94, Illiabum 83. Brandon Austin – 29 minutes, 13 points (4-7 2pg, 1-3 3pg, 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +20. TENNIS Billie Jean King Cup Asia / Oceania Group I New Zealand vs South Korea: Erin Routliffe / P Hourigan lost to Kim / Kim 6-2, 2-6, 7-6. Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group I Chile vs Mexico: Alexa Guarachi / B Gatica defeated Contreras-Gomez / Olmos 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. ATP Challenger Sarasota Open, Doubles Rd of 16: Saketh Myneni / Y Bhambri defeated Damm / Rybakox 6-2, 7-6. GOLF GPro Tour Sanctuary Open Rd 2: Jonathan Hardee – 64-71, -9, T4 Dru Love – 69-69, -6, T17 LOTTE Championship Rd 1: Janie Jackson – 68, -4, T7 Cheyenne Knight – 70, -2, T13 Stephanie Meadow – 71, -1, T26 Emma Talley – 75, +3, T96 Lauren Stephenson – 75, +3, T96 Jiwon Jeon – 78, +6, T131 Veritex Bank Championship Rd 1 (suspended-dark): Robby Shelton – 67, -4, T14 BASEBALL Memphis 18, Charlotte 14 (F/11). Will Carter – 0.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K. San Jose 7, Fresno 3. Tyler Ras – 2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR allowed.
