NBA Draft
Brandon Miller was drafted 2nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in tonight’s NBA Draft. Miller matches Antonio McDyess, who went 2nd in the 1995 draft, as the highest draft pick from the University of Alabama. Miller also becomes the 8th Alabama lottery pick in the draft lottery era (since 1985), and the 4th in the last 6 drafts.
Noah Clowney was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 21st pick in the draft, giving Alabama two first round draft picks for the first time since 1995 (Antonio McDyess, 2nd, and Jason Caffey, 20th). It’s just the fourth time that Alabama has had two first round picks, with the other years being 1992 (Robert Horry, 11th, and Latrell Sprewell, 24th) and 1987 (Derrick McKey, 9th, and Jim Farmer, 20th).
News
Ronald Steele, currently head basketball coach at John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham, has been named principal of the school. Steele will remain the school’s basketball coach.
Olivia Fotopoulou, who already posted a personal best in the Women’s 100 Meter this week, did the same in the Women’s 200 Meter at the European Games in Poland. Fotopoulou won the 200 meter event with a time of 22.71 seconds. Her previous best was 22.99 seconds.
Riley Tanner was officially named to the Panama roster for next month’s Women’s World Cup.
Community Outreach
Mack Wilson was interviewed on WSFA’s Alabama Live! program this morning to promote his celebrity softball game.
Media Appearances
Interview with Brandon Miller after tonight’s draft.
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Riley Tanner – called up to the Panamanian National Team for the Women’s World Cup.
Game Results
TENNIS ITF Netanya 25K Singles Rd of 16: Yair Sarouk lost to 7-see Duarte Vale 6-2, 6-1. WTA Bett1Open, Doubles Rd of 16: Alexa Guarachi / Erin Routliffe lost to Neimeier / Noha Akugue 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (11-9). BASKETBALL Otago 107, Canterbury 94. Galin Smith – 23 minutes, 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -10. TRACK & FIELD European Games Women’s 200 Meter, Division 2 Olivia Fotopoulou – 22.71 seconds, 1st (PB). European Games Women’s Long Jump, Division 2 Filippa Fotopoulou Kviten – 6.34 meters, 6th GOLF Northeast Amateur Rd 2: Nick Dunlap – 68-67, -3, T3 Canon Claycomb – 66-72, E, T19 Travelers Championship Rd 1: Lee Hodges – 67, -3, T28 Robby Shelton – 69, -1, T68 Justin Thomas – 70, E, T92 Davis Riley – 70, E, T92 Trey Mullinax – 71, +1, T106 Compliance Solutions Championship Rd 1: Wilson Furr – 68, -4, T32 Frankie Capan – 68, -4, T32 Jalisco Open GDL Rd 1: Davis Shore – 67, -4, T11 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Rd 1: Stephanie Meadow – 73, +2, T44 Cheyenne Knight – 73, +2, T44 Lauren Stephenson – 75, +4, T86 Emma Talley – 78, +7, T134 Rice Planters Amateur Rd 2: Jones Free – 71-75, +2, T41 BASEBALL Pensacola 4, Tennessee 2 (Gm 1, F/7). Cobie Fletcher-Vance (3B) – 0-3. St Lucie 2, Jupiter 1. Sam Praytor (C) – 1-3, 1 HR (3rd), 1 RBI, 1 run. Tulsa 5, NW Arkansas 3. Morgan McCullough (3B) – 0-2, 2 BB, 1 run. Peyton Wilson (2B) – 0-4. Vancouver 13, Eugene 2. Brett Auerbach (LF) – 0-3, 1 HBP, 1 run. Everett 4, Hillsboro 3. Dylan Ray (ND) – 3.2 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR allowed.
