DARIA ADDERLEY

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#By RENALDO DORSETT

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#Just hours away from tipoff, The Bahamas Beach Soccer Cup aims to provide an opportunity to reintroduce the game to the local public and the region, with a specific focus on the women’s programme.

#While the men’s national team has had many milestone moments – such as the 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup and CONCACAF Championships – this weekend’s event will provide the first opportunity for the women in the local spotlight.

#Competition begins tonight at the National Beach Soccer Stadium when the women open the tournament against Turks and Caicos at 6pm.

#Head coach Daria Adderley said the team, ranked no.18 by Beach Soccer Worldwide, is eager to take the pitch before the home crowd.

#“I don’t think The Bahamas realises that they have women that are playing beach soccer and they can be fantastic and wowing just like the men. I think we are going to come out, showcase ourselves and prove to The Bahamas that we are a force to be reckoned with,” she said.

#“We have some new players that have joined and this will be their first international competition. We also have veteran players, but they are young. We may have a veteran that is 19 years old but they have been playing for years and have had maybe three international competitions this year. So those players along with the newcomers have our spirits high. The chemistry is really great with the ladies and we are really excited to come out and showcase ourselves.”

#The programme has existed for just three years, and like all sports, lost significant traction the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

#The first team was established in 2019 to compete in the World Beach Game Qualifier in El Salvador. The most recent competition was at the El Salvador Beach Soccer Cup in April where the team had a -8 goal differential against the United States, Argentina and El Salvador.

#“Our last competition was the El Salvador Beach Cup, we have been on a little hiatus for a while so it has been about seven months for us since international competition,” Adderley said.

#“This is our first international tournament here in The Bahamas so for the women here that will be playing, they are very excited to have the country see them perform.”

#BFA vice president, chairman of beach soccer committee, head coach men’s team and former national player Gavin Christie, reflects on the two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic and is grateful to see the sport re-emerge on Bahamian sand.

#The men make their tournament debut at 8:30pm tonight against Trinidad and Tobago.

#“It’s never easy in training to replicate game situations and we haven’t played at a high level for the last two years due to COVID. We tried to replicate as best we can, game situations but the good thing is that we have an experienced team that has played at a high level for many, many years and I expect them to adapt fairly quickly. There may be some ups and downs, that’s expected in every game, but they should be able to adapt quickly due to the experience,” he said.

#“We do have a few newer faces and younger players and this tournament will be a very good experience for them. They may have some challenges adapting to the speed of play, the level of play but my veterans I expect them to perform at a high level.”

#Beyond this weekend’s current tournament, the programme’s ultimate goal is to qualify for elite level competition against the best national teams in the world.

#“We’re looking to put a full programme in place,” Christie said. “Our goal has always been to qualify for the World Cup. The qualifying is in May of 2023 so we would have to put a substantial programme in place to ensure that we are ready for that.”

#ALIV is the Conch Shell Title Sponsor and the Sand Dollar Silver sponsor is Bamboo Shack.

#Additional sponsors for the BFA’s 2022 ALIV Beach Soccer Cup include Simplified Lending, Atlantis, Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits, Tito’s and Insurance Management.

#Admission is free of charge to the general public. Gates Open at 4pm.

#THE SCHEDULE

#TODAY

#6pm – Trinidad and Tobago vs Turks and Caicos (Women)

#7.15pm – Costa Rica vs Colombia

#8:30pm – Trinidad and Tobago vs Bahamas

#Saturday, October 22

#6pm – Bahamas vs Turks and Caicos (Women)

#7:15pm – Colombia vs Trinidad and Tobago

#8:30pm – Bahamas vs Costa Rica

#Sunday, October 23

#6pm – Bahamas vs Trinidad and Tobago (Women)

#7:15pm – Costa Rica vs Trinidad and Tobago

#8:30pm – Bahamas vs Colombia

#Saturday, October 22

#6pm – Bahamas vs Turks and Caicos (Women)

#7:15pm – Colombia vs Trinidad and Tobago

#8:30pm – Bahamas vs Costa Rica

#Sunday, October 23

#6pm – Bahamas vs Trinidad and Tobago (Women)

#7:15pm – Costa Rica vs Trinidad and Tobago

#8:30pm – Bahamas vs Colombia

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 Home|Sports|Bahamians see action in NBASports

The trio returns to action tonight

Simba FrenchSend an emailOctober 21, 2022 227 3 minute readFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare via Email

It was a busy Wednesday night in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as Bahamians DeAndre Ayton, Chavano “Buddy” Hield and Kai Jones all saw time on the floor as they made their 2022-2023 season debut.

Ayton and the Phoenix Suns had to rally from a 22-point deficit to get the late dramatic 107-105 win against the Dallas Mavericks in the late game. The 22-point rally was the Suns’ largest come from behind win since 2017.

Playing in front of home fans at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Ayton notched a double-double to get the campaign underway with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

The big man went 8-for-11 from the field to shoot a blistering 72 percent. The first half saw Ayton picking up three fouls and saw him playing just over seven minutes in that half to score four points. At the end of the first half, the Mavericks led 62-45 which seemed like they were going to run away with it.

Ayton started the third quarter much more aggressive and played all but 55 seconds in that period. He was huge in the comeback when he finished the quarter 3-for-4 from the field and pulled in four rebounds. The Suns looked like the team that secured the best record in the league last season to outscore the Mavericks 31-19 with the Mavericks leading 81-76.

The fourth quarter saw the Mavericks leading by as much as 15 points, 93-78, before the Suns started a furious come back. The Suns took a 101-100 lead with 3:10 remaining in the game. Ayton scored six points in that final quarter that saw the Suns outscoring the Mavericks 31-24.

The game was tied at 105-105 with 32.8 seconds left in the game, Ayton’s teammate Damion Lee made a jumpshot with 9.7 seconds on the clock to put the Suns up 107-105. The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic came up empty with a last-ditch effort as the clock expired.

The Bahamian played the entire fourth quarter to play 30 minutes in the game which is a good sign after fans were wondering what the relationship was between him and head coach Monty Williams.

Ayton returns to the court tonight when they head to Portland, Oregon to play against the Portland TrailBlazers at the Moda Center. Tip-off time is at 10 Eastern Time.

Hield and the Indiana Pacers got their season off on the wrong foot as the Washington Wizards held them off 114-107 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Grand Bahama native had a rare double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.

He finished the game shooting 6-for-16 from the field including 4-for-11 from deep. The shooting guard also had three assists. Most of his production came in the first half when he finished 5-for-9 from the field and 3-for-6 from deep. The second half saw him shoot poorly going 1-for-7 from the field.

The Pacers never led in this matchup as the Wizards controlled the game from jump with a 36-25 first quarter advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the Wizards led 87-77 but held on in the fourth quarter for the victory.

Next up for the Pacers will be another home matchup tonight against the San Antonio Spurs who will be looking for their first win. Tip-off time is 7 Eastern Time.

Jones played just over four minutes for his Charlotte Hornets but he was able to hit a shot from deep when they blew out the Spurs 129-102 on the road. They quieted the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, for most of the game.

Jones check into the game with 4:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. His only shot of the game, a three-point shot came at the 2:52 mark when he put his team up 125-90.

The Hornets set franchise records in a season opener for points in the first half which was 68 points. They also set the franchise record for most points in the opening quarter with 38 points.

Hornets will play their home opener tonight when they host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Game time is set for 7 Eastern Time.

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 Home|Sports|Water polo players in action this weekendSports

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Bahamian collegiate water polo players Aidan Johnson and Saequan Miller are set to be in action for their respective schools this weekend.

Miller and his Salem University Tigers will head to Erie, Pennsylvania to take on McKendree University, Mercyhurst University and Gannon University in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Championships set for Saturday and Sunday.

The last time the Tigers played McKendree was last year October, when they won 12-10. The Tigers took down Mercyhurst 21-12 on September 17. They will look to get their sixth straight win against Mercyhurst this weekend. As for Gannon, the Tigers has struggled against them wining just one game in their last 10 matches. The last time the Tigers won against Gannon was October 2021 – a 11-10 victory.

The Tigers sport a 9-11 win/loss record on the season. They are 3-4 in conference play this season.

In their last outing this past weekend, the Tigers were in action at the Harvard Invite where they played against Connecticut College, St. Francis College Brooklyn, Long Beach State University and Brown University. The went 1-3 with their only win coming against Connecticut College. They blew them out 21-10.

Johnson and his Washington Jefferson College Presidents will see action in CWPA Division III. They will play at Hallman Aquatic Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. The first game is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. when they play Austin College. Depending on the result against Austin College, will determine how deep of a run Johnson and his team goes.

The Presidents and the Austin College played each other earlier this season. The Presidents lost that match 12-8.

The last time the Presidents played this season was on October 2, when they took down Mercyhurst University 13-11.

They sport a 7-5 on the season as they went 2-3 in conference play.

Nicholas Wallace-Whitfield and his Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers were in action last Saturday. Wallace-Whitfield scored two goals but his team fell 12-8 to Bucknell University. He did not score in the next game when they won 15-14 to avenge their 16-13 September 27 loss.

Wallace-Whitfield and the Moutaineers will return to the pool on October 29 when they play Wagner College and Fordham University.

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 Home|Sports|UB volleyball practices ahead of international showdownSports

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MIAMI, Florida – The University of The Bahamas women’s volleyball team practiced Thursday ahead of a series of matches this weekend in the South Florida area.

The team members practiced at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, Florida as they get ready for the first ever international tour for the UB volleyball program.

Head Coach Raymond Wilson said he feels the team is ready for the test of international competition.

“I expect this group of ladies to pass the exam they are about to take,” he said. “I’ve been working with them for a while now – some of them through the pandemic. A handful of them are freshmen just coming in for the first time and they have put in a lot of hard work; so, now they are the stage where we are not at the theory part any more we are at the practical.

“I expect them to do well and hopefully this will catapult them to the next level.”

The Mingoes play Atlantis University 6 p.m. today and 1 p.m. on Saturday at Miami Christian School gym in Miami, Florida.

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 Home|Sports|UB Soccer remains undefeated after thrashing Bears FCSports

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The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team expected the biggest match of the season so far against Bears FC. It turned out like a normal day at the office for The Mingoes.

The UB Mingoes took out a depleted Bears side 5-1 in Bahamas Football Association (BFA) Men’s Senior League action this past Sunday October 16 at the Roscow A.L. Davies pitch to take sole possession of first place in the league.

Mingoes midfielder Ronaldo Green again scored a hat trick plus one in the match in a very physically aggressive match. He scored in the 22nd, 57th, 73rd and 89th minutes of the match.

The Bears’ lone goal came in the 56th minute. That goal celebration was short-lived as Green responded in less than one minute later.

The Bears’ top player was out of commission because of a red card penalty in a previous match.

O’Bryan Hinds scored first for the Mingoes on a brilliant shot in the 15th minute to start things off for The Mingoes. It was his second goal for the team and the season.

Green said the match was not up to what the team expected but they got the job done.

“It was a brilliant win for us,” Green said. “The Bears didn’t have a few of their players due to a red card but we came out and got the job done for UB today.”

Green added that the team was focused and hope to keep the momentum for the rest of the season.

“We kept the ball moving and as a team we learned from the mistakes that we had from the past few games,” he said. “We are learning and we’re going to keep improving.”

The Mingoes now have sole possession of the top spot in the BFA men’s league with a perfect 4-0 record.

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 Home|Sports|Blue Marlins destroy Hitmen to tie seriesSports

Pivotal game three set for tonight

Simba FrenchSend an emailOctober 20, 2022 197 2 minute readFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare via Email

The Cyber Tech Blue Marlins rained on the defending champions, the C&S Hitmen parade with a 16-0 shut out in game two of the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) men’s championship on Tuesday night.

That best-of-five series is now tied at 1-1. The game was played at Bankers Field at Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. The Hitmen won the first game 3-1 this past Saturday.

Picking up the winning pitcher tab was the Blue Marlins’ Thomas Davis. He was locked in and had 15 strikeouts and only gave up one hit as he pitched all seven innings.

“The game itself coming from me on the mound, was a good game. I had a good game. The game plan was to execute on my pitches and take one batter at a time. On the offensive side, we wanted to be more patient in the box and be more consistent with the bat and work the pitcher,” Davis said.

The Blue Marlins offensive game plan worked as they were patient in scoring 16 runs on the Hitmen – the most they scored on them all season. Their most productive inning came in the fourth where they poured in seven runs to take a 12-0 lead and was in total control of the game.

The Blue Marlins’ catcher Garfield Bethel got the scoreboard ticking for the Blue Marlins with a home run over centerfield at the bottom of the first inning. He also brought home Angelo Watson for two runs batted in (RBI). It put the Blue Marlins up 2-0 in the first inning.

After an empty second inning, the Blue Marlins scored three runs in the third inning. Third baseman Eugene Pratt secured the RBI with a double. Second baseman Stephen Russell had a sacrifice fly that bought home Bethel and Pratt to put the Blue Marlins up 5-0 as their batters showed no fear of the Hitmen pitcher, Alcott Forbes.

Forbes who did not pitch on Saturday, is known for his ability to control the game and pitches but on Tuesday night he was off. Fortunately for the Hitmen, it was not later in the series.

The final three innings for the Blue Marlins saw them scoring one of more runs.

Davis had five innings where he had two or more strikeouts and was brilliant at the top of the seventh inning with three consecutive strikeouts.

The third game is set for tonight after the ladies championship, Davis is unsure who the coach will play from their bullpen but he is looking to stay ready.

“I want to stay consistent. That is the main thing I want to do. I want to give the guys a chance on the defensive end. I am looking forward to going on the mound again but it is still up to the coach,” Davis said.

In the ladies championship best-of-five series, the Sunshine Auto Wildcats will look to lift the title for a fourth consecutive time tonight as they have a 2-0 series lead over the RAB Operators. That game gets underway at 7 o’clock.

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 Home|Sports|Bahamian overseas basketball players in actionSports

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Bahamian professional basketball players, Lashann Higgs, Tavario Miller and Willis Mackey Jr. were in action for their respective teams this past weekend as the overseas season is still early.

Higgs moved back to Spain to play in the Liga Femina Endesa. This time it was for Honzo Global Jairis where she is off to a decent start. She was in action on Sunday for them when they played her former team Bembibre PDM. Higgs erupted for a season-high 19 points to ensure that Jairis came away with an 85-73 victory.

The Harbour Island native played a season high 31 minutes and finished 6-for-12 from the field that included three triples. She made four of her five free-throws and finished with five assists and two rebounds to go with one steal.

In her previous contests, the third-year pro-guard scored nine and four points. She is averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game as she gets acclimated to her new team.

Jairis now sports a 2-1 win/loss record on the season with the win and sits in fifth place in the standings.

Miller is playing for Shizuoka Veltex in the Japan B3 League. They played Gifu Swoops back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. They convincingly won both games. They won the first matchup 98-75 and then came away with an 80-68 victory on Sunday.

The Long Island native was more impressive in Sunday’s victory when he notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. He was hot from the field going 6-for-9 and also missed one of his five free-throw shots. He got one steal in the game.

The season is young, but the Bahamian is averaging 13.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in six contests this season. He is also showing that he has swift hands as he is averaging two steals per game.

It is a fierce battle for Shizuoka at the top of the league as they sport a 5-1 record with three other teams. They sit in fifth position.

Shizuoka returns to action this coming Saturday and Sunday when they head on the road to take on Tokyo Hachioji Trains.

Mackey just completed his second game for his new team, CTC Lyon in the NM1 League in France. They were in action on Friday and got the 87-84 away win against AS Kaysersberg to move to 2-3 on the season. They sit in 10th position in Group B.

The Grand Bahama native came away with 11 points in 31 minutes on the floor as he went 5-for-11 from the field to come away with two rebounds and two assists. He had a game-high three steals and had the only block for his team.

In his first game for the French club, Mackey finished with 11 points but had six rebounds and two steals in a 75-61 loss against Andrezieux earlier that week.

Mackey and Lyon have a home game tomorrow against 4-1 Rouen Metropole Basket.

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 Home|Sports|CBE primary school basketball season kicks offSports

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The 2022 Bahamas Catholic Board of Education (CBE) primary school basketball season kicked off on Friday, October 14 at Loyola Hall on Gladstone Road. The participating schools included the St. Cecilia’s School Strikers, Sts. Francis & Joseph School Shockers, Xavier’s Lower School Giants and St. Thomas More School Sparks.

In the boys division, the Strikers defeated the Sparks 10-5. The Shockers bested the Giants with a scoreline of 15-5. In the girls division, the Shockers defeated the Sparks 7-1. Strikers beat the Giants 15-2.

For almost two years, as a result of the pandemic, all CBE sports tournaments and relative events were cancelled. Sports is an important part of catholic school education and aligns with CBE’s mission of development of the whole person. It not only promotes health and well-being, but also fosters school spirit and the development of skills and talents.

“You will notice scores are low, but you have to remember that as a result of the pandemic, these children have never had the opportunity to play basketball competitively. This is their first time participating in a tournament and playing in front of a crowd,” said N’Komo Ferguson, coach at St. Cecilia’s School.

He continued, “We are happy to be able to revive the athletic programs in our schools as sports is not just about competition but essential in fostering a love of sports and all the other benefits sports offers to young persons. We are certain that with more exposure, the students will become more confident playing in the tournament.”

Sts. Francis & Joseph School coach Ricardo Freemantle said sports unites a nation.

“Being able to participate in team sports yet again is welcomed. The physical, emotional and social are areas that the kids were lacking throughout the pandemic, therefore it is remarkable and welcoming to be back on the court. In terms of our boys’ and girls’ win on Friday, it feels good to get back in that winning mentality,” Freemantle said.

The next set of games on the basketball schedule will take place today. Sts. Francis & Joseph will take on St. Cecilia’s and the Xavier’s College will face St. Thomas More. All games will take place at Loyola Hall again.

YOUNG, aspiring golfers can be seen during the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Junior Open at the Ocean Club Golf Course on October 16.

As of Thursday, October 20, 2022

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#THE Bahamas Golf Federation hosted its Junior Open at the Ocean Club Golf Course, featuring the country’s top golfers between the ages of seven and 18, on Sunday, October 16.

#Division winners were as follows:

#Boys/Girls 8U flight:

#9 Hole Division

#1st – Maximilien Demole

#2nd – Luis Ortiz Von

#Bismarck

#3rd – Thomas West

#T4- Sarah Scheidecker

#T4- Zara Greaves

#6th – Safari Hanna

#Boys/Girls 9-10: 9

#Hole Division

#1st- Francisco Ortiz

#Von Bismarck

#2nd- Hugo Johnston

#3rd – Kayleigh Rolle

#4th – Kai Bastian

#5th – Briland Cunningham

#6th – Tracy Johnson

#7th- Deandrey Poitier

#8th – Alyssa Richards

#9th – Leo Bisterzo

#Boys/Girls 11-12: 9

#Hole Division

#1st – Sean Norville-Smith

#2nd – Mirko Gervasini

#3rd- Christian Fox

#4th – Torin Sands

#5th – Nicholas Turnquest

#6th- Zhyen Wraing

#7th- Rylee Cunningham

#Boys/Girls 13-18: 9

#Hole Division

#1st – Gabrielle Pratt

#2nd- Biswalriya Patti

#3rd – Tysha Johnson

#4th- Olivia Ott

#5th- Nataija McPhee

#6th – Jackson Cary

#7th – Omar Smith Jr.

#8th- Hailey Ellis

#Boys/Girls 11-12: 18

#Hole Division

#1st – Patrick Mactaggart

#2nd- William West

#3rd- Harry White

#4th- Haley Hall

#5th – Maddison Carroll

#6th – Zachary Joseph

#7th- Renaisha Dill

#8th – Sebastian Halewyck

#9th – Juan Wilson

#10th – Anissa Robinson

#Boys 13-14: 18

#Hole Division

#1st- Aidan Gorospe

#2nd – Jackson Mactaggart

#3rd- Kerrington Rolle

#4th- Luke Grimes

#5th- Christopher

#Callendar

#6th – Maximillian Landry

#7th- Nolan Russell

#Girls 13-14: 18

#Hole Division

#1st – Chemari Pratt

#2nd – Lilly Bisterzo

#3rd – Tiar Agaro-Gibson

#4th – Daliah

#Hamilton-Knowles

#5th – Seannae

#Norville-Smith

#6th- Taylor Sands

#Boys/Girls 15-18: 18

#Hole Division

#1st- Oliver White

#2nd- Zadok Smith

#3rd- Alex Dupuch

#4th – Rhan Miller

#5th- Tyesha Tynes

#6th – Jermaine Dawkins

#7th – Camdyn Forbes

#8th – Tylere Hamilton

#9th – Andrew Benjamin

#10th – Mia Underwood

As of Thursday, October 20, 2022

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Fredrick King Jr

#By RENALDO DORSETT

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#rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

#FREDRICK King and the Creighton Bluejays were selected to finish number one overall in the Big East when the conference announced its preseason poll.

#The conference hosted media day yesterday at Madison Square Garden and the Bluejays were selected to finish first by Big East coaches for the first time in programme history.

#The Bluejays collected eight first-place votes and earned 98 points in the poll.

#The Blue Jays finished last season 23-12, fourth place in the Big East Conference regular-season standings, and runner-up in the league tournament.

#After receiving an at large bid to the NCAA Tournament, they defeated San Diego State in the first round before they lost in the second round to eventual national champion Kansas Jayhawks. King joins a roster that returns three double figure scorers from last season, several players that received all-conference honours and a highly touted team.

#“Certainly from a depth standpoint we have experience and we have a lot of versatility,” McDermott said at Tuesday’s BIG EAST Media Day at Madison Square Garden.

#“We have a starting five that can do a lot of things. We can be small and quick or we can be big and physical. We just have to make sure our defence is elite like it was last year and then hopefully in time our offence will catch up.”

#Creighton will open its preseason on October 30 against Drury and the regular season on November 7 against St Thomas.

#“Fredrick is a versatile and an athletic front line player,” McDermott said at the time of King’s signing.

#“Having played at NBA Academy Latin America, he has been coached and trained at a high level. His motor and competitive spirit will allow for an immediate impact on our programme.”

#King, a 6’10” frontcourt player out of the NBA Academy (Latin America), decided on the Blue Jays over the BYU Cougars, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Utah Utes..

#King said he hopes to learn from and lend support to Bluejays starting centre and Big East Defensive Player of the Year – the 7’1” Ryan Kalkbrenner.

#“(Kalkbrenner) is a great player. He’s bigger than everybody else,” King said.

#“I’ll come in after Kalkbrenner,” King said. “I’ll be able to help inside while also working on multiple skills.”

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