Jordan Poole has already become a target for criticism in his first season with the Wizards, writes Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. Beyond his penchant for questionable shots and high-risk plays, controversy erupted this week via a video clip from Sunday’s loss at Brooklyn. Poole appears uninterested in the play that coach Wes Unseld Jr. is designing, Wallace notes, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Poole, Bridges, Hornets, Isaac
Archives for November 2023
Commanders get lowly Giants at their lowest … what could go wrong?
Before the first game between the Commanders and the Giants this season, this reporter used this space to proclaim, "Everything is breaking right" for Washington in a matchup that has usually been their kryptonite. That was a touch premature. … [Read more...] about Commanders get lowly Giants at their lowest … what could go wrong?
MM 11.16: Young and Sellers named to Wooden Award watch list
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland men’s basketball’s Jahmir Young and Terps women’s basketball’s Shyanne Sellers were each named to their respective league’s preseason Top 50 Wooden Award watch list, it was announced Tuesday. The Wooden Award is given annually to the most … [Read more...] about MM 11.16: Young and Sellers named to Wooden Award watch list
Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 21 Villanova preview
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The Terps look to snap a two-game losing streak. Maryland men’s basketball’s start to the season has been tumultuous. The Terps began the year with a win over Mount St. Mary’s, 68-53, but then went 0-2 in the Asheville Championship, despite being the favorites to win the tournament. Now, Maryland has a tall task with No. 21 Villanova … [Read more...] about Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 21 Villanova preview
Maryland volleyball weekend preview: Indiana and No. 16 Purdue
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps hit the road for the final time this season. Now 16-12 (6-10 Big Ten), Maryland volleyball will travel to take on Indiana on Friday and No. 16 Purdue on Saturday in its final road series of the season. Friday’s game will start at 6 p.m. and Saturday’s game will start at 7 p.m. Both will be streamed on Big Ten Plus. Indiana … [Read more...] about Maryland volleyball weekend preview: Indiana and No. 16 Purdue