SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Emotions were running high for Notre Dame after it beat Northwestern, 110-52. Instead of celebrating a victory, the Irish were concerned for the well-being of standout guard [autotag]Sonia Citron[/autotag], who scored 23 points but suffered an injury late in the third quarter.
When [autotag]Niele Ivey[/autotag] and [autotag]Cassandre Prosper[/autotag] (seven points off the bench) came down to speak with the media after the game, neither knew what was going on with Citron. All they and anyone who follows the Irish knew was that losing Citron for an extended period of time would be devastating. This is a team also wondering when [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag] will be healthy enough to rejoin the lineup.
Fortunately, Citron’s injury wasn’t the only topic of discussion during the postgame news conference. Most questions were aimed at Ivey, but Prosper had a couple of questions thrown her way. Here is some of what they had to say about a mixed bag of an evening:
A trail-cam operator in Canada’s Yukon Territory has shared several compelling grizzly bear video clips recently, but one stands out above the others.
Last week, a trail-cam operator shared video footage that revealed his “near encounters” with grizzly bears in Canada’s Yukon Territory.
This week, David Troup of Yukon Wildlife Cams shared footage showing a “marvelous” grizzly bear scent-marking a tree on which one of his cameras was attached.
It was reminiscent of perhaps Troup’s most compelling related footage: that of a massive grizzly bear back scratching, or scent-marking a tree before charging toward the camera.
The accompanying slow-motion footage, captured by Yukon Trail Cams in August 2021, lends a unique perspective of what a grizzly bear charge in your direction might look like.
Reads one of the more popular comments: “Can you imagine standing where the trail camera is?”
Another: “Remember, you only have to be faster than your hiking partner!”
Troup maintains a network of trail cameras in the Yukon and periodically shares footage to showcase the region’s wildlife.
Jordi Fernandez, Canada’s FIBA coach, on Dillon Brooks: “He is a superb professional. Inside the locker room, he connects with his teammates, everyone respects him.”
In the NBA, the career of veteran forward Dillon Brooks has become known at least in part for antics, such as the feud with LeBron James in last season’s playoffs. But in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Brooks was a standout for third-place Canada, the value of Brooks’ defense and on-court play far exceeded any drawbacks.
For the Houston Rockets, who signed Brooks in July, the hope is that FIBA level of play carries over into the 2023-24 NBA season.
In an interview with Toni Canyameras from Mundo Deportivo, Jordi Fernandez — head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball national team — raved about Brooks’ contributions.
(He’s) excellent. He is nothing more than a normal person who comes in and is very professional. He takes good care of himself (and does) all the work to be 100% ready to play. His work in the gym, the things he does on his own — he is a superb professional.
Inside the locker room, he connects with his teammates, everyone respects him. He is like the rest of the group, he is nothing out of this world. He is one of the best competitors I have ever seen, and on the entire court, not only defensively, where he has superpowers, but he’s shown offensively that he can not only score but also be efficient with the quality of the shots.
“He came with the spirit of working and doing what was necessary for the team and the national team, (he came in) to have a good time and enjoy the experience,” Fernandez said of Brooks.
“In the end, he’s been improving as a player,” Fernandez concluded. “I have only very positive words for him at all levels: offensively, defensively, as a player, worker, teammate. I’ve tried to get to know him and establish a good relationship. This is a very beautiful and coachable group, and when you establish this connection and relationships, there are positive moments.”
Next up for Brooks is training camp with the 2023-24 Rockets, which begins in Houston during the first week of October.
SGA finished with a 38.79 Global Rating, per @hoopshype
The 2023 FIBA World Cup concluded with Germany earning the gold medal with its win over Serbia in the final on Sunday.
In the bronze medal game played prior, Canada concluded its best World Cup run by beating the United States, 127-118, in overtime.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a neat bow on his sizzling summer campaign with his best FIBA performance. He finished with 31 points, 12 assists and six rebounds in the win, including the first seven points scored in OT.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s FIBA run landed him on its All-Star 5 lineup, which features the five best players throughout the international tournament. In eight games, he averaged 24.5 points on 54.5% shooting, 6.5 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
The 25-year-old also graded out as the best World Cup player, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating system. He finished the competition with a 38.79 rating. For comparison, Luka Doncic was second with a 34.77 rating.
A full explanation of how a player’s Global Rating is calculated can be found here. In layman’s terms, box score stats are assigned a value and then are added up for a single number. Games and minutes played are also factored into the equation.
Footage showing a grizzly bear and two cubs approaching a trail camera takes an amusing turn, thanks to some clever editing.
A group that strives to protect wild horses in Alberta, Canada, has published footage showing a grizzly bear with two cubs approaching a trail camera.
The bears are large and the music is ominous-sounding until one cub pauses to exhibit scent-marking behavior, which inspires some clever editing.
Suddenly, the situation is upbeat and viewers might feel like swaying to the music.
The footage was captured and edited by the Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS), which deploys motion-sensor cameras to monitor wild horse herd sizes and behaviors.
Grizzly bears share the same habitat and HAWS has published several clips showing bears trying to run down a foal or catch a fallen horse.
Click here to view one of the more dramatic chase scenes captured by a HAWS camera.
Canada earned its first-ever FIBA World Cup medal in men’s basketball, and the defense of #Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (named Best Defensive Player) was a huge reason.
Forward Dillon Brooks enjoyed a strong run as Canada secured its first FIBA World Cup medal, and he punctuated his effort with an astonishing 39-point outburst on peak efficiency during Sunday’s victorious third-place game versus the United States,
While the scoring breakout was certainly appreciated, Brooks’ contributions in Manila started on the defensive end, as they typically do in the NBA. That’s a big reason the Houston Rockets signed him in the 2023 offseason after a successful stint in Memphis.
With that in mind, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Brooks was FIBA’s choice for Best Defensive Player of the tournament.
The Best Defensive Player is Dillon Brooks, who was more than glad to accept any defensive responsibilities for Bronze medalists Canada. His physical one-on-one defense against the likes of Luka Doncic and Evan Fournier played a huge role in important victories for The Land of Maple Leaf. Moreover, he was an integral part of one of the best defensive units in the World Cup.
It’s a fitting honor for Brooks, who will report to 2023-24 training camp with the rest of Rockets in early October.
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“I'm the best perimeter defender in this tournament, in the world, in the NBA.” 🛡️
Dillon Brooks is the Best Defensive Player of #FIBAWC 💯
SGA continues to earn awards during his career year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to enjoy the best stretch of his career with a memorable 2023 FIBA World Cup run.
The 25-year-old was the face of Canada’s greatest run ever. It finished third following a 127-118 overtime win against the United States in the bronze medal game.
Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 12 assists in the win, including seven points in overtime. This put a bow on an impressive run for Canada as he established himself as arguably the best FIBA player.
In eight games, he averaged 24.5 points on 54.5% shooting, 6.5 assists and 6.4 rebounds. His impressive run was rewarded with an All-Star team berth.
Following Germany’s win, FIBA announced its All-Star 5 starting lineup, which featured the best players during the World Cup. Gilgeous-Alexander made the team as one of the guards,
The All-Star 5 lineup was:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Dennis Schroder
Anthony Edwards
Luka Doncic
Bogdan Bogdanovic
This is another accolade of a long list of accolades Gilgeous-Alexander can add for this year.
With 39 points on peak efficiency, Dillon Brooks was sensational and even drew MVP chants as Canada upset Team USA to win its first-ever FIBA medal. #Rockets
The stakes of Sunday’s third-place game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup between Canada and the United States were well below the championship final that both NBA-laden rosters had expected.
Yet, for Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, who had a strong World Cup run with his native Canada, it presented an opportunity to defend and attack some very talented opponents.
In a matchup with Team USA stalwarts, including Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards and Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges, Brooks was the star of the show. In leading Canada to the 127-118 win (box score) and a third-place finish, Brooks finished with a game-high 39 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks. He shot 12-of-18 overall (66.7% FG), 7-of-8 on 3-pointers (87.5%), and 8-of-10 on free throws (80%).
The astonishing performance by Brooks even elicited some “MVP” chants from fans in Manila. It resulted in Canada receiving the bronze medal — its first medal in FIBA World Cup history.
Read on for highlights, interviews, postgame analysis, and immediate reaction from social media. As for Brooks, up next is the start of 2023-24 training camp with the Rockets in early October.
Steve Kerr and Team USA will leave the FIBA World Cup without a medal or a spot after an overtime loss to Canada in the bronze medal game.
Steve Kerr and Team USA will leave the 2023 edition of the FIBA World Cup without a medal or a spot on the podium.
After being eliminated from gold medal contention by Germany, Team USA played the bronze medal game against Canada on Sunday morning in the Philippines.
Surrounded by a stacked Canadian roster, Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks torched Team USA for 39 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the field. He added a red-hot seven made 3s.
Tournament star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting to go along with 12 assists and six rebounds.
Anthony Edwards led Team USA with 24 points on 9-of-20 shooting from the field. Austin Reaves tacked on 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field with five made 3s. Yet, it wasn’t enough as Canada secured the bronze medal with a 127-118 win in Manila.
Here are the best photos from Canada’s 127-118 OT win over the United States to finish in 3rd place for the 2023 FIBA World Cup:
Despite not advancing to the finals, Canada concluded its impressive summer campaign with a third-place finish in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Canada escaped the comeback by the United States in its 127-118 overtime win to finish with bronze medals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent for Canada in its nine-point win. He finished with 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 12 assists and six rebounds. Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Lu Dort also played an important role with 11 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from Canada’s OT win as it finished third in the final World Cup standings.
