Tag: Davion Mintz

LSU men’s basketball uses 20-3 run to beat Kentucky

In a game of runs, LSU beat Kentucky 65-60 to improve to 13-1.

LSU men’s basketball team had a big SEC victory on Tuesday night against Kentucky. The Tigers beat the Wildcats 65-60. LSU came into the game ranked No. 21 and Kentucky No. 13.

The Tigers led 35-30 to start the second half; the Wildcats went on a 17-2 run to take a 47 to 39 lead. Soon after that, LSU went on a 20-3 run to take the lead for good.

Tari Eason led the Tigers in scoring off the bench with 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field while adding six rebounds and three assists. Two other Tigers scored in double-digits, Xavier Pinson with 11, and Brandon Murray said ten. Darius Days, LSU’s second-leading scorer struggled shooting 3-of-12 from the field and scored nine points; he did grab seven rebounds.

Davion Minz led Kentucky in scoring off the bench with 16 points, and Jacob Toppin added 14 points for the Wildcats. Kellan Grady, the only starter in double-digits, scored 13 points. The Tigers did an outstanding job defending, holding Kentucky to 36.2% shooting from the field and 33.3% from three-point land.

This was indeed a game run; both teams had 39 teams rebounds apiece and 15 turnovers apiece. But LSU defense was the most vital factor in this game.

The Tigers have another challenging game on Saturday when they host No.8 ranked Tennessee at home.

Did he stay or did he go? Tracking the biggest NBA draft decisions

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

While the official date from the league is not actually until July 19, the NCAA has mandated the deadline of July 7 for players who wish to play college basketball next season.

Prospects who declared as early entry candidates but were just “testing the waters” often opt to return to the collegiate ranks so as to improve their draft stock for the subsequent year instead. But there are several reasons why a player might be even more willing to return to college for another campaign than usual.

For example, seniors have the option to use another year of eligibility because of the massive impact of COVID-19. Others may be interested in playing another year of college in front of fans after last season was met with many restrictions.

Meanwhile, all NCAA athletes also now have the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. This offers an avenue to collect some money while still in college without needing to fully commit to turning pro.

Here are the latest updates about who is still testing the waters, who will be turning pro and who will be returning to the NCAA.

Did he stay or did he go? Tracking the biggest NBA draft decisions

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

While the official date from the league is not actually until July 19, the NCAA has mandated the deadline of July 7 for players who wish to play college basketball next season.

Prospects who declared as early entry candidates but were just “testing the waters” often opt to return to the collegiate ranks so as to improve their draft stock for the subsequent year instead. But there are several reasons why a player might be even more willing to return to college for another campaign than usual.

For example, seniors have the option to use another year of eligibility because of the massive impact of COVID-19. Others may be interested in playing another year of college in front of fans after last season was met with many restrictions.

Meanwhile, all NCAA athletes also now have the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. This offers an avenue to collect some money while still in college without needing to fully commit to turning pro.

Here are the latest updates about who is still testing the waters, who will be turning pro and who will be returning to the NCAA.

Did he stay or did he go? Tracking the biggest NBA draft decisions

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

While the official date from the league is not actually until July 19, the NCAA has mandated the deadline of July 7 for players who wish to play college basketball next season.

Prospects who declared as early entry candidates but were just “testing the waters” often opt to return to the collegiate ranks so as to improve their draft stock for the subsequent year instead. But there are several reasons why a player might be even more willing to return to college for another campaign than usual.

For example, seniors have the option to use another year of eligibility because of the massive impact of COVID-19. Others may be interested in playing another year of college in front of fans after last season was met with many restrictions.

Meanwhile, all NCAA athletes also now have the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. This offers an avenue to collect some money while still in college without needing to fully commit to turning pro.

Here are the latest updates about who is still testing the waters, who will be turning pro and who will be returning to the NCAA.

Davion Mintz to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Kentucky

Mintz is the first Wildcats player to return to Kentucky after leading the team in scoring average since 2006.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz announced on Thursday that he will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for a fifth and final collegiate season.

Mintz announced in May that he would test the NBA waters while preserving his collegiate eligibility. He entered the pre-draft process not projected to be selected and can now use the feedback received from teams to improve next season with the Wildcats.

The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and one steal on 37.8% shooting from 3-point range last season. He led the Wildcats in scoring, assists and 3-point shooting, and is the first Kentucky player to return to school after leading the team in scoring since 2006.

[mm-video type=video id=01f9j0r8b9s2tv696ezj playlist_id=01f09kz5ecxq9bp57b player_id=01f1jxkahtwnvzepyp image=https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/video/thumbnail/mmplus/01f9j0r8b9s2tv696ezj/01f9j0r8b9s2tv696ezj-356ee8d50f3e45c365cabd455886e784.jpg]

With Mintz back in the fold, the Wildcats figure to receive a huge boost of production in the lineup. Kentucky will also be returning Dontaie Allen, Keion Brooks Jr. and Jacob Toppin among others while adding CJ Fredrick from Iowa and Kellan Grady from Davidson.

This post originally appeared on Rookie Wire! Follow us on Facebook!

[lawrence-related id=32887,23717,17357]

[listicle id=33538]