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Matt Rhule: Panthers CB Donte Jackson ‘growing a lot as a player’

Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been impressed with CB Donte Jackson so far.
The young guys are learning as they go and Donte is growing a lot as a player. I’ve liked a lot of things that Donte has done, Matt Rhule.
Jackson is a key player in the secondary for Carolina and is looking to build on a strong 2020 campaign.
Jackson only allowed 443 yards in coverage and a 79.2 passer rating last season

Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been impressed with CB Donte Jackson so far.
The young guys are learning as they go and Donte is growing a lot as a player. I’ve liked a lot of things that Donte has done, Matt Rhule.
Jackson is a key player in the secondary for Carolina and is looking to build on a strong 2020 campaign.
Jackson only allowed 443 yards in coverage and a 79.2 passer rating last season

Sixers star big man Joel Embiid named to 2021 All-NBA Second Team

Sixers C Joel Embiid was named to the All-NBA second team with Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Julius Randle, and LeBron James.
Embiid averaged 28.6 points and 10.5 rebounds, and he was absolutely terrific all season long.
He continued to throw the Sixers on his back, and he did a great job as the leader of this team

Sixers C Joel Embiid was named to the All-NBA second team with Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Julius Randle, and LeBron James.
Embiid averaged 28.6 points and 10.5 rebounds, and he was absolutely terrific all season long.
He continued to throw the Sixers on his back, and he did a great job as the leader of this team

Warriors’ Steph Curry named to 2020-21 All-NBA First Team

Warriors’ Steph Curry has been named to the 2020-21 All-NBA First Team.
Curry earned the NBA scoring title in 2020-21, averaging 32 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the field.
Curry has now been named to an All-NBA team seven times in his career, including four appearances on the All-NBA First Team

Warriors’ Steph Curry has been named to the 2020-21 All-NBA First Team.
Curry earned the NBA scoring title in 2020-21, averaging 32 points per game on 48.2% shooting from the field.
Curry has now been named to an All-NBA team seven times in his career, including four appearances on the All-NBA First Team

Report: Stan Van Gundy fired as Pelicans head coach after one season

After one season, the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with Stan Van Gundy, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez.
The Pelicans struggled mightily in 2019-20 under Van Gundy, finishing 31-41.
The team is expected to circle back on a number of candidates considered last offseason as well as including assistant Teresa Witherspoon

After one season, the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with Stan Van Gundy, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez.
The Pelicans struggled mightily in 2019-20 under Van Gundy, finishing 31-41.
The team is expected to circle back on a number of candidates considered last offseason as well as including assistant Teresa Witherspoon

Report: Celtics have eyed Kyle Anderson for ‘quite some time’

Brian Robb of Mass Live reported the Celtics have had interest in Anderson for quite some time.
The 27-year-old had a career year in 2020-21, averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% from 3-point range, the second-highest of his career.
Anderson has one year and $9.9 million remaining on his deal with the Grizzlies

Brian Robb of Mass Live reported the Celtics have had interest in Anderson for quite some time.
The 27-year-old had a career year in 2020-21, averaging 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% from 3-point range, the second-highest of his career.
Anderson has one year and $9.9 million remaining on his deal with the Grizzlies

Oklahoma LB Nik Bonitto listed ‘most feared defensive players’ in college football

247Sports’ Brad Crawford listed Oklahoma’s LB Nik Bonitto among his ten most feared defensive players in college football.
Bonitto tallied 32 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, and two pass breakups last season over 10 games, establishing himself as one of the most disruptive pass rushers in college football, Brad Crawford.
If he has the season he is capable of having, it can be expected he will be an early-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft

247Sports’ Brad Crawford listed Oklahoma’s LB Nik Bonitto among his ten most feared defensive players in college football.
Bonitto tallied 32 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, and two pass breakups last season over 10 games, establishing himself as one of the most disruptive pass rushers in college football, Brad Crawford.
If he has the season he is capable of having, it can be expected he will be an early-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft

ESPN lists Texas WR Troy Omeire one of top players poised for breakout season

ESPN recently listed Texas WR Troy Omeire as one of the top redshirt freshmen poised for a breakout in the 2021 college football season.
The former four-star wide receiver is a matchup nightmare — his 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame makes him look like a tight end, but he moves like a wide receiver, Tom Luginbill.
Omeire was rated the No. 43 wide receiver prospect in the 2020 recruiting class according to 247Sports

ESPN recently listed Texas WR Troy Omeire as one of the top redshirt freshmen poised for a breakout in the 2021 college football season.
The former four-star wide receiver is a matchup nightmare — his 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame makes him look like a tight end, but he moves like a wide receiver, Tom Luginbill.
Omeire was rated the No. 43 wide receiver prospect in the 2020 recruiting class according to 247Sports

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy still not ready to consider Justin Fields as starter

Chicago Bears HC Matt Nagy remains adamant that Andy Dalton is his starter over Justin Fields.
Andy is our starter and Justin is our No. 2 and we’re going to stick to this plan, Matt Nagy.
Nagy wants to give his talented rookie time to develop and adjust to the pro level

Chicago Bears HC Matt Nagy remains adamant that Andy Dalton is his starter over Justin Fields.
Andy is our starter and Justin is our No. 2 and we’re going to stick to this plan, Matt Nagy.
Nagy wants to give his talented rookie time to develop and adjust to the pro level

One former Badger is among PFF’s ‘top 25 players under 25 entering the 2021 NFL season’

Former Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor was listed at No. 22 in PFF’s ‘top 25 players under 25 entering the 2021 NFL season’.
Taylor had a productive rookie season for the Indianapolis Colts, totaling 268 touches, 1,468 scrimmage yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Taylor is poised to continue his breakout with the season just around the corner

Former Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor was listed at No. 22 in PFF’s ‘top 25 players under 25 entering the 2021 NFL season’.
Taylor had a productive rookie season for the Indianapolis Colts, totaling 268 touches, 1,468 scrimmage yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Taylor is poised to continue his breakout with the season just around the corner

Sharife Cooper moves up in latest Bleacher Report NBA mock draft

In the latest mock draft by Bleacher Report, Sharife Cooper moves up to the No. 19 spot, going to the New York Knicks.
Cooper played just 12 games last season as a freshman due to eligibility and injury issues.
The 2021 NBA draft is just more than a month away

In the latest mock draft by Bleacher Report, Sharife Cooper moves up to the No. 19 spot, going to the New York Knicks.
Cooper played just 12 games last season as a freshman due to eligibility and injury issues.
The 2021 NBA draft is just more than a month away