By now, it's pretty much old news that the New York Times reports that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were on the list … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | July 31, 2009
Archives for July 2009
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
by Rey View Part I of this article here. The question then is what has happened since the 1980s when multiple Ivy League players would hear their names called on draft night? For one, it seems that while other universities' standards become a little more flexible, Ivy League universities continuously become more stringent. This, along with no athletic scholarships, … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part II
When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
by Rey I recently attended a high school state all-star basketball game. There were two guards from a state championship team that I looked forward to seeing play. Behind me, a discussion began about one of the players, a point guard that will attend Yale. "Why is he going to Yale? He ain't going pro if he's going to the Ivy League. Must not have had a lot of offers. … [Read more...] about When Will The Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent? Part I
NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
What Happens In Vegas... Summer is in full swing, and that means Summer League basketball. Thanks to NBA TV basketball junkies can catch some hoops in the month of July. Devoid of the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the regular season, Summer League hoops has a throwback feel to it. There are no player introductions prior to tip-off. The coverage is not state … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 28, 2009
NYCBL 7/27
It all comes down to this. Four days remain in the New York Collegiate Baseball League regular season, and like barley to homemade stew, the playoff race is thick. Six teams will slug it out for three playoff spots this week. Hornell clinched first. Niagara? The Power clinched last. In between, lies Brockport, Alfred, Webster, Geneva, Allegany County, and Elmira. Today's … [Read more...] about NYCBL 7/27