Basketball

Meet Taison Chatman, Combo Guard from Totino-Grace High School

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Meet Taison Chatman: a premier Combo Guard from Totino-Grace High School in Minneapolis, MN. With his amazing skills, Chatman is sure to make a big impact in the world of basketball. Ranked the best overall player in Minnesota for 2023. Also consider the 10th best combo guard in the country for this recruiting period. He is well known for his amazing basketball skills, athleticism, and determination to achieve excellence on the court. With Chatman at the helm, the future of basketball looks bright!

Taison Chatman
Taison Chatman

Taison Chatman is a 6-foot-4-inch combo guard from Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota. He is a highly skilled guard who can play both the point and shooting guard positions. He has excellent court vision, ball-handling skills, and a great shooting touch. He is a tenacious defender, who is always looking for a way to make a play on both ends of the court. His ability to score from a variety of spots on the court makes him a dangerous offensive threat. Taison is a leader on the floor and always looks to get the best out of his teammates. He is a hard worker and has the dedication to improve his game every … Read more at FryingPanSports

Rising Star: Devin Royal Power Forward for Pickerington Central in Ohio

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Devin Royal is a senior power forward at Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio. He stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 190 pounds. Royal is a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and is ranked No. 1 in the state of Ohio. He is a versatile player who can score from all three levels and has a good basketball IQ. He is also a capable rebounder and defender. His best attribute is his motor, as he plays with great energy and hustle. Royal is verbally committed to the Ohio State University.

Devin Royal
Devin Royal

Get to know Devin Royal, the rising star power forward for Pickerington Central in Ohio! Follow his journey as he plays through high school and beyond. Follow the amazing journey of Devin Royal, the star power forward for Pickerington Central in Ohio. From his humble beginnings to the courts today, learn the story of how Devin has managed to stand out as one of the top power forwards in all of high school basketball.

Who Is Devin Royal?

Devin Royal is a rising star power forward for Pickerington Central in Ohio. The 18 year old first made his mark on the courts when he was just 8, playing alongside … Read more at FryingPanSports

Buckeyes Stars Malaki Branham And Ej Liddell Shined Bright In Recent NBA Draft Pick

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Malaki Branham

The Ohio State University must be proud of having two of their best players land a spot in the NBA Draft pick held last June 23, 2022. Buckeyes Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell prided their university when their names were called by the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans, respectively.

What Makes These Two Players Special To Be Selected In The NBA?

Malaki Branham And Ej Liddell
Malaki Branham And Ej Liddell

Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell

Both Malaki and EJ had great collegiate careers, with Malaki especially impressing scouts with his athleticism and shooting ability. OSU will no doubt miss having these two talented young players on their team, but they can take comfort in knowing they have helped to produce two more potential NBA stars.

MALAKI BRANHAM was drafted as the first round’s 20th pick by the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-5-inch shooting guard averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2 assists, per game in his junior year with the Buckeyes. Branham is a lethal scorer from all three levels.

This player is especially dangerous from beyond the arc. He’s a knock-down shooter with deep range. And he’s not afraid to pull up from anywhere on the court, even with a … Read more at FryingPanSports

The NBA Playoff Schedule for 2022

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NBA Playoff Schedule

The exhilarating 2022 NBA season sent a wide range of teams in this year’s playoffs. Let’s get to the NBA playoff schedule. The first round is in the thick of it as the teams are in Games 3 or 4 out of the potential 7 games they will be playing, and here are the games that are coming up.

NBA Playoff Schedule
NBA Playoff Schedule

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

2:00 PM EST – Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors

The 76ers have won the first three games of this round. If they win today, they will move up to the next round, and the Raptors will be eliminated.

4:30 PM EST – Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz

The Mavericks are leading 2-1.

7:30 PM EST – Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets

This is Game 3 for the Celtics and Nets, and the Celtics have won the first two games.

10:00 PM EST – Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves

After pulling an exciting comeback win in Game 3, the Grizzlies lead 2-1.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

1:00 PM EST – Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls

The Bucks are leading 2-1.

3:30 PM EST – Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets

The Warriors take the win for the … Read more at FryingPanSports

Combo Guard George Washington III

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Out of the Class of 2023 Combo Guard George Washington III has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. He became the first member of Chris Holtmann’s new college recruiting class. Washington attended High School at Christian Academy Of Louisville. His height and weight are 6’2″ 165 lbs. George Washington is best described as a two guard in a point guards body.

Washington has a player rating of 4 Stars, considered the 9th best combo guard in the country and the 2nd best player overall in Kentucky. He felt that OSU offered a system that he could fit into and they were in need of a player like himself.

George Washington III
George Washington III

Who’s recruiting him?

Washington had five offers including Ohio State, Auburn, Liberty, Louisville, and Tennessee. Coach Holtmann and (OSU assistant Ryan) Pedon were responsible for bringing this highly sought after talent to Columbus Ohio.

George Washington III Visits

Washington had one coach visit, namely Rod Clark from Tennessee. He also took unofficial visits to Louisville September 18th and Tennessee on September 11th. Washington made an official visit to Ohio State the November 1st weekend, shortly before becoming a part of their new class. He committed to Ohio State … Read more at FryingPanSports

E.J. Liddell Receives Threats after Ohio State Loss

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E.J. Liddell

When Ohio State entered the 2021 NCAA tournament, many thought they had a chance to go all the way. This team had a successful regular season, sometimes looking like one of the country’s best teams. Although they had a fair share of losses in the regular season, they competed in what was considered the toughest conference all season long.

Just a few days after selection Sunday, Ohio State found their season over as they lost to Oral Roberts in overtime. Many believed that they had a pretty favorable draw, but they could never get going against the 15th seed. They were lucky to get to overtime in the first place, but losing in a tough one was particularly devastating.

EJ Liddell Receives Threats
E.J. Liddell Receives Threats

After the loss, there was a lot of backlash. In particular, Ohio State’s EJ Liddell came out and discussed some of the threats and hateful messages he received after the loss. Despite having a great season and playing fairly well in the game, he took a lot of the negativity due to how things ended up.

Passionate fans crossing the line with E.J. Liddell Threats

This is not the first time that passionate fans for a particular … Read more at FryingPanSports