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Nets Storm Vegas with Young Core Carrying the Load
sports1 month ago

Nets Storm Vegas with Young Core Carrying the Load

Brooklyn rolled to a 115-83 Summer League win over Sacramento in Las Vegas, jumping out 22-6 and forcing eight early turnovers. Egor Dëmin led the Nets with 16 first-half points as Mikel Brown Jr. sparked the offense with timely plays and Drake Powell heated up to finish with 18. Brooklyn built a 56-34 halftime lead, fueled by a 13-0 third-quarter run and 41 points off 28 Kings turnovers. Acuff led Sacramento with 26, but the Nets’ depth carried the night. Sean Marks praised the young group and Brown Jr.’s leadership as Brooklyn eyes its final Summer League game vs the Rockets.

via NetsDaily|
#brooklyn-nets#egor-demin#mikel-brown-jr
Nets snag Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6, signaling a fresh Brooklyn era
sports2 months ago

Nets snag Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6, signaling a fresh Brooklyn era

Brooklyn drafted 6'4" guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a talented but injury-limited guard from Louisville who projects as a high-upside playmaker; Brown says he’s "home" in Brooklyn, and he’ll join Egor Dëmin as the Nets’ emerging core, with Brooklyn still holding No. 28 and No. 43 picks to continue building out the roster.

via NetsDaily|
#brooklyn-nets#louisville-cardinals#mikel-brown-jr
Wilson Sparks Draft Buzz as Teams Eye Lottery Moves
sports2 months ago

Wilson Sparks Draft Buzz as Teams Eye Lottery Moves

NBA draft chatter centers on Caleb Wilson, whose elite athleticism and UNC season have him viewed as a potential No. 1–2 pick and a future star, with Wilson saying he'd be thrilled to join the Bulls at No. 4; Alabama guard Labaron Philon will work out for Minnesota (No. 28) as the Wolves consider moving up for a ball-handler; Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. have canceled their visits with the Kings (No. 7) though Wagler may still visit Brooklyn (No. 6), which has already hosted Brown; and the Pelicans are rumored to be trying to leap into the lottery to address rebounding, rim protection, and three-point shooting, with Nate Ament among their targets.

via Hoops Rumors|
#caleb-wilson#keaton-wagler#labaron-philon
Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Remains Out for Michigan State Clash
sports5 months ago

Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. Remains Out for Michigan State Clash

Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. is listed as out for the NCAA Tournament second-round game against Michigan State due to a lingering lower-back injury, having missed the last five games. Louisville earned a first-round win over South Florida to advance, and an updated availability report will be released two hours before tip-off (2:45 p.m. EST).

via Sports Illustrated|
#injury#louisville#michigan-state
Cardinals ride Brown’s 29 to 82-71 win over Baylor in Fort Worth
sports6 months ago

Cardinals ride Brown’s 29 to 82-71 win over Baylor in Fort Worth

Louisville defeated Baylor 82-71 in Fort Worth to extend its win streak to five, led by Mikel Brown Jr.’s 29 points, 6 assists and 5 steals; J’Vonne Hadley added 20 and Ryan Conwell 14 as Baylor shot just 2-for-22 from three and Louisville’s 18 assists aided the offense. Baylor benefited from 25-of-30 free throws after Louisville fouls, but Louisville pulled away in the second half and heads to another Texas matchup.

via cardchronicle.com|
#baylor#college-basketball#louisville