RECRUITING: Houston Christian's D'Asia Thomas picks up Oklahoma State offer, recruiting speeding up
HOUSTON - If you would have told D'Asia Thomas four years ago that in a single week she would receive offers to play college basketball at SMU, North Texas, Wichita State and Oklahoma State University - she wouldn't have believed you.
The Latest: NBA's Hornets ready to welcome fans again
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, passes the ball over Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo, second from right, as Hornets forward P.J. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Charlotte Hornets are getting set to welcome fans for home games. The Hornetsโ reopening plan has been approved by state and county authorities and allows the team to host fans at 15% capacity, approximately 3,000 per game. โWe are excited about the opportunity to welcome more fans to our outdoor venues,โ the university said in a written statement. AdTuesday nightโs game will be the first game with fans in attendance at PPG Paints Arena since last March.
Indiana-Purdue, Michigan-Iowa canceled; bowl also called off
It will be the first time in-state rivals have not met in a football season since the Spanish flu pandemic forced cancellations in 1918 and 19. (Darron Cummings, File)Two of the seven Big Ten Champions Week games were canceled Tuesday because of COVID-19 outbreaks as an uncertain postseason looms for college football. 18 Iowa on Saturday also was canceled, the third straight Wolverines game to be called off. Approximately 125 games since late August have been postponed or canceled, including the Frisco Bowl scheduled for Saturday. The Hoosiers havenโt won a bowl game since 1991 and coach Tom Allen believes that would be a good way to wrap up a historic season.
Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive test
California doesnโt have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game as a result of the positive test and the need for other players to isolate under contact tracing protocols, the Pac-12 said in a statement Thursday. Wilcox had said Wednesday night that the game was in jeopardy because of the large number of players needing contact tracing. The school said the player with a positive test is asymptomatic. This marked the first positive test on Calโs football team since practices began last month. This is the fourth time a Tulsa game has been postponed or canceled because of COVID cases.
LET'S RIDE: The Woodlands' Jordan verbals to SMU
The Woodlands Highlander junior committed to the legendary SMU golf program last Friday โ a dream come true. "I kind of started playing a lot later than other golfers," he said. "I started playing tournament in the sixth grade and I was okay. June 15th was the official day that college coaches could reach out to high school juniors and Jordan had options. The facilities are unmatched and the coaches really care about their players.
SMU Volleyball Has Battle-Tested Lake Travis Commit
The Lake Travis multi-sport athlete is about to start her senior year of high school and her SMU commitment solidifies her status as one of the top volleyball recruits in the Austin area. That allows Texas high school volleyball fans another opportunity to see her take the court for Lake Travis. "The benefits of playing at a high-profile high school like Lake Travis is the competition," said Wheeler. I think playing at Lake Travis will definitely prepare me for college volleyball because of the mental toughness required to play the sport, especially...with such a competitive atmosphere." If everything goes as planned during the 2020-2021 school year, you'll also see her high school encore during the 2021 track season.