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HurricaneDij's Annual Top 50 NBA Players List (Year 17)

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The last time I made one of these was October of 2023, and, well - Let's just say it's been an eventful 24 months in my world... *Previous ranking in parenthesis ( Oct. 2023 ) . 1) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (9) 2) Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets (1) 3) Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF, Milwaukee Bucks (3) 4) Luka Doncic, G, Los Angeles Lakers (8) 5) Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves (19) 6) Jalen Brunson, PG, New York Knicks (26) 7) Kevin Durant, F/G, Houston Rockets (6) 8) LeBron James, F, Los Angeles Lakers (4) 9) Stephen Curry, PG, Golden State Warriors (5) 10) Jalen Williams, F, Oklahoma City Thunder (NR) 11) Donovan Mitchell, SG, Cleveland Cavaliers (15) 12) Victor Wembanyama, C/PF, San Antonio Spurs (NR) 13) Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns (10) 14) Anthony Davis, PF, Dallas Mavericks (11) 15) Kawhi Leonard, F, Los Angeles Clippers (14) 16) Jayson Tatum, F, Boston Celtics (7) 17) Jaylen Brown, F/G, Boston Celtics (18) 18) Cade Cunningham, PG, Detro...

Q&A With Northeastern Senior Ady Kircher

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A 5'6" combo guard who has received offers from Defiance College, IU East, Judson University, and Trinity Christian, some of Andy’s top prep performances include: - Scoring a game-high 23 points while adding three rebounds, four assists, and six steals during a 65-24 win at Anderson on Nov. 19, 2024. - Made 40 total three-pointers as a sophomore during the 2023-24 campaign. - Scored 20 points, including three three-pointers, and added five rebounds, two assists, and five steals in a 51-21 win over Union County during sectionals on Feb. 2, 2024. - And as a freshman, recorded 19 points and three rebounds in a 50-45 victory over Yorktown on Dec. 17, 2022. What is your favorite movie? Kircher:  " Love & Basketball . " What is your favorite food? Kircher:  " Mashed potatoes. " Who is your favorite athlete? Kircher: " Kyrie Irving. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Kircher:   " Last year when we won sectional...

Madison Sonsini Basketball Profile

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- A six-foot lefty freshman forward at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. - Played mostly center the last two years at Greenfield-Central High School here in Indiana after transferring over from Richmond, where she was largely a perimeter player. - Adapted to her new role quite well, producing an astonishing 19 double-doubles in two seasons for the Cougars. - Averaged 14.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game as a junior during the 2023-24 season. - Recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks during a 47-22 win at Tri on Nov. 9, 2023. - Produced 16 points, a career-high 12 defensive rebounds (13 total), three assists, and two blocks in a 60-52 win at New Palestine on Dec. 8, 2023. - I was in attendance at the Lebanon Holiday Classic on Dec. 28, 2023 when Maddie scored 21 of GC’s 36 points during a 36-31 victory over the host Lebanon, connecting on two-of-four from three-point distance. - A 70 percent free-throw shooter (81/116) du...

Q&A With Kankakee Valley Sophomore Patience Cole

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  Playing the left side of the infield, Patience batted .338 with eight doubles as a freshman for the Kougars... She drew a base on ball during sectionals against eventual state finalist Hanover Central. What is your favorite movie? PC:  " Antasia. It's always been a classic for me and I never get tired of it! " What is your favorite food? PC:  " I really enjoy a good pasta salad with rotisserie shreds in it! Amazing for hot weather plus a ton of protein. " Who is your favorite athlete? PC: " I love Simone Biles, she's such an amazing gymnast who advocates for mental health for all athletes. We need more people like her in the sports industry. " What was your proudest moment as a softball player to this point? PC:   " My proudest moment is my growth. I come from a very small community that doesn't get considered much, but I have been putting in the work to get me where I am now. That currently is my proudest moment. " Where do you for...

Q&A With Penn Sophomore Cambria McLean

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Batting lefty and playing middle infield, Cambria spent her freshman season last spring on the JV Black team for the Lady Kingsmen, a team that had gone 17-3... She is looking to make an impact on varsity for the largest high school in Northern Indiana in the not-too-distant future. What is your favorite movie? McLean: " My favorite movie is Anyone but You. " What is your favorite food? McLean:  " I would say my favorite food is pastas. " Who is your favorite athlete? McLean: " One of my favorite players is Mia Scott. She is always so aggressive on the field even when she has setbacks. " What was your proudest moment as a softball player to this point? McLean:   " I would say working hard to come back from a back injury and seeing that success on the field. " Where do you foresee yourself in ten years' time? McLean: " I see myself as a traveling PT. " Do you have any specific goals you'd like to accomplish between now and this t...

Q&A With North Posey Senior Elle Jo Johnson

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The 5'5" senior guard is looking to build on promising sophomore and junior campaigns in which she averaged 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game during that timeframe, along with 42 career three-pointers. Among Elle Jo's top individual performances include: - Produced nine points (two of five on threes), eight rebounds, and three steals as a sophomore in a 48-35 win at Boonville on Nov. 29, 2023. - Recorded 10 points (one three-pointer), seven rebounds, and two steals playing at Evansville Central and D1 commit Maddy Shirley on Nov 21, 2023. - As a freshman, scored nine points on two-of-four shooting from three-point range against Evansville Mater Dei on Jan. 12, 2023. - And as mentioned below, scored a season-high 16 points (including three three-pointers) last season during a 54-51 victory at Evansville Reitz, stealing the ball from another D1 commit, Bailey Hape , and connecting on the game-winning bucket...    What is your favorite movie? Ell...

Q&A With Pendleton Heights Senior Olivia Jones

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  Among the overlooked talents in Indy's Northeast suburbs, Jones has received college offers from DIII DePauw, Hope College, among others, including multiple NAIA offers. The 5'9" senior wing flashed quite the all-around game last season in 2024-25 with averages of 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game while also making 38 percent of her three-pointers as a junior (21/56), leaving every reason to believe that the best is yet to come...   What is your favorite movie? Olivia: " Ooo that's tough, I have a lot of favorites depending on my mood. I like to rewatch the Sandlot every summer because it's a classic and I love baseball! I also love the Titanic because I feel like it never gets old. " What is your favorite food? Olivia:  " By far I'd say tacos, I usually go for beef and add cheese and lots of hot sauce . " Who is your favorite athlete? Olivia: " My favorite athlete is Stephen Curry. I think he's one of the greates...