Buckeyes in the NBA
2/20/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 20, 2017
D’Angelo Russell shined during the 2017 Rising Stars challenge in an All-Star week edition of Buckeyes in the NBA.
National Exposure
On Friday, Jared Sullinger and the Toronto Raptors are on ESPN when they take on the Boston Celtics at 8 p.m. ET. Kosta Koufos and the Sacramento Kings are on NBA TV at 5 p.m. ET on Sautrday against the Charlotte Hornets.
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Mike Conley Averaging 19.3 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds on the year. Went into the All-Star break hot scoring 32 points and dishing out six assists in the Grizzles 112-103 victory over the Nets Monday.
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Kosta Koufos Koufos, in his ninth season as a pro, is averaging 6.1 points and 5.4 rebounds on the season. Scored four points and grabbed four boards in the Kings’ 97-96 victory over the Lakers Tuesday. |
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D’Angelo Russell Russell is averaging 14.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.8 rebounds in his sophomore season. Put up 21 points, grabbed four boards and dished out four assists in the Lakers’ 137-101 loss to the Suns Wednesday. Participated in the 2017 Rising Stars Challenge making some spectacular plays on his way to a 12 point, four assist and three rebound stat line in the 150-141 Team USA loss to Team World.
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Jared Sullinger After missing the first 41 games of the season Sullinger is being eased back in to action coming off the bench for the Raptors. Sullinger did not play in either of the Raptors games heading into the all-star break. |
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Evan Turner Averaging 9.7 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds on the season. Is expected to miss 5-6 weeks after breaking the third metacarpal in his right hand in the Blazer’s 114-113 victory over the Mavericks Feb. 8th. |
