Nebraska guard Dalano Banton is staying in the 2021 NBA Draft and will forgo his remaining college eligibility. Banton announced his intentions on Friday. Underclassmen had until July 7th to announce their intentions to stay in the draft or return to college for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-9 guard from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, played in all 27 games, and started in 22 for the Huskers last season. The 2021 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, July 29th.
In Husker football related news;
– James Monds, the legacy prospect at cornerback pursued by Nebraska, has committed to Indiana. The 5-foot-10, 177 pound, three star prospect, made his decision public on Sunday. According to the industry-generated 247Sports’ Composite, Monds is the nation’s 67th best cornerback in the class of 2022. His uncle, Wonder, played defensive back for the Huskers in the 1970s.
– Omaha Central’s Deshawn Woods, a four star prospect and the No. 1-ranked football recruit in Nebraska for the class of 2022, announced his commitment to Missouri on Saturday. According to Rivals rankings, the 6-foot-5, 295 pound Woods is the 19th best offensive tackle prospect in the nation. He chose Missouri over offers from; Nebraska, Arizona State, Notre Dame, LSU, Miami, Florida, Texas A&M and others.
Legion Baseball Results & Schedules:
Runza Seniors
– Tuesday
– vs. Grand Island USave – 5:00 @ Memorial Field
– Cornhusker League All Star Game – 7:00 @ Duncan Field
(Cal Higgins & Max Myers)
– Friday
– vs. Lincoln – 7:30 @ Memorial Field
– Saturday
– vs. Elkhorn Mount Michael – 11:00 @ Memorial Field
– vs. Gretna – 5:45 @ Memorial Field
Post 52 Juniors @ Grand Island/Hastings Tourney
– Thursday @ Ryder Park in GI
– vs. Fremont – Won 5-0
– Friday @ Duncan Field in Hastings
– vs. North Star – Won 10-5
– vs. Creighton Prep – Won 7-2
– Saturday @ Ryder Park in GI
– vs. Beatrice – Lost 19-5
– Tuesday
– @ Lincoln Southeast (DH) – 4:00/6:00 @ Den Hartog Field
– Wednesday
– vs. Lincoln North Star – 5:00 @ Memorial Field
– Friday/Sunday – Lincoln Juniors Tourney @ Den Hartog Field
Jersey Seniors Tourney @ Memorial Field
– Friday
– vs. Wood River – Won 12-5
– Saturday
– vs. McCook – Won 10-0
– vs. Lexington – Won 12-6
– Sunday
– vs. Alma – Won 7-6
– vs. Grand Island – Lost 5-3
– Thursday
– Mid-Nebraska League All Star Game @ Memorial Field
(Logan Arnold & Pat Blake)
