RUNZA SENIORS ALL STAR SET TO COMPETE IN HASTINGS:
Select players from area Legion Baseball teams have been hand-picked to participate in the All-Star contests in Hastings tonight.
Representing the Kearney Runza Seniors in the Cornhusker League All-Star game is pitcher Blake Rehtus, first baseman and reserve catcher Nolan Smith, and catcher Ty Redinger.
The Kearney Seniors battle GI U-Save Pharmacy tomorrow on the road to kick up action once again.
FORMER HUSKER HOOPS’ STAR ROBY WAIVED BY THUNDER:
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived forward Isaiah Roby from the roster.
Following his college career at Nebraska, Roby netted the highest second-round pick salary in history, to that point, earning a $1.5 million starting salary with the Dallas Mavericks. After a mid-season deal sent Roby to Oklahoma City, he found his footing, logging 109 appearances across three seasons.
Roby played a significant role in the Thunder’s developmental process, starting in 62 games in the last two years for the franchise. As a Thunder, the former Cornhusker averaged 9.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per contest.
Despite posting a career-best 10.1 points and recording a 44.4% output from distance this season, the Thunder struggled to field Roby consistent minutes with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl absorbing much of his role.
TREY McGOWENS SIGNS WITH CLIPPERS FOR SUMMER LEAGUE:
Former Husker Trey McGowens will begin his professional career next week, as he was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Clippers will play five games in Las Vegas beginning on July 9th against the Memphis Grizzlies (8:30 p.m. CT, NBA TV). The Clippers’ other scheduled games are July 12 (LA Lakers, 11 p.m., NBA TV), July 13 (Denver Nuggets, 9 p.m., NBA TV) and July 15 (Utah Jazz, 4 p.m., ESPN2).
The Clippers have a pair of ties to Nebraska basketball, as Tyronn Lue just completed his second year as head coach of the Clippers, while Cookie Belcher is an assistant coach in the organization.
McGowens started two seasons at Nebraska and averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game while he was often assigned to the opponent’s top perimeter scoring threat.
THREE-STAR GEORGIA RECEIVER COMMITS TO HUSKERS:
Nebraska football added another offensive weapon to its 2023 recruiting class over the weekend, picking up a commitment from 2023 Cedar Grove (Ga.) athlete Barry Jackson.
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound wide receiver picked the Huskers after making trips to Mississippi State, and picking up offers from Duke, Memphis, Kansas, Pitt, UCF, Louisville and others.
Jackson announced his decision on Saturday during a ceremony at his school, where teammate Ricky Lee III also announced his commitment to UConn. Jackson said it was his relationship with the Nebraska coaching staff — in particular Mickey Joseph — that made the decision to choose Nebraska an easy one.
Jackson is the second wide receiver commitment in Nebraska’s 2023, joining Kansas City-area wide receiver Jaidyn Doss. Jackson was one of several wide receivers to visit Nebraska on the same weekend in June. Other targets who visited that weekend include Lincoln East’s Malachi Coleman and Louisiana wide receiver Omarion Miller.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
- N/a
WEDNESDAY:
- Runza Seniors: @ Grand Island U-Save Pharmacy – 5 PM @ Ryder Field
- KGFW Pregame at 4:45 PM
