COLUMBIA — Frontcourt’s set.South Carolina center Chris Silva will withdraw from the NBA draft and return for his senior year, the Gamecocks announced on Monday. Silva, last season’s SEC co-defensive player of the year and a first-team all-league selection, took advantage of the NBA’s rules for underclassmen in exploring their options for the NBA, but didn’t hear anything from his workouts that told him staying in the draft was the right move.“I’m thankful for the experience of going through the draft process,” Silva said in a statement. “I want to thank all of the teams that gave me the opportunity to work out for their organization. I can’t wait to get back on the court with my brothers and continue to work on my game.”The Gamecocks’ leading returning scorer and rebounder, Silva will anchor the paint next season alongside returning power forward Maik Kotsar, his frontcourt partner for two years. His 26 … [Read more...] about South Carolina leading scorer Chris Silva withdraws from NBA draft, returns for senior season
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South Carolina’s leading scorer Silva opts for NBA draft
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top scorer and rebounder, Chris Silva, has decided to enter the NBA draft.Silva announced his intentions through the school Tuesday. Silva says he won't hire an agent, which allows him to return to the Gamecocks for his senior year if he chooses.The 6-foot-9 Silva averaged 14.3 points and eight rebounds a game last year, earning a spot on the all-Southeastern Conference first team. Silva was also co-SEC defensive player of the year.Silva had 26 games with double-figure points and rebounds. He also led the SEC in foul shots attempted and made, going 213 of 283 this season.Silva says he is excited to go through the NBA draft combine next month.South Carolina coach Frank Martin says Silva is hoping to gather opinions of what NBA teams think of him.___For more AP college basketball coverage: http://collegebasketball.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_Top25Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, … [Read more...] about South Carolina’s leading scorer Silva opts for NBA draft
Hal Greer, 76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer, dies at 81
Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers' career leading scorer, has died.The Sixers said Greer died Saturday night in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81.Greer spent 15 seasons with the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers and finished his career with a record 21,586 points. He's also the 76ers' career leader in field goals, field goals attempted, games and minutes played.Greer was the first player to have his number retired (15) by the 76ers in 1976. Greer also became the first player to be honored with a sculpture on 76ers Legends Walk at the team training complex in 2017.Greer made 10 straight All-Star games and earned All-Star Game MVP honors in 1968. He was also the second-leading scorer on Philadelphia's NBA championship team of 1966-67 and would earn a spot on the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996.He played at Marshall and was the 13th overall pick by the Nationals in the 1958 draft.The Sixers will honor Greer before their playoff game … [Read more...] about Hal Greer, 76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer, dies at 81
76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer Hal Greer dies at 81
Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers' career leading scorer, has died. The Sixers said Greer died Saturday night in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 81. Greer spent 15 seasons with the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers and finished his career with a record 21,586 points. He's also the 76ers' career leader in field goals, field goals attempted, games and minutes played. Greer was the first player to have his number retired (15) by the 76ers in 1976. He made 10 straight All-Star games and earned All-Star Game MVP honors in 1968. He was also the second-leading scorer on Philadelphia's NBA championship team of 1966-67 and would earn a spot on the NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996. The Sixers will honor Greer before their playoff game against the Miami Heat on Monday night. Duke player leaving early for NBA Duke forward Wendell Carter Jr. is leaving for the NBA Draft after one season in college. Carter announced his decision Monday through the … [Read more...] about 76ers’ leading scorer, Hall of Famer Hal Greer dies at 81
Phil Booth’s national-championship journey, from leading scorer in ’16 to facilitator in ’18
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The journey between Final Four appearances was an interesting ride for each of the three Villanova juniors who played in both the 2016 national-championship game and the one that took place Monday night in the Alamodome. For Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, it was a journey from freshman uncertainty to leadership roles on another title team and individual success that assured both will be playing at the next level very soon. For Phil Booth, it has been a different experience, even though he was also part of both teams, once as the star substitute who came off the bench to lead the team in scoring, and once as the veteran starter who settled into a quieter role after a series of injuries. “It’s been a different journey,” Booth said, “but I’m so blessed to still be in a position to play with these guys.” The versatile 6-foot-3 guard earned quick minutes as a true freshman in the 2014-15 season with his combination of … [Read more...] about Phil Booth’s national-championship journey, from leading scorer in ’16 to facilitator in ’18