Thankful to receive my first Division 1 offer from Western Illinois University. Can’t wait to learn more about the Leathernecks. @MurrayElite@QHSBASKETBALL@WIUMBB
2029 | Brennan Lepper | #RLHoops
⭐️Led team with 17 Pts in a win
⭐️Great size, strong, plays physical, 2way player
⭐️Scores well in the post & around the rim with the ability to knock down 3s
⭐️Rebounds extremely well
I’ve decided to leave NCMC and want to thank Coach E and Coach Houston for the great opportunity this year. I’m looking for a new school next year, open to both 4-year and 2-year options. 3 years Eligibility left. #4 Cam Brown - RS Freshman Highlights - North Central Missouri College @MidProAcademy@G_SullivanMPA@JUCOroundup@JUCOadvocate@JC4PT https://t.co/161FcBA7JF via @YouTube
Tom Izzo is a national hero. I don’t care what team you support, to not appreciate his level of dedication and care for his players is a crime. He gets guys to stay 4 years because they know they wouldn’t have it any other way. Respect to him man
Tom Izzo is asked by @outkick’s @RealDanZak about media ripping him for being too tough on players and Charles Barkley’s defense of him, gives phenomenal answer on accountability. Watch this:
I’m a high school teacher. We have policies. Late work gets points deducted. Turn it in on time or take the hit. That’s how students learn responsibility. Senior year. Final paper worth thirty percent of the grade. Due Friday. Monday came. Still no paper from this one kid. Smart kid. Never missed assignments before.
Called him to my desk after class. “Where’s your paper?” He looked down. “I don’t have it” Waited. He didn’t elaborate. “You know this tanks your grade right? Might not graduate” He nodded. Still wouldn’t look at me. “Do you not care?” His voice cracked. “My dad died Thursday night. Heart attack. Paper was done. On my laptop. But I’ve been at the hospital. At the funeral home. I forgot. I just forgot.”
My chest tightened. “I’m so sorry. Why didn’t you tell me?” “Because it sounds like an excuse. Everyone has excuses.” He finally looked up. Eyes red. “Just fail me. I deserve it.”
Closed my gradebook. “Email me the paper tonight. Full credit. And take this week off. Come back when you’re ready.” He shook his head. “The policy—” “I’m the teacher. I make exceptions when life happens. Your dad died. That’s not an excuse. That’s a tragedy. Go home.”
He graduated. Top ten percent. Spoke at graduation. Mentioned a teacher who showed him that rules and compassion can coexist. I was in the audience. Crying.
Sometimes grace matters more than policy.
—Mr. Hayes, English teacher
Pretty cool seeing a couple Blue Devils representing in the NCAA Tournament! Shout out to @BradleyL_12 (Santa Clara) and @_domclay30 (North Dakota State). Proud of you boys.
Yes AJ is talented.
But honesty I think he is the best superstar TEAMMATE I think I’ve ever seen in college.
So many kids of this caliber would just coast through college till the NBA.
This dude is playing 40 a night.
Hyping up all his teammates. Breathing confidence into them.
Yes he is a superstar talent.
But he is a superstar person and teammate
NEW: Eli Drinkwitz agrees to a new contract extension with Missouri, @PeteNakos reports🐯
The new deal includes a raise of more than $10.7 million over the course of the contract.
https://t.co/otr5ZEMP8t
Source: The UM System Board of Curators approved a six-year contract extension for #Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz today. First reported by @Frank_Cusumano.
The deal has not yet been signed, but there is optimism that it will be soon. Key step taken, but not across the finish line until the ink is dry.