Darius Acuff on criticisms of his defense and whether his 6’7” wingspan will quell concerns:
“To be honest with you, I don't really care… People are going to always have opinions… I know I want to play defense… I do feel like I need to pick up my defense. So I'm gonna do it."
Still can’t believe how quickly Cade Cunningham has flipped this Pistons franchise.
Won 14 games two years ago.
Absolute superstar with all the intangibles.
Jaylohn Allen (@jaylohnallen) of The Family (@TheFamily_bball) was a standout guard on the EYBL circuit this summer (across 11 games):
12.5 PPG
6.2 AST
3.3 REB
1.5 STL
2.4 AST/TOV Ratio
Allen (#5 on The Family) has an amazing feel for the game. His court vision and passing skills are top-notch, allowing him to deliver accurate full-court passes, flashy transition dimes, and simple drop-offs to bigs. He's also a dynamic scorer, with an improving shooting stroke, and the ability to change direction quickly and attack closeouts effectively. Allen isn't afraid of contact and is willing to get to the rim, which makes him a tough matchup. His flashes of being a serviceable defender, getting into passing lanes for steals, round out his high-level skillset.
“We don’t hang banners for Final Fours at UConn. We hang national championship banners. If you want to hang a banner you’ve got to get your eyes off social media, get your face out of the phone.”
(Via @karterb8 🎥)