One of the saddest days losing a friend and Chicago icon like Stacey.Stacey was a joy to be around from day one when he was drafted out of https://t.co/2HdBXUinjH the Bulls number 1 pick.Condolences to Lisa and all those who loved Stacy, there were so many who did.🙏
Absolutely devastated to hear that Stacey King has passed away at the age of 59 after a fall at his home. He made watching the Bulls, no matter good season or bad so much fun. God bless you, my friend. RIP. 😢💔
Stacey King has passed away at 59 years old. A three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls across eight NBA seasons after being the No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, and a beloved broadcaster for the team in his post-playing career.
Marquette’s Nigel James Jr is set to be one of the most intriguing returning NBA Draft prospects in college basketball next season.
James had a standout Freshman season where he averaged 16/3/5 and 2 SPG, while also shooting 47% from the field and 35% from three. James also averaged 19/4/6 while shooting 49% from the field and 39% from three in Big East play.
James is set to be one of the best players in all of college basketball next season with his mix of finishing, shooting, athleticism, playmaking, defensive versatility, pace, and motor.
James had one of the highest rim pressure rates for a High Major Freshman ever and uses his burst, handle, pace, and athleticism to get to his spots and create for himself and his teammates. James is also a high level off ball player who shot 45% on catch and shoot threes and in the defensive end is extremely active.
Nigel and Trae Young were also the only freshmen since 2008 to have an AST% of 35, make 100 shots at the rim, and make 40 threes.
AL McGUIRE and his Marquette Warriors win it all, this day in 1977. Dick Enberg, Curt Gowdy, and Billy Packer on the call for NBC Sports. The last independent to win the championship. Took a small, downtown school in Milwaukee, WI and made them a powerhouse...and champions!
Marquette ranks 11th all time in NCAA Tournament appearances with 37. Remember, Marquette actually earned 38 bids, but Al McGuire said no to the NCAA in 1970 due to regional placement and took his Warriors to the NIT where they won the NIT title.