BREAKING: A.J. Dybantsa, the No. 1 prospect in high school basketball, has announced his commitment to BYU on @FirstTake. Dybantsa becomes the Cougars’ first five-star recruit in the modern recruiting era. He chose Kevin Young and BYU over Alabama, North Carolina and Kansas.
Today we mourn the loss of a true ambassador of our game, Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. Dikembe spent 18 seasons in the NBA, including his final five as a Houston Rocket. His fun-loving personality and trademark finger-wagging endeared him to fans around the world, but Dikembe’s true impact was his passion for helping others. Our condolences go out to his loving family and friends.
Statement from @TilmanJFertitta: “On behalf of the Rockets organization, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Dikembe Mutombo, a true legend both on and off the court. Dikembe was beloved by the entire NBA community and his tireless humanitarian efforts left an indelible mark on our league. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Rose, and their children.”
I grew up studying the brilliance of his coaching at @IndianaMBB. Like many, I saw the good & bad. As a broadcaster, I incurred the wrath but saw the many kind gestures behind the scenes. I broadcast his final 3 games with him at ESPN at the NIT. One of a kind. RIP, Bob.