Brash Xavier brings act to Vegas tourney
standard other players have to match.
“He’s really unique. I think the thing people can appreciate about J.P. is he doesn’t take a play off. He plays to win every play no matter what the score is,” Mack said. “He’s one of the most competitive players I’ve ever coached. I don’t know if there’s any coach in the country who wouldn’t want that type of player on their team.”
Macura, who is averaging 13.5 points, added muscle this offseason so he could rebound more efficiently and be more productive in the paint. His driving ability, paired with fellow senior and potential All-american candidate Trevon Bluiett’s sharpshooting, make the Musketeers difficult to defend.
Bluiett, a 6-foot-6-inch swingman with a quick release, is averaging 24.3 points while hitting 55.6 percent of his 3-pointers. The senior backcourt mates are just one reason Xavier hopes for another deep NCAA Tournament run, even if this time there’s a few more eyes on them.
“As long as we continue to improve throughout the course of the year, I like our team’s chances,” Mack said.
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A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how this market has gained two more pro teams in the WNBA Stars and the
USL Lights FC, both of whom start play in 2018.
We’ve announced that Ben Gotz will be the beat reporter covering the Lights, and we have yet to select someone to cover the Stars.
But what do you want to see in our coverage of the Stars and Lights. Game stories? Profiles? Trend stories?
Be aware, we are planning heavy video coverage of the Lights — more details on that later — but beyond that tell us what you want to know about these teams. Contact me at 702-387-2909 or at bbradley@ reviewjournal.com.
Speaking of spring/summer teams, we’re already discussing our coverage of the 51s’ final season at Cashman Field.
In case you hadn’t heard, it’s full steam ahead for the
51s’ owners to build Las Vegas Ballpark, a state-of-the-art minor league facility to be located in Summerlin next to the Golden Knights’ City National Arena.
With that in mind, what would you like to see during the 51s’ final season at Cashman? A look back at the previous players and affiliates? The history of Cashman? The 51s’ future?
Remember, Cashman isn’t going away. The Lights will take it over as their home.
But tell me what you want to read about the 51s’ farewell season in downtown Las Vegas.