When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comes to mind.
SGA has been the face of the Thunder, winning the league MVP and Finals MVP last season. When he’s been healthy, he’s been dominant again this season.
But with SGA missing time due to an injury, another former Kentucky Wildcat has stepped up the last few games. Cason Wallace has been a key piece for the Thunder, averaging around 23 points per game the last three games to go along with about 5 rebounds and just over 7 assists.
On Tuesday, Wallace led OKC to a victory in Toronto with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists on 11-16 shooting. Last night, the Thunder fell to the Detroit Pistons, but Wallace scored 23 points to go along with 5 assists and knocked down 3-6 from beyond the arc.
It’s unknown right now when SGA will return. He’s expected to be evaluated in the coming days, but if you’re the Thunder, you have to like how Cason Wallace has emerged in his absence and what he can provide moving forward during the remainder of the season.
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I think this season pretty much confirmed we need someone in this type of role.
Headlines
Pope says there are ongoing conversations about GM position – KSR
It’s been an ongoing conversation for a while…
Win or lose, Pope says pressure is always on Kentucky – Vaughts Views
Very true.
UK basketball succeeds in challenge to win without Oweh – Cats Pause
It’s an interesting stat.
UK Baseball bounces back with big offensive effort – UK Athletics
The Cats came out hot in the first inning.
That UCONN-St.Johns game was ugly – Yahoo
A historically bad day for Pitino’s squad.
Cincinnati sues Brendan Sorsby over $1M exit fee – ESPN
Wouldn’t be surprised if we started seeing more of this.
Which teams are potential bracket busters? – Bleacher Report
These teams could cause some issues in March.
Marques Johnson is still dunking at age 70 – NBC Sports
That’s impressive!
Is the NCAA going to go after tampering cases? – CBS Sports
We’ll have to wait and see.
NBC likely moving on from Tony Dungy – SI
Dungy has been with NBC for over 15 years.
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