Month: October 2016

Delaware Blue CoatsLeave a comment

Sevens draft Former Jayhawk Brannen Greene and 3 others in D-League Draft

Jackie Q

The Delaware 87ers selected Brannen Greene a guard out of Kansas with their first pick (No.7 overall) in Sunday’s NBA Development League Player Draft. Sevens also selected  Benito Santiago Jr. a forward from Cumberlands University ( No.38 overall), Grandy Glaze a forward from Grand Canyon University (No. 51 overall) and Christian Macauley a center from Texas A&M Commerce University (No.73 overall). In his three seasons at Kansas, Brandon Greene was unstoppable at the free throw line hitting a 87. 2 average at the line. The 6 ft 7, 215 pounds guard had shot 42 percent from the three point line and shooting … Continue reading Sevens draft Former Jayhawk Brannen Greene and 3 others in D-League Draft

Wilmington Blue RocksLeave a comment

Duenez and Lovvorn named Player and Pitcher of the year for Blue Rocks

Jackie Q

Last Friday during the closing series to the season against the Cleveland Indians, the Kansas Royals presented their players and pitchers of the year for their minor league affiliates. Two of the Blue Rocks best were honored at Kauffman stadium and they were 1st baseman Samir Duenez and pitcher Zach Lovvorn. Duenez was one of the Rocks consistent hitters and run scorers for a offense that struggled mightily this season to put up runs. The first basemen joined the Rocks after the all star break and hit six home runs in first 24 games as a Blue Rock. Duenez season … Continue reading Duenez and Lovvorn named Player and Pitcher of the year for Blue Rocks