Lonzo Ball

Lavar Ball Knows You Are Buying What He Is Selling

... and I'm not going backwards on it now. With Zo, the chemistry that UCLA has is better than what Kentucky has.". This is why the NCAA tournament is fielding a Sweet 17 this year - 16 credentialed basketball programs, and an uninvited Ball State. UCLA did win at Kentucky in December, but some might point to that box score and suggest Ball State took a bit of a hit. In the battle of lottery-bound point guards, De'Aaron Fox finished with 20 points, nine assists and two turnovers to Lonzo's 14 points, seven assists and six turnovers. Lonzo Ball is just playing. He's leaving the talking to his father. Is it a bother? No, he's used to it. Jamie Squire/Getty Images. Asked about Fox's matchup with his son, La Var Ball said: "He can't mess with Zo. You can have 40 points and Lonzo can have two points and make the game winner, and I'm going with him. You had more points, but look at who won the game. ...

Lavar Ball Says No One Is Taking De'aaron Fox Over Lonzo Ball

... is taking De'Aaron Fox over Lonzo Ball. La Var Ball is undeterred after his prediction of a UCLA national title for his son fell short in a Sweet 16 loss to Kentucky. Slot to 247 Sports Links. La Var Ball long ago predicted UCLA, led by his oldest son Lonzo Ball , would win the national title this season. Now, that prediction seems mild compared to La Var's most recent statements , but the title prognostication proved to be incorrect. Kentucky defeated UCLA 86-75 in the Sweet 16 Friday night. Lonzo, who shot 4 of 10 for 10 points with eight assists, was badly outplayed by opposing point guard De'Aaron Fox who dropped 13 of his 20 shots for 39 points. La Var was roundly mocked on Twitter after the Bruins' defeat , but the outspoken father is still not slowing down. "They came up short, but one game doesn't define his (Lonzo) season," La Var told ESPN. "No one is going to take De'Aaron Fox over him because of one game. It's about your body of work, and people know what he can do. "When I talked to him after the game, I told him, 'You're going to win. You're going to lose. It's OK. No one goes undefeated.' They went 15-17 last year and went to the Sweet 16. ...

Grant Hill Talks Sweet 16, Lonzo Ball, The Laettner Shot

... Butler has wins this season over Villanova (twice) and Arizona. The idea of Butler being scared isn’t going to happen. They know they can beat teams like this. Q: How has Kentucky improved from the team UCLA beat earlier this season. A: De’Aaron Fox is more aggressive and asserting himself offensively, Bam [Adebayo] is getting more and more comfortable and getting touches and making [himself] a threat offensively. Malik Monk struggles, but he’s so capable of going off and loves the big game and the big stage. I think through his struggles he’s developed more of a complete game than maybe what he had earlier this year. This game is going to be fun with so much talent on the floor. It feels like a Final Four game. Q: Do you agree with the comparison some have made between Lonzo Ball and Jason Kidd. A: There are some similarities with how he ...

Is Lonzo Ball's Overly Proud Dad Putting Too Much Pressure On Him Or Is He Making Him A Star

... a brand when I had all three, the big baller brand,” said Ball. So, is he a marketing genius or an obnoxious parent who needs to take a step back. “It’s both,” said Anthony Elliott of Mount Airy. “If they never heard of this guy and his kids, now they’re looking them up,” admitted Bennett. “It always comes back to bite you. Everyone ends up wanting you or your kids to fail,” said Philly resident David Alperin. “I think Lavar Ball is having his show day,” said Dr. Sue Cornbluth, a national parenting expert. She says Ball’s antics could distract his son during the tournament and over time, cause added stress, anxiety and even depression. “It’s great to be a proud parent, but sometimes you can put too much pressure on your son or you daughter to perform at such a high level.”. Dr. Cornbluth says only time will tell if the impact is positive. In the meantime, folks are split, with some loving Lavar’s sideline swagger and others hoping to run out the clock on his 15 minutes of fame. Nicole Brewer facebook Follow. Philadelphia’s own Nicole Brewer joined CBS ...

Inside High School Basketball's Most Chaotic 30-3 Season

... to them (La Melo and Li Angelo),” Gilling said. “The kids looked at me different. Not all of them, but some. They understood and knew they were caught in the middle of it all. It was sad for the kids because it was from that point on that they didn’t know who to listen to. “It was also noticeable that things were being said at home, and brought back to the gym in a way of, like, they’re not listening to the coaches.”. Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports Images. On March 14 th, Chino Hill’s season came to an end shy of a state title. It lost, 87-80, to Bishop Montgomery in the CIF playoffs. “I’m proud of my team. We had a great season, especially our seniors,” Gilling said. “We went 30-3. Our guys worked as hard as they can, and I’m proud of them.”. For Gilling, the loss was disappointing, but it was a chance to escape Ball’s cloud, which had hovered over the program since that Dec. 19 incident in Las Vegas. He tried to reach out to Ball after the season to clear the air, but none of his calls were returned. Then, on Monday, Ball was a guest on ESPN LA’s Morning Show with Keyshawn, Jorge and LZ, and the target of that morning’s conversation was ...

From Shaq To Lonzo Ball, Glorious Past To Questions About Future

... is scoring almost as much as he did at Kansas, rebounding 20 percent more (7.2 to 5.9) with almost twice as many assists (2.9 to 1.5). If it’s not hard to project Jackson at the next level — he’ll be great — the big question is how great. Everyone knew Michael Jordan would be great but no one thought he’d be what he was. Not that Jackson is MJ but the process is always the same. No one is surprised that Devin Booker, who just scored an eye-popping 70 points in Boston, is good but 12 teams passed him up before Phoenix took him at No. 13 in the 2015 draft. Ball, on the other hand, is hard to project, even aside from his defense, which everyone knows is a problem. Gifted young playmaker that he is, a UCLA insider told me he had been trying to figure out how much of what made him great at that level would apply in the pros. Ball is a ...

Breaking Sports News And Analysis

... There were a plethora of occasions Ball had a long 2-point shot, but made the conscious effort to step back and take a 3-pointer instead. Why? Because it’s a much more valuable shot. 2-pointers: 45% shooting * 2 points = 0.9 points/shot. 3-pointers: 30% shooting * 3 points = 0.9 point/shot. You can shoot a much lower percentage after stepping back and shooting a 3-pointer than on a long two-pointer, and it’ll still be a more valuable shot. Ball exhibits a next-level awareness to relentlessly target these higher value shots, whereas Fultz would just take the long 2-point shot. Ball is also a better passer and creator than Fultz, with his Points/(Possession + Assists) being in the 99 th percentile of all of college basketball. He’s elite at passing and creating for others, while Fultz is just good at it. Conclusion: It’s not a landslide, but Ball is better than Fultz at almost every offensive category. He gets the edge offensively. Defensive Comparison. Defensive is important too, no matter how little some fans care to think. ...

The Lonzo Ball Show Is Taking Over The Ncaa Tournament

... the younger Alford said. “We were upset with the way both of us played. I talked to T. J. at halftime and made sure that he stayed aggressive. That’s all you can do is stay aggressive and continue to trust in what you do, and we both got hot.”. Leaf made all of his five shots in the second half. Alford finished with 16 points. Five players reached double figures. Ball alternated between maestro and magician, finding teammates who didn’t even know they were open, creating openings that didn’t seem available. After trading leads early in the second half, Ball put the Bruins up for good with back-to-back 3-pointers, with just over 13 minutes remaining, maintaining the lead with a brilliant 21:3 assist to turnover ratio as a team. “I feel like I have a good feel for the game,” Ball said. “When it’s time ...