Pulley said the two best high school seniors next season will be Hopkins point guard Siyani Chambers and Benilde-St. Margaret’s Isaiah Zierden, a two-guard who Pulley believes ranks with the best prep shooters in America. He said both are “mid-major” college prospects who could excel in the right programs.
Maya Moore of the Lynx has been named WNBA Rookie of the Month for July. She led all rookies in scoring at 13 points per game. Teammate Seimone Augustus is the Western Conference Player of the Month after averaging 19 points per game in July.
New Britain relief pitcher Tyler Robertson is the Twins Minor League Player of the Week. Last week he was 1-0 with one save while pitching five innings, allowing no runs and striking out seven.
Twins reliever Glen Perkins has allowed just one earned run in his last 18 appearances. He is 3-0 with a 0.59 ERA in 15.1 innings.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier surprised fans today by cutting left tackle Bryant McKinnie.
Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson on new teammate and quarterback Donovan McNabb: “I’ve been able to play with Donovan a couple times in the Pro Bowl. I’ve been around him enough to know that he’s a great leader, full of energy.”
Former Viking and now KFAN radio host Mike Morris is the new strength and conditioning coach for athletic teams at Concordia, St. Paul.
St. Thomas wide receiver Fritz Waldvogel and tackle Chad Vandergriff, along with Bethel guard Mitch Elliot, have been named to the first team North offense for the D3 Senior Classic preseason All-American team. St. Olaf running back Leon Clark was named to the North second offense while on the second North defensive team are Gustavus safety Brad Kruckeberg and Carleton linebacker Mark Scoglund. Players, including those who were listed as honorable mention preseason All-Americans, are eligible for invitations to the December 10 D3 Senior Classic in Salem, Virginia, a post season all-star game for Division III players.
St. Thomas football coach Glenn Caruso will speak at a C.O.R.E.S luncheon on Thursday, November 10. Twins curator Clyde Doepner is the speaker on Thursday, September 8. C.O.R.E.S is an acronym for coaches, officials, educators, reporters and sports fans.
Former Pioneer Press sportswriter Gregg Wong emailed about the Men’s Doubles Fundraiser on Tuesday, August 16 at Minikahda Club. Proceeds go to Saint Paul Urban Tennis, a nonprofit organization annually offering tennis and life skills to more than 4,000 youth. Additional information is available from the SPUT office, 651-222-2879.