Daily News - June 12, 2019

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Running the Two-Man Game, Larry Nance Jr. and Noah Weber Team Up to Tackle
Crohn’s Disease Author: Joe Gabriele Publication: Cleveland.com

What’s the best message you can give to someone struggling with something that
seems bigger than them?

There’s no concrete answer, but a good start is always to let them know that
they’re not alone.

That’s the message Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. gave Noah Weber when he was
diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was just 11 years old. They’ve formed a
bond since, and earlier this month, they teamed up to help others like them,
co-hosting a pair of events in Weber’s hometown of Scarsdale, NY – the Athlete’s
vs. Crohn’s & Colitis Tailgate Party and a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament the
following day at Scarsdale High School to benefit mentorship programs for
pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

The entire two-day event was captured on film for an upcoming documentary by
CloseUp360 – detailing the special relationship between Larry and Noah and their
combined efforts to help those fight Crohn’s and colitis.

At 16, Nance wasn’t much older than Weber when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s – a
debilitating, incurable autoimmune disease. But it didn’t stop him from reaching
his dream of reaching the NBA. – CLICK HERE to read full story.

Cleveland Cavaliers held private workout, had dinner with Jarrett Culver on
Monday, sources say Author: Chris Fedor Publication: Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers conducted a private workout with
Texas Tech’s 6-7 wing Jarrett Culver on Monday, league sources told
cleveland.com.

Sources said Culver, one of a few players in the mix for the Cavaliers’ No. 5
pick, also had dinner with key members of the organization — general manager
Koby Altman, assistant GM Mike Gansey, head coach John Beilein and assistant
coach J.B. Bickerstaff. When given enough time, the Cavs consider the dinners
and sit-downs a valuable opportunity for the braintrust to get to know the
prospect and gauge how he would fit into the culture they are trying to instill.

Overlooked coming out of high school, Culver was named Big 12 Player of the Year
and helped lead Texas Tech to the national title game. As a sophomore, he
averaged 18.5 points on 46.1 percent from field and 30.4 percent from 3-point
range to go with 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

The Cavs have kept tabs on Culver all season, watching him in person numerous
times. Altman and Gansey were both in attendance for Culver’s 22-point outburst
against Beilein’s Michigan in the Sweet 16. Members of the front office also
witnessed Culver’s pro day for Octagon basketball during this pre-draft process.
– CLICK HERE to read full story.

Prospect Profile: Nassir Little Author: Joe Gabriele Publication: Cavs.com

We all know the Draft dilemma by now: Go with the proven player or take a gamble
on someone with a higher ceiling.

On Monday, we took a look at decorated Virginia sophomore De’Andre Hunter – a
high-floor/low-ceiling guy, in today’s parlance.

Today, it’s the other way around – examining North Carolina freshman Nassir
Little, whose resume is somewhat skimpy but who brings a tantalizing athletic
upside to Draft night in just over a week.

The Jacksonville, FL native came to Chapel Hill as one of the country’s top
recruits – No. 3, according to 247Sports – but spent his freshman season as a
sixth man, backing up senior Cameron Johnson. He was still efficient in relief,
averaging 9.8 points and 4.6 boards last year, and some scouts feel like the
best is yet to come. – CLICK HERE to read full story.

Daily News – June 12, 2019

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