RUMOR MILL: Is Daequan Cook Headed Back To Oklahoma City?

 RUMOR MILL: Daequan Cook Headed Back To Oklahoma City? 

By Deon Cash 

Former 3-Pt Champion Daequan Cook could be headed back to coach in the NBA, per the reports. 

Cook, who was drafted by Miami before being traded to Oklahoma City after 3 years, was playing overseas before seemingly deciding to hang up the sneakers last year. 

While Cook was training, he decided that he wanted to get back in the game, and the guy who drafted him wanted to bring him back into the fold. He went to an Oklahoma City game about a couple months ago, and the rest was history.

Cook could join the Oklahoma City staff starting this summer. No official word has been said, so stay tuned for more info. 

If this happens, this will ultimately end the career of arguably the best hooper in Dayton history, as he guided the Dunbar Wolverines to a State title and helped lead Ohio State to the NCAA Title game before being drafted in the 1st round by the Heat.

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Rumor Mill: Daequan Cook Headed Back To Oklahoma City?

 RUMOR MILL: Daequan Cook Headed Back To Oklahoma City? 

By Deon Cash 

Former 3-Pt Champion Daequan Cook could be headed back to coach in the NBA, per the reports. 

Cook, who was drafted by Miami before being traded to Oklahoma City after 3 years, was playing overseas before seemingly deciding to hang up the sneakers last year. 

While Cook was training, he decided that he wanted to get back in the game, and the guy who drafted him wanted to bring him back into the fold. He went to an Oklahoma City game about a couple months ago, and the rest was history.

Cook could join the Oklahoma City staff starting this summer. No official word has been said, so stay tuned for more info. 

If this happens, this will ultimately end the career of arguably the best hooper in Dayton history, as he guided the Dunbar Wolverines to a State title and helped lead Ohio State to the NCAA Title game before being drafted in the 1st round by the Heat.

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WNBA Recap: Fever Fall To Atlanta in Home and Home; Top 5 Takeaways From Series

  WNBA Weekly- SELive365 Style 

Atlanta Sweeps Indiana in Home and Home Series;

Fever Fall to 2-4 

By Deon Cash 

SELive365 Recaps Home and Home Series Between Atlanta -Indiana 

Game 1 –INDY @ ATLANTA  

Howard Shines Brightly in 1 vs 2 Rookie Matchup; Mitchell Drops 27 in Loss 

 The Indiana Fever came into the Atlanta series feeling pretty good about the movement they had made, winning 2 straight, and finding a good rhythm to their early season. 

After winning 2 straight to get back to .500, the Fever headed to the ATL to test their luck, and took a tough loss on the road to the Dream in a close one 85-79. The #1 pick of the WNBA showed out with a career high 33 points to move the Dream to 3-1.

 Rhyne Howard was a beast, and led Atlanta, who had 5 players in double figures. Her ability to get her deadly shot off at any time, with the combination of dribble moves was on full display in her “Welcome To The League" performance which wrapped up the WNBA Player of the Week award for Howard.  

NaLyssa Smith, the #2 pick of the draft, was having a good game herself (18pts, 6 reb) before she suffered a ankle injury later in the game. 

Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with a game high 27 in the loss, which drops the Fever to 2-3 on the season.

 GAME 2  –ATLANTA @ INDY  

DREAM USE BALANCED EFFORT TO DEFEAT FEVER IN INDY; HOWARD STARTS FAST TO LEAD BALANCED ATTACK 

The Atlanta Dream used a balanced effort to shut down the Indiana Fever and send them to their second straight loss on the season by the score of 101-79.  

Rhyne Howard led a balanced attack with 19 points, as the Dream took full advantage of a off night by the #2 leading scorer in the WNBA, Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell and Robinson, the Fever starting backcourt, both had a tough 1st half, and the result was a double-digit advantage for the Dream at the half. 

The Fever would battle, but was outscored all four quarters by Atlanta, who now sit at 4-1 on the early season and have become the surprise team of this 2022 WNBA early season. The Dream had 6 players in double figures en route to a 101-point performance. 

Forward Victoria Vivians paced the Fever in scoring with 16, followed by top rookie C Queen Egbo (12 points, 5 rebs). 

Rookie F Emily Engstler started for the first time (in place of NaLyssa Smith – ankle) and garnered a nice 10-rebound effort in the loss. 

Destanni Henderson, who has become a fan fave already, had 9 points and 2 dimes in 17 minutes, and looks as if she might get more minutes in the rotation in the upcoming games. 

S.E.LIVE365  ANALYSIS  

(Top 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM SERIES)

(1) #1 Draft pick Rhyne Howard is The Real Deal 

Howard showed her versatility, combo moves, deadly jump shot, and lastly, but most importantly, her ability to lead. Howard has helped lead the Dream to a 4-1 record after having the worst record last year. She can play multiple positions and can shoot or distribute, which has been a problem for anyone defending her. A legit superstar in the making. 

(2) #2 Pick NaLyssa Smith was up for the Challenge Until Injury 

Smith has been a good selection, and seemingly was having a breakout game as well, before being sidelined with a ankle injury. 

(3) As Backcourt Goes, So Go the Fever

Kelsey Mitchell has been a MVP Candidate early this season, but the last game was a nightmare. Robinson came off a injury and was inserted back into the lineup, but it seems to have shifted the momentum of the team a little bit. 

Destanni Henderson, the stick of dynamite that fueled the team early as a starter, now has to come off the bench and provide that same impact, which the staff will implement in the next games. 

(4) Rookies All Bringing Good Energy;               More Minutes for Henny, Englster, Hull? 

Emily Englster started her first game and grabbed 10 boards, while Queen Egbo held it down in the paint. Maybe the Fever could let all 5 rookies play at one point, a la the Michigan Fab Five of the 90s. Hull has started to step up and find her range and footing in the league, and Henny must get more time. Englster will play more until Smith comes back.

(5) Dream will make WNBA Playoffs this season

The Atlanta Dream have all the components to make a run in the WNBA playoffs: Solid Vets to go with a future superstar in Rhyne Howard. Add the fact that she is the reigning WNBA player of the week, and you have a quick turnaround in the ATL. With players such as Cheyenne Parker leading as well, expect some exciting moments and more wins from Atlanta this year. They currently are 4-1. 

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Indiana Fever Recap; Tough Weekend as Fever Fall to Mystics, Sparks on Mothers Day; Top Ballers of Games; Fever Take on

 With the WNBA starting up this Mother's Day weekend, here is the Weekend Recap for the Indiana Fever:

by Deon Cash

(1) Fever Fall in Season Opener to Mystics as Della Donne, Cloud Lead the Way

The Washington Mystics used the season opening home crowd to electrify their talented team as Elena Della Donne and Natasha Cloud provided the heavy lifting to lead 4 Mystics hoopers in double figures in the home win 84-70.

Della Donne dropped 21 points to go with 9 boards, while Cloud put in 17 with 6 dimes and made some moves that was worthy of ESPN Top 10 material and had the crowd "oohing and aaahing."

The Fever played a game of two halves, as the young Fever team looked a little overwhelmed early. After settling into the game, they competed and actually would pull a nearly 20-point deficit down to a 7-point lead midway through the 4th quarter.  

But the dynamic duo of Della Donne and Cloud proved to be too much down the stretch as the 2019 WNBA Champs got the opening win. 

Top Ballers of Game 1: Mitchell, Smith, Egbo, Della Donne, Cloud,

Kelsey Mitchell (18pts) found her groove, leading the Fever in scoring.... #2 draft pick NaLyssa Smith (13 pts, 13 boards) led the Fever in boards and showed great promise....1st rounder Queen Egbo also had a nice rookie intro game with 10 points to go with 6 rebounds....Elena Della Donne was vintage with a nice all around performance, while G Natasha Cloud was dominant, showing why she could catapult the Mystics into Championship talk.

(2) Sparks Ride Cambage, Sykes to Spoil Mothers Day for Fever

The L.A. Sparks came into Indy on Mothers Day ruined the home opener for the Fever, as WNBA Superstar Liz Cambage led the way in a tough battle 87-77.

The Sparks had 5 players in double figures, and used a big 2nd quarter run to grab a lead they wouldn't relinquish en route to their 2nd win on the season. 

Indiana came out with a much different vibe in the 2nd game, as Kelsey Mitchell had a hot start, which gave the Fever a early lead. The Fever would go toe to toe with the Sparks for most of the 1st half, and would stay in striking distance up until late in the 4th quarter. NaLyssa Smith and Destanni Henderson helped keep the game close, as the rookies performed at a high level in their 2nd game. 

But when the chips were on the line, the Sparks called on Cambage and the Ogwumike sisters, and they proved to be too much muscle inside for the Fever. 

With the win the Sparks move to 2-0 for 1st time since 2018, while the Fever fall to 0-2 on the season.

Top Ballers of Game 2 - Sykes, Cambage, Henderson, Smith

Brittney Sykes was unstoppable as she wreaked havoc with 17 pts and 5 steals and had the control of the game...Liz Cambage, arguably the best center in the game, was dominant and showed her all around game as well...Destanni Henderson showed why she will be a contender for Rookie of the Year after another outstanding performance- a career high 19 pts...Nneka Ogwumike was also a constant, with 13 pts and 8 boards....NaLyssa Smith followed her double-double debut with another good performance, almost notching another double-double in the process (13 pts, 9 reb). 

Fever to Face Minnesota Tonight, 1st Win on Deck? 

The Fever 0-2 will host another home game, in which they will host the Minnesota Lynx tonight. The Lynx are 0-1 after a dismal showing in their opener, so they will be ready for a intense battle, as both teams look to get their first win of the season. 

Expect to see a intense game tonight, and look for the Fever to grab their first win of the season. While the Fever have been competitive in both games, the youth and learning process has reared its head in the games, as the inexperienced squad is still looking for consistency. 

Expect a explosive first W from the Fever tonight. 

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Thomasson Leads Manresa to Champions League Final; Watch the Game Live!

  Thomasson Leads Manresa To Champions League Final

Joe Thomasson, one of the top pro basketball players in Europe, will get his chance to lead his pro team to the Champions League Championship after a great run so far. 

Link here to Watch Championship Game

Champions League Semifinal

Baxi Manresa was a lower tier team last year before Thomasson jumped on board. Since then, all he has done is lead the Spanish team to the Top 4 of the Spanish League, a Cup Championship and a Top 4 in the Champions League, a feat that is still in motion, as they defeated MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg for the chance at a Champions League Finals Appearance.

Thomasson in his 5th year as a pro, has taken every team to the Top 4 level in almost every League he has played in.

Can the star guard who is getting NBA looks do it again? 

Watch Champions League Finals Game Here: 

Champions League Semifinals

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Fever Grab Win Against WNBA Champs; Will Face Dallas Today; How Did Rookies Play?

     🏀 INDIANA FEVER PRESEASON RECAP🏀

FEVER KNOCK OFF WNBA CHAMPS; HOW DID ROOKIES PLAY? FACE DALLAS NEXT  

 The Indiana Fever grabbed their first win of the WNBA Preseason as they knocked off the defending champs in the Chicago Sky on Saturday. 

The Fever have a youthful vibe to them, as the staff tries to figure out who will be playing where, and when, and the vets try to work with a serious collection of talent in the rookies.

The starters for the first preseason game was Destanni Henderson (PG), Kelsey Mitchell (SG) Lexi Hull (SF) NaLyssa Smith (PF), and Alanna Smith (C).

How did the Fever look against the champs? Lets analyze a few players.

#2 Pick NaLyssa Smith Has Good Outing 

NaLyssa Smith,  the #2 player taken in the WNBA Draft, had a good 1st game, with a near double double (10pts, 9 reb) in her home opener. Smith was active, and showed great energy as the starting power forward. While she didn't shoot great, she was very active and played with vigor and showed great ability, which the Fever need this season.

"Henni" Brings Championship Juice Late 

Destanni Henderson, possibly the next great point guard in the WNBA, showed why the Fever put the ball in her hands late in the comeback win.

 She played a great game overall, and also dropped a huge 3-point play late in the game to help push the Fever on a game-clinching run for the win.  Henderson was perfect from the field (4-4) and from the line (3-3) en route to 11 points to with 2 assists and 2 rebounds in 22 minutes. 

"Henni" as she is affectionately nicknamed, was a second round draft pick and arguably the steal of the draft, coming from Dawn Staleys' vaunted South Carolina program off its 2nd championship. She also is a owner of her own business, and its booming to say the least. 

A great first game for Henni and the Fever. 

"Queen Status" as Egbo Dominates Late in Win

Queeen Egbo, the 6'3 beast of a baller from Baylor, made a immediate impact after a double double (16pts, 10 reb) performance.

  But even better, is that she helped anchor a huge 20-9 run in the 4th quarter which sealed the deal.

Dayton Grad Whalen Makes Statement, Gets Boost From Coaching Staff 

Erin Whalen has made a real impact in the Fever training camp, and that was evident as she performed like a vet after a 8-point, 13-minute stint on the floor. Whalen, a jack-of-all-trades type of player, showed her versatility and ability to contribute in clutch moments as well. And her sniper ability is what will keep her in the league.

Coach Marianne Stanley and the staff endorsed her and feels like she could be a secret weapon of sorts.

Hull Struggles, But Expect a Boost 

Lexie Hull, a sniper of the highest quality, had a off shooting night, but did have a nice floor game, with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and some good defense as well. Once Hull gets going, the Fever offense will take off to another level. 

The good thing about Hull is she can do so many other things, that she won't be a liability on the court even when she's not scoring at a rapid pace.

Englster Gives Good Performance, Could Be The Real Deal

Emily Engstler, the dynamic forward, made her presence felt with 8 points and 4 rebounds in 14 minutes of work. Engstler will be huge for the Fever off the bench, as she can play 3 positions. She also had a steal and a block, which shows off her versatility. 

SELive365 GAME ANALYSIS: 

Stanley and the coaching staff were pleased with the team, and the youthful exuberance showed up after the comeback win. 

"We have rookies, but they are experienced rookies. Most of them played at high profile colleges." Stanley stated.

Overall the Fever squad should be a .500 team, as they have a abundance of young special talent to go with a star in Kelsey Mitchell and solid vets in Tiffany Mitchell and Alanna Smith. 

Today the Fever will face Dallas in their last Preseason game before the season starts. 

The first home game will be on May 8th, at 3pm ET 

A Mothers Day Edition courtesy of the WNBA.

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Its Official: CASS Atlanta to Sponsor SELive365 ATL Series

Thriving New Business To Sponsor S.E.Live365 Atlanta First Season 

 Tara Twitty, the CEO of CASS Dayton, has built a great business in the Miami Valley area and throughout Ohio, and now will shift her and her teams' focus to her next destination:

 The ATL. 

Twitty will be launching CASS Atlanta, her second on-site location for the business starting in May.  

In the last two years, Twitty has taken CASS Dayton to an elite level, offering a variety of services made to benefit individuals and businesses alike in a host of organizational and directional areas. 

As her brand continued to expand, her clients started shifting to out of town locations, most notably Georgia.

So Twitty decided at the beginning of the year to make a move, prepping her brand to launch in Atlanta in 2022. 

With that being said, Twitty and CASS Atlanta will partner up with S.E.Live365 to Sponsor the popular weekly Sports Series in season 1. 

S.E.Live365 has decided to franchise the show in 10-15 different cities in 2022 due to its popularity and expansion into the mainstream media, and Atlanta will be the 3rd location, as Dayton and Springfield have been the first two locations launched so far. 

"This is a amazing opportunity for a couple of up and coming businesses to come together for a real purpose. We are so blessed to have CASS Atlanta partner up with us. While we have done some things before together, this is much more major, a historic moment for both organizations involved. Twitty is a winner, a go-getter and extremely organized and on top of her game."                      Deon Cash, CEO of S.E.Live365 said.

With the likes of former NBA Vet and League Ambassador Sedric Toney being a Star Host and Analyst, D.Cash, GMoneyIMadeTheBeat, DeMarco, Courtney Lavette and others, S.E.Live ATL is set to launch next week.

"I'm proud and blessed to be able to expand the brand and launch as a professional business in Atlanta!" Twitty said in a tone that was all excitement. 

Look for the 1st Episode to be released in the new S.E.Live365 Network next week, which is in partnership with Fox Sports / Iheartradio. 

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