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Happy Friday Nova Nation! Last night Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors won Game One of the NBA Championship on their home court. The series is still a long way from over, but this was certainly a great start for the Raptors.
As for the former Villanova Wildcat, Lowry let his teammates do most of the scoring while he dished out a team high nine assists. He added seven points, six rebounds, and a steal in 36 minutes. He also tied with Kawhi Leonard and Fred VanVleet for a game high +11 in the +/- stat.
We’ll all be pulling for Kyle, unless you’re a Warriors’ fan, and even then you’ll probably want to see Lowry do well. Game 2 will be on Sunday in Toronto, and I don’t think the kid from Philly is going to be held to single digits for a second straight game.
In other “news”, updated Way-To-Early Top 25’s, Eric Paschall is working out for Atlanta today, and Jay Wright may be Kyle Lowry’s biggest fan. Enjoy!
Kyle Lowry
Villanova Basketball: Kyle Lowry gives fans reason to watch NBA Finals | Section 215
Villanova basketball fans will have an extra reason to watch the NBA Finals now that Kyle Lowry will be representing the Toronto Raptors.
Villanova's Jay Wright pulling for Kyle Lowry in NBA Finals | 6abc.com
Philadelphia native Kyle Lowry makes his NBA Finals debut tonight when Toronto hosts Golden State in game 1.
Analysis: Kyle Lowry waited a long time for the NBA Finals | AP
TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Lowry had never been to an NBA Finals game. This was the deal he made with himself: He wasn't going to see the NBA's biggest stage until he earned the right to be there...
Raps’ Lowry has given his all to Toronto for years, and deserves to be in Finals | Toronto Sun
Kyle Lowry’s franchise record 68th playoff appearance with the Toronto Raptors was different than all that came before it.This, as hard as it was to believe, was the NBA Finals.
Thompson: Draymond Green and Kyle Lowry both grinded to the top and that has built lasting mutual appreciation | The Athletic
Green and Lowry both entered the NBA as under-the-radar bench players and turned themselves into All-Stars.
NBA Draft
College basketball winners, losers after NBA Draft deadline | SI.com
After key players around the country assessed their pro futures, next year's leading contenders and looming rebuilds have taken shape.
Hawks resume pre-NBA draft workouts with Gonzaga’s Brandon Clarke | AJC
The Hawks will resume pre-NBA draft workouts in Atlanta on Friday, their ninth of the offseason.
NBA Wildcats
Dallas Mavericks: 10 things to know about Mavs PG Jalen Brunson, including the rare company he joined when Dallas drafted him | SportsDay
Here are 10 things you need to know about Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson.Favorite players
Villanova Football
CBS Sports Network sets 2019 college football TV schedule | FBSchedules.com
CBS Sports Network has announced it's 2019 college football TV schedule, and it includes 71 games set for broadcast. The schedule kicks off in Week Zero on on Saturday, Aug. 24 with Villanova at Colgate at noon ET.
College Basketball
College basketball’s Top 25 for the 2020 season after the NBA draft deadline | SBNation.com
Two months have passed since our last early top 25, and a significant amount has changed.
College basketball rankings: Andy Katz's Power 36 teams right now | NCAA.com
The early-entry deadline is over. Rosters can now be set. And so, too, can a new preseason Power 36. This is a projection of teams that have the goods to be in the field in 2020.
VIDEO: Juwan Howard Brought to Tears During Emotional Introduction as Michigan Coach | 12up
Michigan has chosen their replacement for John Beilein - it's Juwan Howard, who showed just how much it meant to him in his opening press conference.