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Tyndale likes Philly’s chances in BALL showcase

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  Mark Tyndale’s road to the NBA has been rough at times, but the Simon Gratz high school and Temple grad is excited to be apart of The-BALL’s showcase games on August 4th and 5th. “It’s going to be pretty good,” Tyndale told Philahoops on Monday. “[To] play in front of friends and family. It’ll [...]

Maalik Wayns averaged 26.5 points and 5 assists last week for Villanova. (Philahoops file)

Wayns on signing with the 76ers: ‘I’m still dreaming’

Maalik Wayns averaged 26.5 points and 5 assists last week for Villanova. (Philahoops file)

Maalik Wayns never doubted his ability, but that doesn’t mean he was certain he would get an opportunity to live out his dream and play in the NBA. That all changed Monday when Wayns’ hometown 76ers reportedly inked the former Villanova standout to a one-year deal. “I’m still kind of dreaming,” Wayns told 97.5 The [...]

Maalik Wayns decided to forego his final season after averaging 17.6 points. (Philahoops file)

Villanova’s Wayns signed by Philadelphia 76ers

Maalik Wayns decided to forego his final season after averaging 17.6 points. (Philahoops file)

According to CSNPhilly.Com and the Philadelphia Inquirer, Villanova’s Maalik Wayns is headed to Sixers training camp. Wayns’ agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the reports on Monday morning. Wayns had a rough June 28th, going undrafted in this year’s NBA Draft. Still, the 21 year-old showed poise and determination in the Orlando Summer League. With a minor [...]

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With a team shortage, what will the CAA do?

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This has been a busy year for mid-major conference realignment with teams jockeying to secure themselves in this super-conference world. For the CAA, it was teams jumping ship. Virginia Commonwealth, following three extremely successful basketball seasons, announced it will move immediately to the stronger Atlantic Ten. Old Dominion also let it known that they were [...]

Backdoor Cut: The Philahoops Blog

Welcome to Backdoor Cut, the official blog of Philahoops!

Backdoor Cut: The Philahoops Blog

Welcome to Backdoor Cut, the official blog of Philahoops.com! Backdoor Cut will be a place for our writers to share news, notes and opinions in a shorter, easier-to-grab and timelier format than our stories. Please be sure to bookmark and spread the word about our latest Philahoops feature: http://www.philahoops.com/backdoorcut/ And stay tuned for more new [...]

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Injury-plagued Sumpter at ease with BALL showcase ending pro career

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Comfortable. That is how former Villanova standout forward Curtis Sumpter said he feels with his decision in making Sunday’s The-BALL Showcase game his final professional game. “It is what it is. I’m done,” Sumpter told Philahoops. “I’m done and I’m comfortable with the decision that I’ve made.” In a time span of a player’s career [...]

Saint Joseph's Hagan Arena will be the venue for The-BALL's showcase game at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5. (Photo: Saint Joseph's University)

Molock’s season-ending injury dashes optimism of Saint Joseph’s Martelli

Saint Joseph's Hagan Arena will be the venue for The-BALL's showcase game at 8 p.m. on Aug. 5. (Photo: Saint Joseph's University)

After suffering two major knee injuries in high school, it seemed that anything Saint Joseph’s got this season from incoming freshman Kyle Molock would be a bonus. In fact, I wondered if Molock would even see the court at all this season and asked coach Phil Martelli last week if St. Joe’s planned on redshirting the [...]

Khalif Wyatt has averaged 24.3 points in his last nine games. (Philahoops file)

Temple’s Wyatt answers questions about his arrest

Khalif Wyatt has averaged 24.3 points in his last nine games. (Philahoops file)

On Aug. 6, Khalif Wyatt will walk into a courtroom to face charges of soliciting prostitution and resisting arrest for a June incident in Atlantic City while celebrating his 21st birthday. Whatever the judge imposes, which I’d expect would include a fine, probation and maybe community service, will pale in comparison to the ramifications Wyatt [...]