The Illinois High School Association’s boys basketball season has begun. Despite many kids leaving Illinois for out-of-schools for other schools like prep programs and fake schools, a lot of talent still remains. Much of my high school coverage can be found on my socials, this daily story will remain focusing on the Illinois men and women in the pros.
The highlight of the day was Benet’s Frank Kaminsky and his performance for USA Basketball against the Bahamas. His 14-point/7 rebound performance was the most efficient player on the court in the win.
Kaminsky spoke more about how grateful he is for this opportunity with Cameron Kennedy in his piece attached below/here.
Below is all the happenings in the basketball world for November 25.
NBA Games
- Dallas Mavericks defeated Atlanta Hawks, 129-119.
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest Academy) has only one game with over 10 minutes played.
- Prosper had a rebound, an assist, and a +10 plus-minus in four minutes on the court.
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Lake Forest Academy) has only one game with over 10 minutes played.
- Indiana Pacer defeated New Orleans Pelicans, 114-110.
- Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Memphis Grizzlies defeated Portland Trail Blazers, 123-98.
- John Konchar (West Chicago) with his first three since October 30.
- Konchar had three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3PT) with an assist, a turnover, and a -1 plus-minus in four minutes off the bench.
- John Konchar (West Chicago) with his first three since October 30.
- New York Knicks defeated Denver Nuggets, 145-118.
- Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) has set a new career-high in assists.
- Brunson had 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting (4-5 3PT) with three rebounds, 17 assists, two turnovers, and a +19 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
- He also shot 3-for-3 from the free throw line.
- His 38 minutes are a game-high tied with two others.
- His 17 assists are a game-high.
- His 17 assists are a new career-high. His previous most was 14 set during the 2023-24 season.
- This is his fifth double-double of the season.
- The Knicks improve to 3-5 when Brunson plays 35 or more minutes.
- Prior to this game, the Knicks were 0-5 when he plays 36:45 or more minutes.
- Jalen Brunson (Stevenson) has set a new career-high in assists.
G League
- Osceola Magic defeated Texas Legends, 100-98.
- Xavier Pinson (Simeon) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
FiBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers
USA defeated Bahamas 97-74 in Washington D.C.
- Robert Covington (Proviso West) had just three points on 1-for-8 shooting (1-6 3PT) with four rebounds, three assists, three steals, a turnover, and a +10 plus-minus in 22 minutes and 11 second on the court. His three steals were team-high.
- Frank Kaminsky (Benet) had 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting (1-2 3PT) with seven rebounds (one offensive), four assists, two blocks, and a +11 plus-minus in 20 minutes and 49 seconds on the court. His seven rebounds and two blocks were both team-highs.
- Chasson Randle (Rock Island) had one point (1-2 FT), a turnover, and a -1 plus-minus in three minutes and 25 seconds on the court.
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