Taylor Walden: Walden joined the Blazers in March as a manager of performance science. The only thing worse than losing to the Hornets is losing to the Hornets twice in three days. Joes seven rebounds tied a career high. It was a game where poise and experience in big moments things the Warriors are overflowing with mattered. Jordan Bullock joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in January of 2022. While on Grounds, he was a member of the football program as a punter and two-year letter winner, earning second team All-ACC honors after his senior season. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Its been that way all season. She led the stewardship effort for over 125 members of the exclusive Legends Society through correspondence, social media, and donor specific events. Chief Of Staff: 2021-2022: 2-United States: Chico Salas-Lopez: Practice Dirk Katstra was named the executive director of the Virginia Athletics Foundation in 1996 after serving for four years as director of annual giving for the Foundation. "I can't say I knew he was gonna come out and get 50 but I knew there was no way he was gonna allow us to lose that game", @Money23Green on the epic @StephenCurry30 speech before Game 7 pic.twitter.com/7sqcnljcBo, The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) May 1, 2023, Listen, we just got embarrassed last night. Copyright 2017-2018 National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association. He came to UMD from Ohio University where he most recently led athletics annual giving efforts for the Ohio Bobcat Club. Herscu began with the Kings as an advance scout in 2019 before becoming an assistant coach in 2021. Jessica and her husband Justin have two children: Finley and Rory. Virginia posted a 21-7 record that season and advanced to postseason play (NIT) for the second time in school history. Virginia posted a 21-7 record that season and advanced to postseason play (NIT) for the second time in school history. Todd and his wife Cindy have two children, Grant and Madison. In this capacity, Todd works closely with Executive Director Dirk Katstra to help create and implement new strategies to achieve the Foundations short and long-range goals. Caroline Michalak There she coordinated all events for Syracuse Athletics including the Letter Winner of Distinction Dinner, the Cuse Awards and sports specific events. Toll-Free: (800) 626-8723 It was very important to our organization to enter the G League with an affiliate here in Portland and strategically strengthen our dedication to player development, Joe Cronin, the Trail Blazers General Manager, said in a statement. The Knicks lost those minutes by four points. All rights reserved. Micah Smith: Smith joins the team as an assistant athletic trainer after spending last season as the head athletic trainer for the G Leagues Wisconsin Herd. His extensive volunteer work includes the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, the 1997 USA Basketball Tournament of the Americas, and time with the US Olympic Committee in 1998 and 1999. Prior to relocating to Charlottesville, she worked with a large public accounting firm in Norfolk for eight years. Mays started six games at the end of the season and averaged 15.3 points and 8.3 assists with just 1.7 turnovers per contest. Jeff joined the Foundation after 35 years in the hospitality industry. Luhnow played basketball at Lake Oswego High School and Lewis and Clark College. Once he did that, you have no choice but to rise up. In his role, Clark leads the Trail Blazers team of medical and performance professionals in providing preventative maintenance and rehabilitative care to players. In 1990, she was named the Big West Conference Swimmer of the Year as she led UNLV to conference titles in both 1990 and 1991. He then played three seasons in the ABA, first with the Squires and later with the St. Louis Spirits. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. Smart played college basketball for Wake Forest in 2018-2019 as a graduate transfer and earned a masters degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Global Studies. I dont even know if well know more by tomorrow. The Mavericks have lost four straight games and the vibes in Dallas are, to put it kindly, off. Lomani became an agent at the age of 21 and spent the next 13 years advising and developing players on and off the court in both basketball and football. Joe finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and a career-high five assists. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Most recently he served as managing director for MKC Entertainment and was responsible for prospect qualification, fundraising, and project management. Tucker will defend one of the Jays for stretches. While a student at the University, he was a member of the JV basketball team. Subscribe to Oregonian/OregonLive newsletters and podcasts for the latest news and top stories. The 2022-23 campaign marks Geoff Clarks 25th NBA season, all with the Trail Blazers. Tina Thompson: Thompson enters her first season as a scout for the Trail Blazers after serving as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers womens basketball team from 2018-2022. Then he spent the whole quarter break getting looked at by Thunder trainers. It was on fire at first, but I just tried to shake it off and play through it, Gilgeous-Alexander said. For the Suns to beat the Nuggets, let alone reach The Finals, they need Ayton to narrow his role - then thrive in it. 27th April 2023, 01:55 GMT+10. An integral part of the Foundations donor services program, she coordinates football and basketball parking and ticketing and serves as the liaison for individual game requests for tickets and parking. The former USC star also earned gold medals with Team USA at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. In her position as development assistant, she provides administrative, operational, and database support for the development and customer service-related activities of the Foundation. As an undergraduate, Troudt competed for four years on the swimming team and was a two-time captain. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The Thunder also ramped up its defense and hustle, creating plenty of second-chance looks. Nicki Deuel The U.S. Attorney entered an invoice for $77,935 into evidence. Kittie and her husband Rob have a son, Thomas, daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Brandon, and two grandchildren. As the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors prepare for a star-laden Round 2 series, LeBron James knows that his battle with Stephen Curry will showcase "two of the most competitive players that have ever played this game.". The Rockets, who finished tied for the worst record in the league during the regular season, are expected to hire the ex-Boston Celtics coach and former Blazer player to replace Stephen Silas, according to a report. He is passionate about building and maintaining relationships, as they are the key to transforming lives for the young people we serve. We will update this story as more information on Butlers status becomes available. Assistant Director of the Annual Fund. Whitney Dooley Youre in this space where you gon fold or you gonna rise up. Phone Email. The defense? Swenge Lomani: Lomani joined the Blazers staff in March as an International Scout. He then graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in philosophy with minors in religious studies and music. Courtney Johnson WebPortland Trail Blazers Address: One Center Ct., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227 Arena Name: Moda Center Phone: (503) 234-9291 Geoff Clark Director of Player Health and A native of Roanoke, Va., Whitney earned her bachelors degree in history from the University of Virginia in 2011, her masters in nonprofit management from Johns Hopkins University in 2018, and is currently completing a masters in accounting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There is a more holistic power Jimmy Butler has access to, involving his fearlessness and his great strategic intelligence but not limited to these things. Quincy graduated with a masters degree in sports administration from the University of Arkansas where he proudly served as the student ambassador of the Graduate and International school as well as the Sport Management Program. He took off his left sneaker while trainers taped his foot. The Blazers signed the guard to a two-year contract near the end of the season. In this role, he is responsible for database management and analysis, gift processing and reporting, and collaborating with external vendors and units at UVA. The French native began his scouting career working independently for several French clubs starting in 2014. You can be sure whenever Embiid does step on the court the Celtics will test him. After Isaiah Joe made a 3-pointer to put the Thunder ahead 52-49, Joe then got a steal, and after a Thunder miss, the Thunder got an offensive rebound that led to another Joe deep ball. Gilgeous-Alexander, hopping at the scorers table as if testing the strength of his left ankle, checked back into the game at the 8:46 mark in the fourth quarter. Defensively, Bostons philosophy has been to largely single-cover Embiid and stay home on the shooters, making the likely MVP beat them. His territories include Richmond and Southwest Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois and Tennessee. Rob brings 22 years of sales success, primarily in the financial services industry. PORTLAND, Ore. (April 26, 2023) The Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA G League today announced that the Trail Blazers have acquired the right to own Its a bit more loose with the way they play. They cant do that against Philly, the 76ers are a talented team even with a limited Embiid. Katstra is married to the former Michelle Massie of Charlottesville. Drew is a member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD). As an undergraduate student, she worked in the football office and following graduation, joined the VAF staff as a special events intern. Which is pretty insane when you think about all the other times he has left our jaws on the floor. Additionally, as senior associate athletics director for the athletics department his primary area of responsibility is the supervision of the mens and womens swimming and diving programs. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Scott Brooks, Roy Rogers, Steve Hetzel, Jonah Herscu, Rodney Billups, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief People & Impact Officer, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Senior Vice President, Innovation & Technology, Vice President, Rose Quarter Event Operations, Vice President, Rose Quarter Facility Operations, Vice President, Basketball Communications, Director of Player Health and Performance, Head Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist, Dr. Karl Kaluza (Internist), Dr. Don Roberts (Orthopedist), Dr. Evan Ellis (Orthopedist), Dr. Jim Chesnutt (Sports Medicine). Stephen Curry dropped 50 in Game 7 Sunday the most points ever scored in a Game 7 lifting the Warriors into the second round with another epic performance. The Thunder swept the Trail Blazers 4-0 in the season series. Steph Curry you filthy animal lol he just packed up a very good team in a very tough building , Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 30, 2023, Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 30, 2023, Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 30, 2023, DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) April 30, 2023, Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) April 30, 2023, Sabrina Ionescu (@sabrina_i20) April 30, 2023, Monte Morris (@BigGameTae) April 30, 2023, Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 30, 2023, Dennis Smith Jr. (@Dennis1SmithJr) April 30, 2023, This is me after saying Sacramento Kings could beat Golden State. Donna and her husband Jeff have two sons: Jeff and Shane. A champion. He began his advancement career in 2006 with the Office of Engagement, supporting UVA Clubs, Cavalier Travels, and Lifetime Learning. She and her husband, Richard, live in Gordonsville, Va., and have two children, Braden and Sarah. Here are three things to watch in a fascinating 76ers vs. Celtics showdown. Gilgeous-Alexander wasnt at his best, but he was cleared to return in the fourth quarter. Prior to joining the Portland Trailblazers as the Assistant Athletic Trainer, Micah spent one season (2021-2022) as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Wisconsin Herd. Ryan Weigand 1 pick. Katstras father, the late Richard Katstra, lettered as a member of the UVA basketball team in 1963 and 1964. The Trail Blazers will form a G-League team of their own for next season, the team announced Wednesday. He worked for the Lakers as an advance scout and player development assistant in 2018-19, and as an assistant video coordinator 2016-18. In the second round and beyond in the playoffs, it can be as much about a teams weakest links and with that places to attack as it is about how well a teams stars perform. Fax: (434) 982-5025, Name (required) It was very important to our organization to enter the G League with an affiliate here in Portland and strategically strengthen our dedication to player development, Joe Cronin, the Trail Blazers General Manager, said in a statement. Whitney Dooley joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in March 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys landscaping, taking care of her mini-farm, and spending time with family and friends. Men's Basketball 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Miami Heat are the latest team linked to Damian Lillard should he land on the trading block. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Kittie graduated with a degree in government from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., where she was an All-American Swimmer. A French native, he played in the France minor leagues. 1815 Stadium Road Adkins spent the 2021-22 season in Los Angeles as a player development coach for the Clippers and was the top assistant for the teams G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers. We knew they were a talented team regardless of whos out there, and this is one we couldnt take lightly.. During the last two rebuilding seasons, the Thunder was the outmanned lottery-bound team making superior opponents sweat things out this time of year. WebVisit ESPN to view the Portland Trail Blazers team roster for the current season Lillard, Simons, Grant and Nurkic are Portlands top-four scorers. Olivier Sarr and Jared Butler were inactive. That team will play at the University of Portlands Chiles Center. It was very important to our organization to enter the G League with an affiliate here in Portland and strategically strengthen our dedication to player development, Joe Cronin, the Trail Blazers General Manager, said in a statement. If youre getting on this bus, youre making a commitment to this team. Following his time at Stick Five-0, Todd spent 24 years at WorldStrides (formerly Lakeland Tours) as director of several areas including marketing, account management, special events, sales, and other leadership roles. The talent is there, the focus comes and goes. She oversees the Courtesy Car Dealer Program for the Foundation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Youre making a commitment to do whatever it takes. She served her alma mater as President of the Alumni Board of Directors and as a member of the Colleges Board of Trustees. Bill moved to Charlottesville in 1984 and attended Tandem Friends School. Jessica oversees all suite sales, and her team is responsible for managing suite operations at Scott Stadium, Disharoon Park, and John Paul Jones Arena. We have an opportunity to play in Game 7 theyre rare, they dont come around. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. He said he takes accountability for the incident and plans to be a better coach and leader. More:Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing back-to-backs 'on the table' for OKC Thunder star. Gilgeous-Alexander briefly headed down the tunnel toward the visitors locker room before returning to the bench. In addition, he works closely with the mens and womens golf programs as his sport assignments. Holly Baker joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in July of 2022. She worked in public broadcasting, including at PBS and WETA-TV Washington, D.C., for more than 20 years doing promotion, client services, and programming communications work.