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Jaden Shackelford makes the Oklahoma City Thunder Summer League Roster
The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder introduced their Summer time League roster on Monday.
Undrafted Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford was one of many gamers competing by July 17. He signed with the Thunder shortly after the 2022 NBA Draft was accomplished.
Shackelford averaged 16.6 factors per sport throughout his closing 12 months at Alabama, probably the most on the staff throughout the 2021-22 season. He additionally averaged probably the most three-point subject objectives made per sport within the SEC at 3.1.
The 21-year-old joins a staff of youthful expertise like second general draft choose Chet Holmgren and sophomore guard Josh Giddey. Following quite a few offers, Oklahoma Metropolis owns 35 draft picks by 2028, by far probably the most within the NBA.
Shackelford was one in all three Crimson Tide gamers attempting to make the NBA this season. Guard J.D. Davison was drafted No. 53 general by the Boston Celtics and undrafted combo guard/ahead Keon Ellis signed with the Sacramento Kings.
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Ellis led the Kings with 17 factors in opposition to the Miami Warmth on Sunday.
Working in opposition to Shackelford is that guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey are the 2 finest gamers on the Oklahoma Metropolis roster.
He is no stranger to being the underdog.
In the course of the 2020-21 faculty basketball season, Alabama was left on the surface of the preseason prime 25 rankings. After shedding star level guard Kira Lewis Jr. to the NBA Draft, it was assumed by many who it will end worse than the season earlier than (16-15).
Shackelford turned Lewis’ successor as the start line guard and helped lead Alabama to a 26-7 document, the SEC championship and a Candy 16 look.
The Thunder play their first Summer time League sport in opposition to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Oklahoma State books ticket to 5th straight WCWS after sweeping Arizona
Kenny Gajewski and the Cowgirls are headed back to the Women’s College World Series for the fifth straight season. It was a similar story on Saturday as Oklahoma State cruised to a 10-4 win over Arizona to clinch the Stillwater Super Regional.
Oklahoma State continued its home run-hitting ways. Jilyen Poullard let Tallen Edwards have the spotlight at the top of the order this time. The third baseman hit a two-run homer in the first. Rosie Davis and Claire Timm went back-to-back in the third inning. Poullard, Caroline Wang and Lexi McDonald also drove in runs.
Oops, she did it again.
With Claire’s 1⃣0⃣th home run of the season, that now makes FIVE different Cowgirls with double-digit home run totals on the season… for the first time in program history 🤯
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— OSU Cowgirl Softball (@cowgirlsb) May 25, 2024
The Arizona lineup found more success against Ivy Rosenberry. The dynamic duo at the top of the order Dakota Kennedy and Regan Shockey combined for a double and single to get one back in the first. Emily Schepp hit a two-run home run that knocked Rosenbery out.
Gajewski turned back to Lexi Kilfoyl with a decent lead to ensure the Cowgirls closed things out on Saturday. Kilfoyl rolled even through a multi-hour weather delay. She tossed four innings, allowing four hits and one earned run to secure another trip to Oklahoma City.
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Live updates: Severe weather, with potential for tornadoes, forecast to move through Oklahoma
Community rallies support after Sulphur Oklahoma tornadoes
Volunteers cooked meals for first responders, those impacted by the st and anybody who needed food following the destructive tornadoes in Sulphur April 27.
Oklahoma is bracing for yet another round of severe weather Saturday evening.
According to the National Weather Service, all potential hazards are possible, including high winds, hail, heavy rain, and tornadoes.
This article will be updated through the night as the weather develops across the state.
Severe thunderstorms have crossed into Oklahoma from Texas. Most of Oklahoma remains under a tornado watch until 11 p.m.
Organizers of the Paseo Arts Festival announced on Facebook that the event will be closing at 5 p.m. Saturday. The festival will return from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday.
Riverwind Casino in Norman announced its Beats and Bites event has been postponed until a later date. Tickets to the event can be refunded.
Prepare for severe weather now
Regardless of any particular forecast, here are some things you can do to get ready for Oklahoma’s severe weather season.
- Figure out now where you’ll go if you need to seek shelter; there are no public shelters in Oklahoma City
- If you have access to a storm shelter, clean it out and get ready to use it
- Get a flashlight and spare batteries
- If you own a weather radio, make sure it’s programmed and working properly
- Identify your source for immediate weather information, like from local meteorologists
- Sit down with your family and discuss what to do if there is a tornado threat
- Do you have pets? Make sure there’s a plan to keep your furry friends safe and secure
Oklahoma rainfall totals
Find daily rainfall totals using this Oklahoma Mesonet rainfall map.
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