Sports
D’Moi Hodge Selected for 3-Point Championship
One of the top 3-point shooters in the country, D’Moi Hodge of the Missouri men’s basketball team is one of eight student-athletes in the nation selected for the TaxAct Men’s 3-Point Championship, held at next week’s State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships.
Hodge is set to battle with the nation’s best at the Bayou Music Center in downtown Houston on Thursday, March 30 with the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Hodge is the first Tiger to earn an invite since Marcus Denmon in 2012.
A national leader from beyond the arc, Hodge ranks 32nd in the country with 2.86 triples per game plus 37th nationally and first in the SEC with a 3-point clip of 40.0. During the 2022-23 campaign, Hodge became just the fifth Tiger in school history with 100 made 3-pointers in a season and the first since 2017-18.
Overall, Hodge finished the season second on the team with 14.7 points per game, while also setting a program record with 91 steals and placing fourth nationally with 2.60 swipes per game.
A complete roster of participants in the 2023 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will be released in the days leading up to the event. The winner of the men’s championship will also face off against the women’s winner in the Rocket Mortgage Battle of the Champions Thursday night. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting www.collegeslam.com and www.houstonhoopshouse.com.
Hodge helped lead Mizzou to a successful season during the 2022-23 campaign. The Tigers finished with 25 victories – their most in 11 seasons – while claiming their first NCAA Tournament victory in 13 years and advancing to the SEC Tournament Semifinals for the first time in school history.
Source:
https://mutigers.com/news/2023/3/23/mens-basketball-d-moi-hodge-selected-for-3-point-championship
Education
Seven Young Ballers Embark on an Eight-Day Basketball Adventure in Orlando
Seven young boys from the British Virgin Islands are set to experience basketball at its finest as they head to Orlando, Florida From November 23 to 28. The ballerswill participate in the Jr. Orlando Magic Youth Basketball Camp, an opportunity that combines skill development, fun, and a front-row seat to the NBA world.
The trip is organised through Sports Vision Academy, led by Mr. Eustace “Boss” Freeman. The young athletes—Niquan Freeman, Kyle Gumbs Jr., Jahy Smith, Ke’mori Daway, Tiondre Martin, Jaiden Cameron, and Jadey Glasgow—will be accompanied by Freeman himself, alongside Jovaughn Cameron and Roy Garraway.
“It’s the first time attending this camp, and the boys will also get the opportunity to attend an NBA game as well,” Freeman shared enthusiastically. “They will witness the Bulls take on the Magic, which is bound to be an unforgettable experience.”
The camp promises not only to refine their basketball skills but also to expose them to professional-level gameplay and sportsmanship.
Freeman expressed deep gratitude to the sponsors who made the trip possible, including the BVI Olympic Committee, Travel Wize LTD, and HNF. “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s stars,” Freeman said, reflecting on the impact this trip could have on the boys’ futures.
For these young ballers, this is more than a camp—it’s a chance to dream big and see where their talent can take them.
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