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kissesfromprentiss · 2 years

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Mysterious Connections | The Case

Woah it's a party, first story I'm uploading to tumblr! This is only the first part out of multiple chapter, so if you want to be added to a tag list then let me know!

story summary: After an unexpected meeting, uptight FBI agent Aaron Hotchner learns how to give up control to a bounty hunter who makes her own rules and realizes it’s not such a bad thing to let someone else take charge.

pairing: Aaron Hotchner x OC

wordcount: 1.1k

“Hotch, we have a problem.” Emily came bursting into his office, one foot still out the door. He jumped up from his desk, following her out the door. The pair leaned over the railing, joining the team as they watched the news on Garcia’s laptop.

“...Roger Cunningham escaped police custody today after a 2 week manhunt was led by the FBI for his arrest. Cunningham is responsible for the 9 deaths that have happened in Virginia Beach, including Gracie Catham, the niece of Norfolk’s mayor. The police currently have mandated a 10 p.m. curfew, with special permission given to those who can prove they have an emergency or work. It is unknown if the FBI has been made aware and are assisting the police…”

Hotch had heard enough, and ordered his team to get to the jet. They had only just returned to the office not long ago, tired and eagerly awaiting their own beds. This last case was long and tiring, the unsub being smart, logical and calculating, predicting their next moves and evading them seamlessly. As much as they hated to admit it, part of what led to his capture was dumb luck, which they made sure to leave out of their future reports they still had to write.

Aaron Hotchner rubbed his forehead in frustration, trying to keep calm and rational. The eleven days they were there were long and taxing. Not only did he have to deal with the normal things such as the police, his team, the unsub and the media, but he also had pressure from the mayor and state officials. The whole of the nation turned their heads towards Virginia Beach when Gracie Catham was taken and then subsequently found, almost unidentifiable.

The short flight there was tense, the team reviewing all the information they had on the unsub. They went over the geography of Virginia and the places that meant the most to the unsub, trying to predict his next move.

“We could try to go to Charlottesville, it’s far enough away to catch a breather, and he doesn’t really have any connections there.” Reid demonstrated the distance by tracing his capped pen between Charlottesville and Virginia Beach.

“But everyone in Virginia knows his face. How are we supposed to check out every lead given into the tip line, while also trying out our own places?” Derek questioned, looking up towards Hotch. He sat in silence for a moment, thinking over what to do next.

“JJ and Reid, go to the police station and help filter out what leads are reliable. Morgan and Prentiss, go to Charlottesville and be ready to travel. Rossi and I will go out with Detective Ramey and figure out how he escaped and what might’ve helped him.”

The team nodded along and spent the rest of the flight pouring over the map. They circled the places the bodies were found in red, purple told them where he grew up and worked, while blue were areas that had significance.

Adrielle Kane sat at a table, reading off a billboard in Times Square. A cheap pizza slice hung from her hand, growing cold at the small amount of wind. She took another bite.

“Can’t keep your new year’s resolution of going to the gym? Our body contour can make it look like you never skipped a day.” She scoffed and took another bite.

“It’s almost like they are promoting eating disorders.” She spoke through a mouth full, looking at other screens.

Adrielle had just finished a job in California and wanted a change of scenery before her next assignment. The cheap food and millions of people never failed to amaze her, watching as the crowds passed. She loved to keep a mental list of everything she watched, a way of keeping control over an uncontrollable setting. So far she had witnessed 8 successful pickpockets, 15 people giving livestreams, 4 people dancing at their phones and 19 instances of food stolen from either rats or pigeons. Adrielle loved it here.

A billboard changed colour, catching her attention. It changed to a white colour with bold text and a mugshot. The words read “ROGER CUNNINGHAM ESCAPES CUSTODY. TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, CALL 911”. So, Adrielle told herself, looks like the police department wasn’t that capable. She tried to think of the last time she was in that part of Virginia, but shrugged when she couldn’t think of any and finished off her slice. As she wiped her hands clean on her pants, her cell phone vibrated in her pocket.

A thrill ran down her spine. It was her work phone, and the delicious taste of the chase danced across her tongue. She looked up at the billboard again, memorizing her next assignment. She answered her phone and was immediately greeted by a hushed and hurried voice.

“Hello? Are you there?”

“Who is this?”

“It’s me, grapefruit.”

She wanted to snicker at the codename she gave the senator, but held it back. Might not be appropriate for the situation, she thought.

“What can I do for you?”

“I think you know.” His voice came out desperate. Adrielle could swear she could hear the sounds of a group in the background.

“I’ll know when you name the amount.” Her greed made the senator sigh and become quiet. Adrielle heard the sounds of shuffling and a door shutting, telling her he was now alone.

“1 million.” Adrielle tsked at the number.

“It’s not just that simple, though, is it? I saw the FBI was involved, make it 1.5 and we will call it a deal.”

The line was silent for a moment. She could imagine the lines creasing on his forehead, his fingers nervously twitching on his leg as he gripped the phone tighter. Adrielle went back to reading the billboards as she waited for an answer. He would agree, they always do.

“Fine. 1.5.”

A wicked grin spread across her face as she rolled her shoulders back and stretched out her neck.

“Email me the details and what the police know and get me a flight from New York that leaves in the next 2 hours.” Adrielle ended the phone call, not bothering to wait for a response. Standing up from her seat she looked around one last time, watching as the rush started. These people were so innocent, not knowing what she was. But then again, a killer could be amongst them. The image made her skin crawl, the seductive thought caressing her mind.

She began to walk to her hotel to grab her things, counting off another successful pickpocket. The airport wasn’t far away, but she needed to do some research before she arrived. Not only just on the fugitive, but also the FBI. Adrielle always wanted to know what she was up against.

#aaron hotchner fic #aaron hotchner x oc #aaron hotchner #criminalminds #criminal minds #cm fanfic #dailycm #adrielle kane #aaronhotchnerxoc #criminal minds au

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tybaltsjuliet · 3 years

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nicky's archetype playlists, 01/11: the virgin.

i have put my faith in aberrations of your kind.

(listen.)

i. spring. search your land, but doubt never i still exist.

across the sky (emilie autumn) // jocasta (noah and the whale) // es kommt zu dir (sabrina weckerlin; from frozen ii) // let no man steal your thyme (anne briggs) // simple gifts (aaron copland; from applachian spring) // the mummers' dance (loreena mckennitt) // festival/mirie it is/sumer is icumen in (from the wicker man)

ii. summer. i share my world with no one else.

if i had a heart (fever ray) // june hymn (the decemberists) // lothlórien (michael rouse + laura michelle kelly; from the lord of the rings) // blackbird (delta rae) // the mooncoin jig (steeleye span) // a whiter shade of pale (sarah brightman) // i stand alone (randy woodman; from quest for camelot) // blue wind (jennifer kothe; from spring awakening)

iii. autumn. i found something in the woods somewhere.

bonny portmore (laura marling) // bad moon rising (creedence clearwater revival) // pottsfield cm (from over the garden wall) // dance in the graveyards (delta rae) // scène des wilis et mort de hilarion (adolphe adam; from giselle) // rhiannon (fleetwood mac) // tubular bells (vitamin string quartet; from the exorcist) // in the woods somewhere (hozier) // la llorona (joan baez) // sunset (from the wicker man) // come wayward souls (samuel ramey; from over the garden wall) // lullaby (javier navarrete; from pan's labyrinth)

iv. winter. let it go; let it go. i am one with the wind and sky.

try to remember (jerry orbach; from the fantasticks) // snow (loreena mckennitt) // loftið verður skyndilega kalt (ólafur arnalds) // white winter hymnal (birdy) // snow owl (the mountain goats) // let it go (caissie levy; from frozen) // the in-between (evanescence) // even the earth will perish and the universe give way (sufjan stevens) // queen anointed (from frozen) // pavane for a dead princess (maurice ravel) // sister winter (sufjan stevens) // landslide (fleetwood mac) // edelweiss (audra mcdonald)

#archetype playlist #concept playlist #myss archetypes #for one million dollars. what is this.#i was just doing these as a little game for myself #but this turned out pretty. concepty and neat if i say so #so now i suppose i'm sharing them #;swan’s songs.#;the queen must ride alone.

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melodieyvonne · 4 years

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Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne

LAFAYETTE, IN (February 26, 2020) – There have been many musical legends made in the great city of Lafayette, Indiana. Shannon Hoon, Axl Rose, and Izzy Stradlin are just a few of the famous names that roll off the tongue when thinking about the town. The greatness behind the scenes, however, can often go unnoticed. Every famous musician has a place they started and a giant crew of hometown friends and family that supported them to help elevate them to the stars they became. One of the strongest artist advocates to come out of the iconic heart of Hoosierland is the magnanimous Nate Pientok.

When young music entrepeuner, Nate Pientok, took the reigns at the Lafayette Theater he had no idea the uphill battle that was laid out in front of him, but he nonetheless braved the job. He wanted to make the world a better place through music, and he decided to start with his hometown. Nate paved the way for many talented artists and business owners to flourish by giving them a public platform to show their passion both literally and figuratively in the beautiful Lafayette Theater.

Pientok worked long hours with many sleepless nights renovating the hallowed halls of the grand venue. He then spent an extraordianry amount of his own time filling it with an impressive roster of national acts and world renowned artists such as Blind Melon, George Clinton, Reverend Horton Heat, Aaron Lewis, and many more. Nate threw himself into his work with little acknowledgement from the world at large and very meager compensation while on the road to accomplishing his dreams. He built up the Lafayette Theater making it a national competitor in the music industry giving local artists a chance to showcase their skills to a broader audience all while hosting as many charity events as he could on his own dime.

Ultimately, the road to Nate’s dreams may not have been a straight path, and he had to move on, but he left his mark deeply in the lives he touched along the way through all the twists and turns. One can only hope to make a tenth of the difference this young man has made on his life journey so far, and there’s no doubt that he has so much more to give. Pientok did his best to live right with the hope of leaving the world a little better off than it was before he was there, and in this he was a phenomenal success. The Lafayette Theater as well as some of Lafayette’s best musicians have names now known worldwide thanks to just one extraordinary musical entrepenuer with a dream. Unfortunately for Lafayette, Nate Pientok had to move on, but his passion for his craft and his gigantic heart remain legendary, and he will soon leave his loving mark on not just his hometown, but on the whole world.

Check out the Lafayette Theater 2015-2018 Highlights Music Video Documentary dedicated to Nate Pientok below

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Check out photo highlights from just a few of Nate Pientok’s greatest shows at the Lafayette Theater below, and view even more at melodieyvonne.com/tag/lafayette-theater/

LD Miller sharing his phenomenal talents at the beautiful Lafayette Theater in Lafayette, Indiana

Jamey Johnson with Chris Hennessee put on an outstanding performance at the Lafayette Theater in Lafayette, Indiana on July 7, 2016. Photo cred Melodie Yvonne

Check out the full Lafayette Theater Youtube playlist below

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Subscribe now to SEE even more of the Music on Melodie’s YouTube Channel

View more of Melodie’s concert and event photography at melodieyvonne.com/photo-galleries/concert-and-events/

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A Legendary Heart Beats Worldwide Article & photos by Melodie Yvonne LAFAYETTE, IN (February 26, 2020) – There have been many musical legends made in the great city of Lafayette, Indiana.

#concert photography #Concerts and Events 2015 #Concerts and Events 2016 #Concerts and Events 2017 #Concerts and Events 2018 #lafayette music #lafayette music scene #Lafayette Theater #live music #music #Nate Pientok #photo review

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michiganhighlandersofficial-blog · 7 years

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Highland Games competitor, Aaron Ramey, has done something stellar–he organized and competed in the Highland Games… in Japan! And even better, he’s agreed to answer all our nosy questions.

So tell us, what motivated you to bring the Games to Okinawa, Japan?

The motivation to bring the Games to Okinawa was a bit selfish. I had been training alone and traveling internationally to compete so asked if we could do on here. That motivation changed as interest grew and people were having more and more fun training.

Who participated?

The event was a mixture of military members from the Army, Air Force, Marines, Department of Defense Civilians and visitors from off-island like Julian Vandervelde, Kengo Kubota, and Shuichi Sato.

How did you become interested in participating in the Highland Games?

Regular strength training for the sake of strength training was beginning to get stale. After my readings in strength training progressed from Rippetoe to Pavel, I ended up on Dan John where my interest in training for Shot Put and Discus led to the Highland Games.

How long have you been participating?

I am currently in my third year of competing.

What’s your favorite event, and why?

The Weight Over Bar. It teaches me to wait. After using some of the techniques provided by the Pockowski’s in the Contrarian Approach to the Highland Game, my throws become much smoother and less of a struggle.

What’s your least favorite event, and why?

Sheaf. It is hard to train the Sheaf in Japan and I always have to bum a fork from other people because of my reluctance to bring the fork on an international flight.

Do you have a games-related goal you’re striving for? If so, what is it?

I have one primary goal and that is to meet as many of the great people that are in the Games as I can. I tend to be hesitant in meeting new people and the Games help break those barriers. In relation to throwing goals, I only hope that I can be competitive in the A Class.

What’s your best games-related memory?

I am stuck between two.

17 March 2017, I went out to the field for the 1st Annual Torii Station Highland Games to ensure all the footboards were in place, paint was down, and all the implements were in working order. Some of the competitors were out throwing around the implements with Julian Vandervelde. Looking around it really hit me that the Games were in Okinawa, Japan. That feeling progressed as I had to literally shoo competitors off the field so we could all get some dinner.

The second memory was on the evening of the Torii Station Games when everyone had departed, the lights were off, and we were enjoying the night with a couple of beers on the porch of the cabins looking over the beach and the competitor’s field . The top female competitor of the day, Lauryn Burleson, walked away with some of her fellow Military Police (MP) while Julian Vandervelde and myself relaxed and exchanged stories. After about 5 minutes, we both heard a distinctive “thud” followed by a celebratory “Woooooooo!!!” We both looked at each other and wondered if we heard what we thought we heard. Low and behold, after some investigation we found Lauryn and the MPs were out turning cabers in the dark. Nothing like turning cabers in the middle of the night and while on break from a patrol.

Do you plan to compete this year? If so, where?

Yes. After having completed the event in Torii, I have plans to be back in the States for training from April till the beginning of June and hope to attend the Tennessee Smoky Mountain Games, Alma Highland Games in Michigan, and any other Games I can participate in within an acceptable radius.

Assuming you’re not a professional athlete, what do you do when you’re not training?

When I am not training I am spending time with my wife and dog, working, and trying to get in a couple good books on history. My current profession is a Security Specialist with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa, Japan.

What are the three things in your life you’re the proudest of?

Marrying my wife, Shoko Tsukuyama. She tolerates my hobbies and adventures and supports everything that comes along with it.

Working with the U.S. Army Torii Station Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) team here in Japan to put together their first Highland Games. While it is our first Games, the advice I received from Jerry Bowersox and Mark McVey helped smooth out a rocky first time and provides a solid baseline for future Games.

Winning first at 215 in the 1999 Indiana High School Wrestling State Championships. It was a cumulation of support, training, and guidance from a wide range of people in my life.

Thanks so much for sharing, Aaron! We’re looking forward to hearing about the 2018 Torii Games – be sure to take lots of pictures!

The Highland Games…in Japan?! Highland Games competitor, Aaron Ramey, has done something stellar--he organized and competed in the Highland Games... in Japan!

#Aaron Ramey #Highland Games #Highland Games Athlete #Japan #Kilts #Okinawa #Sportkilt #Torii Highland Games

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nsula · 5 years

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President’s List Fall 2018

NATCHITOCHES – Six hundred and fifty-four students were named to the Fall 2018 President’s List at Northwestern State University. Students on the list earned a grade point average of 4.0. Those named to the President’s List listed by hometown are as follows.

Abbeville – Annemarie Broussard, Heather Mayard;

Alexandria – Eric Weinzettle, Brandi Beaudoin, Leslie Bordelon, Claudia Gauthier, Ian Grant, Angela Hardin, Martha Hopewell, Jaliyah Jasper, Kasey Lacombe, Hunter Lewis, DeShonta Manning, Allison McCloud, Jalyn Mvcneal, Madeline Mitchell, Jennifer Prevot, Jabari Reed, Sailor Reed, Shacora Simpson, Kayla Whittington;

Anacoco -- Nicole Fitzgerald, Brittany Lewis, Caitlin McKee, Cassandra Osborne, Seth Ponthieux, Casey Williams, Megan Williams;

Anchorage – Sydney Bulot;

Arcadia – Antavious Roberson, Ralyn Simpson;

Arnaudville -- Zachary Leboeuf, Alayna Moreau, Misti Richard;

Ashland – Victoria Roderick;

Baker – Katelyn Kennedy;

Ball – Nickolas Juneau, Joseph Reynolds;

Barksdale, AFB – Kimberly Ventura Gonzalez;

Basile – Adam Elkins;

Bastrop – Nikkia Lewis;

Baton Rouge – Meagan Barbay, Diamanisha Betts, Madison Harris, Hannah Knoff, Jordan Lancaster, Tremia Lockett, Henrietta Mercer, Daniel Midyett, Emma Rivet, Victoria Simmons;

Belcher – Sierra Lang;

Belgrade, Serbia -- Emilija Dancetovic;

Belmont – Kelly Bass;

Benton – Victoria Berry, Tamara Korner, Bridget Miller, Jessica O’Neal, Finnley Plaster, Comis Waddell, Kathryn Watts;

Bienville – Julie Martin;

Boise, Idaho – Jessica Anderson;

Bossier City – Maddison Abreo, Jayde Barnett, Brittany Batchelor, Hannah Brooks, Kendall Caple, Izabela Carabelli, Callie Crockett, Peyton Davis, Hannah Gates, Joshua Greer, Jada Grigsby, Peyton Harville, Caylin Head, Savanna Head, Nicholas Hopkins, Kijah Johnson, Brandon Larkin, Chelsea Laverdiere, April Lebick, Katherine Parson, Colby Ponder, Taylor Powell, Jade Reich, Jami Rivers, Jalyn Robertson, Reid Rogers, Madison Rowland, Donna Spurgeon, Savannah Stevens, James Taylor, Kaitlyn Walker, Eric Zheng;

Boutte – Samantha Vernor;

Boyce – Katelyn Brister, Dylan Frazier, Sonya Hill;

Breaux Bridge – Beyonkan Heine, Emily Roy;

Broussard – Dylan Dunford;

Brownsville, Texas – Emily Saldivar;

Brussels – Leyla Fettweis;

Bunkie – Emily Arnaud,

Burleson, Texas -- Addison Pellegrino, Cassandra Smith;

Calhoun – Grace Cummings, Robert Mccandlish;

Calvin – Erin Price;

Campti – Alisha Bedgood, Rebekah Cole, Madelynne Greer;

Carencro – Melody Woodard;

Carrollton, Texas – Victoria Miller;

Cartagena, Colombia – Aura Hernandez Canedo, Jorge Ojeda Munoz, Hassik Vasquez Narvaez;

Cheneyville -- Katelyn Baronne;

Clarence – Jalicia Small;

Clifton – Brittany Shackleford;

Colfax – Alyssa Coleman, Lessie Rushing, Elizabeth Slayter, Morgan Vandegevel;

Conroe, Texas – Sidney Salmans;

Converse – Shayna Brown, Hayley Farmer, Wade Hicks, Mallory Mitchell, Hannah Womack, Logan Woodward;

Cotton Valley -- Nicholas Smith;

Coushatta – Sydney Anderson, Kaylee Antilley, Debra Hanson, Jon Hester, Mary James, Cynthia Lawson, Baley McAlexander, Precious Smith;

Covington -- Henri Blanchat, Justin Brogdon, Rachael Coyne, Sarah Shiflett;

Crowley -- Ma'Kayleen Milson;

Custer, South Dakota – China Whitwer;

Cypress, Texas – Alexis Warren;

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota – Eryn Sandwell;

Denham Springs – Joni Burlew;

DeRidder – Delia Amadiz, Lauren Callis, Tabitha Deer, Colten Denning, Falon Drake, Rebekah Frantz, Shydae Hammond, Karli Kennedy, Briana March, Brittney March, Shayla Miller, Jessica Mullican, Hannah Plummer, Rebecca Richmond, Cheyenne Vander, Michael Waryas;

Des Allemands – Emily Blanchard, Claire Schouest;

Destrehan – Hannah Boquet, Stephanie Webre;

Deville – Briana Ashley, Allison Deglandon, Amber Kreideweis, Aubree Lampert, Kenedy Lampert, Madison Lejeune, Maci Mayeux, Caleb Rhodes;

Diamondhead, Mississippi – Melissa Boyanton;

Dodson – Rachel Broomfield;

Doyline – Lucas Darbonne;

Dry Prong – Jared Boydstun, Ashlee Elliott;

Edmond, Oklahoma – Payton Hartwick, Ashley Medawattage;

El Paso, Texas – Christopher Barron;

Elizabeth – Amanda Cloud, Sadie Perkins;

Elton – Kayla Bellard;

Endicott, New York – Tonya Rackett;

Evergreen – Walter Armand;

Falfurrias, Texas – Marco Arevalo;

Farmerville – Malissa Loyd;

Florien – Shayla Duhon, Amber Lewing, Caroline Matthews, Dylan Roberts, Jordan Weldon;

Folson – Shaylee Laird, Sarah Moore;

Forest Hill – Rafael Sierra;

Forney, Texas – Jobey Rusk, Jared Walker, Jayden Wheeler;

Fort Polk – Brittany Chadwick, Kyley Cole, Shaunda Gordon, Miranda Illsley, Cynthia Schwartz, Sasha Trevino, Cherie Martel;

Fort Worth, Texas – Corban James;

Franklin – Emily Kutchenriter;

Franklinton – Crystal Newman;

Frisco, Texas – Caroline Shepherd;

Garland, Texas – Sierra Stone;

Glenmora – Alan Crowder, Reagan Humphries, Melissa Lanier, Faith Lawrence;

Goldonna – David Day, Harley Godwin;

Gonzales – Rebecca Marchand, Nicole Moody, Molly Moran, Bailee Ramey, Denee Smith;

Grand Prairie, Texas – Clayton Casner;

Grapevine, Texas – Margaret Black;

Greenwell Springs -- Cheramie Kravitz;

Greenwood -- Char'Tarian Wilson;

Gretna – Nadia Johnson;

Haughton – Luther Cain, Jessica Chase, Brittony Cole, Randi Corley, Bethanie Couch, Alexis Hoeltje, Victoria Lodrini, Savanah Molina, Amber Simmons, Heather Wooden, Dawn Young;

Heath, Texas – Megan Lohmiller;

Henderson, Texas – John Floyd, Emily Ortiz;

Hermon, Maine -- Allessa Ingraham-Albert;

Hessmer – Ryan Armand, Lacee-Beth Cazelot;

Hineston – Gabrielle Merchant Langley, Tylee Stokes;

Hope Mills, North Carolina -- Taylor Camidge;

Hornbeck – Brandy Alford, Lane Alford, Kimberly Runyon;

Houma – Alexis Dardar, Billy Gorr, Sarah Lajaunie, Corinne Paris;

Houston, Texas – Kendall Westfall;

Humble, Texas – Aiyana Bean;

Huntington, Texas – Travis Carrell;

Iowa – Keiona Guy, Matthew Phillips;

Irving, Texas – Darria Williams;

Jacksonville Beach, Floria – Katherine Medlin;

Jefferson – Jaleia Parker;

Jena – Christian Aymond, Alanna Hailey;

Jennings – Aimee Boothe, Alyson Brown, Janee Charles, Rachel Edwards, Rachelle Edwards, Wesley Simien, Lydia Williams;

Jonesboro – Jordan Winston;

Kaplan – Gabriel LeMoine;

Katy, Texas – Erik Carver;

Keithville – John-David May, Cora Procell, Janae Richardson, Joanna Sims;

Kenner -- Brooke Petkovich, Parul Sharma;

Kentwood – Jenna Morris;

Kileen, Texas - Temitope Buraimoh, Arlyn Johnson;

Kinder -- Jonathon Villareal;

Lacombe – William Simpson;

Lafayette -- Jeffrey Blossom, Abbey Broussard, Luke Dupre, Michael Joseph, Emilee Leger, Robert Middleton, Andrea Saelios, Dante Saelios, Forest Strang;

Lake Charles – Jovan Avery, Abigail Brady, Shawn Becton, Ashtyn Heap, Amanda Mustian, Sarah Sargent;

Larose – Eric Bourg;

Las Vegas, Nevada – April Ficarrotta;

Lawtell – Karoline Guidry;

Lecompte – Hannah Glaze;

Leesville – Sara Bishop, Autumn Boggs, Anthony Cantrell, Raven Collins, Carter Coriell, Junette Cutshaw, Cameron Davis, Chloe Dowden, Sarah Gibbs-Jarrell, Geoffrey Goins, Jessica Gray, Cheyenne Grigg, Jessica Herring, Ashley Hunt, Leigha Jackson, Bethany Kay, Emilee Keuten, Mercedes Mattes, Kelsea Mckinney, Paula Pilkenton, Linsey Preddy, Danielle Smyth, Peggy Stanley, Linda Strauss, Megan Tucker, Kristin Whistine;

Little Elm, Texas – Hunter Gagnon;

Logansport – Trenton Timmons, Rebecca Tomlin;

Longview, Texas – Gustavo Corrales, Kelli Hickerson, Samantha Morris;

Lyons, Kansas – Jennifer Rogers, Mary Rogers;

Machesney Park, Illinois – Alicia Teran;

Mamou – Alex Chapman, Meggie Granger, Nicholas Saucier;

Mandeville -- Shannon Roussell;

Mangham -- Rebekah Aultman;

Mansfield – Brooke Smith, Madylin Sullivan;

Mansura – Bailey Quebedeaux, Distiny Thompson;

Many – Skyler Ezernack, Heidi Knight, Jaleah Lee, Lathan Meyers, Xavier Montgomery, Chas Pilcher, Tessa Reeves, Samantha Simmons;

Marksville – Zachary Moreau, Paulette Thomas;

Marrero – Lorn Bourgeois;

Marshall, Texas – Laurann Graham, D’Sherrick Williams;

Marthaville – Emeri Manasco, Hanna Pardee;

Maurepas – Cameron Mayfield, Abigail Smith;

Maurice – Adam Courville;

Melissa, Texas – Kylah Banasky;

Merryville -- Kalan Townsley;

Metairie – Kaitlyn Arena, Morgan Nuss, Holly Schiler, Mary Strickland, Sadye Treadway;

Minden – Aubrey Dennis, Jess Easley, Laura Gryder, Taya Hester, Kiara Jenkins, Abigail Reynolds, Amanda Rogers, Heather White;

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – Kayla Bomben;

Mobile, Alabama – Emily Cristina;

Monroe – Demonta Brown, Aaron Hunt, Grace Underwood;

Montgomery -- Shelly Crew, Katelym Feazell;

Mooringsport – Abigail Wolfe;

Mora – Gracy Rowell;

Moreauville – Sean Casey;

Morgan City – Allie Atkinson, Jeremy Orgeron;

Morse – Kierra Linden;

Mount Hermon -- Warren McFarlain;

Muleshoe, Texas -- Caitlyn Barber;

Murphy, Texas – Bronte Rhoden;

Murrieta, California – LaQuitta Wilkins;

Napoleonville – Elizabeth Coleman;

Natchitoches -- Austin Aldredge, Ragan Aple, Luz Arrieta Jimenez, Rebecca Autrey, Sarah Aviles, Francisco Ballestas-Sayas, Joshua Below, Dylan Bennett, Sarah Bergeron, Allison Berry, Sara Coates, Anna Coffey, Fabian Correa Guette, Haley Dahlhoff, Elliot Davis, Ruth Garcia Rodriguez, Samantha Hall, Kaitlin Hatten, Taylor Johnson, Anthony Jones, Mary Keran, Colby Koontz, Scott Macqueen, Miranda Mayeaux, Rylie Mcfarlain, Jordan Mitchell, Maina Ibn Mohammed, Kaitlyn Nieman, Brooklyn Noe, Abigail Poe, Jonah Poe, Melissa Remo, Shelby Riedel, Alyssa Roberts, Kayla Roquemore, Emily Ryder, Emily Salter, Madison Shade, Melissa Slaughter, Madeline Taylor, David Thibodaux, Kristan Valdez, Lantz Vercher, Elizabeth Vienne, Madysen Watts;

New Iberia -- Jaci Jones, Grace Kerns, Payton Romero:

New Llano – Nicole Naral;

New Milford, Connecticut -- Lisa Rosenberg;

New Orleans – Jerome Baudy, Haleigh Giorlando Wall, Jaime Hendrickson, Tayla Oliver;

Noble – Allie Ebarb, Collin Procell;

Noyen sur Serthe, France -- Emma Miachon;

Oakdale -- Cheyenne Bertrand, Alyssa Cole, Katelyn Johnson, Coriana Moreaux, James Obrien;

Oil City – Ryan Connella;

Olla – Brianna Corley, Kristen Smith;

Opelousas -- Lauren Hebert, Keshayla Jackson, Alexia Rubin, Jaylen St. Romain;

Pacifica, California -- Nicholas Pierotti;

Palmetto, Florida -- Cindy Hernandez;

Paris, Texas -- Jordan Whatley;

Pearland, Texas – Tanisha Williams;

Pelican – Mary Myers;

Pereira Risaralda, Colombia -- Mariana Ospina Rivas;

Pineville – Malek Abdelhadi, Taylor Bailey, Riley Bell, Tasha Blanchard, Christian Boudreaux, Latasha Cain, Noelle Carruth, Amber Edmisson, Erin Fallis, Kara Johnson, Michael Martin, Emily McCarty, Cade Mitchell, Wendi Powell, Morgan VanBuren, Corbi Walters, Wesley Williams, Alan Winegeart;

Pitkin – Mattie Stewart;

Plaquemine – Kameron Landry;

Plaucheville -- Brooke Dauzat;

Pollock – Jadynn Giles;

Pontotoc, Mississippi – Elizabeth McCullar;

Port Allen – Makayla Lacy;

Port Barre – Madison Estis;

Port Orange, Florida – Sean Logan;

Prairieville – Rebekah Bonner, Colleen Carline, Roy Cobb, Andrea Gathercole, Sarah Makin;

Princeton – LeKayla Smith;

Provencal – Kara Gandy, Rebekah Orsborn, Bailey Scarbrough;

Ragley – Elizabeth Jaycox, Cole Spponer;

Raleigh, North Carolina – Aleida, Alfonso;

Ringgold – Regan Edwards;

Riverview, Florida – Robyn Larson;

Robeline – Jessica Clark, Patricia Goodwin, Alyssa Maley, Bergen Oge, Caleb Wester;

Round Rock, Texas – Evan Nafe;

Ruston – Jena Green;

Saint Francisville – Sara Baggett, Jordan Bringedahl;

Saint Martinville – Blake Blanchard, Alli Douet;

Saint Rose – Alexis Mancuso;

Saline – Madelyn Cheatwood;

San Antonio, Texas – Tiffany Rubin;

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Loren MacLennan;

Scott – Sydni Larriviere, Kristen Prejean;

Seabrook, Texas -- Amy Whitecotton;

Searcy, Arkansas – Lora Wood;

Shenzhen, China – Yinglin Yuan;

Shreveport -- Lindsey Adkins, Mackenzie Allen, Hannah Angell, Yasmeen Bader, James Baldwin, Katelynn Benge, Maddison Benge, Hallie Bloxom, Erin Brown, Kaysie Burgess, Abigail Davis, Jackson Driggers, Jennifer Eaves, Jennifer Elliott, Samantha Freeman, Peyton Gamble, Leah Gould, Melina Johnson, Tatyanna Kinsey, Kaitlyn Knighton, Katherine Mckay, Maxey McSwain, Madison Milligan, Myles Mitchell, Cayla Morris, Megan Osborn, Mallory Parker, Bailey Patton, Zachary Person, Haley Pickett, Taylor Poleman, Patricia Reed, Madelyn Ruiz, Catherine Shaw, Shelby Sowers, DeAndre Stevenson, Khaila Tucker, Ansonia Wisner;

Sibley – Julianna Schober;

Simmesport – Bailie Marsh, Elise Normand;

Simsboro – Autumn Smith, Shelby Wall;

Slaughter – Ciara Gibbs;

Slidell – Ayrianna Edwards, Katherine Gallinghouse, Parker Gwaltney, Abigail Miller, Sabrina Miller, Holly Penta, Rachel Reed, Jourdan Waddell, Olivia Warren;

Spring, Texas -- Sydney Normand;

Stinnett, Texas – Dalin Williams;

Stonewall – Mildred Hooper, Mallory McConathy, Emily McConnell, Brooke Meade, Clinton Oliver, Mackenzie Panther, Kassidy Parker;

Stuttgart, Germany -- Antonia Blattner;

Sulphur – Tiffany Lyons, Bryttani MacNamara;

Sunset – Lindsay Thibodeaux;

The Woodlands, Texas – Tyler Rapp;

Thibodaux – Sheridan Duet, Maegan Davis;

Tool, Texas – Kimberly Kidney;

Toronto Ontario – Rhea Verma;

Trout – Makayla King, Zachary Long, Deana Poole, Devon Smith, Andrea Walters;

Venice, Florida – Alexis Weaver;

Ventress – Racheal Gaude;

Ville Platte – Gabrielle Chapman, Joshua Galland, Alex Gautreaux;

Waco, Texas – Isabella Hudson;

Walker – Johnny Brister;

Washington – Tarik Andrus;

Welsh – Alisha Ledoux;

West Helena, Arkansas – Brittani Arana;

West Monroe – Julianne Cousans, Laura Lovell;

White Castle – Cassidy Blanchard, Gavin Landry;

Whitehouse, Texas – Jackson Allen;

Wilmington, Delaware – Amy Bourett;

Winnfield -- Tamierrea Alexander, John Collins, Simona Curry, Michael Duke, D’Tyria Duncan, Joshua Goins, Kassidy Grantadams, Kelsey Jordan, Elizabeth Parker, Caroline Womack, Maggie Womack;

Winnipeg, Manitoba – Tyra Duma;

Woodworth – Christian Jeansonne, Jonathan Magnano;

Wylie, Texas – Alexis Perry;

Yaroslav, Russia -- Polina Mutel;

Youngsville – Jessica Gilmore, Brandon Granger;

Zakopane, Poland -- Patrycja Polanska;

Zwolle – Shakelia Maxie, Holden Rivers.

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2022 Zozo Championship Thursday tee instances methods to watch PGA Tour

After every week out west in Sin Metropolis, the PGA Tour’s finest are certain for East Asia. Accordia Golf Narashino Nation Membership in Chiba, Japan, performs host as soon as once more for the 2022 Zozo Championship, the place a restricted discipline of 78 gamers will compete for one of many greater purses on Tour, and with out a 36-hole minimize. Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama leads a robust discipline that features the likes of final week’s winner Tom Kim, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Sungjae Im, Cameron Younger and Viktor Hovland. From tee instances to TV and streaming information, right here’s what it is advisable know for the primary spherical of the 2022 Zozo Championship. All instances Japanese. Zozo: Finest bets 1st tee Time Gamers 7:50 p.m. Troy Merritt, Sam Ryder, Aguri Iwasaki 8:01 p.m. Kevin Streelman, Matt Wallace, Rikuya Hoshino 8:12 p.m. Chez Reavie, Chad Ramey, Rickie Fowler 8:23 p.m. J.J. Spaun, Luke Checklist, Si Woo Kim 8:34 p.m. Corey Conners, Satoshi Kodaira, Peter Malnati 8:45 p.m. Scott Stallings, Beau Hossler, Takumi Kanaya 8:56 p.m. Adam Svensson, Alex Smalley, Kazuki Higa 9:07 p.m. Brendan Steele, Adam Schenk, Ryo Hisatsune 9:18 p.m. Maverick McNealy, Mito Pereira, Shugo Imahira 9:29 p.m. Mackenzie Hughes, Collin Morikawa, Sebastián Muñoz 9:40 p.m. Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Cam Davis 9:51 p.m. Tommy Fleetwood, Mark Hubbard, Matthew NeSmith 10:02 p.m. C.T. Pan, Keegan Bradley, Naoyuki Kataoka tenth tee Time Gamers 7:50 p.m. Adam Lengthy, Danny Lee, Christiaan Bezuidenhout 8:01 p.m. Russell Knox, Brandon Wu, Riki Kawamoto 8:12 p.m. John Huh, Taylor Moore, Yuto Katsuragawa 8:23 p.m. Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Younger 8:34 p.m. Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Tyrrell Hatton 8:45 p.m. Dylan Frittelli, Sahith Theegala, Kaito Onishi 8:56 p.m. Davis Riley, Kurt Kitayama, Keita Nakajima 9:07 p.m. Andrew Putnam, Emiliano Grillo, Hiroshi Iwata 9:18 p.m. Patrick Rodgers, Aaron Rai, Hayden Buckley 9:29 p.m. Tom Hoge, Cameron Champ, Martin Laird 9:40 p.m. Ok.H. Lee, Lucas Herbert, Joel Dahmen 9:51 p.m. Wyndham Clark, Stephan Jaeger, Mikumu Horikawa 10:02 p.m. David Lipsky, Lee Hodges, Tomoharu Otsuki Learn how to watch You may watch Golf Channel for free on fuboTV. ESPN+ is the unique dwelling for PGA Tour Reside streaming. All instances Japanese. Wednesday, Oct. 12 TV Golf Channel: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. STREAM Peacock: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 TV Golf Channel: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. STREAM Peacock: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14 TV Golf Channel: 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. STREAM Peacock: 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 TV Golf Channel: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. STREAM Peacock: 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Golfweek’s weekly podcast Comply with the Twilight 9 Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts We advocate fascinating sports activities viewing and streaming alternatives. Should you signal as much as a service by clicking one of many hyperlinks, we could earn a referral charge. 2022 Zozo Championship odds, discipline notes, finest bets and picks to win View 5 gadgets Originally published at Sacramento News Journal

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Artist Spotlight: Gianni Lee

Gianni Lee is a visual artist, fashion designer, music producer and international DJ who started gaining popularity through the viral success of his mixtapes as well as his streetwear brand Babylon Cartel. Lee uses painting as a language to tell the story of a people fighting for their home and their existence and his canvas and color choices are a platform for him to express inner-feelings on issues he can’t put into words. He tells stories that speak about social issues in America and abroad and we had the chance to honor him and his work in 2019 at Art Basel. We caught up with him recently to discuss more of his background and beliefs so check it out.

If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

I don’t think I could limit myself to words. Words are hard for me. I’ve always had trouble and that's why I relied so heavily on imagery and color to get my point across. If I could describe myself in hues I would say aqua blue, matte black and cherry red.

When you hear Black Excellence, what or who comes to mind?

Me, you and anyone else Black who wants something out of this world but also wants to give something tangible back to this world while they are living on it. It’s no special look, walk or talk to me. It’s just real Black people living their truest and best selves, free from discrimination and judgement.

The traumatizing experience of a Black man being wrongfully accused of a crime is unfortunately common in the U.S. How has this inspired your work and advocacy?

Let me first say that I think Criminal Justice Reform is needed and is imperative in this country. I can’t stress that enough. The continued policing of Black bodies in America is a problem and must be addressed. It’s a revolving door of bullying and I always feel slightly pressured with the responsibility of addressing it in my work as a black man. The past, the present and the future of it. We need to know what was, and we need to openly discuss and plan what CAN be. Generational trauma is real and we are dealing with it everyday, that same trauma inspires my work. It’s a direct line to our ancestors that I’m speaking through and I’m only the vessel.

What brings you satisfaction in your work?

My satisfaction is always the finished product and the reactions of people when they first see it. I’m competitive with myself so I always want to push my limits and do something better than the previous piece. I’m in this constant battle with my future and past selves to see who can bang out the most iconic painting. It’s like a weird time travel fringe art film. I probably wouldn’t watch it because it would suck.

Tell us about how you got started in the arts.

I got started the day my Mother enrolled me in this special education arts kindergarten called Moonstone. We learned everything through the arts as a foundation. I remember I got into a fight at school and my punishment was to draw exactly what I did wrong and present that drawing to the class followed by an apology. Shit was wild in Kindergarten.

What’s your most unforgettable professional memory?

I can’t really think of any, but I don’t like getting paid for projects late. The times that I did, it made me feel like I was at the bottom of the totem pole and my presence and contributions didn’t truly matter because this said company is not paying me on time.

Black Excellence means celebrating every and any Black experience. What experiences should we shine more light?

All things in the African Diaspora. All cultures, religions, customs and communities that never see press or the light of day. All of these things have been stripped from the history books and under-reported. If only we know the extent of our heritage and just how powerful we were then and are currently. It all starts with education and we need to know who we were to sculpt who we can become.

What can we look forward to from you in 2020?

More projects, more exhibitions. This year I told myself I would open up more and show just how dynamic I can be as a creative. I have a solo show coming soon, I’ve been preparing and painting for it and I can’t wait to display that new body of work because it means a lot to me.

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Check out Gianni’s latest collaboration with Levi’s right here and stay tuned for more details on his solo show coming soon.

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Charlese Tribeca Film Fest - New York 2019

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Tuesday, November 30 Warmup.....Back Squats.....Fun 3 Rounder.....Dips.

It’s gonna be 60 degrees at the Barn this afternoon. FANTASTIC. And it was FANTASTIC. Perfect weather.

Warmup:

15 Squats 25 Back Raises 2 Rounds

Strength WOD:

Back Squats: 10 / 10 / 10 Use 50 to 60% of your best single. Then do a set of 20 Reps using HALF of your above weight.

Scores: Back Squat 10 Reps / 20 Reps

Armando=225 / 135 Herb=185 / 95 Chase=165 / ? Neal/Coach=155 / 80 Timmy/Chad=135 / 95 Tom=135 / ? Dana=125 / 85 Linda=90 / ? Joe=90 / 80 Sue/Hunt/Aaron=65 / 65 Sandy=55 / 35 Shannon= 55 / ?

Metabolic Conditioner:

3 Fun Rounds For Time

12 Thrusters Using a Bag ( 50 / 35 / 20 )

20 Burpees Over The Bag

10 / 10 Dumb Bell Snatch’s ( 50 / 35 / 20 )

Elite:

Dana=9:11 Neal=11:32 Timmy=12:10 Armando=12:40 Chase=13:22

RXers:

Sue=10:34 Herb=10:44

Scalers:

Hunt=9:26 Aaron=9:28 Chad=13:09 Shannon=13:45 Coach=14:35 Linda=14:46 Tom=15:39 Joe=15:40 Sandy=17:01

Cool-Down:

Weighted Dips Anyhow: 3 / 3 / 3 / 3 (Chain/DB/Med-Ball/vest...)

Notes:

I had to severely counsel Old Joe today. I hated to, but it was necessary. He doesn’t realize that he’s not expected to keep up with the weight and times of all the younger guys. Old Joe needs to go light and slow, kinda like me and Old Tom. I hope I didn’t hurt his feelings...he didn’t stay for wine.

Sue arranged for us to have a variation of a ROMWOD afterwards. After some difficulty with internet connections, Sue got it working and 6 or 8 of us had a fine cool-down yoga-type workout after the WOD. I hope we can continue this service.

While some of us were doing the ROMWOD, one or two finished the strength WOD, while Timmy and Armando put up a new string of lights around the Barn overhang.

A single magnum of Ramey Cab appeared. Not exactly like a Thursday wine tasting, it was only meant as a refresher for those who ROMWOD-ed and hung lights. The lights look super. The wine disappeared quickly.

Thursday at 4 PM. There will be wine and snacks, and a beautifully warm evening is expected. I hope Old Joe and Tom participate.

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Sungjae Im, Ramey inseparable in PGA Open

Chad Ramey and South Korea’s Sungjae Im both birdied their final hole of the second round to post identical scores and lead the PGA Tour’s Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas. Im and Ramey followed up their opening 63 with a 65 on Friday to head the leaderboard by one from Americans Sam Burns and Adam Schenk. Aaron Wise turned in a 62, the best round of the day, to move into fifth place at 12…

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Our experts preview the top 25 men’s college basketball teams

This is everything you need to know about the top 25 teams in men’s college basketball.

The 2020-21 men’s basketball season gets underway on Wednesday, November 25, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on nationwide. The COVID-19 shutdowns began in March of this year as all postseason basketball — and then the rest of NCAA sports — were canceled en masse.

Well, we’re back, baby!

Kind of. There are already myriad teams that have paused their seasons due to outbreaks within their programs — including No. 2 Baylor, No. 12 Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Florida — causing some reshuffling of multi-team events or canceling season openers.

But we will have some men’s college basketball action starting, so we’re here to prepare you for the season. We reached out to the experts across our NCAA team communities to get the low-down on the 25 teams that are ranked in the 2020-21 preseason AP Poll.

Let’s get to it!

25. Michigan

Projected lineup: G Mike Smith, G Eli Brooks, F Franz Wagner, F Isaiah Livers, C Austin Davis

This should be a deeper team with an influx of young talent in the form of Juwan Howard’s first recruiting class (No. 1 in Big Ten, No. 15 nationally) and Chaundee Brown and Mike Smith entering the fold as immediately-eligible transfers. Smith and Eli Brooks will handle primary ballhandling duties, while fifth-year senior Austin Davis is expected to have an expanded role as freshman Hunter Dickinson comes along. What this team does still have is one of the best one-two punches in the Big Ten with Isaiah Livers and a still-ascending Franz Wagner, who was arguably Michigan’s best player at the tail end of last season. — Anthony Broome, Maize n Brew

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24. Rutgers

Projected lineup: G Geo Baker, G Jacob Young, G Montez Mathis, F Ron Harper Jr., F Myles Johnson

Great expectations have arrived for the Scarlet Knights. After winning 20 regular season games for the first time in 37 years and producing a winning record in Big Ten play for the first time since joining the league, they have the potential to be even better this season. They are ranked in the preseason for the first time in 42 years. Six of the top eight contributors from last season return and they’ve added a top 40 recruiting class that includes 4-star big man Cliff Omoruyi, as well as 3-star wings Mawot Mag and Oskar Palmquist.

After finishing 6th nationally in defensive efficiency last season, their increased size and versatility give hope they may be even better on that end of the floor. The ceiling for this season will likely be determined by how much they improve offensively, particularly from the free throw line and three-point range. However, Baker is one of the best closing playmakers in the country and Harper Jr. is poised to become a star, giving the program the potential to have its best season since the Final Four run 44 years ago. — Aaron Breitman, On the Banks

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23. Ohio State

Projected lineup: G CJ Walker, G Duane Washington Jr., F E.J. Liddell, F Kyle Young, F Justice Sueing

Having trouble keeping up with who currently plays basketball for Ohio State? Us too. The Buckeyes saw three players leave via transfer during the offseason and three others graduate, leaving a whopping five scholarships open for the taking. Chris Holtmann pulled in combo guard Jimmy Sotos from Bucknell and former Ivy League Player of the Year Seth Towns from Harvard, in addition to the freshman class of Zed Key, Eugene Brown, and Meechie Johnson. While there are still a few holdovers from last year’s team, it may take a little time for fans to get familiar with the new faces.

The main question for Ohio State this season will be the health of key contributors such as Towns, Kyle Young, and Justice Sueing. The Buckeyes have four players who are recovering from various surgeries (yikes), so how they hold up over the course of a full season will largely dictate OSU’s success in the Big Ten conference this season.

— Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

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22. UCLA

Projected lineup: G Tyger Campbell, G Johnny Juzang, G Chris Smith, F Jaime Jaquez, F Jalen Hill

Everyone’s back for UCLA, PLUS they receive the services of Johnny Juzang who received clearance to play immediately this season from the NCAA. The backcourt should be nearly impossible to defend against as such with Campbell who can penetrate on any defense in the country, Juzang who is probably the best pure shooter on the team and Smith, who spurned the NBA for another run at it with UCLA. Smith is a true guard who just so happens to stand 6’9 and averaged 13 points while making nearly 50% of his shots. Jaime Jaquez is a star-in-the-making and Jalen Hill may very well be the Pac-12’s best offensive rebounder. Add in the fact that Mick Cronin’s crew was the hottest team in basketball when the season was canceled last year, the fact that there’s 14 starts from last year sitting on the bench with David Singleton and also a top 75 recruit in Jaylen Clark waiting in the wings, and this team is afraid of no one, but everyone should be afraid of it.

— Cam Mellor, Bruins Nation

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21. Florida State

Projected lineup: G Scottie Barnes, G MJ Walker, G RayQuan Evans, F Malik Osborne, F Balsa Koprivika

Sure, the defending ACC champions are the only team in the country forced to replace multiple lottery picks. And yes, they must also replace Trent Forrest, who left FSU having played in more wins (104) than any other player in school history.

But the ‘Noles still return seven guys who played at least 20 percent of the total possible minutes during last year’s 26-5 campaign, including 3 starters. Oh and FSU just happened to add a 5 star point guard (Scottie Barnes) and one of the top JUCO recruits in the country (Sardaar Calhoun). Leonard Hamilton’s squad is long, deep, athletic, and play with a chip on their shoulder—overlook them at your own risk.

— Matt Minnick, Tomahawk Nation

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20. Oregon

Projected lineup: G Will Richardson, G Chris Duarte, G Eric Williams Jr., F Eugene Omoruyi, C N’Faly Dante

Payton Pritchard may have graduated, but don’t expect the Ducks to drop off a lot from the squad that went 24-7 last season. Guards Will Richardson and Chris Duarte will be crucial for Dana Altman’s squad, and the Ducks bring four-star recruit Jalen Terry into the mix. KenPom expects the Oregon defense to improve (they finished the season No. 76 last season) but the offense to slip just a tad.

The Ducks are an extremely experienced team with nine players listed as upperclassmen on the roster. That said, Pritchard played 35.5 minutes per game (88.8% of available minutes) and Oregon will need someone to step up as the leader in the backcourt.

— Caroline Darney, SB Nation

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19. Texas

Projected lineup: G Matt Coleman, G Courtney Ramey, G Andrew Jones, F Greg Brown III, F Jericho Sims

After inheriting an experienced team from Rick Barnes in 2015-16, Shaka Smart has spent the ensuing seasons building an experienced roster. Now Texas has a senior point guard, returned every player from last year’s team, and added Brown, a high-flying top-10 prospect. Not only is this team Smart’s most experienced in years, it’s also his deepest and most talented group, which could finally mean a return to the pressing, fast-paced Havoc style that Smart used to make a Final Four appearance at VCU.

— Wescott Eberts, Burnt Orange Nation

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18. Arizona State

Projected lineup: G Remy Martin, G Alonzo Verge Jr., G Joshua Christopher, F Marcus Bagley, F Jalen Graham

This team is by far Bobby Hurley’s most talented since his arrival in Tempe. Associated Press preseason All-American Remy Martin decided to return for his senior season. He is joined by Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year Alonzo Verge as well as the highly touted freshmen Joshua Christopher and Marcus Bagley. Martin, Verge and Christopher certainly have the talent to make Arizona State “Guard U” again.

There’s a ton of depth on this team as well. Jalen Graham came on strong late last season. Taeshon Cherry and Jaelen House are both guys that contribute from the three-point line and on defense. Kimani Lawrence, Ohio State transfer Luther Muhammad, Portland State transfer Holland Woods all bring in a veteran presence too. Then there’s Pavlo Dziuba, a european freshman who as a pure athlete might be the most dynamic. There’s been a lot of buzz about the Sun Devils, and for good reason.

— Brady Vernon, House of Sparky

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17. Houston

Projected lineup: G DeJon Jarreau, G Marcus Sasser, G Caleb Mills, G Quentin Grimes, F Justin Gorham

Houston returns all of the major players from a Cougars squad that went 23-8 last season. Redshirt sophomore Caleb Mills is a player to watch this season after leading his team with 13.2 points per game last year en route to being named to the AAC All-Freshman team. Fellow double-digit scorer Quentin Grimes (12.1 points per game) returns for Kelvin Sampson’s squad, and the Cougars add four-star recruit Tramon Mark to the mix.

Expect a high-flying offense that can make up for any deficiencies on the defensive end of the court.

— Caroline Darney, SB Nation

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16. North Carolina

Projected lineup: G Caleb Love, G RJ Davis, G Leaky Black, F Garrison Brooks, F Day’Ron Sharpe

After an extremely disappointing 2019-2020 campaign, Roy Williams has reloaded his roster with a number of talented freshmen in hopes of returning things back to normal. The engine of this team is preseason ACC Player of the Year Garrison Brooks, and he will be surrounded with a lot more talent than last year in Caleb Love, RJ Davis, Day’Ron Sharpe, and Walker Kessler. The big question will be whether or not this team will be able to gel together well enough to return to the NCAA tournament, but the odds of that happening look pretty good. Roy Williams certainly hasn’t let them forget what happened last season, and that may be more than enough motivation for this team to make a deep tournament run.

— Brandon Anderson, Tar Heel Blog

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15. West Virginia

Projected lineup: G Deuce McBride, G Taz Sherman, F Emmitt Matthews, F Derek Culver, C Oscar Tshiebwe

The Mountaineers enter the 2020 season with an exceptional combination of talent, size, depth, and experience, losing just one meaningful contributor from last year’s 21-10 squad and adding a trio of freshmen who are all expected to contribute right away. They feature arguably the best front court tandem in America in Derek Culver and Oscar Tshiebwe, a rising star in guard Deuce McBride, and an abundance of length and depth on the wing.

The metrics like West Virginia, as well - the Mountaineers are currently No. 8 in KenPom, with the No. 12 adjusted offense and No. 7 adjusted defense. Considering everything they bring back they should again be among the nation’s best at rebounding (1st nationally in OREB in 2019, 5th in rebounding margin) and defending (15th in PPG allowed), and if the 3-point shooting improves as expected, this will be a battle-hardened unit that has everything needed to make a deep tournament run come March.

— Jordan Pinto, The Smoking Musket

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14. Texas Tech

Projected lineup: G Mac McClung, G Kyler Edwards, G Nimari Burnett, F Terrence Shannon Jr., F Marcus Santos-Silva

This is by far the deepest and most talented roster Chris Beard has coached in his five years at Texas Tech. The lineup mixes established veterans with highly touted freshmen and capable role players, not to mention one of the most dynamic backcourts in the country. It’ll take some time for the team to come together as a unit, and enduring the gauntlet that is the Big 12 Conference regular season schedule will test the Red Raiders on a weekly basis. But, with a top-5 coach in the country on the bench, this team has every tool it needs to make another deep postseason run.

— Zach Mason, Viva the Matadors

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13. Michigan State

Projected lineup: G Rocket Watts, G Joshua Langford, G/F Aaron Henry, F Joey Hauser, F Marcus Bingham Jr.

Michigan State loses the Big Ten’s all-time leader in assists in Cassius Winston and versatile big man/defensive lockdown specialist Xavier Tillman, which hurts, but still returns a lot of talent. Joshua Langford makes his return after missing the past year-and-a-half due to a foot injury, and Joey Hauser finally gets his chance to play, after having to sit out a season following his transfer from Marquette. Aaron Henry will step into a leadership role with fellow captains Langford and Foster Loyer. MSU has a deep bench, with players like Malik Hall and Gabe Brown able to provide scoring and a spark in a hurry. The Spartans also bring in two true freshmen who could earn immediate playing time in guard AJ Hoggard and center Mady Sissoko.

The question marks come at point guard — will Rocket Watts — much more of a self shot creator than a facilitator — be able to transition to the point guard spot, or will he stick to the two-guard? And at center, the starting spot is up for grabs. Marcus Bingham Jr. likely has the first shot at it, with Sissoko challenging him, and Thomas Kithier and Julius Marble factoring into the rotation somewhere. While there isn’t quite as much hype for Tom Izzo’s squad this year, this Michigan State team is deep, talented, and will challenge for its fourth consecutive Big Ten title.

— Ryan O’Bleness, The Only Colors

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12. Tennessee

Projected lineup: G Santiago Vescovi, G Keon Johnson, G Josiah-Jordan James, F Yves Pons, F John Fulkerson

Rick Barnes is ready for another run at an SEC title, now armed with a roster full of experience and elite prospects. Following breakout seasons, Fulkerson and Pons return to the post as seniors. Guards Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James enter year two after taking their lumps as freshmen last season. The real excitement here comes with the addition of five-star guards Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer. Oh, the Volunteers also have veteran point guard Victor Bailey Jr. eligible for depth and will add senior grad-transfer E.J. Anosike to the post for some added toughness. This team is deep and brings legitimate NBA talent to the table, the only question is how quickly those freshmen guards come along.

— Terry Lambert, Rocky Top Talk

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11. Creighton

Projected lineup: G Marcus Zegarowski, G Mitchell Ballock, G Antwann Jones, F Damien Jefferson, F Christian Bishop

If there’s a team that’s going to challenge the Villanova Wildcats for Big East supremacy this season, it’s the Creighton Blue Jays. They return most of their major players from a team that finished 24-7 last season, led by point guard Marcus Zegarowski. The Blue Jays shot nearly 40% as a team from three last year and are projected as the No. 6 offense per KenPom.

Defensively there may be some questions to answer, but we should get a good glimpse at who Creighton is when they play Kansas on December 8.

— Caroline Darney, SB Nation

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10. Kentucky

Projected lineup: G Devin Askew, G Brandon Boston, G Terrence Clarke, F Keion Brooks Jr., C Olivier Sarr

This Kentucky team has a little bit of everything, but one area they’ll stand out more than maybe anyone in college hoops is their ridiculous size and length. They have nine scholarship players at 6-foot-6+ and nine with a 6-foot-11+ wingspan. And they have the athleticism to go with it, so this has the potential to be one of John Calipari’s best rebounding and shot-blocking teams ever.

There will be the usual growing pains with only two scholarship players returning and nine newcomers, but they have all the tools to become a Final Four-caliber team come March. The key to becoming a team capable of winning it all is how good prized freshmen Terrence Clarke and Brandon Boston are come tourney time. That’s the usual big ‘if’ with Cal-coached teams. He always has elite freshmen in Lexington, though they don’t always hit their stride before being drafted into the NBA.

Clarke and Boston both have the potential to be All-Americans and top-10 NBA Draft picks in 2021. If they reach their potential this season, good luck stopping two 6-7 guards capable of scoring at all three levels with an all-conference big man in Olivier Sarr roaming the paint.

— Jason Marcum, A Sea of Blue

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9. Duke

Projected lineup: G Jordan Goldwire, G Jeremy Roach, G Wendell Moore Jr., F Jalen Johnson, F Mathew Hurt

The 2020-21 edition of the Duke Blue Devils is a good mix of experience and new blood. They return players like Jordan Goldwire (Sr.), Joey Baker (Jr.), Matthew Hurt (So.), and Wendell Moore Jr. (So.) and add the No. 3 incoming class. Coach Krzyzewski brings four five-star recruits into the program in Jalen Johnson, Jeremy Roach, DJ Steward, and Mark Williams and two four-star players in Jaemyn Brakefield and Henry Coleman.

Expect the Blue Devils to have a top-10 defense on KenPom and compete for both the ACC and National Championships.

— Caroline Darney, SB Nation

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8. Illinois

Projected lineup: G Trent Frazier, G Ayo Dosunmu, G Adam Miller, G Da’Monte Williams, C Kofi Cockburn

Simply put, Ayo and Kofi are back. That’s why the Illini are ranked the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Dosunmu averaged 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists as a sophomore last year, and he’s already been named a preseason All-American for 2020-21. He’s the best closer in college basketball, and he’ll be the catalyst to Illinois’ success this year. Cockburn returns for his sophomore campaign after testing the NBA Draft waters as well this offseason. The Illini’s man in the middle was the difference maker down low that Brad Underwood’s program needed. All the 7-footer did last year was smash program records and average 13.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game en route to being named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Surround those two with veteran role players (Frazier, Williams, Giorgi Bezhanishvili), a couple talented freshmen (Miller, Andre Curbelo) and some promising transfers (Austin Hutcherson, Jacob Grandison), and you have all the makings for what should be an exciting tournament run.

— Tristen Kissack, The Champaign Room

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7. Wisconsin

Projected lineup: G D’Mitrik Trice, G Brad Davison, F Aleem Ford, F Nate Reuvers, F Micah Potter

If you enjoyed last season’s Wisconsin Badgers basketball team I’ve got some good news for you! They, except for Brevin Pritzl, are all back and ready to make another run at a Big Ten title. The all-senior starting lineup is not something you see very often in modern college basketball, but the Badgers have one and even feature a senior as the first guard off the bench. This should be a fierce defensive team that has size down low and grit on the perimeter. The offense will be efficient and anyone in the starting five could be the leading scorer on any given night. In an ultra-competitive Big Ten, the Badgers should be in contention all season.

— Drew Hamm, Bucky’s 5th Quarter

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6. Kansas

Projected lineup: G Marcus Garrett, G Bryce Thompson, G Ochai Agbaji, F Christian Braun, C David McCormack

The Jayhawks, along with Dayton and Florida State, are one of the squads you have to feel absolutely gutted for over losing the postseason this past spring. Kansas finished 28-3 on the season and hadn’t lost a game since January 11 before the rug was pulled out from underneath everyone. Big time names like Devon Dotson and Udoka Azubuike are gone, but Bill Self returns Ochai Agbaji and Marcus Garrett and adds five-star freshman Bryce Thompson.

This season, there shouldn’t be a huge drop off. They are preseason No. 5 on KenPom and will get two big tests early in the season with No. 1 Gonzaga on Thanksgiving and No. 10 Kentucky on December 1.

— Caroline Darney, SB Nation

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5. Iowa

Projected lineup: G Connor McCaffery, G Jordan Bohannon, G CJ Fredrick, G Joe Wieskamp, C Luka Garza

The Iowa Hawkeyes will boast one of the best offenses in the country with a four-, sometimes five-, out lineup built around reigning consensus All-American Luka Garza. Bohannon returns after recovering from surgery in his hip to a group which has seven players (Joe Toussaint and Jack Nunge) with starting experience. The questions are two-fold for Iowa: 1) can the Hawks make strides on the defensive end with a deeper group in 2020-21 and 2) will it matter if everyone struggles to keep pace with this high-octane bunch?

— Harrison Starr, Black Heart Gold Pants

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4. Virginia

Projected lineup: G Kihei Clark, G Casey Morsell, G Tomas Woldetensae, F Sam Hauser, F Jay Huff

The Virginia Cavaliers are still the reigning champions after no team was crowned in 2020. Bad news for everyone else: the Hoos are going to be good again. After a masterful coaching job that took a team with the No. 234 offense to a 23-7 record and second place finish in the ACC, Tony Bennett is getting some reinforcements on offense. Marquette transfer Sam Hauser is finally eligible and is an immediate scoring threat from anywhere on the court. Once you add in the steady hand of point guard Kihei Clark, the three-point shooting of Tomas Woldetensae, and the versatility of big man Jay Huff, you have something cooking.

Virginia will also have some new faces with Jabri Abdur-Rahim, Reece Beekman, and Carson McCorkle joining the fray. The 2020 incoming class — ranked No. 18 nationally per 247 — is Bennett’s best since the class that featured Kyle Guy, De’Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome. Because I’m legally obligated to talk about the defense in a Virginia basketball post, just know that they should be very good once again. KenPom has them at No. 1 to start the season, but we’ll see if they’re a little rusty after the wacky offseason.

— Caroline Darney, Streaking the Lawn

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3. Villanova

Projected lineup: G Collin Gillespie, G Justin Moore, G Bryan Antoine, F Jermaine Samuels, C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

The big reason for the excitement? Villanova enters the season as a legitimate national title contender, eyeing its 3rd in five seasons. This team looks more like the 2016 champs (tough and deep across the board) than the 2018 champs (truly elite at the top-end). After only losing Saddiq Bey (admittedly a big loss) to the NBA, the ‘Cats are loaded with plenty of knowns - Collin Gillespie, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Justin Moore - who are All-Big East talents and will push for national honors. On top of that, throw in the exciting unknowns; Former 5-star guard Bryan Antoine is healthy and the redshirts are off guard Caleb Daniels and forward Eric Dixon. Daniels and Dixon have drawn rave reviews from the coaching staff, making this ‘Nova squad as deep as it is talented.

Even in a COVID-shortened season, the ‘Cats will test their title aspirations early and often with a schedule built for the fans. They could face fellow contender Baylor in the second game of the season and get another Top-25 test at Texas 10 days later. And that’s before the annual gauntlet of the Big East. After peaking right as last season was canceled, this team will have their eyes on the ultimate prize this Spring.

— Chris Lane, VU Hoops

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2. Baylor

Projected lineup: G Davion Mitchell, G Jared Butler, G MaCio Teague, F Mark Vital, F Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua

Get ready for the 2020-2021 Bears: Baylor opens the campaign ranked No. 1 on KenPom and the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Bears return four starters from last season’s likely No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Jared Butler is the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, and Adam Flagler should slide in well to form the nation’s best backcourt. With Mitchell and Vital back—two finalists for the national defensive player of the year award—the Bears figure to be a monster to score against. You can make an argument for Gonzaga or Villanova, but the Bears should be the national title favorites.

— Kendall Kaut, Our Daily Bears

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1. Gonzaga

Projected lineup: G Jalen Suggs, G Joel Ayayi, F Corey Kispert, F Anton Watson, C Drew Timme

By now you are probably aware that the AP preseason No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs are the most overrated preseason No. 1 in school history. If you can put aside your existing biases against the Zags, it is important to note that this is essentially the same team that finished the season last year ranked No. 2. Sure, losing Filip Petrusev hurts, but it doesn’t hurt at all when you can slot in future star Drew Timme and welcome the highest-rated recruiting class in school history, headlined by five-star PG Jalen Suggs. Oh yeah, Corey Kispert is also a preseason All-American. The Zags are loaded at every single position. If there was ever a year to bet on Mark Few finally getting that first national championship, this is it.

— Peter Woodburn, The Slipper Still Fits

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