Author: Harper Mayfield

By Harper Mayfield | Sports Writer Just a few weeks into the NBA season, some players have already started separating themselves from the pack. Last year, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took home both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards. Memphis Grizzlies phenom Ja Morant was named the league’s Rookie of the Year. This season, the league looks to be in for a change up. New favorites have emerged for every award, so let’s get familiar with the new crop of award candidates.The MVPs:Nikola Jokic, Center, Denver Nuggets: Jokic, already one of the league’s premier bigs, has…

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By Harper Mayfield | Sports WriterAfter a down game against Iowa State, Baylor bounced back with a 77-58 win over a strong Oklahoma State team.The Lady Bears got production from a number of players, including senior guard Moon Ursin, junior forward NaLyssa Smith and senior guard DiDi Richards. Usrin poured in 20 points to go along with eight rebounds. Smith scored 18 points of her own, and dominated the backboards, hauling in 12 rebounds. Richards continued her versatile contributions, scoring 11 points, grabbing six rebounds and dishing out seven assists. The performance of the three upperclassmen was key in righting…

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