Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: As national spotlight grows, streaking Grizzlies determined – not distracted – amid season’s stretch run
For so long, Ja Morant has been fueled by the narrative of being the overlooked and underappreciated budding star thriving just beneath the national radar. But that dynamic is drastically changing.
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Mid-Year NBA Awards and Other Bold Predictions for 2020 | MikeCheck Minute
As we approach the midway point of the 82-game schedule, it’s time for MikeCheck NBA Mid-Year Awards for the best and brightest we’ve seen through the first half of the season from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devonte’ Graham’s renaissance…
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MikeCheck: Amid midseason jockeying for West’s final playoff spot, Grizzlies keep focus on big-picture progress
As stated from the outset, this season is all about building a solid foundation and culture to carry the team into what shapes up as a bright future, stocked with assets, options and financial flexibility. These next few years are predicated on the development and meshing of a young core anchored by Jaren Jackson Jr.,…
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Grizzlies Strong 9-6 W Stretch Fueled By Record-Setting Assists, Hot Shooting | MikeCheck Minute
Michael ‘MikeCheck’ Wallace wraps up the Grizzlies three-game road trip from Phoenix and previews what’s gone right for the Grizzlies during a 9-6 stretch as they prepare to return home for their longest homestead of the season. —- 1-click Subscribe…
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MikeCheck: Morant, Clarke maintain pace as NBA’s most productive rookie duo as Grizzlies enter 2020
Had Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke not been informed of the threshold they’re approaching, chances are they would have blown through it without a second thought. When the Grizzlies return from their current west coast trip on Monday, the dynamic rookie duo will have seen action in as many NBA games already this season than…
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MikeCheck: After sluggish start, Jones gaining rhythm on Grizzlies’ bench finally hitting its stride
Mired in those initial struggles to get on track with his new team, Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones would always reassure himself – and others – with four simple words. “It’s a long season,” Jones would frequently respond after sluggish nights.
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MikeCheck: Aggies extend HBCU dynasty with third straight Celebration Bowl win, No. 1 national poll finish
MEMPHIS – At this rate, North Carolina A&T might as well just start scheduling Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl as the unofficial 12th game on its annual schedule. For the fourth time in the game’s five-year history, the Aggies capped their season with a Celebration Bowl victory to claim a black college football national championship. They completed…
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MikeCheck: Alcorn State primed for third Celebration Bowl shot at defending HBCU national champ North Carolina A&T
ATLANTA – All things considered, 371 days is a long time to stew on revenge. So that’s one reason Alcorn State isn’t dragging old baggage into Saturday’s trip to Atlanta, where its football season culminates for the third time in four years at the Celebration Bowl. Another reason – and perhaps a far more pertinent…
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MikeCheck: Sparked by prolific December growth spurt, Grizzlies emerging from early season growing pains
Yep, Solomon Hill dared to go there. Having won four of their past six games in the midst of their best stretch of play this season, the Grizzlies veteran forward and resident philosopher hypothetically mentioned the ‘P’ word. It wasn’t progress, although the Grizzlies have shown plenty in recent weeks as their young roster, first-year…
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MikeCheck: Sparked by prolific December growth spurt, Grizzlies emerging from early season growing pains
Yep, Solomon Hill dared to go there. Having won four of their past five games in the midst of their best stretch of play this season, the Grizzlies veteran forward and resident philosopher hypothetically mentioned the ‘P’ word. It wasn’t progress, although the Grizzlies have shown plenty in recent weeks as their young roster, first-year…