Entries by Mateo Mayorga

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Notes on the Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso

The Chicago Sky desperately needs shot creation after trading its second-best offensive option, Marina Mabrey, to the Connecticut Sun for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson and two first-round picks. The former squad’s first game post-exchange was a disaster the personnel weren’t prepared for. It ended with the Phoenix Mercury cutting open the Sky 85-65. Notably, Chennedy […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Heat notes on Nikola Jović, Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson

Nikola Jović lived through highs and lows during his sophomore year, but he’s made monumental strides since his first season. He got stronger by bulking up around 20 pounds, preventing opponents from overpowering him as often, and his 3-point percentage has nearly doubled.   He’s the likable young person who takes tips from players like […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Team USA came back from a large deficit and outlasted Serbia to advance to gold medal game

Steph Curry’s output and shooting tricks, plus Joel Embiid’s late surge, saved Team USA, preventing humiliation and a trip to the bronze medal game. Team USA has a date on Saturday with France to compete for the gold medal.   The first five minutes were an unyielding fireworks display, but the Serbs’ switching defense prevailed […]