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From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream
From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream A pair of former high school basketball stars from Westchester who helped lead their teams to NCAA championships were among the top 45 picks in the NBA Draft. Ty Jerome, a four-time varsity letterer at Iona Prep who cut down the nets with the Virginia Cavaliers was chosen 24th overall and acquired by the Phoenix Suns through a trade with the Boston Celtics. According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, “in Jerome, the Suns get a mature, big lead guard who can play both on or off the ball. He has a tremendous amount of confidence as well, and fits terrifically next to Devin Booker on offense due…

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by Zak Failla
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Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale
Yes, Virginia: Cavaliers' Strong Start The Difference In NCAA Lacrosse Title Win Over Yale In a Division I national championship game that featured more than two dozen players from the tristate area, the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team held on for a 13-9 win over defending national champion Yale at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After former Chaminade High School standout Jack Tigh of Garden City scored two minutes into the game to give fifth-seeded Yale (15-4) a 1-0 lead, Virginia's Matt Moore scored two of his team-high four goals to give Virginia a 2-1 edge heading into the second quarter. Virginia's aggressive defense held Yale to a season-low two go…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft
Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft After enjoying his one shining moment -- and a national championship -- former Westchester County high school basketball star Ty Jerome is eyeing the pros and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle and cut down the nets after winning the NCAA Tournament with Virginia last month, has announced he’s leaving the University of Virginia and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome was a key contributor in throughout the NCAA Tournament, and starred in the Final against Texas Tech, finishing with 16 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.…

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by Zak Failla