SPORTS 6-16
NBA:
Tiago Splitter is going to be the new head coach for the Bulls.
Chicago was already interested in the Blazers’ interim coach, as reported following Portland’s playoff exit.
Those same sources now confirm Splitter’s hire.
ESPN notes Portland has narrowed their coaching search to either Boston assistant Tyler Lashbrook, or Minnesota assistant Micah Nori, who was also up for the Bulls gig.
Splitter took the reins for the Trail Blazers on game 2 of the regular season and led the team on an unlikely run to the 7th seed before losing to eventual Western Conference champion San Antonio.
WNBA:
The Fire were bested on the road. Portland lost 107-74 to the Minnesota Lynx. Carla Leite and Frieda Buhner each scored a team-high 10 points in the setback. The Fire will return home Wednesday for their first regular season matchup with the Seattle Storm.
COLLEGE BASEBALL:
Oregon pitchers Tanner Bradley and Will Sanford, and catcher Brayden Jaksa have been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp.
The three Ducks will join 53 other players invited to compete for a spot on the final 28-man Collegiate National Team starting on June 24.
Oregon is losing a freshman All American. Outfielder Angel Laya entered the transfer portal according to on3.com.
LOCAL:
Beats & Buckets: Bend 3v3 is set for June 26th through 28th at the Boys & Girls Club of Bend.
The event features 3-on-3 basketball divisions, skills contests, free throws, a 3-point contest, and live DJ music to give it a hoops festival atmosphere.
Registration is available online, with more details on Beats & Buckets social pages.
The Bend Elks are back on the road at Yakima Valley for a three-game series tonight through Thursday against the Pippins. The Elks have 4 wins against 8 losses in West Coast League play.
