Magic fall just short in Memphis • UCF’s Gus Malzahn shakes up coaching staff after disappointing 6-7 season
Sentinel Sports Final Saturday, January 27, 2024 | | |
| | How Magic dropped 2nd straight with 1-point loss at Memphis | UCF's Gus Malzahn shakes up coaching staff after disappointing 6-7 season | Montverde ousts Oak Ridge; rematches with Prolific Prep | | In a 1-point road loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Magic missed 8 free throws. Orlando returns to Kia Center to face Phoenix on Sunday. | | | Forward Paolo Banchero led the Magic (23-22) with 27 points while center Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 9 assists. | | | So Malzahn made the difficult decision to shake up his coaching staff by replacing his offensive and defensive coordinators. He brought in longtime defensive assistant Ted Roof to run his defense and welcomed back Tim Harris Jr. as offensive coordinator and receivers coach. | | | The big boys hoops matchup went to Montverde over Oak Ridge, while Harmony, Timber Creek, Leesburg won girls weightlifting district titles. Other boys basketball winners included Apopka, LHP and Foundation Academy, while Boone and Winter Park won girls hoops games. | | | Cooper Flagg, a Duke signee and the nation's No. 1-rated player in the senior class, had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds for Montverde. | | | The Lions had a successful 2023 regular season, finishing second in the Eastern Conference but falling short in the playoffs. With most of the team returning, Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo allows Orlando to see just how good its squad can be going forward. | | | It's been a good week for coach Billy Napier, who continues to acquire talent in key areas as he pushes to turn around his program in Year 3. | | | The 30-day window for the NCAA transfer portal began Dec. 4. Coming off a 5-7 season, Florida will aim to address pressing needs with veteran players seeking a change of scenery and playing opportunity. | | | The field to replace offensive coordinator Dave Canales starts to take shape, with Brian Johnson, Zac Robinson and Ken Dorsey all expected to meet with the Buccaneers. | | | The Pride received $130,000 intra-league transfer funds on Friday in exchange for the promising young forward. | | | |
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