Behind a game-high 14 points and 11 rebounds from Mason Rocca, Armani Jeans Milano advanced to the Lega A finals with a 65-59 win over Pepsi Caserta.
Chris Young is one of a trio of frustrated aces sidelined by shoulder injuries.
Sports and Life Ramblings mentions an awkward encounter between John Thompson III and a Georgetown recruiting target at the All-Met banquet.
In a Star Ledger article about the hiring of Avery Johnson as the new head coach of the Nets, Armond Hill is recommended as a possible addition to Johnson's staff, mentioning that Hill has been primarily responsible for Rajon Rondo's development with the Celtics this season.