Basketball
Around the Perimeter: London and Sudbury square off in first-round BSL playoff matchup; Can Lightning contain Five’s high-octane offense?; Antoine Mason, Paul Harrison potential ‘x factors’? …
The London Lightning (2) will open their first-round playoff matchup Saturday vs. Sudbury (3), while the KW Titans (1) and Newfoundland Rogues (4) will do battle in the other BSL semi-final.
He was chosen in the first BSL Draft, and he’s still standing. Rashad Smith is a dangerous three-point threat for the London Lightning — and he’s growing other parts of his game in his rookie season.
Around the Perimeter: London opens March tied for second in BSL standings; Defense looking better in last two games; First look at Newfoundland Rogues; Promising debut for Tisdale; Six straight at Bud Gardens …
Around the Perimeter: With Newfoundland trip canceled due to snowstorm, Lightning get rare 11-day break; Roster changes aplenty — including major trade; Will energy level improve? London-born Howson finally honoured …
Embattled guard Chris Jones is heading back to London — and in exchange for Shadell Millinghaus, a player who’s quickly become a fan favourite in the Forest City.
Originally a football player, Lightning centre Andrew Gordon didn’t play hoops until his senior year of high school. His teammates love his football mentality — and his coach thinks there’s untapped potential in the big man.
Two straight losses, a week apart, have Lightning looking for answers; Millinghaus continues to score — off the bench; Free-throw shooting holding Lightning back; This week: TBL’s Pharaohs, then a showdown in Sudbury …
His on-court energy — and jubilance — is infectious. It’s real, but it’s only part of Shadell Millinghaus. He’s also a survivor, with mental scars from past trauma and depression. Faith, family and basketball have gotten him through.
Around the Perimeter: London and KW are the final two teams standing. It’s experience vs. youth; Will Lightning match the Titans’ energy?; Will defense decide this matchup? Read our series preview …