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Five NBA Stars that Hail from San Antonio - San Antonio Magazine

Five NBA Stars that Hail from San Antonio Published: June 1, 2021 When basketball fans think of talent factories, places like New York, Chicago and Philadelphia typically come to mind. They think of the asphalt at Harlem’s Rucker Park or the hardwood of Philadelphia’s Palestra. But they should also think of the gyms at Wagner and Cole High Schools in San Antonio. Indeed, any list of America’s best basketball towns ought to include the 210 area code. That’s because, over the years, San Antonio has consistently proven itself to be one of the best pound-for-pound producers of basketball talent in the country. Nearly 25 current or former NBA or WNBA players were born in San Antonio or hail from the city including a handful of legitimate superstars in both the professional and collegiate ranks. So, if the basketball towns of America were facing off on the hardwood, here’s the all-stars who would make our starting five.

Luka Garza: Iowa star wins Wooden Award, first Hawkeye to earn honor

Apr 6, 2021 Hawkeyes big man Luka Garza became Iowa s first winner of the John R. Wooden Player of the Year Award on Tuesday after his dominant 2020-21 season.  Winning the Wooden Award means so much to myself and my family, Garza said. John Wooden was someone my grandfather was friends with, and someone who I was taught a lot about growing up. I studied the pyramid, and many of his books to try and become the teammate and player that could win a championship. Garza completed the sweep of winning every major postseason award such as the Naismith Trophy, Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year, Oscar Robertson Trophy, NABC Division I Player of the Year, Lute Olsen National Player of the Year and Sporting News National Player of the Year. 

Luka Garza awarded Naismith Trophy

Luka Garza awarded Naismith Trophy Share Updated: 3:59 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021 Cliff Jette Iowa s Luka Garza celebrates sinking a 3-pointer against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. SOURCE: Cliff Jette Share Updated: 3:59 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021 Hawkeye basketball player Luka Garza has received the 2021 Naismith Trophy. The award is considered the most prestigious individual award in college basketball. It is given to the most outstanding player in collegiate basketball. Garza received the award Saturday after it was announced on CBS Sports Network. “Winning an award in Naismith’s name is an honor my family and I will always treasure,” Garza said. “Naismith changed my life, and so many others by creating the game that so many love. In 2015, when my dad and I watched Frank Kaminsky accept the Naismith Trophy in Indianapolis, I never

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