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Stephen Bryant, convicted of multiple murders and taunting police with blood messages, is set to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina after his final appeal was rejected, despite claims of brain damage from fetal alcohol syndrome. The courts upheld his sentence, and he is scheduled for execution at 6 p.m. ET, marking the third firing squad execution in the state this year.
A.J. Dybantsa was named MVP of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, leading Team USA to gold, while Kristaps Porzingis is expected to join Latvia for EuroBasket 2025 after recovering from illness. Israeli teams signed Elijah Bryant and Daniel Oturu, and the NBA announced new rules for Summer League to count end-of-period heaves as team shot attempts to encourage more long-range shots.
The San Antonio Spurs' recent draft, selecting Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, has strengthened their roster with young talent but also highlighted the need for additional size and shooting, especially a backup center, which could lead to strategic trades to optimize their lineup for next season.
The Raleigh Regional baseball tournament features a well-balanced lineup with teams NC State, South Carolina, James Madison, and Bryant. Fenwick Trimble from James Madison stands out as the most exciting player, boasting impressive stats.
Kansas remains the No. 1 team in men's college basketball Power Rankings, while Bryant celebrates its first Division-I win. The upcoming Feast Week features several high-profile matchups and tournaments, including the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and ESPN Events Invitational. Liberty Flames are named Team of the Week after winning the Myrtle Beach Invitational, and Jaedon LeDee of San Diego State is recognized as Player of the Week for his outstanding performances. UNC Greensboro's upset victory over Arkansas earns them the Win of the Week, and Phil Martelli Jr. of Bryant Bulldogs is named Coach of the Week. The Power Rankings also highlight teams with questions, such as Saint Mary's, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU), a Final Four team last season, suffered a surprising upset at home against Bryant, a team ranked 275th at KenPom. FAU's poor 3-point shooting contributed to their 61-52 loss. Despite the defeat, FAU remains at No. 15 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings, down 10 spots from No. 5. Their upcoming games in the ESPN Events Invitational will determine if the loss was an anomaly or a more significant issue for the team.