Mike Hutton – Page 29

Calumet coach Dominique Nelson reacts to a foul called against his team during the regional.

Dominique Nelson tabbed as the 2017-18 Post-Tribune Boys Basketball Coach of the Year

December 14, 2018 at 5:21 p.m.

Making free throws. That's what Calumet coach Dominique Nelson is thinking about these days. "When we get back, we are going to practice our free throws," he said. "It's a...

Valparaiso guard Brandon Newman heads toward the basket in a Class 4A sectional game this season.

Brandon Newman named the 2017-18 Post-Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year

December 14, 2018 at 5:21 p.m.

The good part for Valparaiso is that Brandon Newman still has a bundle of potential. Just wait until next season for the 6-foot-4 junior guard. "I feel like I'm just...

Valparaiso's Brandon Newman, who was named to the Junior All-Stars core group, has a long list of college offers.

Valparaiso’s Brandon Newman and Marquette’s Colin Kenney named to Indiana Junior All-Stars

December 14, 2018 at 4:55 p.m.

Valparaiso's Brandon Newman had a list of personal and team goals before the season started. He can check one off the list. Newman, a 6-foot-4 guard, was named a core...

Loyola coach Porter Moser applauds his team during practice.

Hutton: Loyola’s Joe Crisman hoping the Ramblers can reach for the lights one more time

December 14, 2018 at 4:55 p.m.

Joe Crisman was on vacation in August of 2016 in Denver, when Loyola coach Porter Moser called. "Do you want to be our director of basketball operations?" he asked. Crisman,...

Valparaiso coach Homer Drew hugs his son, Bryce Drew, after he hit a game-winning 3-point shot at the buzzer to beat Ole Miss 70-69 in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Midwest Regional.

Hutton: Bryce Drew’s buzzer 3-pointer for Valparaiso in 1998 NCAA tourney brings back memories

December 14, 2018 at 4:29 p.m.

Jamie Sykes doesn't talk much about the shot except in March when someone mentions it because of the NCAA tournament. In 2018, the memory of Bryce Drew's buzzer-beating shot against...

Valparaiso coach Homer Drew hugs his son Bryce after Bryce Drew hit a game-winning shot to beat Mississippi in the 1998 NCAA Tournament.

Timing was right for Bryce Drew and Valparaiso to capture nation’s attention with ‘The Shot’

December 14, 2018 at 4:27 p.m.

It was the perfect NCAA story at the perfect moment. That's one way to describe the lasting impact of Bryce Drew's buzzer-beating shot for Valparaiso that stunned Mississippi in the...

Andrean's Curtis Jones looks to pass during Saturday's Class 2A North Judson Regional final against Westview.

Screening process: Westview duo brings end to Andrean’s season in regional final

December 14, 2018 at 3:19 p.m.

Andrean's scouting report on Westview said to stop No. 5 and No. 13. Easy to say, but hard to do. Charlie Yoder and Elijah Hales combined for 35 points in...

Valparaiso's Brandon Newman eyes the referee after a call during Saturday's Class 4A Michigan City Regional against Elkhart Memorial.

Brandon Newman fouls out as Valparaiso falls to Elkhart Memorial in overtime

December 14, 2018 at 3:17 p.m.

The end was difficult for Valparaiso's Brandon Newman. The 6-foot-4 junior guard was unstoppable when he was on the floor. Newman had to watch helplessly from his chair for the...

Andrean's James Hudson, left, takes the ball up as Highland guard Isaac Sytsma defends during a game this season.

Hudson a hawk: James Hudson soars to the rim, grows into all-around threat for Andrean

December 14, 2018 at 3:11 p.m.

Who's the most unheralded talent in Northwest Indiana ? Could be Andrean senior James Hudson. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound guard is averaging 15.8 points and four rebounds. He's also very good...

Calumet guard Paris Hernandez, left, protects the ball from Lake Station's Donta Long during Friday's game.

Davion Davis more than happy to wear the Cinderella slipper for Calumet

May 2, 2018 at 4:16 p.m.

Calumet's Davion Davis always believed. "It was expected," Davis, a 5-foot-9 sophomore guard, said of winning sectionals. "We weren't surprised." Plenty of outsiders were surprised. The Warriors didn't just win...

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