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It’s the 4th of July, so let’s be patriotic with today’s Sonoran Hot Reads. Former Arizona Wildcat Miles Simon is an assistant coach for the USA Basketball U-17 team, and he is now a gold medal-winning coach. The Americans took down Turkey 96-56 in the Championship Game. After falling behind 8-2 early, Arizona target Kevin Knox hit a three to give the USA the lead for good
That feeling when you win a World Championship and bring home a gold medal reppin @usabasketball #family pic.twitter.com/i7IAZ7iZ9O
— Miles Simon (@milessimon) July 3, 2016
I want 2 thank @dshow23 @DeMathaHoops @milessimon @USAB_BJ 4 giving me d opportunity 2be part of this amazing fam pic.twitter.com/gYGeiBdzX8
— Immanuel Quickley (@IQ_GodSon) July 3, 2016
- Gabe York had a big Sunday at Summer League, pouring in a game-high 18 points for the Hornets
- Bret Brielmaier is an NBA Champion, and now he’s taking his talents to the Nets’ coaching staff
#APlayersProgram #NBASummer #Family pic.twitter.com/WBkE2b7zO0
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) July 3, 2016
Football
- The 2017 class now has 21 commitments as Rhedi Short pledged his allegiance to Arizona on Sunday
- I decided to Google Gronk, and this came up, because of course it did
Baseball
- Jett Bandy may be heading back to Triple-A soon
- Brad Mills, who is already in Triple-A, was placed on the 7-day DL
Don’t run on @Rob_Refsnyder! https://t.co/E8l65Sgy02 #LetsGoYankees pic.twitter.com/m4WpS6gFYW
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 3, 2016
Tucson news
- Have a good 4th of July everyone! Here’s a list of things that are going on around Tucson this year
#SundaySunset views near Finger Rock Trail courtesy of IG user fission_stu #FreeYourself pic.twitter.com/eMkTYofVKF
— Tucson AZ (@VisitTucsonAZ) July 4, 2016