Katstra is married to the former Michelle Massie of Charlottesville. in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Finance and Accounting. Gilgeous-Alexander wasnt at his best, but he was cleared to return in the fourth quarter. Blazers forward Trendon Watford exited the game in the second quarter with right ankle discomfort. Quincy proudly graduated with a bachelors degree in sports administration management from Hampton University where he was selected for the 2018 Olympic Flame Program and 2017 National Association of Sports Commissioners. Caroline Michalak Quincy Carpenter Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He is a graduate of Oregon with additional certifications from immersion software engineering programs. This wasnt a good matchup for Philly under the best of circumstances. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in addition to holding credentials as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES). All also work well off the ball, as do Al Horford and Grant Williams. Courtney Johnson joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in May of 2018. Clark was named the teams Director of Player Health and Performance in January 2022 after 11 and a half seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer. Jessica earned a bachelors degree in English from the University of Virginia in 2003. Prior to that, Walden spent five years working for the United States Olympic Committee in various sports medicine roles. He previously served dual roles as director of alumni development for the UVA Alumni Association and director of capital projects for athletics. However, Curry may have won that game before ever stepping on the court the usually-quiet Curry fired up the team with a speech before they ever went to Sacramento. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Rob is a 1990 University of Virginia graduate and 4-year letter winner in mens lacrosse. Year Principal Owner Others Notes 19701975: Herman Sarkowsky: Robert Jeff and his wife Christie have four grown children, Jerry, Jailyn, Jordan, and Jonah. Jeff Ford joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation staff on December 5, 2016. Mays started six games at the end of the season and averaged 15.3 points and 8.3 assists with just 1.7 turnovers per contest. The problem is we only see those Celtics in flashes. Email (required) Most recently he served as managing director for MKC Entertainment and was responsible for prospect qualification, fundraising, and project management. More:OKC Thunder has numbers edge compared to NBA play-in tournament competition. Charlottesville, VA 22903, Local: (434) 982-5555 4/26/2023 8:00:00 AM. Select the second team from the drop down menu. That team will play at the University of Portlands We knew they were a talented team regardless of whos out there, and this is one we couldnt take lightly.. Also, when Allen eventually sells the team, this adds to that value. You just dont know with ankle sprains, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said postgame. PORTLAND, Ore. (April 26, 2023) The Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA G League today announced that the Trail Blazers have acquired the right to own Taffe came to CMU after a two-year graduate assistantship at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. Prior to joining the Foundation staff, she was an assistant registrar with the City of Charlottesvilles Office of Voter Registration and Elections. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Their opponents have averaged 120.9 points. Were just two days removed from the one-year anniversary of Isaiah Roby making a 3-pointer to force overtime in Portland, ending in a 134-131 Thunder win that felt like a loss for OKC given the lottery implications. She is happy to be in a support role during this phase of her career. The Trail Blazers will form a G-League team of their own for next season, the team announced Wednesday. That team will play at the University of Portlands Chiles Center. It was very important to our organization to enter the G League with an affiliate here in Portland and strategically strengthen our dedication to player development, Joe Cronin, the Trail Blazers General Manager, said in a statement. Holly Baker Gift Reporting and Accounting Manager. A native of Canton, OH, Drew and his wife Shira reside in Charlottesville. Before CAF, she assisted with the coordination of all special events, donor stewardship activities, and data entry for all non-annual fund gifts to the Mountaineer Athletic Club at the University of West Virginia. Joyce joined the Foundation in May of 2019. He served as the Athletic Departments external affairs graduate assistant in year one, and the fundraising graduate assistant in year two. In the following years, Parkhill was the head basketball coach at The College of William and Mary (1984-87) and St. Michaels College (1989-90). Barry Parkhill was appointed the associate director of athletics for development in 1998. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Neither are strong on-ball defenders, both need to play heavy minutes to keep the 76ers offense going (especially with Embiid out), and both will be targeted. Prior to his time in Buffalo, Taffe held internships with the AA baseball Erie SeaWolves in promotions and community engagement and with the Erie BayHawks of the NBA G-League in marketing and gameday operations. Pleasant, Taffe cultivated, solicited, and stewarded donors to raise funds for the department in a successful fundraising year. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Donna Garnett Mahan Lesley graduated from the University of Virginia in 2002 with a bachelors degree in psychology from the College of Arts & Sciences. Jimmy Butler's injured right ankle is "the same as last night," according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and is getting treatment around the clock. Clarks Pacific Northwest heritage, being born and raised in Oregon, has created a passion for the wine industry. The Knicks will get Julius Randle back at some point this series his status for Game 2 also is unknown due to a sprained left ankle and they become much more formidable with him. Heather Troudt joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in September of 2002. The French native began his scouting career working independently for several French clubs starting in 2014. It was very important to our organization to enter the G League with an affiliate here in Portland and strategically strengthen our dedication to player development, Joe Cronin, the Trail Blazers General Manager, said in a statement. Todd Kersey joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in April of 2014 and leads internal operations. She was voted by her peers as a Super CPA for five consecutive years as recognized by Virginia Business magazine. Prior to joining the VAF, Bullock served as the director of player relations for Virginia Football. INJURIES: Clippers: Brandon Boston Jr.: out (tailbone), Paul George: out (leg), Marcus Morris Sr.: day to day (illness). LeBron James leads NBA in jersey sales, Curry second. Portland Trail Blazers Roster | ESPN Address: One Center Ct., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227. Portland Trail Blazers Roster | ESPN Portland Trail Blazers The talent is there, the focus comes and goes. Senior VP, Business Operations & General WebPortland Trail Blazers Address: One Center Ct., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97227 Arena Name: Moda Center Phone: (503) 234-9291 Geoff Clark Director of Player Health and The Portland Trail Blazers announced plans Wednesday to begin operating a G League franchise in 2023-24. He was named the ACC Basketball Player of the Year and ACC Athlete of the Year as a junior in 1972 after leading the conference in scoring. During a funky last couple of seasons in Portland with a rash of injuries and an attempt to restructure the team the Trail Blazers have called up 13 players from the G-Leauge. Not names you would expect to push Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the near full-strength Thunder. The second player in school history to have his jersey number (#40) retired, Parkhill earned his bachelors degree in education from the University of Virginia in 1973. Wise words from the rookie after the Thunders 118-112 win against the depleted Trail Blazers on Sunday night in Portland. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a B.S. Before transferring to Wake Forest, Smart spent four seasons at the University of Buffalo. De'Anthony Melton and Jalen McDaniels could see a bump in minutes because Doc Rivers seems them his best defensive options. You can be sure whenever Embiid does step on the court the Celtics will test him. Jon graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2010 with a degree in Government and Economics (minor). There is a more holistic power Jimmy Butler has access to, involving his fearlessness and his great strategic intelligence but not limited to these things. The Knicks lost those minutes by four points. Its a sign that Portland is serious about developing talent. Portland (32-42) is sixth in the reverse standings, with a 9% chance at the No. Neil Olshey. Bostons shot creators will go hunting for matchups they like, and you can bet the two 76ers guards are at the top of that list. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. It was on fire at first, but I just tried to shake it off and play through it, Gilgeous-Alexander said. Nico Mathieu: Mathieu joins the staff as an international scout after working as a consultant for the San Antonio Spurs. Shortly after checking in, Gilgeous-Alexander took Nassir Little off the bounce and finished an and-one that tied the game 103-103. Her collegiate athletics experience also includes a three-year stint at Buffalo State College from 2017-19 as its assistant intramural manager and assistant softball coach. 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When guys get an opportunity, usually their energy levels high, Thunder guard Josh Giddey said. In 2004, she assumed the role of special events assistant and a year later became the special events coordinator. Phone Email. They cant do that against Philly, the 76ers are a talented team even with a limited Embiid. Expect Butler to be a game-time decision on Tuesday (Miami will not tip its hand even if it knows the answer.) WebThis is a list of Portland Trail Blazers executives, since the team's foundation in 1970. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Aaron Fentress | The Oregonian/OregonLive. He nailed two more triples in the first half and was 5-of-7 from three heading into halftime. Portland Trail Blazers | NBATA A California native, Nicki graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Business Administration and earned her MBA from Notre Dame de Namur University. Kristie Kintner Tucker will defend one of the Jays for stretches. Director of Suites, Events, and Stewardship. She spent the past five years working as a player health operations manager at the NBAs league office. Lesley Hicks Mays started six games at the end of the season and averaged 15.3 points and 8.3 In addition, he works closely with the mens and womens golf programs as his sport assignments. Lesley Hicks joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in January of 2020. Assistant Director of the Annual Fund. Tip off your career with the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter Prior to joining the VAF, he worked in development for the College Foundation of UVA for four and a half years. 1 pick and a 37.2% chance of landing inside the top-four. Its a bit more loose with the way they play. One of the reasons the Celtics are such a problem is the wealth of shot creators they put on the floor: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon all can create for themselves and others. More:'He's making Hamilton his': How Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown shaped him. Jacob Mooallem: Mooallem will be the teams analytics coach. Trail Blazers finally to launch own G-League team next fall Following his senior season, the two-time All During his time in Mt. It was a game where poise and experience in big moments things the Warriors are overflowing with mattered. He also earned an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary. Courtney graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. Senior Director of Development. Jon lives in Charlottesville with his fianc, Maddie, who is also a UVA graduate (Nursing 2016). The former USC star also earned gold medals with Team USA at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. However, Butler's status for Game 2 remains up in the air. He then graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in philosophy with minors in religious studies and music. She became board certified in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS) in 2021 and board certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) in 2022 by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Prediction: Celtics in 5. A champion. The Mavericks have lost four straight games and the vibes in Dallas are, to put it kindly, off. Prepare your mind and body for this opportunity we have. Cohen arrived in Portland after seven seasons in the WNBA where she spent two years as the Atlanta Dreams Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist following five seasons with the Chicago Sky. In her position as development assistant, she provides administrative, operational, and database support for the development and customer service-related activities of the Foundation. As a part of head coach Tyronn Lues staff, Billups Rob brings 22 years of sales success, primarily in the financial services industry. Portland Trail Blazers add 14 staff members - oregonlive.com In this role, he supported the programs day-to-day operations and was responsible for student-athlete development, compliance, and community engagement initiatives. He serves as an Assistant Director of the Annual Fund, supporting the VAF by securing gifts to meet annual fund goals, while assisting in the strategy, creation, and execution of year-long giving and retention initiatives. Jordan Bullock In 1990, she was named the Big West Conference Swimmer of the Year as she led UNLV to conference titles in both 1990 and 1991. Thats what he did six weeks ago, Embiid dropped 52 and the 76ers hung on to beat the Celtics. In this role, she serves as the front office manager and provides support to Dirk Katstra and coordination for the VAF Board of Trustees. During his time in Cincinnati, Quincy worked part time for the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. INJURIES: Clippers: Brandon Boston Jr.: out (tailbone), Paul George: out (leg), Marcus Morris Sr.: day to day (illness). After that, its Tobias Harris on the wing. Lillard, Simons, Grant and Nurkic are Portlands top-four scorers. Coaches | Portland Trail Blazers | NBA.com However, the comments from Doc Rivers and the reports coming out of Philadelphia suggest he will not suit up for Game 1 and could miss Game 2 in Boston (and he could be out longer than that). Virginia posted a 21-7 record that season and advanced to postseason play (NIT) for the second time in school history. Whitney Dooley joined the Virginia Athletics Foundation in March 2022. With the series taking a three-day break after Tuesdays Game 2 (Game 3 is Saturday), Miami may sit Butler for Game 2 thinking they can buy a week of rest for the ankle (plus, the Heat already stole a game on the road in Game 1). Once he did that, you have no choice but to rise up. In her current role as revenue operations manager, Bartman oversees inventory management, budget tracking, and revenue reporting across both basketball and entertainment events at Rose Quarter. Sports editor Joel Odom joins Bill Oram to discuss the NBA playoffs, Bo Nix and what makes a good name for the Blazers new affiliate. Smith holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from LeTourneau and a Master of Science in Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania. Weigand graduated from the University of Virginia in 2008 with a degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. While a student at the University, he was a member of the JV basketball team. His experience includes four minor league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and an eight-year physical therapy stint while being assigned to the CBAs Yakima Sun Kings. Prior to his time in Louisville, Quincy served as the community events outreach intern for the Orange Bowl Committee in Miami, Fl. This might have been the greatest Stephen Curry game of them all. 1 pick and a 37.2% chance of landing inside the top-four. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. A native of Mineral, Virginia, Bullock graduated from Old Dominion University earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2016 and a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in sports administration in 2018. He stayed in for the rest of the game to stand in the corner and do nothing as a decoy. His territories include Richmond and Southwest Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois and Tennessee. A French native, he played in the France minor leagues. Donor Services Coordinator. Now they will do battle in an unexpected series. Boyd has also worked in the G League and spent the 2019-20 season as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Oregon mens basketball program. In addition, Jon works closely with the baseball, womens rowing, and mens and womens squash programs. The Johnson City, New York, native earned her bachelors and masters degrees from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau remain linked. "I can't say I knew he was gonna come out and get 50 but I knew there was no way he was gonna allow us to lose that game", @Money23Green on the epic @StephenCurry30 speech before Game 7 pic.twitter.com/7sqcnljcBo, The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) May 1, 2023, Listen, we just got embarrassed last night. Support OregonLive. 1815 Stadium Road They had to pluck all those players off other teams G-League affiliates because Portland didnt have its own. Executive Assistant and Office Manager. Including the use of Aequitas two corporate jets, ground transportation and an off-site dinner, the PORTLAND, Ore. Jalen Williams put it best. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In this role, he is responsible for database management and analysis, gift processing and reporting, and collaborating with external vendors and units at UVA. Embiid has a sprained lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and, as of this writing, is officially listed as doubtful for Game 1. Kittie joined the Foundation after 30 years as a frontline fundraiser in Georgia and Virginia. Prior to joining the VAF, Whitney worked in annual giving and stewardship at the UVA Alumni Association and previously worked in development and marketing at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. Whitney lives in Crozet with her husband, Johnathon. As the assistant director, Lesleys responsibilities include delivering support for the annual giving strategy, collaborating with internal business partners to develop benefit-related communications, and liaising with donors regarding member benefits. As an undergraduate student, she worked in the football office and following graduation, joined the VAF staff as a special events intern. Our capsules show the matchups along with the Net Rating, Offensive Rating and Defensive Rating for each team. WebVisit ESPN to view the Portland Trail Blazers team roster for the current season Our panel of NBA experts reveal which teams they each expect to prevail in the conference semifinals. Virginia posted a 21-7 record that season and advanced to postseason play (NIT) for the second time in school history. It was a 3-pointer that put the Thunder ahead by five points. With 5:05 left in Game 1 against the Knicks and the Heat up three, Jimmy Butler tried to drive the lane, Josh Hart slipped and inadvertently kicked Butler in the ankle, and Butler went down. Jessica and her husband Justin have two children: Finley and Rory. She served her alma mater as President of the Alumni Board of Directors and as a member of the Colleges Board of Trustees. David Adkins: Adkins, who has 29 years of experience in coaching and player development, joins as director of player development. Knight's donation goes straight to the heart of Portland's most key issues. A member of the Cavalier basketball team from 1987 to 1991, Katstra played on three NCAA Tournament teams at Virginia and was a senior captain on the 1990-91 squad. An integral part of the Foundations donor services program, she coordinates football and basketball parking and ticketing and serves as the liaison for individual game requests for tickets and parking. Lesley then spent 14+ years in the insurance industry. Message. Thunder guard Lindy Waters III was a late scratch with plantar fasciitis. He now works with assigned donors in Virginia, primarily in Richmond and Charlottesville, initially working in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Manager of Gift Accounting and Administration. A three-time letterwinner on the mens swim team at Indiana University, Drew graduated with a bachelors degree in business administration from the Kelley School of Business.