This Week in Sports News: Transfer Portal and World Championships
This week in sports news has been filled with exciting updates from the world of athletics. From world championships to coaching changes and transfer portal news, there is a lot to catch up on.
One of the standout stories of the week comes from women’s ice hockey senior forward Sarah Fillier, who secured her third World Championship title with Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships. Fillier’s stellar performance helped Canada clinch the gold medal, avenging their loss to Team USA in the previous year’s tournament.
In wrestling, Quincy Monday and Matt Kolodzik are gearing up to compete at the U.S. Olympics team trials with hopes of earning a spot at the Paris Olympics. Both athletes have impressive track records and are looking to make their mark on the international stage.
On the coaching front, Cody Brewer has joined the Princeton wrestling coaching staff, bringing a wealth of experience from his time at Oklahoma and Virginia Tech. Brewer’s addition comes at a crucial time for the program as they aim to maintain their competitive edge.
In the basketball world, the transfer portal has made its impact felt at Princeton, with several players entering their names for consideration. The decisions of Vernon Collins Jr., Ryan Duncan, and Jack Scott to explore other opportunities will undoubtedly shake up the team dynamics for the upcoming season.
On the alumni front, Blake Dietrick ’15 has signed with the Los Angeles Sparks, marking a return to the WNBA after successful stints overseas. Additionally, Chet Nweke will be heading to Georgetown for her graduate year, bringing her talents to a new program.
Lastly, men’s lacrosse standout Coulter Mackesy has been named a Tewaaraton Award nominee for the second consecutive year, solidifying his status as one of the top players in the country.
Overall, it has been a week filled with exciting developments in the world of sports, and fans can look forward to more thrilling action in the days to come.