Simas Lukosius Vilniaus Rytas BCL Champion and MVP game highlights Rytas Vilnius vs AEK BC Basketball Champions League. Simas in his rookie season for Rytas Vilnius in Lithuania. Former Cincinnati alumni, rookie who started this season as a pro in Lithuanian Basketball League. Simonas "Simas" Lukosius is a Lithuanian-German professional basketball player who cemented his name in European basketball history in 2026. After a notable collegiate career in the United States, he returned to Lithuania to lead Rytas Vilnius to their first-ever continental title. Personal Information: Full Name: Simonas Lukosius Date of Birth: August 13, 2002 Place of Birth: Kaunas, Lithuania Height: 198 cm (6'6") Position: Guard / Shooting Guard Nationality: Lithuanian / German The "Lithuanian Miracle" (2026 BCL Championship) Lukosius’s crowning achievement came on May 9, 2026, during the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Final in Badalona, Spain. In what is now known as a "miracle" comeback, Rytas Vilnius overcame a 20-point deficit against AEK Athens to win 92-86 in overtime. MVP Performance: Lukosius was named the BCL Final Four MVP after an explosive shooting display. Final Stats: 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 23 minutes. Record-Breaking Shooting: He shot 7-of-10 from three-point range, setting a new BCL record for the most triples made in a championship game. The Bounce Back: Remarkably, Lukosius had failed to score a single point in the semifinal against La Laguna Tenerife just two days prior. Career Journey Collegiate Career (USA) Before turning pro in Lithuania, Lukosius was a standout player in the NCAA, known for his high basketball IQ and clutch shooting. Butler Bulldogs (2021–2023): Averaged 11.1 PPG in his sophomore season and became a fan favorite for his late-game heroics. Cincinnati Bearcats (2023–2025): Transferred to the Big 12, where he continued to develop as a versatile guard, averaging double-digit scoring and improving his playmaking. Professional Career Rytas Vilnius (2025–Present): Joined the Lithuanian powerhouse for the 2025-26 season. While he averaged a modest 8.3 PPG during the BCL regular season, his ability to ignite off the bench proved to be the X-factor in their championship run. Player Profile & Playing Style Elite Shooting: A "lights out" perimeter threat capable of hitting contested threes in high-pressure moments. Clutch Factor: Known for his "ice in the veins" mentality, often performing best when his team is trailing. Versatility: At 6'6", he possesses the size to guard multiple positions and the vision to act as a secondary playmaker. "Simas Lukosius is your BCL Season X Final Four MVP! From scoreless in the semis to a legendary shooting display in the Final." — BCL Official Statement, May 2026
Penn State football wrapped up Blue-White weekend, and this episode breaks down the biggest spring practice takeaways from the running back room, quarterback depth, and D’Anton Lynn’s defense. The Nittany Lions showed real offensive potential with Carson Hansen, James Peoples, Quinton Martin, Cam Wallace, Rocco Becht, and Connor Barry all factoring into the conversation. Zach Seyko and Zane Bransfield discuss Penn State’s running back depth chart, Connor Barry’s role behind Rocco Becht, Peyton Falzone’s development, Matt Campbell’s offensive direction, and why Penn State may not need to run Becht as aggressively as Iowa State did. They also break down D’Anton Lynn’s defensive system, Cooper Ebel, Ikenna Iziogu, Darius Dixon, Josiah Zayas, Tony Rojas, the linebacker room, and the secondary. This matters right now because spring camp is officially over, and Penn State fans are trying to understand what is real heading into summer workouts and fall camp. The offense appears ahead of the defense, but the defense showed signs that the new system could unlock more talent than expected. Drop your biggest Blue-White takeaway in the comments: are you more encouraged by Penn State’s running backs, quarterback depth, or D’Anton Lynn’s defense? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnNittanyLions?sub_confirmation=1 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #weare #football 0:00 Penn State Blue-White Practice Takeaways 1:26 Running Back Room Looks Like a Strength 4:05 Connor Barry and Penn State QB Depth 6:15 Rocco Becht’s Usage Under Matt Campbell 7:32 D’Anton Lynn’s Defensive System Shift 9:47 FanDuel and Indeed Mid-Roll Break 12:05 Linebacker Depth Without Tony Rojas 14:00 Blue-White Standouts: Barry, Peoples, Ebel 16:53 Penn State Special Teams Could Be a Strength 17:31 Blue-White Atmosphere Concern 19:15 What Matt Campbell’s First Spring Means
The Seattle Seahawks selected Bud Clark, S, TCU, with the #64 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT This second-round selection brings a ball-hawking safety to the Seahawks secondary. Clark's ability to make plays on the ball addresses a key need for Seattle. His versatility as a four-year starter at TCU fits into the team's defensive scheme, providing range and coverage instincts. CALLING THE 12s! SUBSCRIBE NOW for up-to-the-minute Seattle Seahawks rumors: https://www.youtube.com/SeahawksTV?sub_confirmation=1 Bud Clark Scouting Report (Tom Downey, Chat Sports): - Awesome ball skills, highlighted by 15 INT's over the last 4 years - Has good instincts for routes, which helps him make plays on the ball - Boom-or-bust allowing big plays in coverage Seahawks Today host Will Ortner wants to hear what you have to say in the comments section: - What is your one-word reaction to the pick? - Grade the draft pick! A, B, C, D or F JOIN WILL ORTNER FOR FULL LIVE SEAHAWKS DAY 2 NFL DRAFT COVERAGE - Seattle Seahawks NFL Draft 2026 LIVE Round 2 - https://www.youtube.com/live/VH_6W8A7TXQ Have a friend that bleeds Blue & Green? Share the video! Bud Clark's 2025 stats demonstrate his production for TCU, making him a notable 2026 NFL Draft prospect. In 11 games, Clark recorded 56 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. He also broke up 11 passes and secured four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Over his four years as a starter, Clark accumulated 35 passes defended and 15 interceptions, ranking among the school's all-time leaders. The Seattle Seahawks gain an athlete in Bud Clark, whose measurables showcase his physical readiness for the NFL. Clark measured 6'0 7/8" and 188 pounds, running a 4.41-second 40-yard dash. His vertical jump reached 38 inches, complemented by a broad jump of 10'7". These testing results align with his fluid movement and ability to range across the field from a middle-field perch or nickel position. "Clark is overly responsive in coverage, but he brings range and ball skills to the back end of the defense and makes more plays than he misses. He has field-safety starting potential and can hold up in nickel." — Dane Brugler (The Athletic) Seattle Seahawks 2026 NFL Draft Picks: - RD1, 32: Jadarian Price (RB, Notre Dame) - RD2, 64: Bud Clark (S, TCU) - RD3, 96: TBD - RD6, 188: TBD While Bud Clark brings significant ball skills to the Seattle Seahawks, his scouting report also notes areas for development. Clark can be overly responsive in coverage, sometimes manipulated by quarterback pumps. He takes chances undercutting routes with shallow angles, which led to four coverage touchdowns allowed and four pass interference flags in 2025. His tackling style is more grab-and-pull-down, which will need refinement against NFL ball carriers. @chatsports is the BEST DESTINATION for NFL news and rumors: http://www.youtube.com/@chatsports?sub_confirmation=1 We deliver our Seattle Seahawks coverage on more than just YouTube...head to our Chat Sports website for more Seattle Seahawks news and rumors: https://www.chatsports.com/seattle-seahawks #SeahawksDraft #BudClark #NFLDraft2026 #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad
Minnesota Wild overpower Seattle Kraken as secondary scoring surges—can this newfound depth fuel a playoff run against the Dallas Stars? Seth Toupal spotlights crucial performances from Matt Boldy, Marcus Foligno, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Marcus Johansson, dissecting how strong contributions beyond the top line are giving the Wild a dangerous scoring edge. Key topics include Vladimir Tarasenko's resurgence as one of GM Bill Guerin’s best acquisitions, the chemistry on Minnesota’s third line with Danila Yurov and Yakov Trenin, and the importance of depth players like Bobby Brink and Michael McCarron. The episode previews the Wild’s confirmed first-round clash with the Dallas Stars, asking if Minnesota’s retooled lineup—and balanced scoring—will finally break their postseason ceiling. Don’t miss this power-packed recap and expert preview of the Central Division showdown that could shape the Wild’s playoff destiny. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOWild?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwild.supercast.com/ Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyck Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop - Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch - Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NHL #KirillKaprizov #MinnesotaWild
Florida State Seminoles face a critical crossroads as questions swirl around their quarterback situation and FanDuel’s 6.5-win projection. Can Mike Norvell provide clarity and lift the Noles above expectations, or will uncertainty and slow offensive line progress hinder their postseason hopes? Brian Smith outlines four key areas—quarterback, starters on the offensive line, new playmakers in the defensive front seven, and the defensive secondary—that must align to surpass the win total. SMU, Alabama, and Virginia loom as pivotal matchups in a schedule that offers both opportunity and peril. The podcast spotlights how depth issues, coaching transparency, and NIL recruiting battles against powerhouse programs like Texas A&M, Miami, and Oregon threaten Florida State’s competitive edge. Will fan frustration and booster action shape their roster future, or will the NCAA’s limited regulation bring chaos to college football? Now’s the time to weigh in—how should Seminole fans respond? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://lockedonseminoles.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers 2-1 OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida scored two power play goals in the third and OT, but if it weren't for the heroics of Sergei Bobrovsky, they would not have been in position to win. After Florida tied it at one, they took full control and flipped the possession. Blue Jackets are on the playoff bubble and were playing for the point in regulation, but after a breakaway from Matthew Tkachuk, it drew a tripping call which eventually led to the winner by Sam Reinhart. Reinhart was back in the lineup after missing Tueaday's win against Detroit, as the Panthers were without Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe. There was a Panthers Debut in Cole Reinhardt and an NHL Debut, where D Mike Benning got the secondary assist in overtime. Trusted to take a roll on the power play after his experience in the NCAA and in Charlotte, Florida threw Benning into the wolves and got involved on the game winner. Florida now has won three in a row after the trade deadline as the group is playing loose. The guys give their three stars of the game, when they knew the game was won, and discuss whether the streak can continue as they begin their road trip on Sunday night in Seattle. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthers Email: lockedonflapanthers@gmail.com #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #nhlhockey Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Keith Abney II was a dominant force in the secondary for Arizona State and now heads to the NFL looking to continue his success ...
Georgia Football adds Clemson transfer Khalil Barnes to the secondary, stealing the star DB from Ole Miss at the last second.