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BY THE NUMBERS: Heat’s Tyler Herro having a rookie campaign like no other

BY THE NUMBERS: Heat’s Tyler Herro having a rookie campaign like no other

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Tyler Herro has been a revelation for the Heat at the bubble. Mark J. Terrill, AP

Regardless of the outcome of the 2020 NBA Finals, the Miami Heat will walk away from the series knowing they have a young core they can depend on to be competitive in the coming seasons.

One of those budding stars is rookie shooting guard Tyler Herro.

The Kentucky Wildcats alumnus is averaging 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 20 games so far in the postseason, or at the end of Game 4 of the title series.

He is shooting nearly 37% from 3-point territory, giving head coach Erik Spoelstra a reliable sniper to go with long-distance specialists Duncan Robinson and Jae Crowder.

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As a 20-year-old, that makes Herro’s accomplishments even more impressive.

According to ESPN Stats and Info, his 45 3-pointers these playoffs rank first all-time among rookies, surpassing the 43 made by the Houston Rockets’ Matt Maloney in the 1997 postseason.

With 316 points, Herro, the 13th pick in the 2019 draft, is only the 6th rookie in NBA history to score 300 or more points.

His fiery performance at the bubble has earned praise from his team.

All-Star forward Jimmy Butler paid homage to his freshman teammate after Herro’s brilliant showing in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics.

After Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Herro drew viral attention for his reaction when he drove past the Los Angeles Lakers’ Rajon Rondo to put the game away.

“He has a great competitive humility about him," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after Herro’s Game 4 shooting display against Boston.

“He has a confidence. He has a fearlessness that is uncommon. But he is humble enough to work, to be coachable, to take the mentorship from the veteran players that we have on our team, and he just continues to gain more confidence as we go.”

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UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’

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The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University head coach Ramil de Jesus had a front row seat to National University's display of their prowess on Sunday, as the Lady Bulldogs opened their title defense with a victory.

The Sherwin Meneses-mentored team got one over de Jesus and his Lady Spikers, with NU sweeping La Salle on Sunday.

The veteran coach was admittedly in awe of the impressive performance of the hitters from Jhocson Street.

“Very solid yung NU,” the multi-titled coach commented. “Kumbaga, kilalang-kilala nila yung isa't isa. Yun ang isa sa mga strengths nila. Dahil sa tagal nila magkakasama. Alam nila yung weaknesses, and alam nila yung strengths.”

De Jesus also commended Meneses who took over the spot that NU’s former tactician left, Season 86 champion mentor Norman Miguel.

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“Happy ako para sa kanya, kasi halos lahat ng team na napuntahan niya, maayos and buo,” said de Jesus. “Yung pinapasok niyang sistema unti-unti nang nakukuha.”

Meneses’ system would be crucial for the present core of Lady Bulldogs as they have won two championships since 2022, with Bella Belen and the rest of the squad winning Season 84 with Karl Dimaculangan and just last year with Miguel.

However, de Jesus emphasized that the main foundation of this success -- aside from their coaches -- is the solid volleyball program of NU from high school to the collegiate ranks.

“Actually, yung NU, hindi lang naman yung Season 84 eh,” he said. “Since sa high school, magkakasama na yun. So, magtagal na talaga sila magkakasama.”

“Advantage talaga na yun. And then, alam din nila kung paanong hindi sila mara-rattle. Alam nila kung sino yung go-to-guy talaga, so very solid yung NU,” he continued.

And this, acknowledged de Jesus, is a design that is very challenging to sustain.

“Every year nag-evolve yung volleyball eh,” he said. “So, ang challenge ngayon eh, kung kayang maka-adapt nung, lalo na recruitment kasi yung problema eh.”

“Pag medyo active ka sa pagre-recruit, and then yung lahat ng Class A na player yung makukuha mo, advantage yun.”

“Pero kung makakakuha ka ng Class B, napakahirap i-develop, and then isabay doon sa Class A? Mahabang proseso yun,” added de Jesus, who is now on his 28th year as Lady Spikers head coach.

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