Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The NLL Draft is today — and expansion teams Philadelphia and San Diego are in the spotlight as they look to build off what’s already been a busy offseason.
Top names in the draft include Chris Cloutier (North Carolina/Denver), Connor Fields (Albany/Charlotte) and Austin Staats (Onondaga Community College).
SDPHI@NLL Draft here we come!
— San Diego Seals (@SealsLax) September 24, 2018
Sneak peek of our new bucket! Catch it tomorrow on our draft table #NLLDraft18 pic.twitter.com/JN8ucejoOh
— Philadelphia Wings (@NLLwings) September 24, 2018
2. Alison Harbaugh, daughter of Ravens coach John Harbaugh, committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame, he confirmed Monday at his weekly press conference while wearing a Notre Dame lacrosse sweater.
“Great place, really amazing coaching staff there and great university and great people, and she's gotten really close with all of the players and the recruits,” John Harbaugh said. “That's where she wanted to go from the beginning. She loved it there.”
Alison, a St. Paul’s (Md.) junior, plays for TLC Lacrosse. According to the Baltimore Sun, she was also recruited by Boston College, Johns Hopkins and Virginia Tech.
John Harbaugh in a Notre Dame women’s lacrosse sweater. Confirms that his daughter, Alison, has committed to the Irish. Doesn’t know the words to the fight song but can hum the tune. pic.twitter.com/9FOVJtkswM
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) September 24, 2018
3. Kevin Cassese, a 2018 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, had a decorated playing career at Duke, in Major League Lacrosse and with Team USA, but to many, he was as good a leader as the sport has produced.
“Kevin Cassese is without question the greatest leader on the lacrosse field I have ever been around,” said former Blue Devils coach Mike Pressler, who has coached college lacrosse for 35 years and had two stints on the Team USA coaching staff.
What We’re Reading
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Take a spin listening to NLL’s own preview of tonight’s Entry Draft.
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On Monday, the Vancouver Warriors signed forwards Keegan Bal and Richard Lachlan.
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Inside Lacrosse begins its fall coverage with a look at Le Moyne women’s lacrosse.
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As the investigation into the Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse team continues, players are allowed to attend class through the suspension.
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Colorado Mesa men’s lacrosse coach Vince Smith was announced as a speaker for the US Lacrosse West Regional Conference, set for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Las Vegas, Nev.
What We’re Watching
Team USA gold medalist Trevor Baptiste sits down with Lax Sports Network to talk about his lacrosse story and diversity in the sport. “It’s pretty polarizing for someone playing a sport and you can be pretty intimidated that no one really looks like you,” Baptiste said.
@TrevorBaptiste1 encouraging kids of all backgrounds to play: "Have fun...believe in yourself...don't care about what others think." https://t.co/IjnuTaRXR1
— Steve Stenersen (@uslacrosseceo) September 24, 2018
.@TrevorBaptiste1 had a candid conversation about diversity in lacrosse with LSN's @Meghan_Triplett. Watch the conversation here https://t.co/cbZ8ZGWpcA or on the free LSN app (download link here https://t.co/QyCj6BaBwK) pic.twitter.com/PZPoFILl6H
— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) September 24, 2018
Harlem Lacrosse published a new video highlighting efforts in the Boston area.
Plus, hear about Boston Cannons goalie Nick Marrocco’s book, “Lacrosse the Globe: How to Succeed in the Growing Game of Lacrosse.”
Not everyday I talk to an athlete who is also an author...loved the purpose for Nick Marrocco’s (@OnThaRoccs)book “Lacrosse the Globe” @LaxSportsNet pic.twitter.com/6yEWMRoYhh
— Tom Eschen (@TomEschenJr) September 24, 2018
What’s On Tap
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The NLL Entry Draft, hosted by Philadelphia, takes place tonight at 7 p.m. and will be streamed live at nlltv.com. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Another Hall of Fame profile from the September/October edition will be released online today.
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