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Kai Jones Gets Double Double In First NBA Start

U.S.A. – In his second appearance with the Dallas Mavericks, Kai Jones may have outdone the performance he had in his debut.

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March 20, 2025

10th Year Seniors

U.S.A. – In his second appearance with the Dallas Mavericks, Kai Jones may have outdone the performance he had in his debut.

In his first career NBA start, Jones finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, but despite his efforts, the Mavericks lost 135-131 to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

It was also jones’ second career double double.

In his Mavericks debut on March 3, jones had a career high 21 points and 9 rebounds in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.

MLB

Jazz Chisholm Jr is heating up just in time for MLB Opening Day.

In Wednesday’s 9-7 win over the pPhiladelphia Phillies, Chisholm finished 2-3 with 3 RBI, his second home-run of the spring and a stolen base.

In the top of the third, chisholm blasted a two-run shot to right-center field that traveled 387 feet, with a 105.6 mph exit velocity, and a 39 degree launch angle.

He returned in the fourth inning to hit an rbi single to extend the Yankees lead to 6-0.

The Yankees will open the season march 27 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Meanwhile, MLB Spring Breakout gives young players an opportunity to fast track their minor league experience and compete against other top prospects.

A nEw beneficiary to the program this year was Bohan Adderley of the new york mets.

Defensively, Adderley flashed both the glove and the arm that has the 6’3″ 190 pound prospect viewed as a potEntial fit on the infield or in the outfield.

In his debut pro season in the Dominican Summer League – Adderley hit .229 with 27 rbi, 30 runs and 27 stolen bases through 47 games.

He also had a .359 on base percentage and a .676 ops.

And of course the Rangers’ top prospect and 17th ranked overall – Sebastian Walcott made his second spring breakout appearance and showed the potential that has many pundits believing he will be in the majors sooner than previously expected.

The second edition of MLB Spring Breakout included 68 of MLB pipeline’s top 100 prospects entering the 2025 season.

That list included five of the top 10 and 12 of the top 20 overall prospects.