Tennessee’s Kennedy Chandler Named Integrity Sports Agency’s SEC Tournament MVP

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler as the SEC tournament’s most valuable player for his outstanding performance leading the Volunteers to the championship victory.

Chandler led the Volunteers to the SEC Tournament title, averaging 14.7 points per game throughout the tournament. He shot 53% from the field, and hit 50% of his three-point attempts along the way.

After injuring his leg in the first game of the tournament, Chandler powered through to lead the Vols to their first SEC tournament title since 1979. He now has them as a No. 3 seed looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament.

UNC’s Armando Bacot Named Integrity Sports Agency Co-Player of the Week

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named North Carolina forward Armando Bacot as its Co-Player of the Week for his exceptional play during the week of February 28-March 5.

Bacot led the Tar Heels to a 2-0 record during the week, with wins over Syracuse and No. 4 Duke. Bacot put on a display at Duke, in Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game, scoring 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting and grabbing seven rebounds. Bacot also had just one turnover against Duke’s loaded front court.

Against Syracuse, Bacot scored 17 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in another dominant effort in the paint. 

Bacot and the Tar Heels are now back in the AP top 25 after the two wins at No. 25.

Auburn’s Jabari Smith Named Integrity Sports Agency Co-Player of the Week

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named Jabari Smith, a standout forward from Auburn, as the ISA Co-Player of the Week for his exceptional performances during the week of February 28-March 5.

Smith led the Tigers to a 2-0 week, improving the team’s record to 27-4 on the season. In his first game of the week, against Mississippi State, Smith scored 27 points on 9-for-13 shooting and also grabbed ten rebounds. He hit three of his five three pointers, as well as six of his seven free throws in the win.

To cap off the week, Smith delivered a 21-point performance, also grabbing six rebounds. He hit all three of his three-point attempts as well as all eight of his free throws in the win.

Smith has elevated his game to the highest level in college basketball, and was recently named a Wooden Award Finalist due to his impressive play.

Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg Named Integrity Sports Agency Coach of the Week

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg as its Coach of the Week, due to his phenomenal coaching efforts in the week of February 28-March 5.

Hoiberg led the Huskers to a 2-0 record on the week, picking up big conference wins over No. 23 Ohio State as well as No. 10 Wisconsin.

Against Wisconsin, Nebraska’s defense stepped up, holding the Badgers to just 21.7% from three-point range. On the offensive end, Alonzo Verge, Derrick Walker, and CJ Wilcher combined for 51 points in a dominant effort.

In the game against OSU, Nebraska forced the Buckeyes’ trio of Jamari Wheeler, EJ Liddell, and Malaki Branham to combine for seven turnovers.

Jacob Hatchett Joins Integrity Sports Agency Staff

Integrity Sports Agency would like to introduce Jacob Hatchett as the newest member of the ISA staff.

Hatchett is a graduate of Wayne State University where he received his Bachelor’s in Sports Management and Entertainment and is now pursuing his Masters in the same field. 

Hatchett also attended Florida A&M University as student in the prestigious Sybil Mobley School of Business. He dreams of becoming President of Basketball Operations for an NBA franchise while getting his start as scout, while working in player personnel development. 

Hatchett will be specializing in scouting, player evaluation, and recruitment along with being an executive assistant.

Hatchett’s Interest and expertise also extend to boxing, golf, & football.

Jared Sapp Joins Integrity Sports Agency Staff

Integrity Sports Agency would like to welcome Jared Sapp as the newest member of the ISA team.

Sapp has had a passion for the game of basketball ever since he was young, when he remembers spending hours shooting in the driveway, all the way through his four-year Division III basketball career in college.

While he was in college, he would take advantage of his summer breaks by coaching a 17u AAU team to inspire that same passion in younger generations.

“I found that serving others by helping them reach their personal and athletic goals was extremely rewarding,” said Sapp. “I plan to do the same throughout my career in whatever capacity I can.”

For ISA, Sapp will be specializing in scouting, player evaluation, and recruitment.

George Michalowski Joins Integrity Sports Agency Staff

Integrity Sports Agency would like to welcome on George Michalowski as the newest member of the ISA team.

Michalowski, a Chicagoland native, currently attends the University of Pittsburgh, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Digital Media. Michalowski has been writing about high school and college hoops since he was in high school, and now covers the Pitt basketball program, as well as recruiting, for Pittsburgh Sports Now. In addition to Pitt coverage, Michalowski also works as a scout for PrepHoops, where he focuses on Western Pennsylvania high school basketball prospects.

Michalowski hopes to break into the Sports Management industry and bring his knowledge of both the recruiting world and the college basketball landscape to the team at ISA.

Thayne Benoit Joins Integrity Sports Agency Staff

Integrity Sports Agency would like to introduce Thayne Benoit as the newest member of the ISA team.

Thayne received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business of Sports and Entertainment and Mass Communications from Kansas State University. He is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor in Sports Law at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.

Thayne’s dreams are to work with and represent professional athletes in the NBA helping them achieve their highest potential. He is passionate about the NBA, NFL, family, fashion and traveling to explore new places.

Baylor HC Scott Drew Wins Integrity Sports Agency Coach of the Week

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named Baylor’s Scott Drew as its Coach of the Week for leading the Bears to a 2-0 record during the week of February 21-27.

Drew led Baylor to a 2-0 week and jumped all the way from No. 10 to No. 3 in the AP Poll with the wins. In their first game of the week, the Bears took down Oklahoma State on the road. They forced Oklahoma State to turn the ball over 17 times, and scored 19 points off of its turnovers.

In the win, Drew, whose team has been decimated by injuries all year, looked to his star Adam Flagler for a big-time 29-point showing. Against No. 5 Kansas, Drew led Baylor to a ten-point victory. The Bears overcame an 0-8 3-point shooting mark in the first half, and finished the win with four players in double figures.

With the two wins, Drew’s team improved to 24-5 overall, as well as 12-4 in Big 12 action.

Honorable Mentions

TJ Otzelberger – Iowa State

Eric Musselman -Arkansas

Dan Hurley – UConn

Randy Bennett – Saint Marys

Mike Krzyzewski – Duke

Arkansas’ JD Notae Named Integrity Sports Agency Player of the Week

On Monday, Integrity Sports Agency named Arkansas guard JD Notae as its Player of the Week for his exceptional performance during the week of February 21-27.

Notae led Arkansas to a 2-0 week with wins over Florida and No. 6 Kentucky. At Florida, Notae shot 38% from the field and 40% from three-point land en route to a 22-point showing. The senior guard grabbed six rebounds, dished out three assists, and only turned the ball over once.

In the Hogs’ win over Kentucky, Notae scored 30 points, hitting 13 of his 26 field-goal attempts. He also served up eight assists, had one steal and one block.

Above all, Notae led Eric Musselman’s Arkansas squad to its third and fourth-straight wins. The Razorbacks are now ranked at No. 14 in the nation and are certainly heating up at the right time.

Honorable Mentions

Izaiah Brockington – Iowa State

Jaylin Smith – Arkansas 

Tyson Walker – Michigan State

Amando Bacot – North Carolina

Javon Freeman-Liberty – DePaul

KJ Williams – Murray State