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Munford signs Two-Way contract with Bucks Wisconsin Herd star Xavier Munford signed a Two-Way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Munford, a 6'3" guard who played his college ball at the University of Rhode Island, currently ranks 4th in the NBA G League in scoring (24.1 points per game) and 2nd in 3-point percentage (47.6%). "Professor X" has been a human highlight-reel for the Herd literally since Day One (he hit the game-winning three in the franchise's first game), and filled up the stat sheet on a nightly basis, he's definitely earned this opportunity. If the Bucks hadn't signed him, he surely would have garnered interest from other teams. Munford has shown a knack for scoring and making plays all season for the Herd, and I see him doing the same for the Bucks. Job well done by Milwaukee. Xavier Munford - Herd stats (20 games) PPG FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL 24.1 52...

As reported by Adam Johnson of 2 Ways & 10 Days , Wisconsin Herd star James Young will sign a Two-Way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6'7" guard currently ranks 9th in the NBA G League in scoring at 22.3 points per game in 20 games played with the Herd. The sharp-shooting Young, a 1st-round pick (17th overall) of the Boston Celtics in 2014, has displayed a well-rounded offensive game and the ability to fill it up on any given night, topping 40+ points in back-to-back games in November. Here are some highlights from James Young's brief yet terrific career with the Herd: Young scores 40 against the Red Claws In his fourth appearance of the season, Young exploded for 40 points versus the Maine Red Claws. It was an incredibly efficient performance: he made 12-of-15 shots (4-of-7 from downtown) and 12-of-13 free throws. Young scores 41, hits 9 threes, versus 87ers  Just days after scoring 40 points against the Red Claws, JY followed it up wi...

Herd Player of the Week Xavier Munford  Xavier Munford continued his phenomenal play for the Wisconsin Herd last week, clinching his third-straight Herd Player of the Week honor. The 6'3" point guard topped 20 points in all three games (28-26-22) and posted a stat-sheet-filling line -- 28 points (3-of-5 3PT), eight assists, five rebounds, and three steals -- against the BayHawks on December 13. Munford currently ranks 6th in the NBA G League in scoring (24.5 points per game) and still makes more than he misses (51.5% 3PT) from downtown. He's lightning-quick with the ball and makes a handful of highlight-reel plays each game. Munford as been an offensive catalyst for the Herd all season and has truly been one of the standout performers in the NBA G League this year. Xavier Munford - Herd stats (13 games) PPG FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL 24.5 51.9 51.5 71.8 5.0 5.0 2.1 ...

Herd Player of the Week Xavier Munford This honor goes to Xavier Munford for the second straight week. Munford continues to dazzle for the Herd, stuffing the stat sheet and delivering highlight-reel plays on a nightly basis. Munford posted a huge line -- 25 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals -- in the Herd's victory over the Blue last week. The 6'3" guard, acquired from the Greensboro Swarm via trade before the season, has displayed an uncanny ability to finish around the hoop, and his 3-point shooting has been scorching hot (52.7%) all year. Munford ranks 6th in the NBA G League in scoring average (24.3 points per game), and is a good bet to see time in the NBA sometime soon. His consistently excellent play for the Herd (and Team USA in the FIBA qualifiers) has shown me he can play at the next level. Xavier Munford - Herd stats (10 games) PPG FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL 24.3 52.8 52.7 ...

Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh, the Wisconsin Herd christened their new home with a come-from-behind win over the Iowa Wolves, 116-109, on December 1st. The game marked the Milwaukee Bucks' new minor-league affiliate's first in Oshkosh;  The Herd had played their first three scheduled home games of the season at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, home of the Bucks, while the new arena was being completed. Here are some notes about the game:  •  The Herd's starting five for the Oshkosh Home opener (12/1/2017): Gary Payton II James Young D.J. Wilson Sterling Brown Joel Bolomboy • Both Milwaukee Bucks 2017 draft picks, 1st-round pick D.J. Wilson (Michigan) and 2nd-rounder Sterling Brown (SMU), were assigned to the Herd before the game. It was Wilson's first appearance with the Herd and Brown's third.  Due to a deep and talented roster, both rookies have played sparingly with the Bucks this season and the tea...

The Wisconsin Herd (6-2) split two games last week versus the Delaware 87ers (W, 119-111) and Lakeland Magic (L, 109-104) and move to second-place in the Central Division. Central Division (as of 11/27/17) TEAM W L GB Fort Wayne 7 1 -- WISCONSIN 6 2 1 Grand Rapids 4 7 4.5 Windy City 3 6 4.5 Canton 2 5 4.5 The victory over the Sevens was highlighted by a career-high 41-point performance by sharp-shooter  James Young.  The NBA G League's leading scorer put on an other-worldly shooting display, hitting 12-of-16 shots, including 9-of-11 from downtown. Forward  Cliff Alexander  led the way with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Herd fell to the Lakeland Magic on Saturday night. The loss snapped the team's 4-game winning streak. Looking ahead, the Herd prepare for their Oshkosh home opener ...

The Wisconsin Herd (5-1) extended their winning streak to three straight, claiming their first two games in the state of Wisconsin after four straight road games and moving into first place in the Central Division. James Young (29 points) led the way as the Herd defeated the Windy City Bulls, 100-92, on Friday. For an encore, Young (40 points) recorded the first 40-point game in Herd history in a 132-125 victory over the Maine Red Claws on Saturday. In their first season of existence, the high-scoring Herd have quickly established themselves as one of the must-watch teams in the NBA G League. The current roster boasts five players averaging 20+ points per game: James Young (26.8 ppg, 4 games played), Sterling Brown (25.5 ppg, 2 gp), Xavier Munford (25.0 ppg, 4 gp), Joel Bolomboy (21.0 ppg, 1 gp), and Gary Payton II (20.0 ppg, 2 gp). Next up for the Herd:  • Tuesday, November 21, at Delaware 87ers • Saturday, November 25, at Lakeland Magic ...

In their first season of existence the Wisconsin Herd have exploded out of the gate, surging to a 3-1 record. After making their franchise debut on Monday November 6, the Herd got their feet wet by playing 4 games in 6 nights (all on the road, mind you), winning 3 of them. Their first game was won in memorable and dramatic fashion, with a Xavier Munford buzzer-beater capping a huge comeback from 20 points down. Following that season-opening 115-113 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Herd defeated the Salt Lake City Stars 103-97 on Wednesday, lost to the Santa Cruz Warriors 111-82 on Friday, and defeated the Reno Bighorns 106-102 on Saturday. The team's offense has been led by a trio of high-scoring guards: Munford (25 points per game), Gary Payton II (20 PPG), and James Young (19 PPG). Next up for the Herd: • Friday, November 17, vs Windy City Bulls • Saturday, November 18, vs. Maine Red Claws Both games will be played at the BMO Harris Bradley Cen...