PREP NOTEBOOK: Hornet is area's powerlifter of the year.

Prep notebook: Most underappreciated W.Va. athletes

The state of West Virginia has a long history of athletes that were successful in high school, while also panning out to their professional careers.

Hornets star Ball must 'get stronger,' coach says

Hornets coach Charles Lee said LaMelo Ball has "got to get stronger."

Hornets want to see franchise cornerstone point guard LaMelo Ball get stronger, stay on the floor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Head coach Charles Lee left no doubt about his offseason expectations from Charlotte Hornets cornerstone point guard LaMelo Ball.

PREP NOTEBOOK: Hornet is area's powerlifter of the year.

Hilldale senior Cash Schiller has always been a guy that loved the weight room grind.

LaMelo Ball Instructed By Charles Lee To 'Get Stronger' In Offseason

Charles Lee delivered a clear mandate to Charlotte Hornets' franchise cornerstone LaMelo Ball during Monday's exit interviews, emphasizing the need for physical development heading into next season. "He's got to get stronger," Lee stated plainly when discussing offseason priorities for the 6-foot-7, 190-pound point guard. Lee noted that opposing teams regularly deployed more physical defensive strategies against Ball throughout the season, using…

LaMelo Ball gets challenged by his head coach

Dec 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. The Hornets defeated the Lakers 134-130. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has his work cut out for him this offseason based on some new comments from his head coach. Hornets coach Charles Lee on Monday openly challenged Ball to get stronger…