by Sharelle B. McNair

March 25, 2026

Trump Voted By Mail In Florida’s Special Election Despite Attacking The Practice

The president voted by mail ballot in Florida’s 87th House district, which includes his Mar-A-Lago residence. But just hours before, he spoke out against the practice during a visit to Memphis.

Voter records from Palm Beach County, where President Donald Trump is a resident, reveal the president voted by mail in a March 24 special election for state legislative seats, a practice that Trump has avidly spoken out against, even attempting to push through the SAVE America Act that includes restrictions on mail-in voting, ABC News reports.

The president voted by mail ballot in Florida’s 87th House district, which includes his Mar-A-Lago residence. But just hours before, he spoke out against the practice during a visit to Memphis.

“Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating — I call it mail-in cheating, and we got to do something about it all,” Trump said.

Trump endorsed Black Republican Jon Maples in an effort to keep the seat in GOP hands, but the endorsement was seemingly unsuccessful as Democrat Emily Gregory won the race, flipping the seat from red to blue.

Back in 2020, he also voted by mail in the Florida presidential primary, all while switching his formal residence from New York to Florida in September 2019. But other presidents, like Joe Biden, flew home to Delaware to vote in the 2022 primaries.

Of course, the White House defended the action, saying Trump has supported “commonsense exceptions” that will permit Americans to use mail-in ballots, such as those with “illness, disability, military, or travel.” He simply opposes universal voting by mail because it is “highly susceptible to fraud.”

Data from the Brookings Institution found that voter fraud in mail-in voting is rare. “As everyone knows, the President is a resident of Palm Beach and participates in Florida elections, but he obviously primarily lives at the White House in Washington, D.C.,” spokesperson Olivia Wales said in a statement.

Despite being an avid mail-in voter, Trump wants limitations placed on it. In a March 24 Truth Social post, the president claimed people living in the country illegally vote for Democrats, writing that Democrats “want them to VOTE! That’s why they are fighting so hard to neutralize ICE. We will fight them all the way, and WIN!” according to The Hill.

Republican lawmakers supported the narrative, saying that Democrats win elections due to massive support from immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. While the narrative is supported by limited evidence, it sparked restrictions in the SAVE Act, which requires Americans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and a valid ID to cast their ballot.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Tx.) seemingly labeled the president a hypocrite for doing the very act he opposes. “So let me get this straight…Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to restrict mail-in voting for everybody else — while he’s sitting at home voting by mail himself?” she wrote on X.

“He’s literally urging Republicans to withhold TSA agents’ paychecks until they pass his voter suppression bill — the so-called “SAVE America Act.”

So let me get this straight…

Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to restrict mail-in voting for everybody else — while he’s sitting at home voting by mail himself?

He's literally urging Republicans to withhold TSA agent’s paychecks until they pass his voter suppression bill… https://t.co/FRGyoKfqBo
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) March 24, 2026

She and other Democratic leaders, such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), have not shown support for the bill. Rep. James Clyburn (S.C.) compared the bill to legal segregation, labeling it as “Jim Crow 2.0.“

by Kandiss Edwards

March 25, 2026

This New Orleans Resident Will Take Your Place In Hours-Long TSA Lines—For $600

The paid line-sitters will hold a flyers spot until they reach the final ID check.

The severe TSA staffing crisis leaves American airports in a state of paralysis, and an enterprising Black man has found a lucrative way to capitalize on the chaos. Jimmy Payne, a New Orleans resident, has officially launched a professional line-sitting business. He offers to endure grueling multi-hour waits at security checkpoints for a premium fee.

Payne’s business model is a response to wait times that have recently stretched beyond three hours at major hubs like Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. For rates ranging from $600 to $1,200, Payne or one of his associates will enter the security queue long before a traveler’s departure. The paid line-sitters will hold a flyer’s spot until they reach the final ID check, at which point the customer will switch places with them.

In his Facebook announcement, Jimmy Payne describes himself as the ideal candidate for this grueling work, citing “strong legs, a strong bladder, and zero complaints.” While the service has sparked a debate over airport ethics, Payne maintains that he is simply providing a high-value convenience for those whose time is worth more than his steep transaction fee.

The service operates in a unique regulatory gray area. Because the traveler must still present their own valid boarding pass and government ID to the TSA agent at the front of the line, the core security protocols remain intact. However, airport authorities have expressed concern that Payne’s business could be classified as “unauthorized commercial solicitation,” which could lead to bans on professional line-sitters on terminal grounds.

The demand for Jimmy Payne’s services is a direct symptom of the ongoing staffing shortage at the Department of Homeland Security. With national TSA call-out rates up to 40% due to the shutdown, checkpoints have become bottlenecked, and even “priority” lanes are frequently overwhelmed, the Associated Press reported. While the administration has attempted to deploy ICE agents to assist with non-screening duties, the lack of certified personnel means that the “general” lines continue to grow at record-breaking speeds.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 25, 2026

Concerns Grow Over Civil Liberties As ICE Agents Deploy To U.S. Airports Amid TSA Staffing Shortages

Concerns and confusion over civil liberties are growing as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are deployed to U.S. airports.

New concerns over travelers’ rights are rising following a controversial directive from Donald Trump to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to U.S. airports beginning March 23.

The move comes as the Transportation Security Administration grapples with staffing shortages caused by weeks of unpaid federal workers, leading to long lines and delays nationwide. While Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being deployed to help with airport operations, critics—including federal worker unions—warn that their presence could create confusion and heighten fear among travelers.

“I think it gets to the fact that an airport feels to many people like a captive audience situation, which is part of why it is so inappropriate and so unfair to add the possibility of harassment by ICE to people already in a vulnerable position,” American Civil Liberties Union Director of Border Strategies Jonathan Blazer told USA Today.

Amid growing concerns, civil liberties experts stress that travelers, regardless of immigration status, still retain constitutional protections. For U.S. citizens, airport checkpoints are primarily governed by administrative screening rather than criminal enforcement.

While passengers must show identification and comply with TSA procedures to board flights, legal experts note that citizens generally have the right to remain silent beyond basic ID requests in certain situations. U.S. citizens are not legally required to prove their citizenship, though many choose to do so out of caution, even on domestic trips.

“A lot of U.S. citizens are now choosing as a matter of self-protection to carry their passports,” Blazer said. “Especially those who believe that they’re going to be perceived to be foreign because of their appearance or their accent. People are now feeling pressure to do things that they have the right not to do.”

According to an ACLU “Know Your Rights” guide, travelers are generally only required to answer basic questions about their identity and travel plans. However, refusing a request to search a phone could lead to additional screening or temporary detention.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents do not have unlimited authority to stop or detain U.S. citizens without cause. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, meaning extended detention or invasive questioning generally requires reasonable suspicion or probable cause.

However, legal protections can be more limited within 100 miles of a U.S. border. In this zone, federal authorities claim broader powers to conduct certain warrantless stops and searches, though constitutional rights still apply. Elsewhere, recent incidents have raised concerns about overreach, including cases in which immigration authorities mistakenly detained U.S. citizens.

Lawful permanent residents and visa holders also have important rights at airports, though their situations can be more complex. Green card holders are generally expected to answer questions about their immigration status and carry documentation, but they still have due process protections. Visa holders may face stricter questioning and risk denial of entry if they refuse to answer.

Noncitizens—especially those without legal status—can be subject to broader scrutiny, but still retain key rights, including the right to remain silent in many situations, the ability to refuse certain searches, and the right to request an attorney if detained. However, officers typically must have at least reasonable suspicion to hold someone for extended questioning.

Experts say travelers should keep an attorney’s contact information handy in case their rights are violated, though requests to call a lawyer can be denied depending on the situation. The ACLU also advises some noncitizens to reconsider international travel for now and consult an immigration attorney as a precaution.

Past legal challenges have affirmed that even noncitizens at airports are entitled to basic protections, including access to counsel and freedom from unlawful detention. Civil rights advocates warn that the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could blur the line between routine security screening and immigration enforcement, stressing that ICE’s authority remains subject to constitutional limits.

As the shutdown drags on and Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployment begins, travelers may find themselves navigating an increasingly uncertain legal landscape. Despite rising concerns, White House Border Czar Tom Homan said, “We’re just simply helping our fellow officers at TSA.”

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

March 25, 2026

Lie-Flat Seats In Economy? United Airlines’ New ‘Relax Row’ Offers Comfort Outside First Class

The comfortable option transforms an entire Economy seat row into a bed-like experience.

United Airlines has introduced a new lie-flat seating option that offers comfort without a first-class ticket.

The airline has introduced the “United Relax Row,” which converts three economy chairs into a lie-flat seating for better sleep on long-haul flights. United Airlines announced the configuration for its new fleet of planes, soaring past the old days of economy.

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However, the Relax Row does more than offer an entire row to a single passenger. The adjacent seats have adjustable leg rests that, when raised, create a bed-like feel for sleepy travelers. To make things even cozier, United Airlines will also give Relax Row passengers a mattress pad, blanket, and two pillows. For younger flyers, United will even provide a plushie to ensure a good night’s rest until landing.

The news comes after The Robb Report confirmed United Airlines will roll out 250 new aircraft. However, their cabins will offer fewer economy seats to make way for premium options that boost profits. This new airplane class includes multiple Coastliner planes, also known as Airbus A321neo jets, offering a plusher experience for travelers willing to pay the price.

The introduction of this, however, speaks to a greater trend toward premium travel, which could squeeze out those seeking budget seats. United also confirmed that it is making upgrades in response to this shift in demand.

“The main cabin is also improving, and we’ve seen very strong demand across the board for United in Q1, but premium did lead the way yet again in the quarter, and continues to do so,” shared United’s chief commercial officer, as reported by the New York Post.

However, how much this will cost travelers remains up in the air. A similar version of this lie-flat economy seating, Air New Zealand’s Sky Couch, already goes for around $1,000 to $1,200 each way. If United Airlines followed a similar pricing model, the cost would be significantly higher than that of a typical economy seat.

Despite the potential cost, flyers seeking the ultimate slumber may opt in, especially since it is less expensive than current lie-flat seats. The United Polaris still offers a premium experience beyond the bed-like feel, offering fine dining and more while in the skies. However, CNBC reported that those seats go for upwards of $5,000 for a domestic flight from Newark to San Francisco.

While United flyers may want this Relax Row readily available, this latest upgrade in economy seating will not take flight until 2027.

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 25, 2026

Jesse Jackson’s Youngest Daughter Sets The Record Straight On The ‘Fabricated” Narratives Targeting Her Family

“My family may be public-facing but we are also human beings navigating real loss," Jackson wrote on Instagram.

Ashley Laverne Jackson, the youngest daughter of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, is setting the record straight on all the “fabricated” narratives of family drama created by social media accounts and websites following the civil rights leader’s death.

On Instagram, Jackson revealed that any website claiming to have a quote from her is a lie, as she hasn’t made any public statements surrounding family narratives, as she has been “intentional about preserving my voice and my peace.” “Any account, blog, or outlet posting “quotes” from me is operating in bad faith–Don’t share it, and don’t believe it. My family is grieving. Let us,” she wrote as a caption to the heartfelt post.

“My family may be public-facing, but we are also human beings navigating real loss. The choice to weaponize that pain for social media engagement or to peddle false narratives is predatory,” she said.

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The prolific leader passed away on Feb. 17 following an illness at 84.

While the world expressed sadness, it wasn’t long before his children were wrapped up in some drama. According to The Grio, blogs and social media accounts focused on a narrative that Jackson’s relationship with the family was rocky, including a report alleging that the youngest and her mother were considered “unwanted baggage.”

It was also falsely reported that “The Different World” staff writer did not want to be included in her father’s private memorial service.

Additional drama included remarks made at the PUSH Rainbow founder’s funeral from former presidents, as Jackson Jr. condemned their comments for being too politically centered against family wishes.

However, Jackson said she wants privacy during her time of loss. “My focus right now is on moving through grief with privacy, showing up as a loving and supportive member of my family, and honoring my father’s life and legacy with dignity and care,” she ended the statement by saying.

Social media users in the comments seemed to be on her side, as many have experienced loss during their lifetime. “I already knew those statements weren’t true. I’m here for you, cousin,” @queen_nai_nai35 said.

Others were saddened that Jackson had to issue the statement in the first place. “I’m sorry that you even had to address this, Ashley. There are so many of us who love and care for you. We are standing in the gap,” @erikancooper said.

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 25, 2026

Walmart Heiress Educates On Why ICE Needs To Release 70% Of Detainees In New Ad

While Walton is known to live a quiet life in Wyoming, she has no problem being a key donor for a number of anti-Trump political causes.

Heiress to the Walmart fortune, Christy Walton, is giving lessons on why U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should release a large number of detainees in a new full-page digital ad that appears to have been published in the March 22 issue of The New York Times, Forbes reports.

Walton says ICE should release a large number of detainees as “more than 70% of those taken have no criminal conviction.” “Free the 70% of those in custody of ICE without a criminal conviction,” the ad read, quoting text of the Fourth Amendment.

“Hold due process for those who remain. Free the People. Find the People who have been deported to countries unfamiliar and unknown to them. Free the People.

The ad continued to highlight the conditions that detainees are rumored to be in after being taken into ICE custody. “Men, women, children, and babies are being confined in windowless warehouses, sick and dying from neglect, beatings, and poor conditions,” it reads.

Several reports have come in regarding the horrid conditions in which detainees live. Mildred Danis-Taylor and two of her daughters confronted then-Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a Capitol Hill hearing after Georgia Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath put the spotlight on what she described as the neglectful and dangerous conditions her husband, Rodney Danis-Taylor, experienced after being locked up at ICE’s Stewart, South Georgia, detention center for 14 months.

“Rodney must crawl through that muck and squalor of feces and bodily fluids to enter and exit the shower,” McBath said, according to The Guardian. “Secretary Noem, can you honestly tell Rodney’s wife and family and the American people that are watching that these cruel and unusual conditions are acceptable under your watch?”

Taylor is a green-card applicant and double amputee with prosthetic legs who ICE detained due to a burglary conviction pushed on him as a teenager, but was later pardoned in 2010, labeling him as one of the 70% Walton encourages ICE to release.

Walton, who was once married to Walmart heir John Walton, who died in a 2005 plane crash, has a net worth of $22.9 billion, making her the 108th-wealthiest person in the world after inheriting part of his stake in the retail giant.

She is known to live a quiet life in Wyoming but has no problem being a key donor for a number of anti-Trump political causes, even holding a major fundraiser for then-Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in Jackson Hole in 2024.

And this isn’t the first time Walton has taken out an ad to decry Trump administration policies. According to The Hill, she paid for a full-page ad in the same publication encouraging people to “defend against aggression by dictators” by participating in a 2025 “No Kings” demonstration.

While a spokesperson for Walton said the heiress does not condone violence of any kind at the protests, the brand seemingly distanced itself from Walton and her activism. “We condemn violence, including when it’s directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property,” Walmart said in a statement.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

March 25, 2026

Langston University Loses NAIA Basketball Championship Game

The team was unable to avenge its 2024 championship loss to Freed-Hardeman.

Langston University scored an overtime win, sending them back to the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) national championship game. Still, it fell to the eventual champions, Freed-Hardeman, 76-71 in a rematch of the 2024 NAIA championship, which ended in the same result.

According to Sports Illustrated, the HBCU lost the contest on March 24 after the team tried to avenge the 2024 loss to Freed-Hardeman at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. This was Freed-Hardeman’s second championship victory in three years as Langston finished the season with a 29-7 record.

Final … 🦁🔥#goLions | #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/P2dIkPl0mC
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) March 25, 2026

The Lions did not go down without a fight after being down by eight points in the second half, closing within three with under two minutes to go in the game. But it couldn’t muster up enough to overtake the Freed-Hardeman squad.

“This is not our time yet,” Langston head coach Chris Wright said after the disappointing loss. “But I believe with my whole heart we’re going to be back and we’re going to win one of these one day.” Adding, “This hurts. But I’m extremely proud of our guys. I told them we have absolutely nothing to hang our heads about.”

They arrived at the championship after being the No. 4 seed in the tournament. They were able to etch out a win to advance to the championship after beating Ave Maria, according to HBCU Gameday, with a 72-69 overtime victory.

Orlando Thomas was the top scorer with 20 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out three assists for the losing team, as Antonio Lewis added ten points, while Tajahri Cave and Jay Wilson contributed with eight points apiece.

Although the guys fell one game short of the title, Wright is proud of the group of players he has.

“These guys left everything they had out there,” Wright said. “They’re really good people. They care about each other. They love each other. They’re unselfish. And to see the growth we’ve had even in the past two or three weeks — I think that’s remarkable.”

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 25, 2026

Pentagon Moves To Eliminate Media Offices After Judge Restores New York Times’ Press Credentials

The Pentagon has moved to eliminate media offices following the restoration of "The New York Times’" press credentials by a federal judge.

The U.S. Department of Defense has moved to eliminate media offices at the Pentagon after a federal judge ruled in favor of the New York Times, restoring press credentials that President Donald Trump had revoked.

On March 23, department spokesperson Sean Parnell announced that the Pentagon’s “Correspondents’ Corridor,” a longtime workspace for reporters covering the U.S. military, would close immediately, the Associated Press reports. He said journalists will eventually be relocated to an annex outside the building, though no timeline was provided for when it will be ready.

The Pentagon Press Association responded to the announcement, calling it “a clear violation of the letter and spirit of last week’s ruling.”

“At such a critical time, we ask why the Pentagon is choosing to restrict vital press freedoms that help inform all Americans,” the association said.

The move comes a week after U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman in Washington, D.C., ruled in favor of the Times, ordering the Pentagon to restore press credentials to seven of its journalists and striking down parts of the agency’s reporting restrictions.

The lawsuit, filed in December 2025 against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, argued the credentialing policy violated the Constitutin’s First Amendment and due process rights after the Trump administration limited legacy media access while elevating conservative outlets. Dozens of reporters had walked out rather than accept the restrictions.

In his ruling, Friedman said the “undisputed evidence” showed the policy aimed to sideline “disfavored journalists” in favor of those willing to align with the government, calling it clear viewpoint discrimination. Parnell responded in a lengthy post on X that the U.S. Department of Defense disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal, citing security concerns for limiting press access—an argument journalists have pushed back on.

Under new Pentagon rules, reporters can still attend briefings and scheduled interviews but must be escorted at all times. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is awaiting a ruling from a federal appeals panel in a separate lawsuit, arguing that the Trump administration reduced its access to presidential events when it refused to adopt his preferred renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 25, 2026

JAŸ-Z Defends Ethics Of Billionaires Like Himself, ‘Your Morality Is Not Defined By A Dollar Amount’

JAŸ-Z pushes back on criticism of billionaires, saying wealth doesn’t determine morality.

Sitting high as the world’s wealthiest musician, JAŸ-Z says he understands the ethical debate around billionaires but argues it doesn’t apply equally to those who use their platform to uplift others.

In a rare interview with GQ editor Frazier Tharpe, JAŸ-Z addressed criticism of his billionaire status, pushing back on the idea that extreme wealth is inherently bad. With an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion, JAŸ-Z—who became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019—defended fellow billionaires, particularly those who, like him, rose from humble beginnings.

“Your morality is not defined by a dollar amount. And if so, what is that dollar amount? When does it start?” JAŸ-Z asked, before going on to explain his take on the debate.

“If it’s a cutoff like ‘all millionaires are bad,’ at 999,000, I’m good? It can’t be that way. It doesn’t make any sense. I got successful the hard way, despite the way the system is set up. Everything was against me. My talent pushed against all the headwinds, and I got successful that way. And with that success, I’ve done things with my reach that I wanted to do that were helpful for a lot of people.”

He continued. “And I think that’s most important — the things you believe in, the things you align with. Because a person with more money can do more good, it’s a choice. Again, we’re living in the real world. You can be realistic or idealistic. This is the system that we have. And with the system that we have, what are you going to do?”

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— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) March 24, 2026

Later in the interview, Tharpe asked JAŸ-Z about criticism of his wealth, noting how the term “capitalist” is often used against him. The Roc Nation founder responded that he operates—and succeeds—within the system, while also pointing out the double standard artists face when trying to make money in the music industry.

“The only thing I heard coming up was the American dream. You could make it if you pull yourself up by the bootstraps. I heard that my entire life — until we started being successful. Then it was like: You’re selling out because you’re making money,” JAŸ-Z said.

He pushed back against the romanticized “starving artist” narrative, calling it a “mind game” and adding, “I’m not buying into that.”

“I make art first, and then I make sure that I’m compensated for my art. I didn’t get here by taking advantage of people or taking advantage of the loopholes in the system, or some wrinkle in a capitalist structure,” JAŸ-Z said. “That structure exists; I just see the world for what it is, not for what I want it to be. I’m a realist. It’s not idealistic. People speak about the world as they want to see it. You’re never going to win like that.”

JAY-Z responds to people labeling him a capitalist:

"I didn't get here by taking advantage of people." (via GQ) pic.twitter.com/y0UIXXgnE3
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 24, 2026

His comments have sparked mixed reactions across social media, but JAŸ-Z is currently on a promotional run ahead of his sold-out Yankee Stadium shows in July and his headlining set at the Roots Picnic in May. The performances celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” and the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprint.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

March 25, 2026

University Of Alabama Basketball Player Denies ‘Each And Every’ Allegation Following Felony Drug Raid

Aden Holloway g charges of first-degree possession of marijuana not for personal use and failure to affix a tax stamp.

After being hit with two felony charges, first-degree possession of marijuana not for personal use, and failure to affix a tax stamp, suspended University of Alabama basketball player Aden Holloway denied “each and every material allegation” against him after a March 20 court appearance.

According to The Tuscaloosa News, Holloway’s attorney, Jason Neff, is requesting a trial after District Attorney Hays Webb filed a forfeiture complaint, asking Holloway to turn over the $400 reported to have been discovered during a search of his residence.

Neff said he is seeking “strict proof” of any allegations prosecutors have listed in the complaint against Holloway.

Holloway is free after being bonded out of the Tuscaloosa County Jail for $5,000.

Officers with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force claim that they found 2.1 pounds of marijuana, along with cash and some paraphernalia and packaging materials, during a search of Holloway’s residence.

The arrest took place on March 16. Holloway was taken to jail before 10 a.m. and was released less than an hour later after posting bond. If convicted of the most serious charge of possession, he could face up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14.

The University of Alabama has suspended Holloway from the basketball team, which is in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. They will face the University of Michigan on March 27.

The school will have a trial with the Office of Student Conduct to determine his status going forward.

Holloway, in his second year at the school, was the team’s second-leading scorer at 16.8 points per game. He also led the team in 3-point shooting as a starter.