High School Sports
Derek Strong, a 6-foot-10, 220-pound center from Palisades High School, is the latest area basketball player to have failed to meet the National Collegiate Athletic Assn.’
Aug. 7, 1986
All the Rage
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links.
Sept. 13, 2011
Derek Strong, a 6-10 All-City center from Palisades High School, signed a letter of intent with Xavier of Cincinnati.
April 11, 1986
Sports
Derek Strong of the Milwaukee Bucks, a former Palisades High player who played with the Quad City Thunder of the Continental Basketball Assn., was named the CBA’s most valuable player.
April 22, 1993
Derek Strong’s four years of hard work at Xavier University were rewarded when the Philadelphia 76ers chose the former Palisades High standout in the second round of the NBA draft, the 47th selection overall.
July 12, 1990
Clippers
The Clippers entered Friday night’s game against the Seattle SuperSonics as the NBA’s fourth-best rebounding team and the addition of veteran Derek Strong is a factor.
Nov. 25, 2000
Looking for proof this really is a new era for the Clippers?
Oct. 30, 2001
World & Nation
Some of George Floyd’s family members are calling Derek Chauvin’s 22 1/2-year sentence for murder in his death insufficient, while others are expressing optimism that it would be an impetus for change.
June 25, 2021
Former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher has been hired as coach of the Sparks, the team announced on Wednesday.
Dec. 5, 2018
No. 23: Fresno State looks strong with healthy Derek Carr back
Aug. 5, 2013