Jayden Armant

Washington, D.C., United States

Sports Reporting Intern at Orlando Sentinel

hu’24 | 1914 | Published in @SInow @orlandosentinel @athlonsports @MLBbrodotcom @TheHilltopHU

Articles

Giannis Antetokounmpo has blunt message for Bucks' Game 3 against Indiana Pacers

4 days ago | sportingnews.com | Jayden Armant

The Milwaukee Bucks head back to Fiserv Forum down 2-0 against the Indiana Pacers. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was very blunt about the urgency to bounce back. Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists Tuesday night. “It’s life or death,” Antetokounmpo said in the postgame interview. “That’s how it is for me. I know the deal, I’ve been here before.”Turnovers, late starts, and offensive struggles have led Milwaukee to its grim start to the series.
Former Kansas State QB Will Howard Gets Huge Boost With Latest Draft Projection

4 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

National champion Will Howard is ready to hear his name called in Green Bay this Thursday. And it may be earlier than expected. One Bleacher Report article has Will Howard as the fifth-best quarterback prospect. Howard has generally ranked just outside the top five in many mock drafts, but NFL analyst Brent Sobleski has him behind Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and Jalen Milroe. He ranked Howard as the No. 74 overall prospect, which would be a third-round selection in the Draft.
Where Do Former Kansas State Draft Prospects Place In Latest Rankings?

4 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

The NFL Draft is tomorrow night, and each mock draft feels more realistic as the hours count down to the official event. Here's where the former Kansas State prospects rank on a mock draft by Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski. The players were ranked on a scale of 3-10 based on their potential at the professional level.
Former K-State RB DJ Giddens Draws Comparisons To Super Bowl MVP

4 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

Former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens is getting high acclaim as the Draft nears. He's drawn similarities to players like former Pro Bowler Ryan Matthews, but his most recent player comparison is perhaps his biggest praise. Giddens is starting to be consistently compared to Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen, who won a Super Bowl MVP with the (then Los Angeles) Raiders in the mid-1980s. Giddens said it "feels good" being correlated with the Raiders legend.
Former K-State's DJ Giddens Reveals Three-Time Champion As Biggest NFL Inspiration

5 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

As former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens prepares for the NFL Draft, fans and analysts compare him to former pros to contextualize his running style and ability at the NFL level. But Giddens revealed the player he watched growing up, emulating his play style in his own game: Dallas Cowboys three-time champion Emmitt Smith. “Off the bat I’d say Emmitt Smith," Giddens said on Good Morning Football Tuesday morning.
Bucks star Damian Lillard cleared for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers

5 days ago | sportingnews.com | Jayden Armant

Jayden Armant • The Milwaukee Bucks just received their greatest news over the past month. Star guard Damian Lillard will suit up for Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, per league sources. Lillard was sidelined for over a month due to a blood clot in his left leg. Lillard is averaging 24.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists this season en route to his ninth All-Star campaign. This immediately boosts Milwaukee's offensive attack, especially Giannis Antetokounmpo.
2026 Class O-Line Recruit Commits To Kansas State

6 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

Kansas State football officially adds another lineman to their core. Interior lineman Lamarcus Barber, a class of 2026 recruit, committed to the Wildcats Monday night. As a team specializing in rushing offense, Kansas State hopes his addition can bolster their attack on the ground. THREE-STAR DB LISTS KANSAS STATE AS ONE OF TOP DESTINATIONSThree-star cornerback Darion Jones, a class of 2026 prospect, has included the Kansas State Wildcats as a team to keep on the radar during the next year.
Three-Star DB Recruit Lists Kansas State As A Top Destination

6 days ago | si.com | Jayden Armant

Three-star cornerback Darion Jones, a class of 2026 prospect, has included the Kansas State Wildcats as a team to keep on the radar during the next year. He had 47 tackles, eight interceptions, and five pass break-ups last season, per 247Sports. "Kansas State made the cut because a player from Omaha North just played there, and he told me about how good of a program they are," Jones said to HuskerMax.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers reveals important update on Damian Lillard's status for Game 2

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Jayden Armant

The Milwaukee Bucks struggled in their postseason opener against the Indiana Pacers Saturday afternoon. Luckily, help may be on the way. Bucks star Damian Lillard, sidelined since with a blood clot injury in calf, is making progress toward returning for Game 2. He was a full participant in Monday's practice and went through live scrimmages the past two days, per The Athletic's Eric Nehm. Head coach Doc Rivers didn't clarify if he'd play the next game, but indicated his improvement. "He's close.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers reveals important update on Damian Lillard’s status for Game 2

6 days ago | sportingnews.com | Jayden Armant

The Milwaukee Bucks struggled in their postseason opener against the Indiana Pacers Saturday afternoon. Luckily, help may be on the way. Bucks star Damian Lillard, sidelined since with a blood clot injury in calf, is making progress toward returning for Game 2. He was a full participant in Monday’s practice and went through live scrimmages the past two days, per The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. Head coach Doc Rivers didn’t clarify if he’d play the next game, but indicated his improvement. "He’s close.