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Nikos Stollenwerk

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting

Nikos is a senior in Journalism 3. He loves sports and hopes to go into sports journalism as a profession, but is currently working just to make some extra cash. He is in Lakota West Broadcasting and is heavily involved. In his free time, he plays basketball and football for fun and hangs out with friends.

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Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns is taking contact from Lu Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Phoenix Suns Swept in Round One Vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting April 30, 2026

After fighting their way through the Play-in Tournament, the Phoenix Suns lost in 4 games to the one-seed Oklahoma City  Thunder. Series Review With the Thunder having the top record in the league with 64 wins, and Phoenix just barely sneaking...

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2025-26 NBA Recap: 3 Key Takeaways

2025-26 NBA Recap: 3 Key Takeaways

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting April 16, 2026

With game 82 of the regular season in the books, here are the 3 biggest takeaways every fan should know. #1: The NBA has a Tanking Problem Tanking has been an issue as long as the NBA has existed, but this year has been especially ugly. We saw an...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on March 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

NBA “Most Valuable Player” Odds

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting March 26, 2026

This NBA season has given us an interesting MVP race with several strong candidates. Here is Fanduel’s top five candidates as of March 23, 2026. Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics (+20000) A Jaylen Brown first-time MVP award is most definitely a...

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#1 Lakota West Vs. #3 Fairmont: Game Recap

#1 Lakota West Vs. #3 Fairmont: Game Recap

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting March 16, 2026

On March 7th, 2026, the Lakota West Firebirds beat the Fairmont Firebirds to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. Battle of the Firebirds Hosted at UD Arena, we were witnesses to a defensive masterclass in the first half. Fairmont struggled to beat...

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How the Lakota West Basketball Program Rose to Dominance

How the Lakota West Basketball Program Rose to Dominance

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2026

After an incredible season that saw several massive wins against elite competition, let’s take a look at how this Lakota West squad got here. Before Coach Moss While head coach Kelvin Moss has brought this squad to relevance nearly overnight,...

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04:  Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after a three point shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2025 in New York City. The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 114-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Best Shooters in the NBA: Western Conference

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 26, 2026

As we find ourselves closing in on the NBA playoffs, let's take a look at the elite shooters in the Western Conference. Dallas Mavericks: Klay Thompson It may not be the statistical answer, but no shooting list is complete without both Splash Brothers....

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Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 25, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Best Shooters in the NBA: Eastern Conference

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting February 23, 2026

As we find ourselves closing in on the NBA playoffs, let's take a look at the elite shooters in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta Hawks: CJ McCollum Ever since the trade that sent McCollum to Atlanta, he has been a lockdown shooter. He did have a...

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DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

Championship Weekend Review

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 29, 2026

After some of the best playoffs in recent memory, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will square off in Super Bowl 60. The AFC New England took care of business against the one-seed Broncos in a defensive battle 10-7. With Bo Nix hurt,...

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: (L-R) Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers embraces Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears after the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Wildcard Weekend Review

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 15, 2026

Another Wildcard Weekend has come and gone, and we got more of the usual: game-winning plays, defensive touchdowns, and an all-time special teams blunder. LAR (12-5) Def. CAR (8-9) 34-31 The Rams came in as 10.5-point favorites, as the Panthers...

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 7: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the NFL 2025 game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images)

Bengals Blow it in Buffalo; Playoff Hopes Slipping

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting December 11, 2025

After Buffalo scored 21 fourth-quarter points, including two defensive touchdowns, Cincinnati secured its ninth loss of the season Game Summary Burrow played absolutely lights out for the vast majority of the game, with 284 yards and 4 touchdowns....

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 23: Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after securing a first down during the second quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

We are Witnessing the Worst Defense in NFL History

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting November 20, 2025

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers allowed the most points in a single season in NFL history, giving up 534 points. This season, the Bengals are on pace to allow over 567 points. The Numbers Don’t Lie Following another abysmal performance against...

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 1, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Way Too Early NBA Award Predictions

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 23, 2025

As the NBA season is upon us, let’s make some award predictions that will certainly not age well! Most Valuable Player: C Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Denver has been making move after move this offseason, and the addition of Cameron Johnson,...

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 6:  Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks smiles during the game against the Houston Rockets   during a preseason game on October 6, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Contenders Vs. Pretenders: Eastern Conference Edition 

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 9, 2025

With the NBA season upon us, let's get an in-depth analysis of the biggest pretenders and contenders for the upcoming season. Atlanta Hawks: Contenders While Atlanta is coming off a disappointing 40-42 season, there is a lot to be excited for in...

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Bengals Lose 48-10 in Egregious Game

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 25, 2025

After the loss of star quarterback Joe Burrow, Cincinnatians hoped the team would rally in his absence and keep the team above water. Needless to say, there will not be a lot of optimism after last Sunday’s beatdown from the Minnesota Vikings. Game...

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 07: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns embrace after the game during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Bengals Achieve Week 1 Win For the First Time Since 2021

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 11, 2025

After a disappointing stretch of week 1 losses to mediocre teams, the Cincinnati Bengals can finally start the season with an undefeated record with a win over Cleveland. Game Summary Cincinnati started with a long, methodical drive that ended in...

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 7: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the bench before the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Trey Hendrickson Deal Finally Finished

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting August 28, 2025

After an excruciatingly long back-and-forth, the 2024 sack leader was finally signed to a contract that both sides could agree on. History Trey Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks in 2024, leading the league and contending for the Defensive Player of the...

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Bengals Go Risky: Full Draft Class and Analysis

Bengals Go Risky: Full Draft Class and Analysis

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 1, 2025

Going into draft night, Bengals fans were hoping for some solid defensive picks and growth for the offensive line. Full Draft Class Cincinnati went for three defensive picks and three offensive picks. The big one, edge rusher Shemar Stewart, was...

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NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

NFL Wildcard Weekend Review

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 16, 2025

With Wildcard Weekend wrapped up, let’s take a look at the winners and losers from last week’s matchups.  Houston Texans Vs. LA Chargers: 32-12 The games began in Houston with this demolition of the Chargers. LA started the game with a 6-0...

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Western Conference Power Rankings

Western Conference Power Rankings

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting November 25, 2024

Now that the NBA season is nearly five weeks in, things are beginning to fall into place in the standings. The West is 44-25 versus the East this season, so let's take a deep dive into the power rankings of an incredibly stacked conference.  Criteria These...

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Cincinnati Loses Again, Falling 0-4 at Paycor

Cincinnati Loses Again, Falling 0-4 at Paycor

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 31, 2024

After two straight wins, the Bengals dropped an embarrassing 20-point loss to the Eagles, remaining winless at home. Game Recap The Bengals started off hot, with nearly a 10-minute drive resulting in a Ja’Marr Chase touchdown catch. The defense...

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Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Bengals Fall 1-4, Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Baltimore

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting October 10, 2024

This past Sunday, our offense scored 38 points, but the Bengals still dropped a crucial game to a division rival. What Went Wrong Cincinnati looked like they had the game locked down, with multiple different 10-point leads in the second half. The...

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Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Bengals Look Even Worse After Atrocious Loss to Washington

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting September 26, 2024

After an okay performance vs Kansas City, the Bengals look more lost than ever before. Cincinnati had a strong first drive but struggled in the red zone the rest of the game. Cincinnati had several miscues; Burrow missed on several throws and McPherson...

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Bengals Previews and Predictions

Bengals Previews and Predictions

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting August 29, 2024

With the 2024 NFL season beginning September 4th and week 1 for the Bengals starting on September 8th vs the Patriots, there are a lot of expectations for Cincinnati’s finest. Key losses on both sides of the ball Despite these expectations, there...

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Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Anthony Edwards: Overrated or Legend?

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 17, 2024

Throughout this Minnesota playoff run, Anthony Edwards has been balling out with 30/6/6 (ppg/rpg/apg) shooting 53.5% from the field and 42.5% from three. Through his 10 playoff games, he is 7-3 including a sweep of the big three in Phoenix, and is...

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The Suns NBA Future After Being Swept by Minnesota

The Suns NBA Future After Being Swept by Minnesota

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting May 9, 2024

After the team took the future NBA champion Denver Nuggets to 6 games in the Western Conference Semifinals, the team had a bright future with Booker, Durant, and an aging but effective Chris Paul. The team sought after All-Star Bradley Beal to form the...

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5 Most Memorable Events in LeBron James' Career

5 Most Memorable Events in LeBron James’ Career

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting April 11, 2024

With LeBron James’ recent words on his future, let’s take a look at the most shocking moments throughout his career. 5. “The Chosen One” Sports Illustrated Cover James’ career started with a bang, being featured on a Sports Illustrated...

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Shocking Head Coaching Departures in the NFL World

Shocking Head Coaching Departures in the NFL World

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 31, 2024

Josh McDaniels, Las Vegas Raiders Josh McDaniels got fired in October for his abysmal tenure in Las Vegas. With a 5-4 record to close out the season and the respect of all of his players, interim head coach, Antonio Pierce, was brought back for the...

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Bengals Offseason Challenge

Bengals Offseason Challenge

Nikos Stollenwerk, Lakota West Broadcasting January 29, 2024

QB Joe Burrow has some of the best targets in the league, but things will soon be changing. Tee Higgins, a big part of the offense, is entering free agency this year. While he did have a down year riddled with injuries, he is still a high-quality asset...

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