Jean Racine

Jean Racine

Joined: Mar 23, 2018

UCF alum and sports reporter for The Villages Daily Sun. Grew up in Orlando, following the Magic.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Anthony Black #0 of Orlando Magic dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistonsduring the first quarter of a 2023 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Mixed results from Orlando Magic rookies in first summer league game

Feb 7, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) goes to the basket against New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

2023 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Markelle Fultz got his bounce back

Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls dominated the Orlando Magic early and held on for the win. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Chicago Bulls hold off Orlando Magic after hot start

Franz Wagner came alive in the fourth quarter, but the Orlando Magic's rally was too late. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic fight but fall short to Memphis Grizzlies

Franz Wagner was a dominant force for the Orlando Magic hitting the go-ahead basket to secure the team a big win. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic Grades: Magic close out Toronto Raptors in narrow victory

Duke's Paolo Banchero displayed a diverse offensive repertoire that has him in line to be the No. 1 pick. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic 2022 NBA Draft Preview: Paolo Banchero is the best all-around player

Franz Wagner far exceeded expectations for the Orlando Magic as he established himself as a franchise cornerstone. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Franz Wagner proved to be a cornerstone piece

Jalen Suggs retuned from his injury and gave the Orlando Magic a brief glimpse of their future backcourt. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic showcase potential starting backcourt of the future

Markelle Fultz continues to make the most of his minutes as the Orlando Magic's season begins to wind down. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Markelle Fultz’s minutes are the most meaningful as season winds down

Wendell Carter helped guide the Orlando Magic to a win as they came out of the All-Star Break. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic start strong off All-Star break with win

Nicolas Batum and the LA Clippers found their aggression in the fourth quarter to put some distance between them and the Orlando Magic. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic fall to Los Angeles Clippers despite early lead

Mo Bamba went toe to toe with Joel Embiid in the first half and had a career night for the Orlando Magic. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Mo Bamba makes his presence felt in career night

R.J. Hampton has been hungry for experience and has provided a big boost to the Orlando Magic as he develops. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

R.J. Hampton filling in his skills and feeling more comfortable, confident

Wendell Carter skied for a monster dunk in the Orlando Magic's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic bigs helping forge a modern lineup

The Orlando Magic have worked to keep Jalen Suggs' confidence up. He repaid that in a big way. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jalen Suggs shows up with confidence on big stage for Orlando Magic

Franz Wagner made a major statement as the Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner popping off and on the box score