Jesus Acevedo Jr.

Jesus Acevedo Jr. is the Editor-in-Chief of The Bayoucitian. He's an award-winning bilingual journalist from Houston, TX. A graduate of the University of Houston, he has written for the Houston Chronicle, La Voz de Houston, MLSsoccer.com, and ProSoccerUSA. Before becoming a journalist, Jesus spent his early 20s drumming his way across Houston with two bands — Shortcomings and InsertNameHere. The memories that Jesus made as a musician were the seeds that started the idea for the comedy, Houmans: The Series.

Episode 23 | Boston Celtics | Dallas Mavericks | Lakers | Rudy T

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM answer three questions, then discuss the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. First, what has Boston done right in the NBA Finals (1:31)? Can Dallas turn it around (8:33)? With Dan Hurley opting to stay at UConn, who should the Lakers target (16:36)? […]

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Episode 21 | Timberwolves vs Nuggets | Pacers vs Knicks | Conference Finals Predictions

The Conference Finals are here! But before the games tip off, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM recap both Game 7s from the weekend, and how they played out. First up, the Minnesota Timberwolves took down the defending NBA Champions, Denver Nuggets (4:59), so how should Denver add to its roster (13:20)? Then, in

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Episode 20 | Budenholzer and Phoenix | Lee and Hornets | Twolves vs Nuggets | NY vs Indiana

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you caught up with some of the latest news from the NBA world. First up, the guys talk about Zodiac GM’s Synergy Mock Draft based on the recent NBA Draft Lottery. Then, is Mike Budenholzer the answer the Phoenix Suns have been looking

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Episode 19 | Twolves potential | Suns flame out | OKC Thunder | Western Conference

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing as two teams have booked their ticket to the second round. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to break down the latest in the NBA. First, the Minnesota Timberwolves made easy work of the Phoenix Suns, what’s their potential the rest of the

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Episode 17 | March Madness | Houston | UConn | North Carolina | Purdue

March Madness is here! In a shortened episode, Jesus Acevedo and the Zodiac GM break down each No. 1 seed in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament to see who has the best astrological synergy to reach the Final Four and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. First up, the Houston Cougars of the South Region

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Episode 16 | Sengun injured | Nuggets rolling | Pelicans surging | Rudy Gobert

This week on Hoopstrology, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM get you caught up with the latest going on in the NBA. First up, the Zodiac GM breaks down the Capricorn sign (:53). Then, how will Alperen Şengüns injury impact the Rockets chemistry (3:29)? After the All-Star break, the Denver Nuggets have shifted to

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Franco Escobar played a full match for the first time this season. [Chris Jones | The Bayoucitian]

Three Thoughts on Houston’s 1-0 loss to Columbus Crew

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo welcomed the Columbus Crew to Shell Stadium for the first leg of the Round of 16 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Columbus, the defending MLS Cup champion, found a goal in the waning moments of extra time to secure the victory and take a one-goal advantage to the second leg. After the

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Episode 15 | LeBron James | Devin Booker injured | Bucks on a roll | Knicks injuries

On the 15th Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM discuss the Sagittarius sign (1:20). Then, Jesus and the Zodiac break down LeBron James, adding to his legacy by scoring his 40,000th point (4:34). Next, can the Phoenix Suns weather the storm while Devin Booker is out injured (10:14)? The New York Knicks

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