Arizona has locked in its No. 1 seed. UCLA will likely be a No. 4 as it begins its path to the Final Four. All that remains is to win the Pac-12 Championship. The top two seeds in this week’s Pac-12 tournament will meet Saturday night (9 p.m. ET, FOX) …
Read More »Privateers head to Southland Tournament as No. 3 seed
History links WATCH | LISTEN | LIVE STATS | TOURNAMENT CENTER NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s basketball team is entering the 2022 Southland Basketball Tournament as the No. 3 seed and will face the winner of Wednesday’s contest between No. 6 McNeese and …
Read More »MWC tournament in progress; Lobos women at No. 2, men at No. 9 | Sports
The Mountain West Conference tournament began Sunday with the women’s opening round games. The University of New Mexico plays at 5 p.m. Monday as the No. 2 seed. The Lobos had three players named to the 10-member All-MWC team. Seniors Shaiquel McGruder, Jaedyn De La Cerda and Antonia Anderson were …
Read More »CAA Men’s Basketball Championship presented by Jersey Mike’s Tips Off with first round Saturday, quarterfinals Sunday
RICHMOND, Va. (March 5, 2022) – William & Mary and Northeastern will announce the Colonial Athletic Association’s return to the nation’s capital on Saturday when the Tribe and the Huskies face off in the first round game of the 2022 CAA Men’s Basketball Championship Presented by Jersey Mike’s. W&M and …
Read More »3 UMaine men’s basketball players honored by America East
University of Maine men’s basketball forward Stephane Ingo was named to the America East All-Academic Team on Friday while two of his Black Bears teammates were selected to the All-Rookie Team of the league. Ingo, a 6-foot-9 redshirt junior from Mississauga, Ont., via Gould Academy, earned All-Academic status for the …
Read More »Central Michigan Life – ‘This is a critical offseason for us,’ Oesterle looks to the future as the season draws to a close
After suffering a 75-69 loss to Ball State, Central Michigan women’s basketball players walked off the court and hugged their families in the stands at McGuirk Arena. A hush fell over the crowd as head coach Heather Oesterle took the microphone after the game. She thanked the fans for their …
Read More »Jabari Smith makes the comparison with Kevin Durant
On Saturday afternoon, Auburn forward Jabari Smith did everything he could for the Tigers to win. He led the way in the scoring department, but it wasn’t for nothing as Tennessee came from behind to win the game. After the game, Vols head coach Rick Barnes addressed the game and …
Read More »Hoosiers in a must-see situation tonight at home against Maryland
Indiana has a good chance to end a five-game losing streak tonight when Maryland (13-14, 5-11) enters Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers handled this team well in Maryland on Jan. 29, earning a 68-55 win in arguably the program’s best road performance of the season. …
Read More »Bandy resigns as Tigers basketball coach | News
Macon County boys’ basketball coach Adam Bandy is stepping down after three seasons as head coach and 20 years with the program as a player and coach. Bandy met with school administrators Thursday and told his players Friday that he would be stepping down as Tigers basketball coach. “I told …
Read More »USFL New Orleans Breakers Uniform Reveal: First look at jerseys, helmets
the New Orleans thugs will be sharp when they hit the court under head coach Larry Fedora later this spring. The Breakers, who will debut when the USFL enters its inaugural season in April, unveiled their new uniforms, jerseys and helmets on Thursday. The Breakers are one of eight teams …
Read More »McFeely: For men’s basketball coach Bison, Eady’s influence off the court is as important as on the court – InForum
FARGO – Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25, 2020, kneeling on the black man’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. The murder was videotaped by a bystander, and the footage sparked protests and riots in many US cities. The term “social justice” has entered …
Read More »Monday night is senior night for men’s basketball Mastodon
History links FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Juggernauts will do honor Cameron Benford and Pipkins Milestone on Monday (February 14) as part of Senior Night festivities when Cleveland State comes to Fort Wayne. Match day informationWhich: Purdue Fort Wayne (15-10, 10-6 Horizon) vs. Cleveland State …
Read More »Dzawo helps West Burlington Women’s Basketball defeat Camanche
If Stacey Dzawo wanted to leave a lasting impression, that’s exactly what she did. Dzawo, a senior for West Burlington High School’s women’s basketball team, scored her 13 points in the first quarter, helping the Falcons to a 60-19 win over Camanche in a regional quarterfinal game class 3A Saturday …
Read More »See Tennessee basketball get Olivier Nkamhoua on video to celebrate
Members of the Tennessee Vols men’s basketball team caught up with teammate Olivier Nkamhoua over a live video chat to celebrate Wednesday’s win at Mississippi State. Tennessee beat Mississippi State 72-63. Nkamhoua injured his left ankle against South Carolina on Saturday. On Monday, it was announced he would undergo surgery …
Read More »Buckeyes basketball coach Chris Holtmann has an unfortunate update on Seth Towns
dustin schutte | 7 hours ago Seth Towns will not be wearing an Ohio State uniform this year. Head coach Chris Holtmann has provided an unfortunate update on the senior striker, who underwent back surgery before the start of the 2021-22 season. Holtmann said Towns will miss the rest of …
Read More »Bulldog battle on seniors’ night
Feb. 5 – OTTUMWA – Addison Ransom may just be a spectator at the upcoming Ottumwa High School women’s basketball home game. Unless the IGHSAU awards the Bulldogs a home playoff game, Ransom left the floor for the last time at home in a red and white Bulldog uniform on …
Read More »In Nimani & Anderson, Platt lands a powerful 1-2 punch
MERIDEN — Platt has a bright future in basketball thanks to junior guard Anthony Nimani and second-year forward Makhai Anderson. Besides, the present looks pretty good too. Nimani, from Meriden, was named among the CIAC’s top 25 players ahead of the start of the season. He’s been playing at Platt …
Read More »MEN’S BASKETBALL: Azar Swain show leads Yale to 83-72 win over Columbia
Swain scored a career-high 37 points and nearly broke a 64-year-old Yale scoring record as the Bulldogs took a big early lead, but his stellar play also masked a weaker second half for the team on Tuesday evening. William McCormack 12:02 a.m., January 26, 2022 Staff reporter Tim Tai, staff …
Read More »BOZICH | Five former Cards agree: It’s time for a change in Louisville basketball | Sports
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Former University of Louisville men’s basketball players saw what you saw if you watched the Cardinals flounder to a 64-52 loss to Virginia on Monday night: A team that huffed and puffed to put up attacking numbers with their supposedly new and improved high-tech style of …
Read More »UT MARTIN MEN’S BASKETBALL HOLDS ITS OWN BUT FALLS NARROW IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE AT LEADER OVC MURRAY STATE
History links Sheet music in box PDF Photo gallery Next game: SIUE 01/24/2022 | 7 p.m. WCMT 1410 AM / 100.5 FM Jan. 24 (Monday) / 7 p.m. SIUE MURRAY, Ky.– The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team at Martin competed throughout the night but fell short of a 74-66 …
Read More »‘Our focus has to be on us’: Lucic, Flames aim to extend Oilers’ losing skid
Breadcrumb Links Sports NHL Hockey Calgary flames Milan Lucic of the Calgary Flames takes on Ryan Lomberg of the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /Postmedia Content of the article If you’ve ever walked into a downtown office during …
Read More »Kentucky women’s basketball blown at home by Florida
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) jumps trying to score with the ball while being defended by Florida Gators guard Alberte Rimdal (5) during the game at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, 20 January 2022. Silas Walker [email protected] For the second time this season, the Kentucky women’s basketball team …
Read More »Jay Bilas Names Oscar Tshiebwe Leader National Player of the Year
After being transferred from West Virginia, Oscar Tshiebwe is thriving in his first season with Kentucky basketball. Tshiebwe is having a huge year and ESPN’s Jay Bilas says he’s the favorite to win National Player of the Year. On the set of “College Gameday,” Bilas said Tshiebwe was on course …
Read More »Focus on Caney Valley High School basketball player Brayden Peckham
Mike Tupa | Bartlesville Business Examiner Brayden Peckham has enjoyed the race of progress during his four seasons with the Caney Valley High boys’ basketball team. In his debut season (2018-19), the Trojans missed a record .500 (11-12), although they recorded a major victory in the Regionals opener before being …
Read More »Pirates sank a green wave in overtime, 88-80
History links Playbook (PDF) Postgame dooley Next game: at the temple 1/8/2022 | 2:00 p.m. WNCT 107.9 FM GREENVILLE, NC – Tristen Newton hit a clutch kick after the clutch knocked down the stretch on the way to a career-high 32-point performance as East Carolina won its American Athletic Conference …
Read More »Manistee basketball player to surpass herself and cherish senior season
She started playing the sport in third grade and credits her father, Randy, for the ten-year obsession. âDefinitely my dad, he’s been a referee for over 30 years and he’s loved it for a long time,â Ronning said. “He got me involved and he’s my biggest supporter.” The two created …
Read More »Taimani posts photo of himself in Oregon uniform
At halftime in the Georgia-Michigan CFP game, former University of Washington defensive tackle Taki Taimani posted a photo of himself on social media Friday wearing a green Oregon Ducks uniform. No words, just a picture. The 6-foot-2, 330-pound junior from Salt Lake City stood in the middle of Autzen Stadium, …
Read More »Watch: Tennessee Flights unveils uniform combo for bowl game against Purdue
The Music City Bowl featuring Tennessee (7-5, 4-4 SEC) vs. Purdue (8-4, 6-3 B10) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville is now less than 48 hours from kick-off, as The Flights appear to end a solid season on a high note with a win for first-year head coach Josh Heupel. A …
Read More »ECU Football Has Best Practices Of The Season In Washington DC, Players Have Fun With Christmas Day Shirt Swap
GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) – With ECU football getting closer to its big Military Bowl game another day, our Eric Gullickson has been following the Pirates and has a Christmas practice report. ECU Football held its last full practice of the season on Saturday morning, Christmas morning, right here at Saint …
Read More »Maryland’s No.9 women’s basketball preview vs Coppin State
After a nine-day hiatus, the Maryland No.9 women’s basketball returns to the court to face the Coppin State Eagles in an away game on Tuesday morning. Maryland’s break was well-deserved after their valiant road effort against No.1 South Carolina on December 12. It was a brilliant defensive game plan from …
Read More »Four takeaways from Nebraska men’s basketball fifth in a row | Sports
Eight days off didn’t help. After losing 30 points in a row to Michigan and Auburn, the Nebraska men’s basketball was in desperate need of a reset. After a week off, the Huskers’ first opportunity to turn the boat around came against Kansas State on Sunday night at Pinnacle Bank …
Read More »New Jersey Titans strike often in the first period in victory over Maine Nordiques
LEWISTON – The Maine Nordiques limped in Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Titans. The Titans completed the weekend sweep with a 5-2 victory at the Colisee in an East Division game of the North American Hockey League. “We started the game a little light, we had some ongoing injuries …
Read More »Buffs slow Roadrunners for third straight win
History links Next game: Kansas 12/21/2021 | 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 BALCONY – Colorado took a 17-point second-half lead on Saturday and the Buffaloes held off CSU Bakersfield in the home stretch to claim a 60-46 victory at the CU Events Center. Tad boyleThe Buffs improved to 9-3 with their third …
Read More »Syracuse eliminates Clemson for fifth straight win
The Syracuse Orange appeared at the Carrier Dome on Saturday night against the Clemson Tigers. The Orange won 86-46, beating the Tigers for the tenth time in the series. It was Syracuse’s fifth straight win, the first time since the 2019-20 campaign that SU has achieved a winning streak of …
Read More »Mario Cristobal received a little Miami jersey at a press conference
After a crazy week, Miami introduced Mario Cristobal as their next football coach. Cristobal makes the jump to his alma mater after five seasons in Oregon, the last four as a head coach. The No. 1 Hurricanes jersey that he was given to celebrate the occasion was a bit. . …
Read More »MEN’S BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES 2022 CLASS RECRUITMENT
History links Fourth-year head coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth Justin wieck announced the signing of two student-athletes to become members of the men’s basketball team. The 2022 recruiting class includes two players from the state of Minnesota. Nick Katona (Shakopee, Minn.) And Caleb Siwek (Rosemount, Minn.) Form Coach …
Read More »Sofia Bell opens up about her verbal commitment to Oregon
Sofia Bell. (Photo: Courtesy of Sofia Bell, 247Sports) Sofia Bell grew up attending sporting events at the University of Oregon. Members of the women’s basketball team became the Portland native’s athletic idols, most notably Sabrina Ionescu. So when it was time for Bell, a 2023 high-end basketball rookie and daughter …
Read More »Men’s basketball: Shawnee wins the LCC at the Classic
ELIDA – On the cusp of this basketball season, Shawnee has won the last three classics from Mercy Health Tipoff. On Friday, the first night of this year’s Mercy Health Tipoff Classic, Shawnee got off to a good start in pursuit of another title. Shawnee jumped early on Bath and …
Read More »Mount Anthony Boys’ Basketball Distributes Thanksgiving Meals | Sports
BENNINGTON – The Mount Anthony boys’ basketball team has yet to start its season, testing is scheduled for Monday. That hasn’t stopped the Patriots from giving back to the community. About 15 players and coaching staff handed out more than 30 Thanksgiving meals to MAU on Tuesday. Players took turns …
Read More »Rhyne Howard joins Elite Company on Sunday
History links Kentucky All-American Women’s Basketball Rhyne howard delivered many magical moments during his four years at Lexington. But Sunday against Winthrop, Howard may have finally outdone herself. Howard became the third player in Kentucky women’s basketball history to record a triple-double. That’s double digits in three statistical categories, most …
Read More »Cardinals ready for Jersey Mike’s Classic
By: Chad Smith History links MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State men’s basketball team returns to the court for the Jersey Mike’s Classic in St. Petersburg, Fla. On Thursday. The Cardinals open the tournament against the CRF on Thursday, followed by a game with Weber State on Friday, and conclude …
Read More »Two Duke basketball players, including coach K’s grandson, cited on DWI charges
Two Duke University basketball players – the head coach’s grandson and an NBA prospect – face impaired driving charges, Carolina officials said. North. Authorities said Michael Savarino, 20, the grandson of trainer Mike Krzyzewski, was driving Paolo Banchero’s Jeep when he was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday for …
Read More »Virginia men’s basketball team top 10 in recruiting class | Sports
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett reacts to a call during an NCAA college basketball game against Navy in Charlottesville, Va. On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (Photo / Andrew Shurtleff) Andrew Shurtleff The Virginia men’s basketball program on Tuesday announced the signing of four highly sought-after players to its 2022 recruiting …
Read More »Suits or sweatshirts? Michigan basketball coaching team Juwan Howard decides what to wear for the new season
ANN ARBOR – At Big Ten media day in Indianapolis last month, Michigan men’s basketball head coach Juwan Howard recalled a conversation with one of his assistant coaches, Phil Martelli. Howard had told Martelli about the retro Jordan brand sneakers that then North Carolina coach Roy Williams wore last season, …
Read More »Takeaways from Flights’ 103-62 win over Lenoir-Rhyne
Well that was a lot of fun to watch. The Tennessee basketball played what appeared to be a full game in its exhibition outing Saturday afternoon against the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears, where seventh-year head coach Rick Barnes played from 1974 to 1977. The Vols dominated all night, winning a 54-33 halftime …
Read More »Duke Basketball thinks he has the best player in the country
The Duke basketball program believes they have the best player in the country this season. All Duke basketball fans thought the same, but associate head coach Jon Scheyer has said so publicly. The Blue Devils believe Paolo Banchero will be the best player in the country. Duke’s future head coach …
Read More »Full Wisconsin Basketball TV Show 2021-22 + start times
Wisconsin basketball returns this week, as the Badgers prepare for a 2021-22 campaign featuring new faces and changing roles. It all starts this Friday for the Badgers, as UW-Whitewater makes a short drive to the Kohl Center for an exhibition game. Wisconsin features a young squad alongside senior Brad Davison, …
Read More »Robinson excited about Big South Play as he says goodbye to old friend
History links CHARLOTTE – With less than three weeks to go on opening day, North Carolina’s A&T women’s basketball head coach Tarrell Robinson made a quick trip to BoPlex on Wednesday for the Big South conference media day “It was pretty good,” Robinson said on his first media day. âSpeaking …
Read More »Memorable moments from Big Blue Madness 2021
History links Calipari BBM Speech Calipari and Elzy happy to have fans returning to BBM Big Blue Madness returned to a normal time and location on Friday night at the Rupp Arena. Thousands of fans clad in Kentucky blue got their first glimpse of the UK men’s and women’s basketball …
Read More »Why this first year class is different from the last
Unlike last year, these Duke basketball rookies look up to a fight. I think all fans, coaches and players would agree that the 2020-21 Duke basketball campaign has been a major disappointment. It was the first time in 25 years that the Duke Blue Devils were not selected to compete …
Read More »Kansas Jayhawks print original basketball rules on uniforms
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks have launched new uniforms for the men’s basketball program. At first glance, they don’t look much different, but take a closer look. From a distance, there appear to be stripes on the sides of the team’s white jerseys. As you get closer, these lines …
Read More »Michigan women’s basketball team ready for recall
ANN ARBOR – Kim Barnes Arico isn’t superstitious, but she made a small exception on Thursday. The Michigan women’s basketball head coach wore the same pants she wore the last time Michigan played a game. “I wore these lucky Sweet 16 pants today,” she said on the program’s media day, …
Read More »4-Star JJ Starling Cites Some Big Reasons For Decision
Reading numerous interviews given by 2022 four-star combo guard JJ Starling after he made his varsity decision known, I feel like the Syracuse basketball coaches did everything they could to win this battle. recruitment. The 6-foot-4 Starling, a consensus prospect among the top 40 in his class, chose his other …
Read More »JJ Starling is a rookie changing plans
Notre Dame’s basketball schedule this week got a huge verbal engagement from JJ Starling, one of the nation’s top players and program changer. It’s been a while since the Notre Dame basketball team reached the NCAA Men’s Tournament. Head coach Mike Brey and his team have struggled the past few …
Read More »Igor Kokoskov has an incredible basketball mind
One of the reasons the Dallas Mavericks hired Igor Kokoskov last summer to be an assistant coach for Jason Kidd’s squad is his close relationship with Luka Doncic. And also because of his incredible basketball spirit. Kokoskov was the head coach of the Slovenian men’s national team that won EuroBasket …
Read More »Big Ten Media Day Recap: Mike Woodson on Player Roles, Program History & More – Inside the Hall
INDIANAPOLIS – Just over a week after Indiana Basketball Media Day, the program made another appearance at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The two-day event included press conferences and one-on-one sessions with the 14 head coaches and selected players from the men’s and women’s …
Read More »Five basketball players to watch this year
Junior forward Alissa Pili missed 10 games with an injury last season, but still averaged 11 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. (Peter Gastis | Daily Trojan Horse) Women’s basketball is back in training for the 2021-22 season under new head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. As the season approaches, here are …
Read More »Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says unvaccinated NBA players should not be allowed to play
As the NBA prepares for its third consecutive pandemic season, player vaccinations have quickly become a burning issue. The conversation prompted Basketball Hall of Fame member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to publicize his position that every NBA player should be vaccinated. “They have nothing to explain, but if they don’t want to …
Read More »UK Athletics announces innovative partnership with Cintas Corporation
History links LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Department of Athletics at the University of Kentucky and Cintas Corporation have entered into an innovative partnership through the UK’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division, providing minority athletes with access, career opportunities and world-class professional experiences. The main aim of the partnership is for …
Read More »Whatever happens to the Mike Woodson era of IU basketball, remember the two who didn’t blink – The Daily Hoosier
Much has been said about the wave of Indiana players who put their names on the transfer portal in the days following the sacking of former head coach Archie Miller. There was a new entry seemingly every day as a cloud of uncertainty loomed over the schedule. Some stayed, others …
Read More »Steve Kerr of the Warriors is likely the next American team coach
When Grant Hill discusses his vision for the United States team, one thing stands out: He is particularly sensitive to the difference between international basketball and the NBA. Think Warriors coach Steve Kerr – who has spoken at length about adapting to modern player habits, believes young basketball players should …
Read More »Women’s basketball holds its first training sessions
History links CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — With the debut of the Chattanooga 2021-22 women’s basketball team in less than six weeks, the Mocs touched down at McKenzie Arena on Wednesday morning just after sunrise for their first official practice. The team has been training and practicing since July, but today was …
Read More »An update on Ewers’ transition to Ohio State
Ohio State freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws during warm-up before the Ohio State-Oregon game on September 11. Ohio State lost 28-35. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo editor In truth, Quinn Ewers should have attended her return to high school on Saturday. Back in August, Ewers graduated from Carroll High …
Read More »FSU football announces uniform suit against Louisville
Florida State faces Louisville today in search of its first win of the season. Ahead of kick-off, the FSU announced the uniforms it will wear against the Cardinals: FSU wore seven different suits under the guidance of head coach Mike Norvell – all garnet, all white, garnet and white, black …
Read More »Kentucky star’s basketball rookie Kaleb Glenn chooses Louisville
Kaleb Glenn posted a photo of himself in a Louisville uniform after a visit to campus during the summer. Twitter Men’s basketball player Kaleb Glenn has pledged to play for the Louisville Cardinals. Glenn – a 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward in the class of 2023 – is considered one of Kentucky’s …
Read More »Brewster pipeline loaded with 4-star, 5-star targets
Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is one of the top preschool teams in the country, and in recent years several of its players have adapted to Syracuse basketball. These Brewster Academy alumni who will be playing on the Hill include Senior Shooting Guard Buddy Boeheim, CJ Fair, Chris McCullough …
Read More »The top 3 scorers in the history of the Jim Boeheim era
Our hoop guru debates the top scorers in Syracuse basketball history during the Jim Boeheim era. Ahead of the Syracuse 2021-22 basketball campaign, now is the right time for a 10-part series showcasing the best of the Boeheim era (1976-present). I’ll give my opinion, ranking the “Top 3” in many …
Read More »Sharon Versyp Retires As Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach, Katie Gearlds To Take Over Immediately
11:43 p.m. ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com close Mechelle Voepel covers WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports for espnW. Voepel started covering women’s basketball in 1984 and has been with ESPN since 1996. Katie Gearlds was due to start her tenure as head coach of women’s basketball at Purdue, her …
Read More »Around the NBA: Frank Ntilikina signs with the Mavs, Jahlil Okafor with the Hawks
The last week of the NBA offseason was pretty active by offseason standards. There was, of course, your weekly Sixers news related to Ben Simmons. But other teams in the league have made real moves. Let’s review the NBA thread last week or so. Houston Rockets’ Eric Gordon ‘open to …
Read More »Purdue Basketball: Boilermakers team preview & 2021-22 season predictions – AthlonSports.com
Trevion Williams and the Boilermakers are ranked # 11 in Athlon Sports Top 25 for the 2021-22 college basketball season Purdue athletics Purdue head coach Matt Painter doesn’t take shortcuts when it comes to creating a schedule. A player-development-centric approach allowed the Boilermakers to perform 12 NCAA tournaments in Painter’s …
Read More »Indiana Football presents retro uniforms against Cincinnati. Here are our (best) ideas
Indiana football pays homage to late coach Bill Mallory and nods to 1987 style with his homecoming uniforms for his Saturday game against Cincinnati. The retro uniforms inspired the Indiana Daily Student to create four alternative jerseys, each drawing inspiration from Indiana landmarks, Hoosier football history, or previous team styles. …
Read More »Delle Donne, Charles and Katie Smith named to WNBA W25
On Sunday, the WNBA released its “W25” or its 25 best players of all time. Of the players on the list, three wore Washington Mystics uniforms at some point in their careers. Two of them are current Mystics players Elena Delle Donne and Tina Charles. It’s no surprise that Delle …
Read More »Alabama women’s basketball releases non-conference schedule
The Alabama women’s basketball team has released its non-conference schedule, and the game list includes 10 home games, two away games and one neutral venue game against Duke. Alabama head coach Kristy Curry is excited about the coming season, especially what the team brings to the table. “What I like …
Read More »First group of at-risk Afghan refugees arrive at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey – CBS Philly
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ (CBS) – The first group of at-risk Afghan refugees arrived at Joint Base New Jersey McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst overnight Wednesday. Afghan refugees are now temporarily housed at four military facilities in the United States, including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, Fort Bliss in Texas and Fort Lee …
Read More »At 25, Liberty Celebrates ‘Magic Moment’ in Women’s Basketball
Margaret Martinez did her best, but she knew she had to work her game. Her 8-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, had fallen in love with Liberty rookie defense Didi Richards and her hairstyle – two Afro puffs full of ‘by train. When Martinez couldn’t fully understand Mackenzie’s puffs, she reached out to …
Read More »Albany’s women’s lacrosse coach Rowan Thomson will be one of the first female athletes to wear a uniform hanging from the rafters of the Syracuse Carrier Dome
The list of uniforms honored with a place in the rafters of the Carrier Dome reads like a who’s who of the stars of Syracuse University. Jim Brown. Ernie Davis. Floyd Small. Carmelo Anthony. Pearl Washington. Dave Bing. The list goes on and on, but with one glaring exception – …
Read More »Tigers sign top rookie Jalen Duren
History links MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Memphis Tigers Head Coach Penny hardaway announced the signing of Jalen Düren (C, 6-10, Sharon Hill, PA) to a national letter of intent to accommodate the Tigers in 2021-22 after being upgraded to the class of 2021. Duren is the nation’s No.1 prospect according to …
Read More »SIX SKYHAWK LEGENDS PLANNED TO INTRODUCE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME ON RETURNS HOME WEEKEND 2021
History links MARTIN, Tennessee – A trio of legendary head coaches and three record-setting student-athletes make up the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Track and Field Hall of Fame Class of 2021, which was announced today. Donley Canary (head softball coach, 2002-19), Jerry Charpentier (head golf coach, 2002-20), Derek Carr …
Read More »Nolan Smith Launches Social Justice and Sport Podcast
When Nolan Smith comes to mind, the words “former Blue Devil guard”, “newly promoted assistant coach” and “the people’s champion” usually pop up. But now “podcast” can be added to the 33-year-old’s resume. In June, Smith launched âPower Check Ball,â a podcast focused on sports and social justice, alongside financial …
Read More »A month in Vegas: 3 things BYU fans are looking forward to
College football season is almost here. We’re less than a month away from college football games and now one month away from the start of BYU’s 2021 season against Arizona at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Obviously, the wait is great. BYU is coming off one of its best seasons …
Read More »Penn State Lehigh Valley women’s basketball coach returns from 10-day experience
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Lorie Khalil, head coach of Penn State Lehigh Valley (PSU-LV), recently returned from a âuniqueâ coaching experience in Portugal and Spain. Khalil was one of six coaches chosen to work with players from across the United States. Khalil applied and was selected for this unique coaching …
Read More »Damian Lillard trade rumors: PG ‘expects’ to wear Trail Blazers uniform next season
Update – Lillard has just zoomed in with reporters from the Team USA camp and denied Abbott’s report that he plans to request a trade in the next few days. Again, that doesn’t mean it won’t ask for a trade at some point. Lillard said he hasn’t made a decision …
Read More »Kansas Jayhawks basketball: Bill Self talks about NIL and KU players
players with his annual âBoot Camp,â which begins Monday at the Jayhawks’ training facility.” title=”Kansas coach Bill Self gets back to work with returning and new players with his annual âBoot Camp,â which begins Monday at the Jayhawks’ training facility.” loading=”lazy”/> Kansas coach Bill Self gets back to work with …
Read More »Celtics reveal first glimpse of Jayson Tatum in U.S. team uniform (photos)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 06: Jayson Tatum # 10 of the 2021 United States Men’s National Basketball Team trains at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team prepares for the Tokyo Olympics on July 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images) Over …
Read More »Kevin Knox works hard ahead of contract year [WATCH]
Getty Kevin Knox II in a Jan. 11 game against the Charlotte Hornets. After their first playoff appearance in over eight years, the New York Knicks hope to build on the momentum of a winning season through the summer and free agency. What this means for some of the younger …
Read More »Courtney Ramey’s comeback officially solidifies from the 5th
It was planned from the start, but the Texas basketball program and new head coach Chris Beard got confirmation over the holiday weekend that former four-star rookie and rising goaltender Courtney Ramey would return for. the 2021-22 season. Texas aren’t getting many players back from last season’s squad heading into …
Read More »Jalen Duren lists his basketball options. Will he choose Kentucky?
Now, one step closer to the final announcement of his basketball future, it looks like No.1 high school rookie Jalen Duren will reclassify in 2021 and, possibly, play college this coming season. . And Kentucky remains one of the best contenders for his commitment. Duren – a 6-foot-10 center from …
Read More »Behind the Atlanta Hawks’ tribute to MLK through their new uniforms – The Undefeated
Atlanta being the hometown of Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta Hawks have had the privilege of hosting an NBA game each year to celebrate MLK Day. But this MLK day will be very special for the Hawks, who will proudly push their chest even further to honor the civil …
Read More »Meet the New Platform for Basketball Highlights That Is All That Net
When the “The Sims” video game was popular in the early 2000s, Jordan Smith-Richard played by the rules. He put his characters to work every day and built them to be happy and successful people. Her younger sister, Ashten Smith-Gooden, always put the cheat codes on to give her characters …
Read More »Chet Holmgren de Gonzaga ready for his first international trip with the United States U19 team | Gonzague University
Chet Holmgren is ready to use his new passport. Gonzaga’s new student has accomplished quite a bit in his young career and added another milestone – becoming USA Basketball’s U19 team – earlier this week. This achievement means more to Holmgren than the many National Preparation Player of the Year …
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