TRIAD — More than a dozen area basketball players have been selected to all-district teams of the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association, the association announced Thursday. • District 7 — first team: Dawson McAlhany of Bishop McGuinness; second team: Zion Dixon from Glenn, Tre Hill from High Point Central and …
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 »Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark uses her spotlight to level the playing field in college athletics and inspire the next generation
Caitlin Clark had two dreams she planned to fulfill while in Iowa. Like all other college players, she wants to bring a national championship to her school. The other was helping to shine a light on women’s college basketball — and so far, it has. Clark and his team have …
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 »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 »A Cedar Crest fan shouts a name at a McCaskey Boys basketball player. The McCaskey team’s response is powerful. [editorial] | Our opinion
THE PROBLEM Last week, Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon investigated what appeared to be a racial slur shouted by someone in the stands during a Feb. 7 boys’ varsity basketball game against McCaskey High School. Like NL | LancasterOnline’s Mike Gross reported over the weekend: “Audio taken from a …
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 »Investigation: ‘Inappropriate language’ likely used by Camas students against Benson girls’ basketball
After nearly 50 individual interviews and review of game footage, an independent investigator concluded that it was “not possible” to determine whether racial slurs were directed at female basketball players at Benson High School by Camas High School students. The investigator, Gay Selby of Educational Services District 112, however, concluded …
Read More »Luke Haertle’s commendable game leads the boys’ hoops to go
As Pewaukee and Lake Country Lutheran basketball players shook hands after the game, Pewaukee coach David Burkemper took a moment to give Luke Haertle a few words of encouragement. Haertle’s team lost, 80-69, on the road, but the senior guard made a statement nonetheless, bringing his team back from an …
Read More »Ghanaian artist finds inspiration in female AU basketball players | Arizona Wildcats Basketball
Lesshawn said it “feels good” to see the reactions of the athletes. Lesshawn says he is attracted to an athlete from the photos he sees online. He knows immediately when he has found his subject, even if he cannot express why. Arizona’s Bendy Yeaney was introduced by Ghana’s Khalid Leshawn. …
Read More »NBBF election: basketball players fear a bleak future
Posted January 31, 2022 …as warring factions prepare for parallel polls Nigerian basketball players are hoping that the Basketball Federation of Nigeria board election scheduled for Monday (today) will usher in a new dawn for the sport in the next four years. However, hope for a ‘new dawn’ seems distant …
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 »January’s men’s basketball slump is as real as we want it to be
December is the darkest month on the Ohio calendar. A combination of the planet’s axial tilt coupled with a generally cloudy and gray climate means Columbus at the start of winter gets about as much sunlight as your average British pub on a moor. We spend the month either anticipating …
Read More »Scott hits 1,000 point mark in win over St. Hubert – PA Prep Live
Sydni Scott can enshrine her name among the best basketball players in Cardinal O’Hara’s storied history. The Marshall-bound senior guard eclipsed the 1,000 career point mark in the Lions’ 68-43 Catholic League win over St. Hubert on Tuesday. Scott, who finished with a game-high 16 points, needed 14 points to …
Read More »Van Buren’s basketball teams prepare to start season nearly a month delayed by COVID
The often long bus trips from one small town to another are part of the sacrifice made by players, coaches, parents and fans of the Aroostook County high school basketball teams every winter. So when Van Buren’s boys and girls squads travel south from the St. John’s Valley to Danforth …
Read More »Preparation basketball rally | News, Sports, Jobs
BOYS BASKETBALL Williamstown 55, County Wirt 53 (OT) ELIZABETH – Gavin Lemley’s loss was the only points in the extra session here on Tuesday night as Williamstown’s visit eluded Wirt County with a 55-53 overtime win. The 2-5 Tigers, who play Thursday in Calhoun County, missed a trio of open …
Read More »NBA COVID Tracker: Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell Member List; Celtics’ Dennis Schroder in Protocols
More than 100 players are currently in the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, and the rise in cases has led to several games postponed this month. The number rose to nine after the postponement of the league the game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers, originally …
Read More »BASKETBALL COLLEGE: Clemson beats Virginia, breaks streak; SCSU players honored | University
T&D and AP reports CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va .– Hunter Tyson scored 17 points, David Collins had 11 points and 11 rebounds and Clemson ended an 11-game losing streak against Virginia with a 67-50 victory on Wednesday night. Clemson (9-4, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) also ended an eight-game road slippage against Virginia …
Read More »NBA COVID-19 tracker: Kevin Durant among eight Nets players in protocols; Kings fear an epidemic, compared
The rise in COVID-19 cases around the NBA has prompted the league to discuss changes to its health and safety protocols with the National Basketball Players Association. The Omicron variant is here, and this week saw the first confirmed case in the NBA player pool, according to Shams Charania of …
Read More »NBA COVID-19 Tracker: Five Lakers, Four Knicks in Protocols; Kings fear epidemic, postponement, compared
The rise in COVID-19 cases around the NBA has prompted the league to discuss changes to its health and safety protocols with the National Basketball Players Association. The Omicron variant is here, and this week saw the first confirmed case in the NBA player pool, by Shams Charania from The …
Read More »Eastern Michigan renames basketball arena in honor of George ‘The Iceman’ Gervin
YPSILANTI – George Gervin received one of the highest honors for an athlete on Saturday. Eastern Michigan University has announced it will rename its basketball arena in honor of the former EMU star and NBA Hall of Fame member nicknamed “The Iceman” at halftime of the men’s basketball game against …
Read More »What they said on Westside Report High School Basketball Media Day in Ottawa Hills
GRAND RAPIDS – Ottawa Hills men’s basketball coach Derrick King is excited about the coming season. He was convinced he wasn’t the only one either. That’s why King opened the Ottawa Gymnasium on Sunday night and hosted the first annual Westside Report High School Basketball Media Day. King, who operates …
Read More »Athletes from the Vallée des Chartiers, including 5 basketball players, sign with the colleges
Through: Rebel don Saturday 20 November 2021 | 11:01 am Chartiers Valley athletes signing letters of intent include, standing, Helene Cowan (Seton Hill basketball), Kaden Crump (Seton Hill basketball), Perri Page (Colombia basketball), Hallie Cowan (Seton Hill basketball) ) and Aislin Malcolm (Pitt basketball) and seated, Marian Turnbull (Northeast basketball), …
Read More »Ben Simmons trades rumors: 76ers have a list of 30 players they would accept for the struggling star, compared
Getty Images Ben Simmons has missed more than a month of games for the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season, but the struggling superstar is no closer to receiving the trade than he is looking for than he was. at the start of the offseason. In fact, it looks like …
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 »NBA recommends COVID-19 booster injections for players, coaches and referees
MIAMI – The NBA told its players, coaches and referees on Sunday that they should receive reminders against the coronavirus, with particular urgency for those who have received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The league and the National Basketball Players Association – working jointly based on advice from the …
Read More »Three HUGE sneaky games this coming season
Much has been said and written about these obviously massive games in Syracuse’s upcoming 2021-2022 basketball schedule. The duke games. Georgetown. Indiana. But if you look a little deeper, there are other HUGE sneaky clashes coming up at key times this season. Can Syracuse’s basketball program finally deliver in the …
Read More »Bill Walton reminds ‘GameDay’ Conference of Champions
It had been 23 years since UCLA hosted ESPN’s âCollege GameDayâ, so Bill Walton wanted to make sure no one felt left out. Bruins basketball legend and guest coach mentioned Gary Beban, Troy Aikman, Mark Harmon, Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Billy Kilmer⦠and these were just among the school’s famous …
Read More »Kentucky rookie Reed Sheppard makes big leap in rankings
Reed Sheppard is the son of Kentucky basketball greats Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed Sheppard, and he is a major UK recruiting target for the Class of 2023. Lexington The rise of Kentucky basketball star Reed Sheppard continues. Sheppard – a 6-foot-3 combo guard from North Laurel High School and …
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 »At Earl Monroe High School, students major in basketball
NEW YORK NBA commissioner Adam Silver told a group of high school students on Wednesday that for every player in the league, there are 100 professional basketball-related jobs. These students learn skills that may one day help them get one. They are part of the first freshman class of 110 …
Read More »2021-2022 player preview: Nolan Hickman
The Gonzaga Bulldogs ended last year with heartache, but with a stable of players who made fans believe they would be back to fight for a championship starting in October. That talent only multiplied in the following weeks, when Rasir Bolton announced his transfer, and then four-star rookie Nolan Hickman …
Read More »WATCH: Jules Bernard discusses UCLA fan base, getting comfortable in point
UCLA men’s basketball goalie Jules Bernard spoke to media about the even heavier load on the ball and how he’s prepared to lead the offense behind Tyger Campbell this season. JULES BERNARD Are you ready to relaunch it? It was awesome. We’ve added motivation but we’re just happy to come …
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 »Exclusive Topps Overtime Elite Basketball Cards Offer
Topps has just announced its return to the world of basketball collectible cards with an exclusive partnership with Overtime Elite (OTE). As a transformative new sports league that fosters the talents of promising young basketball players, Topps is looking to showcase some of the league’s names in card form with …
Read More »The 7 Must-See Basketball Documentaries of All Time
Basketball is the game of relentless gentlemen who never give up on their goals. It is a game that requires hardship, tolerance and a certain inherited strength. We have had legendary basketball games that are worth remembering forever. The few basketball veterans in our world have abilities that remain unmatched …
Read More »Meet former Women’s AfroBasket stars defying motherhood obstacles to make hoops grow in Africa – FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2021
YAOUNDE (Cameroon) – In a continent where large numbers of women tend to cut short their basketball careers due to maternity issues, there are a growing number of current and former players who are changing the narrative. Angolans Nadir Manuel and Rosa Gala, Kani Kouyate from Côte d’Ivoire, Egyptian Hagar …
Read More »Elena Delle Donne, basketball star in Gatorade WNBA commercial
Gatorade honors the WNBA’s past and highlights its bright future with a new commercial: “Reflections”. The ad features two-time MVP Elena Delle Donne and basketball prodigy Isabella “Jiggy” Escribano. Delle Donne and Escribano spoke to Insider about the ad’s goal to inspire the next generation. Loading Something is loading. For …
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 »Hispanic basketball greats likely end of Olympic road
As the United States prepares to face the France team in the gold medal match and Slovenia and Australia vie for bronze, this year’s Olympics mark the likely end Olympic trips for basketball greats. The Spain team lost to the United States team 95-81 in the quarterfinal of the basketball …
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FALL RIVER – Just months after launching his own clothing line, Fall River native Jeremy Lavoie is designing for NBA players and working to bring his skills back to his hometown. âThings have gone in so many different directions,â he said. Earlier this year, Lavoie and his brother, Jonathan Lavoie, …
Read More »Indiana Girls Basketball Recruitment: Tracking The State’s Top Players
Ten Indiana high school basketball players are ranked nationally by ESPN. Here’s a look at who’s class where and what schools they’ve received offers from. Related: 21 for 2021: Top Indiana High School Athletes of the Year to Remember CLASS OF 2022 # 3 – Ayanna Patterson, Homestead (UConn) The …
Read More »Shakir Hammadi on Jersey Nation, Ben Simmons and more
Would you say this is what sets you apart from other swimsuit sites? Yes, most definitely, I would say it’s the jerseys. We organize giveaways every week. We’re trying to build a community that can get everyone involved to win free jerseys and things like that. It’s awesome. So you’re …
Read More »Tokyo Olympics: Which University Athletes With Connections To Utah Are Going To Tokyo?
The Summer Olympics are fast approaching. More than 11,000 athletes representing 206 nations will compete in the Games in Tokyo, Japan from July 23 to August 8, including 15 athletes with ties to the University of Utah. University of Utah Hannah Flippen of Utah plays UCLA on May 6, 2016, …
Read More »Quoting Bubble Woes – Australian basketball player withdraws from Tokyo 2020 Olympics
As Japan declared a new state of emergency ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, it will host the first Olympics with organic bubbles. If they are now commonplace in sporting events, they weigh on the state of mind of athletes. PUBLICITY The article continues under this ad Due to the …
Read More »Giannis moves up to second in NBA’s most popular jerseys rankings
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s No.2 ranking equals his career best ranking. NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) jointly announced today that James lebron and the the Los Angeles Lakers earned top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys and Team …
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 »Gingrich returns to coach the Huskies | News, Sports, Jobs
LEWISTOWN – Gingrich’s name is deeply rooted in the history of basketball in Mifflin County and having coached over 16 seasons at the college level, Aaron Gingrich is one of the elite coaches in county history. Gingrich began his career in 1994 at Lewistown High School as an assistant to …
Read More »How 10 former Michigan players have performed in the NBA this season
With all of the former Michigan basketball players finished with their NBA seasons, we broke down how 10 former Michigan players fared in this year’s league action. Ranging from old lottery picks to unwritten successes and star players to players buried under tables of depth, the former Wolverines have had …
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 »What’s in a number? Mountaineers’ best basketball players: 10-15 | WVU | West Virginia Mountaineers Sports Coverage
Previous to this series, we took a deep dive into the best Mountaineer football player to wear every uniform number, and recently started our review of the best players to don every basketball number. Today our take on the best of those who wore 10-15. Although WVU first fielded an …
Read More »Valley News – Boucher named coach of Lebanon’s women’s hoop
Valley News Sports Editor Posted: 6/26/2021 23:00:05 PM Modified: 06/26/2021 23:00:06 LEBANON – Chris Boucher remembers spending evenings with basketball alongside Tim Kehoe, learning the game and thinking about one day becoming a varsity coach in high school. It was the early 90s. Boucher finally achieved her goal, having been …
Read More »Sierra Canyon’s Amari Bailey to head 2021 All-Zone Men’s Basketball Team – Daily News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Amari Bailey, Sierra Canyon, Jr. The San Fernando Valley is rich in high school basketball talent, and the list of NBA talent that has graced local gyms is long and impressive. In …
Read More »Dr Anderson’s survivors included basketball players from the University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Local 4 learns about the more than 800 former University of Michigan athletes who have come forward accusing Dr. Robert Anderson of sexual abuse during exams. âMy clients are primarily basketball players, and a number of them have very recognizable names,â said attorney Ven Johnson. Johnson …
Read More »Basketball-Five to watch at the Tokyo Olympics
Visitors attempt to take photos in front of the Olympic Rings monument outside the headquarters of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) near the National Stadium, the main stadium of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which has been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Tokyo, Japan, May 30, 2021. …
Read More »Oregon Alumni Basketball Team Joins Basketball Tournament Field
Former Oregon basketball players will be one of 64 teams participating in the $ 1 million summer basketball tournament. The Ducks team named Always Us is made up of some of the best players to ever wear a Duck uniform and includes Elijah Brown, Johnathan Loyd, Mike Moser, Tajuan Porter, …
Read More »Iowa basketball returns to the Sanford Pentagon to face the State of Utah
Another element of the Iowa Hawkeyes’ basketball calendar has reportedly surfaced. Monday afternoon, Jon Rothstein reported that the Hawkeyes would return to the Sanford Pentagon on December 18 to confront the Utah Aggies. Utah State went 20-9 last season under Craig Smith. During the offseason, Smith accepted the Utah Utes …
Read More »PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: The Wright brothers leave Benton Bucks to join Fairfield | Sports
GOSHEN – After spending their entire basketball career with the Benton Bucks Homeschool program, Caleb and Connor Wright are expected to broaden their athletic horizons this winter. Caleb announced via his Twitter page on June 10 that he and his brother will be joining first-year coach Derek Hinen and the …
Read More »How stays in U.S. middle and high schools are helping Indians get closer to professional basketball-Sports News, Firstpost
Earlier this month, Lalhnehpuia Chhakchhuak became the sixth NBA Academy India graduate to commit to playing high school / prep / college level basketball in the United States. But how do these relays help Indian players, who are looking to reach the NBA or its development league, the G League? …
Read More »PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Shoup-Hill Joins Exclusive Elkhart County All Star List | Sports
INDIANAPOLIS – This week, recent Goshen graduate Brynn Shoup-Hill represented Indiana State as Indiana’s basketball star. She was one of 12 senior girls from The Hoosier State selected for the honor. Its week of exhibition games kicked off Wednesday against the Indiana Junior All Stars. Shoup-Hill finished with five points …
Read More »Coaches adapt to the realities of the transfer
In the midst of the college basketball offseason, University of Central Arkansas women’s basketball coach Sandra Rushing inspected it at least twice a week. At Jonesboro, Mike Balado, Matt Daniel and their respective coaching teams constantly monitored the database. At the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, women’s basketball coach Dawn Brown …
Read More »SLVHS Women’s Basketball Team Wins First-Ever SCCAL Title
The Covid-19 pandemic almost put a damper on this year’s season for the San Lorenzo Valley High girls’ basketball team for a second year in a row. But, the Cougars have been allowed to continue their season due to changes in state athletic guidelines for youth. They made the most …
Read More »FIBA Hall of Fame Class 2021: Mathieu Faye
MIES (Switzerland) – Mathieu Faye, MVP of FIBA ââAfroBasket 1980 and double winner of the event with Senegal, is inducted into the FIBA ââHall of Fame. Faye (Senegal) is entered in the 2021 class, alongside legendary players Hana Horakova (Czech Republic), Panagiotis Giannakis (Greece), Stanislav Kropilak (Slovakia), Oscar Moglia (Uruguay …
Read More »Emma Calvert of Fremont High wins Gatorade Award for women’s basketball in Utah
Calvert is the first Fremont daughter to win the award in her sport. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Emma Calvert of Fremont celebrates as Fremont defeats Herriman High School in the 6A Women’s Basketball State Championship game, in Taylorsville on Saturday March 6, 2021. | June 2, 2021, …
Read More »Maggie Mendelson of Fremont invited to USA Basketball U16 tryouts later this month | High school
Fremont High basketball uniforms are either blue with white trims or white with blue trims during the season. The uniform Maggie Mendelson will wear later this month in Indianapolis will have these two colors, plus red. Junior Silverwolves is one of 34 female basketball players across the country invited to …
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After dealing with a series of fan-related incidents in games last week, the NBA has another to start this week. As the Nets left TD Garden Court on Sunday after a win over Celtics, a fan threw a water bottle at the Brooklyn Guardian Kyrie Irving. A spokesperson for TD …
Read More »Harlem’s Rucker Historical Park to be revitalized by NBPA
HArlem’s famous Rucker Park is an integral part of basketball history and a group of NBA players are on a mission to ensure that the historic field is there for generations to come. According to Room, the National Basketball Players Association is leading a project to revitalize and reinvent Rucker …
Read More »Salmen Promotes Daryl Thomas and Hires Ben Young to Coach Basketball | Preparation sports
For nearly a decade in the late 2000s and mid-2010s, there was no more stability around the parish in basketball than in Salmen, where Jay Carlin coached the boys and Kevin Anderson led the boys. girls. That hasn’t been the case lately, but the Spartans are hopeful that the steps …
Read More »OSAA, others ask OHA to reconsider basketball mask mandate after updates from other indoor sports
(Update: Added video, new information, comments from the basketball coach, state lawmaker, and OSAA) Basketball is now only the season 4 sport where masks are mandatory at all times, unless there is full proof of vaccination BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority recently announced an update to mask …
Read More »Ohio State Football: Ohio Introduces NIL Bill
It looks like the Ohio State football team will get some clarity on name, image and likeness before the fall, as the state has a bill on the table to resolve these problems. The Ohio State football program isn’t the only high profile program to expect clarity in name, image, …
Read More »Steel City basketball players have gone to school
Content of the article A trio of top players from the Sault Ste. Marie has entered post-secondary programs starting in the fall semester.Bishop Whitmell, Logan Whitmell and Elijah Suffel will all combine school and basketball. The Whitmell brothers head to Sault College while Suffel goes to Nipissing University in North …
Read More »More awards for five star Benny Williams
Another national honor has arrived for Benny Williams, a 2021 Syracuse basketball five-star engagement. The 6-foot-8 Williams, a senior from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., Was included in the 2021 roster for the Jordan Brand Classic, an annual all-star game for elite high school basketball players . In a press …
Read More »Luka Doncic enters ‘his time of the year’, says coach Rick Carlisle, as triple-double carries Dallas Mavericks past Los Angeles Clippers
For a player still chasing his first playoff win, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has put together an extraordinary list of playoff performances. Doncic added it with his afternoon of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Mavericks to a 113-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers …
Read More »Woodville-Tompkins graduate Preston Crisp to play basketball in South Carolina state
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – There aren’t many better basketball players to come out of host town in recent years than Woodville-Tompkins star Preston Crisp. The graduating class of Wolverine 2019 will move his game from college to Division One next season; more specifically, the state of South Carolina at Orangeburg. …
Read More »David Castillo of Bartlesville invited to U.S. National Junior Men’s Team minicamp
One of Oklahoma’s top basketball players is gaining national recognition. David Castillo, who just completed his first season at Bartlesville, has been invited to the United States Junior Men’s National Team minicamp. Only 24 players from across the country have been invited to the minicamp, which runs May 27-30 at …
Read More »CAREacter Award Winners Announced for 2020-2021 Basketball Season | Sports
The CAREacter Star Athlete program has announced the winners for the 2020-21 basketball season. The program is designed to recognize high school and college athletes for their character rather than their athletic talent. CARE 365 selected five basketball players from each local team, nominated by their coaches, who embodied the …
Read More »Hoffman leaves UC for Division I Wright State
History links CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Kari hoffman, who guided her alma mater to three G-MAC women’s regular-season basketball titles and a berth in the NCAA Championship, agreed to become the head coach of Wright State University. The Division I Raiders made the announcement in the early afternoon. âWe appreciate everything …
Read More »Bill Self on Kansas Jayhawks basketball roster and transfers
Kansas Coach Bill Self Rich Sugg Lawrence The addition this week of former Arizona State playmaker Remy Martin to Kansas’ 2021-22 men’s basketball roster means eight new fellows and a walk-on have been welcomed into the program so far in one active recruiting season. That number of newcomers will soon …
Read More »Chris Webber finally enters the Hall of Fame
Former Michigan and NBA player Chris Webber was finally elected to the Basketball Hall of Hame after eight years on the ballot. Who is your favorite Michigan basketball player? For me, and for many others, the answer to this question remains Chris Webber. That’s how much impact C-Webb made during …
Read More »New series shines a light on women’s basketball
A new series on Disney +, “Big Shot,” tells the story of Division I men’s basketball coach Marvyn Korn (played by John Stamos) who loses his job after throwing a chair at a referee. Trying to redeem his reputation, he takes the only job available to him, coaching a girls’ …
Read More »Syracuse recruits Benny Williams quest to prove he belongs: ‘I always wanted to star’
Bartlett, Tennessee – Big men Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero were headliners here last week. The alleged rookies No.1 and No.2 in the high school basketball promotion of 2021 have attracted close scrutiny. Their daily clashes during Iverson Classic practices deserved mind-blowing social media mentions. JD Davison, a flashy and …
Read More »Former Gonzaga stars Jenn and Lee Anne Wirth do what they do best: run a basketball clinic
What better place for a basketball-centric workout than under the American pavilion at Riverfront Park with Hoopfest in mind? Hooptown USA, a brand designed and managed by Hoopfest Spokane, hosted a free fitness event for women on Monday that used basketball to help keep the heart pounding. The other goal …
Read More »Southern Lehigh Hires Two New Basketball Coaches | Sports
CENTER VALLEY, Pa .– Southern Lehigh officially approved the hiring of two new head basketball coaches on Monday night. The district hired Ryan Wehr as the school’s new head boys ‘basketball coach and Sydney Cyr as the school’s new head girls’ basketball coach. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome both …
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MSometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Especially when you make the contrast visible. The first photo, which sports physicist Ali Kirchner of Stanford University in California uploaded to Instagram two weeks ago, shows a huge room full of fitness equipment and weights at the final tournament of the …
Read More »High School Sports Snapshot: Area Student-Athletes Perform Incredible Performances | Sports
Local student-athletes and coaches continue to amaze on the playing fields and courts, as well as in the pool, this season. Here’s a look at some of the best performances from the past week: Rock Hill’s Noah Wood broke his own school record in the 400-meter clocking 49.1 seconds. Minford …
Read More »NCAA Football Scholarship Annual Limit Must Change | WVU SPORTS
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The passage of the rule by the NCAA allowing all student-athletes the ability to transfer once in their college career without having to sit for a year has opened the floodgates for the transfer portal, which serves as a database for those who want to move to …
Read More »Players expect bigger roles next season
Wisconsin Badgers goalie Jonathan Davis (1) passes in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament for Wisconsin basketball on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer / IndyStar via USA TODAY Des sports Gone from Wisconsin basketball are five of eight …
Read More »How former IU basketball players perform in the NBA for 20 weeks – The Daily Hoosier
Nine former IU basketball players have played or will play the game at the highest level during the 2020-21 NBA season. We will be monitoring their seasons with weekly updates. Below, we recap their performance since the start of the year with NBA stats and ratings for 20 weeks of …
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