Alabama men’s and women’s basketball both successfully poached Tennessee’s top player in this year’s recruiting class. Alabama men’s basketball signee Brandon Miller was named Tennessee Gatorade Men’s Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday, while Crimson Tide women’s basketball signee Karly Weathers won the honor for the side girls last …
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 »Millbrook advances to NYSPHSAA Regional Finals with win over Tuckahoe
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS – How good is Millbrook? This is the only question that remains unanswered. Throughout the season, the Blazers have dispatched their opponents with relative ease. Madison Harkenrider, Kaleigh Tompkins, Ella Wilson, Emily Grasseler and Natalie Fox suit all playing styles. There is the size. There is speed. There …
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 »Three TCU men’s basketball players earn Big 12 All-Conference honors
Despite a tough road loss to West Virginia to wrap up the regular season, TCU basketball saw three horned frogs receive recognition from all Big 12 conferences, including second Mike Miles, who was named in the second team of all conferences. Juniors Emanuel Miller and Damion Baugh each received honorable …
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 »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 »“It’s About Time”: Michael Finley Retires; Will the Dallas Mavs follow?
Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Michael Finley received one of the best tributes an athlete can receive – a jersey retirement. The University of Wisconsin honored the former Badger by raising his number 24 in the rafters at halftime of the team’s 77-63 victory over Michigan. …
Read More »Boys Basketball: Seton Hall Prep and Newark Central face off in 75th ECT final
75th ESSEX COUNTY TOURNAMENT FINAL Saturday, February 19 at Essex County College, Newark 1-Seton Hall Prep (19-3) vs. 3-Newark Central (19-4), 3:30 p.m. SUPPORT Titles won: Seton Hall Prep holds the county record with 17 Central won 2 Latest titles: Seton Hall in 2016 (50-44 on East Side) Central in …
Read More »Who is Hansel Enmanuel? One-armed high school basketball player, social media star collecting major deals
When Hansel Enmanuel was 6 years old, a wall collapsed on him – he was trapped for two hours. His father found him and saved him, but he lost his left arm below his shoulder after being amputated. But, according to the Orlando Sentinel, Hansel Enmanuel, whose full name is …
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 »“It makes us a different team”
STORRS – One could walk blindfolded through the cloudy turbulence of this UConn women’s basketball season and pick out any number of oddities in the air that would speak to the odd experience the Huskies have had over the past three months. . Yet all along, right before our eyes …
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 »Milwaukee makes its first trip to Fort Wayne
History links FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Milwaukee Panthers have never played a game in Fort Wayne. That changes Friday night. Match day informationWhich: Purdue Fort Wayne (11-10, 6-6 Horizon) vs. Milwaukee (7-15, 5-8 Horizon) When: Friday, February 4 | 7 p.m. Or: Fort Wayne, …
Read More »Fantasy Basketball Daily Ratings for Thursday
Identifying and mounting a hot hand is one of the joys of fantasy basketball. The Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Luguentz Dort, for example, scored a team-high 30 points in an upset driving Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. With leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined for a few weeks with injury, …
Read More »Morrow wins Naismith Award for National Player of the Week
History links CHICAGO – The awards keep pouring in for DePaul’s incredible talent Anesah Morrow. The final honor came early Tuesday afternoon when she was chosen National Player of the Week by Mike. That brings the tally to six accolades in just over 24 hours. It all started on Monday …
Read More »Former newcomers have a big impact on college basketball
There are plenty of old newcomers making a splash this season in college basketball. ACC top scorer Alondes Williams for Wake Forest and Pac-12 frontman Terrell Brown Jr. in Washington are both senior transfers who joined their new teams this season. The same goes for the top scorers of four …
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 »Sycamore Men prepare for Missouri State on Tuesday night at the Hulman Center
History links TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State basketball ends its homestand when the Sycamores host Missouri State at Hulman Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. The game will stream on ESPN Plus and will also be available on radio on 105.5 The Legend in the Wabash Valley and GoSycamores.com/Listen …
Read More »Fayetteville Christian, South View, Trinity Christian, Pine Forest Basketball Players Nominated for Athlete of the Week
It’s time to vote for the 910Preps Athlete of the Week. Coaches and athletic directors can nominate a player for Athlete of the Week by sending nominations to [email protected] by noon Sunday. Include the player’s name, year in school, accomplishments for the week, and a whim. Following: High School Basketball: …
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 »CSI basketball players face adversity as they work on personal goals
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A Southern Idaho College men’s basketball player prepares for season-ending surgery. Jakari Livingston will undergo knee surgery on Friday, with an expected four-month recovery. Unfortunately for the rookie, that means his season is cut short with ten regular season games to go, plus the playoffs. …
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 »Bacot named ACC Player of the Week for second consecutive time
History links GREENSBORO, North Carolina (theACC.com) – North Carolina junior forward/center Armand Bacot was named Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week, while Duke forward Paolo Banchero was named Freshman of the Week in the ACC’s Weekly Men’s Basketball Honors on Jan. 17. Bacot earned ACC Player of the Week …
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 »North Carolina Jackets Fall, 88-65 – Men’s Basketball – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Jordan Bailiff led Georgia Tech with 22 points, and Deivon Smith added a season-high 16, but the Yellow Jackets couldn’t counter the size and balance of North Carolina and fell 88-65 to the Tar Heels in Atlantic Coast Conference basketball on Saturday evening at the …
Read More »Royce O’Neale retires his high school jersey
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale received a major honor Friday night when his high school Alma Mater Harker Heights retired his 00 jersey number. As a senior in 2010-22, O’Neale led Harker Heights to a 28-6 record and a trip to the 5A regional quarterfinals. O’Neale …
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 »Former Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura returns after missing 39 games for personal reasons
Rui Hachimura had a feeling Sunday would be the day he returned to NBA gaming action. The former Gonzaga star had missed the Washington Wizards’ first 39 games of the season for personal reasons. He has spent the last few months gradually reintegrating basketball into his day-to-day life. “I really …
Read More »LSU’s Eason and Loyola’s Hansberry named Louisiana varsity basketball players of the week – Crescent City Sports
January 8, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; LSU Tigers forward Tari Eason (13) heads for the basket against Tennessee Volunteers forward Uros Plavsic (33) during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center (Photo: Stephen Lew). LAFAYETTE – LSU sixth man Tari Eason and New Orleans Loyola guard Kennedy …
Read More »Patriot League Announces Women’s Basketball Recap Presented By PenFed Credit Union (1.8.22)
History links At HOLY CRUSADERS (8-5, 2-0 PL) 64, LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (10-4, 2-1 PL) 53 The score of the box WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross beat defending Patriot League champions Lehigh (64-53) on Saturday night in Worcester. * Junior fullback Avery LaBarbera recorded a career-high 30 points and 17 …
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 »Preparatory sports diary: two players from the 9th region are the state’s top scorers in women’s basketball
By Terry Boehmkersports journalist NKyTribune Two seniors from Region 9’s women’s basketball teams are the state’s top scorers heading into the final week of December with Newport Central Catholic guard Rylee Turner averaging 32.6 points per game and Ludlow cross Jenna Lillard just behind her at 26.4. According to state …
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 »Performance Therapy Girls Basketball Player of the Week – 12-21
By Robert Wilson Not even Germantown High junior guard Madison Booker, considered one of America’s best players in her class, did what teammate Alana Rouser did last week. Rouser, a 6-foot sophomore forward, had 22 rebounds, a career-high – the most in Mississippi since All-American Victoria Vivians notched 26 in …
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 »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 »John Hugley mounts the clutch and lifts Pitt over Colgate
Pittsburgh – After losing 11 points in the second half, Pitt (3-6) used a bucket of green light from John Hugley to defeat Colgate (4-6) at the Petersen Events Center on Thursday, ending a streak of four consecutive losses. for the Panthers. With just over 20 seconds to go in …
Read More »JCD’s Williams, Day named ORVC basketball player of the week
The ORVC report from November 29 to December 4 was released on Wednesday. Photo Shutterstock. (Osgood, Ind.) – Two basketball stars from Jac-Cen-Del High School have won weekly Ohio River Valley Conference honors. The ORVC report from November 29 to December 4 was released on Wednesday. Annabelle Williams was named …
Read More »CSU basketball star’s face explodes on Instagram
Whether you’ve been following Colorado State Men’s Basketball for a week or a year, chances are you’ve heard of star forward David Roddy. Now, thanks to a fan account, her face explodes on Instagram Roddy was the been talking about the city for quite some time now, and rightly so …
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 »Chuba Ohams leads men’s basketball after St. Francis
History links Next game: at St. John’s University 12/05/2021 | 7:00 p.m. FS1 WFUV (90.7 FM) Gallery: (12-1-2021) Men’s basketball vs. St. Francis Bronx, NY – There were probably only a handful of people in Rose Hill Gym tonight who were in attendance the last time a Fordham men’s basketball …
Read More »Cal Poly visits a California Baptist Thursday, Sunday in San Diego
History links FULL WEEKLY NEWS RELEASE SAN LUIS OBISPO – Returning to the action after an eight-day hiatus, Cal Poly’s men’s basketball program continues a nine-game road trip with their first visit to California Baptist on Thursday, December 2 (7 p.m.) and their first travels to San Diego in 26 …
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 »Final: Florida 71, Ohio State 68
AT THE BUZZER # 23 FLORIDA 71, OHIO STATE 68 WHAT HAPPENED: fifth-year senior playmaker Tyree Appleby hit a 30-foot 3-point shot at the buzzer to give the 23rd-ranked Gators a thrilling victory over the Buckeyes in the Fort Myer’s Tip-Off Championship game at Suncoast Credit Arena. Prior to his …
Read More »With Key Players Returning, Louisa County Women’s Basketball Team Goals for Second Consecutive State Title | Sports
Louisa goalie Olivia McGhee (0) brings the ball onto the field during a game against Patrick Henry (Ashland) at Louisa County High School. Sylvie Jackson of Louisa County passes the ball in a game at Louisa County High School. MINERAL – It’s been nine months since the Louisa County women’s …
Read More »Men’s basketball falls as four players score in double digits
Next game: at Nichols 11/23/2021 | 6:00 p.m. Case Western Reserve University went on a 30-8 streak in the second half and the Spartans earned an 83-73 non-conference victory over the Hamilton College Continentals at Case Western Reserve’s Horsburgh Gym in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday after- midday. Hamilton (1-2 overall) …
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 »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 »With the return to normalcy, coach Kelsey Oddis and the UPG women’s basketball team are motivated
Kelsey Oddis and her team are sick of waiting. They were more than ready to get back to normal and resume basketball. Oddis, who is in her sophomore year – but her first full season – as a Pitt-Greensburg women’s basketball coach, returned to the program shortly before discovering that …
Read More »Norman leads WMU to season opener
History links Next game: in the state of Michigan 12/11/2021 | 6:30 p.m. Big Ten Network Bronco radio network KALAMAZOO, Michigan – When he started out as a team, Lamar Norman Jr. scored a high 23 points to lead the West Michigan men’s basketball team to a 76-58 season opener …
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 »Flushing basketball player Sarah Rambus cuts college pick list to 10
FLINT – Flushing basketball star Sarah Rambus has narrowed her list of potential colleges to 10. Rambus, a 6-foot-4 player who will be a junior this season, posted on Twitter that she will choose between Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, West Virginia, Clemson, Maryland, State of Florida, Texas A&M, Kentucky and …
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 »Hawkins lifts shorthanded Illini in exhibition win over IUP
CHAMPAGNE, Illinois – Coleman hawkins made his first start in an Illinois uniform for Friday night’s show, and the 6-foot-10 second made a strong case in a 94-79 victory over Division II Indiana (Pa.) that he should stay there when No.11 Illini opens the season in two weeks. With Da …
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 »Kentucky basketball offers North Carolina goalie Robert Dillingham
Five-star playmaker Robert Dillingham is the latest recipient of a Kentucky scholarship offer. Great Britain coach John Calipari has extended the offer during Dillingham’s official visit to Lexington this weekend, the star rookie announced on Sunday morning. Calipari was also in North Carolina late last month to visit Dillingham, who …
Read More »HEAT Legends enters NBA top 75
By Azam Masood Dwyane Wade A flash of brilliance ignites the flame of the franchise for two decades Dwyane Wade is the most decorated player in the history of the HEAT franchise. His HEAT jersey hangs from the rafters, as do banners commemorating the three NBA championships and an American …
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 »Optimism prevails as UK basketball hosts annual Pro Day
basketball camp in June. Tshiebwe said on Sunday night’s Pro Day show that he has set big goals for the season ahead.” title=”Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe signed shoes for the participants at a Wildcats basketball camp in June. Tshiebwe said on Sunday night’s Pro Day show that he has set …
Read More »MND star basketball player to announce college choice
READING, Ohio – Mount Notre Dame High School senior goaltender KK Bransford – the Ohio Ms. Basketball recipient in 2021 – is expected to announce his college decision at 3 p.m. today in the gym. school. Bransford’s last two college picks are between UCLA and Notre Dame, according to a …
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 »Who stood out and why in the Kansas Basketball late night scrum last week | Tale of Tait
Kansas Jayhawks goalie Ochai Agbaji (30) and Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) rebounded during Late Night in the Phog on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Allen Fieldhouse. by Nick Krug The stats and style of play were nowhere near what you would expect from the Kansas men’s basketball team …
Read More »Why did LeBron James of the Lakers change his jersey number from 23 to 6?
It’s the biggest comeback in LeBron James’ career. Well, okay, maybe not the biggest, but it’s always remarkable when one of the biggest stars in the league changes her jersey number. Ahead of his fourth season with the Lakers, James revealed he would drop No.23 in favor of No.6. The …
Read More »Razorback commit Smith impresses new high school coach
By: Richard Davenport Posted: Friday October 1 2021 North Little Rock basketball coach Johnny Rice and ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi agree Nick Smith Jr. is a different type of player. Smith, 6-5, 185 pounds, played his second and junior years at Sylvan Hills before transferring to North Little …
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 »Alexis McNabb, daughter of former Syracuse QB Donovan McNabb, enters UB hoops | University sport
Alexis McNabb (5) announced his commitment to the University of Buffalo women’s basketball program on Monday. She helped Seton Catholic of Chandler, Ariz., Win state championships in 2020 and 2021. Photo courtesy of Thomas Hawthorne / The Arizona Republic A basketball player with a familiar name and strong athletic lines …
Read More »“Michael Jordan had an above-par basketball IQ”: Glen Rice recalls when Bulls legend proved why he was considered the GOAT
Returning in the first round of the 1992 playoffs, Michael Jordan showed Glen Rice and the Miami Heat how sensational he is. Michael jordan is easily one of the greatest players the league has ever witnessed. Besides being one of the most influential players, Mike was considered a god of …
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 »Jefferson City High School withdraws Anunoby’s jersey number | Jefferson city
A humble champion returned home to be celebrated on Friday night. Jefferson City honored “one of its greatest athletes,” OG Anunoby, by retiring his number five at halftime in their match against Rock Bridge. Anunoby stole the show, but not on her own initiative. Before stepping onto the pitch to …
Read More »Mavs rookie free agent Eugene Omoruyi thinks he belongs in the NBA
LAS VEGAS – Eugene Omoruyi is on a quest to become the fifth most popular basketball player to come out of Orangeville Prep in Orangeville, Ontario. The alumni roster so far includes goaltender Jamal Murray, who played five seasons for Denver after the Nuggets made him the No.7 pick in …
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 »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 …
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 »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 »Nebraska men’s basketball player Tominaga to compete in Olympics
Husker Men’s Basketball Signatory Keisei Tominaga (pronounced Kee-sea Toe-may-nawga) will represent his home country at the Tokyo Olympics, as he was one of four players selected for the Japan 3 Ã 3 basketball team this week. Tominaga, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound goalie, is the youngest member of the Japanese four-player team, …
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 »Ohio State forward EJ Liddell announces return to Ohio State
The wait is over. Ohio State forward EJ Liddell will return to Ohio State for his junior season. Liddell took to Twitter on Saturday to break the news, with a cute graphic of him in an Ohio state uniform. There’s no getting around that, with Duane Washington deciding to keep …
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 »Centennial’s Jayda Curry named Inland Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year – press enterprise
The Centennial women’s basketball team enjoyed playing games at an extremely fast pace, but Huskies coach Martin Woods said the game has actually slowed down for Jayda Curry this season. âI think she could see things more clearly on the ground,â said Woods. âThat’s all the credit for his work …
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