Basketball players

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The offseason has been filled with intrigue for Michigan State’s basketball program. Seniors Gabe Brown and Marcus Bingham Jr. have decided to turn pro. A coaching seat on Tom Izzo’s bench opened up last month when longtime assistant Dwayne Stephens accepted the head coaching job at Western Michigan. Projected starter Julius […]

One year after the Kansas striker Jalen Wilson struggled to gain a foothold in NBA draft circles, Wilson measured much the same at G League Camp. The Combine released its metrics on Tuesday, which means Wilson will have to show his improvement over last year in sports testing. Listed at 6-foot-8 in Kansas, […]

Justin Rubin is the CEO and Founder of Pro Connect (@pro_connect) and People Players (@playerspeople). Pro Connect provides post-college basketball players, including JUCO, Division I, Division II, and Division III athletes, with the guidance, exposure, and opportunities needed to play professionally overseas. Since 2018, Pro Connect has been involved in signing over 50 players in […]

As NIL money for college athletes continues to rise and the NCAA looks to make changes to the system it didn’t anticipate, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has tweeted advice for players to high school basketball envisioning their future in the sport. For athletes who are offered sums of money in the six figures or […]

Emotion, wisdom and prayer were on display at Cambridge’s War Memorial Gymnasium on Friday as friends and family of Medina Dixon gathered to honor the late legend at an opening ceremony. Then the music started, the ball swung, and a collection of New England high school basketball talent dueled on the first day of the […]

What are the chances? Richmond is about 2,500 miles from Spokane, Wash., but two former players from the area may be preparing for Gonzaga University basketball next season. Efton J. Reid, a former standout of the Steward School at Western Henrico, announced he was transferring to Gonzaga from Louisiana State University. He will have three […]

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — When the calendar rolls around in March, South Dakota’s small town pride is evident on the basketball court. That kind of pride stayed deep in Luke Bamberg and Ty Hoglund, two high school and Dakota Wesleyan University alumni. Bamberg and Hoglund will be on the sidelines when the men’s basketball […]

More than 800 local Bayside residents have to leave the local government area to play competitive basketball due to a lack of competition facilities for the sport, according to figures from Basketball NSW. St George Basketball Association director Kate Joveski told Bayside Council last month there was an urgent need for young people to have […]

Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea has spoken out about the incident that prompted Liz Cambage’s disorderly exit from the national program, alleging unconfirmed claims that the star told her Nigerian rivals to “go back in your third world country” are true. Cambage has been independently investigated and issued a formal reprimand – but no suspension […]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In a report, published Thursday, Athleticism alleged that former Texas Southern University women’s basketball coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke used abusive and demeaning language towards players. ABC13 confirmed that neither Cooper-Dyke nor his assistant coaches were permitted to have any contact with players outside of practices or games during the final three weeks […]

Fans love to debate the different nuances of their favorite sports. Some even like to claim that their favorite is better than the others, but the truth is that most debates are impossible to measure. When it comes to fitness, however, there’s an interesting discussion to be had. In this guide, we take a look […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Game 1 vs Celtics © David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Fans love to debate the different nuances of their favorite sports. Some even like to claim that their favorite is better than the others, but the truth is that most debates are impossible to measure. When it comes to fitness, however, there’s an […]

The Rescue Sports Foundation, in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), has embarked on the distribution of wheelchairs used to play basketball across Ghana, to help strengthen the sport. The All Ability Sports Project aims to increase sports opportunities for people with disabilities for their positive social engagement. Major interventions target people with […]

By Mike Curley (April 27, 2022, 1:56 p.m. EDT) — A federal judge in New Jersey has thrown out most of the claims of two former Seton Hall University basketball players in a lawsuit alleging school staff hid the nature of their injuries and allowed them to worsen, leaving only the gross negligence claims of […]

Each season, the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan releases its “BCAM’s Best” list, honoring female basketball players across the state for their accomplishments on the court that season. Oakland County was well represented in the 2021-22 version of “BCAM’s Best.” West Bloomfield sophomore Indya Davis made the “best of the best” list, the only second […]

Each season, the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan releases its “BCAM’s Best” list, honoring female basketball players across the state for their accomplishments on the court that season. Oakland County was well represented in the 2021-22 version of “BCAM’s Best.” West Bloomfield sophomore Indya Davis made the “best of the best” list, the only second […]

Dan Elson Forward Jamar Young and guard Michael Cantrell made the Region 20 Division III First Team. Guard Brandy Middleton made the All Region Division III Honorable Mention Team. The National Junior College Athletic Association named three Riverhawks basketball players to Region 20 Division III teams in early April. Forward Jamar Young and fullback Michael […]

Evina Westbrook became the seventh UConn women’s basketball player in history to be drafted by the Seattle Storm when she was selected in the second round of the WNBA Draft earlier this month. The Storm has long been a West Coast home for Huskies. Not only did the team feature two of the greatest to […]

Rashaun Agee (left) and Gus Wright (right) signing letters of intent (Tayler Stephenson, Oil City) CASPER, Wyo.– Casper College “Swede” Erickson Gym was a busy place on Thursday as two of Casper College’s basketball players signed letters of intent to play basketball at four-year colleges l ‘next year. Player Rashaun Agee has signed with Bowling […]

Students were asked whether they felt a player might have a “hot hand” and go on a shooting spree, where he would make consecutive shots? All of the players shook their heads as one. Summers took a breather, savoring the experience. He said, “The answer is no.” Patterns may be found amid a sea of […]

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When Cliff Omoruyi was growing up in Nigeria, he struggled to find shoes that fit him. And the shoes he had on wore out quickly because of the amount of basketball he played on the outdoor courts. It wasn’t an easy situation, and the 6-foot-11 Rutgers center decided he wanted to help others in his […]

Sitting alongside fellow former UConn basketball players Sue Bird and Evina Westbrook on Tuesday, Breanna Stewart jokingly referred to the WNBA Storm as the “Seattle Huskies.” The Storm have had several Huskies in the lead for some time now, including three last season with Bird and Stewart alongside Katie Lou Samuelson. That number increases to […]

IIn an industry where relationships can mean as much as talent, DeMarcus Weeks imagined a LinkedIn-type network to create exposure for athletes – especially historically black college and university basketball players, as well as other small schools. In his words: giving the little guys a voice by providing them with a network to connect with […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most legendary basketball players in the recorded history of the sport. During his time in the field, he won the MVP award a record six times. He also became a NBA All-Star a record number of nineteen time. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is so accomplished on the pitch, in fact, that […]

After an incredible run to the national championship game, North Carolina basketball players will capitalize on that success with the “Iron Five Tour.” The four-stage event begins with a sold-out Wednesday night program at Gastonia (NC) Christian School. RJ Davis, Caleb Love, Leaky Black, Brady Manek, Armando Bacot, Puff Johnson and Dontrez Styles […]

For the first time in March Madness history, players can sign sponsorship deals that allow them to capitalize on the use of their names, images and popularity. Zia Cooke, aa junior guard and leading scorer for the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, winning on and off the court. She recently won the tournament […]

College basketball made headlines last month for a reason other than the NCAA March Madness Tournament when it came out on Opendorse new data showing that female basketball players are the second highest paid college athletes. Zia Cooke — junior guard and leading scorer for the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, which won […]

Michigan’s Associated Press recently announced its all-state selections for the 2021-22 men’s basketball season and several Downriver-area players were honored. In Division 3, three players from Ecorse were selected to the all-state team along with two players from Riverview Gabriel Richard. From Ecorse, junior Malik Olafioye earned first-team all-state honors while senior Derrick Kemp was […]

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO) — You might recognize them by what they’ve accomplished in the spotlight on the court, but two female basketball players from SDSU have also started a new nonprofit. Non-profit organization of Junior Myah Selland and second Tori Nelson “His turn” is affiliated with the Brookings Foundation. “Her Turn is a scholarship program […]

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO) — You might recognize them by what they’ve accomplished in the spotlight on the court, but two female basketball players from SDSU have also started a new nonprofit. Non-profit organization of Junior Myah Selland and second Tori Nelson “His turn” is affiliated with the Brookings Foundation. “Her Turn is a scholarship program […]

WVSports.com looks back at West Virginia’s basketball recruiting classes from 2002-2021 to see how the top-rated players fared during that time. This period is considered the internet era of Rivals.com and we will strictly review high school or prep prospects who signed with Mountaineers during this period. This therefore excludes college or transfer options. Years […]

Michigan’s Associated Press recently released its all-state selections for the 2021-22 women’s basketball season. From the Dearborn area, two players earned all-state honors in Division 1. Alex Muller – For MediaNews Group Fordson senior Batoul Reda drives into a layup during a match with host Divine Child at the Guido Showcase 2021 in December. Reda, […]

Technology is developing rapidly in the fitness industry. Different ways we’ve combined technology with exercise can be found in today’s smartwatches or home workout machines that not only offer great exercise hardware, but also the analytics and data to track our performance. Fitness technology has undoubtedly added flexibility and independence to the workout experience. The […]

In case you’ve been a bit off the sports news cycle, we’re here to let you know that former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta is back in the game. One of his former schools, and alma mater, Butler, announced the hiring of Matta being the Bulldogs’ new head coach last week. Hopefully, Matta has […]

The Maryland women’s basketball team’s off-season exodus continued on Wednesday, a day after two stars entered the transfer portal. Junior striker Mimi Collins became the fifth Terps player to enter the portal since Tuesday morning, a team spokesperson confirmed. Collins joined sophomore forward Angel Reese, an Associated Press third-team All-American last season, and junior Ashley […]

Before the WNIT Championship on Saturday, four senior Jackrabbits knew they were playing in their final collegiate game. It was evident in the opening minutes of the match that this would be the memorable send off they all deserved. Supported by 5,263 fans at Frost Arena, South Dakota State University crushed Seton Hall to claim […]

It’s the new norm in college basketball, and it especially seems to be the norm for Ohio State over the past few seasons. The transfer portal – the gift that continues, uh – gives, I guess. It used to be that roster building was all about recruiting guys and then either keeping them for a […]

Police are investigating an incident at an amateur basketball game in Georgia after video showed several players attacking a referee on the court. As the Telegraph reports, DeKalb County police have opened an investigation into the alleged assault by the youth basketball team and some parents present. The incident happened at Stronghold Christian Church on […]

In the 2022 National Championship, UNC left it all on the field in a narrow 69-72 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks, and the former Tar Heels couldn’t be prouder. Although UNC lost what could have been its seventh national championship title by a narrow margin, everyone with Chapel Hill ties agrees on this point: the […]

ATHENS, GA – MARCH 03: Aaron Harrison #2, Andrew Harrison #5, Willie Cauley-Stein #15, Karl-Anthony Towns #12 and Tyler Ulis #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats rush to the field to get back on defense against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum on March 3, 2015 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Roster […]

North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) and RJ Davis (4) react after a field goal from Brady Manek to give the Tar Heels a 56-38 second-half lead over Baylor on Saturday, March 19, 2022 during the NCAA Tournament at Dickies Arena at Ft. Worth, TX. Robert Willette [email protected] North Carolina’s surprising run through the NCAA Tournament […]

ONEKAMA – A 5-14 overall and a sixth-place finish in the tough and rowdy Northwest Conference was the end result for Onekama women’s basketball. The year still ended on a high note for the Portagers. While state semifinalist Maple City Glen Lake and district champion Frankfort earned five of six all-conference first-team selections, the Portagers […]

MLive’s Regional Dream Teams seek to name the best players in each of our coverage areas around Michigan. In order to name the best of the best, our editors have each named an MLive Player of the Year for their region. Find out who won Player of the Year honors for each MLive market below. […]

In NCAA Division I college basketball, there are handfuls of New York kids ready to try their luck in the NBA. New York is always a hotbed for basketball talent, and as the New York Knicks show more grit, adding a local perspective has its benefits. Tom Thibodeau has placed a gritty identity on this […]

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed artificial intelligence technology to potentially help basketball players improve their game on the court. Jules White, Associate Dean for Strategic Learning Programs and Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and Carlos Olea, Ph.D. student in the computer science department, […]

Bill Self’s Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Villanova Wildcats in Saturday’s Final Four and advanced to the national championship game, winning 81-65. Kansas now faces North Carolina in Monday night’s title game after the Tar Heels beat Duke in the other semifinal. “I think it has added value for me and the players […]

Seven former IU basketball players have played or will play at the highest level during the 2021-22 NBA season. We will be monitoring their seasons with monthly updates. Below, we summarize their performance so far with NBA stats and ratings over the six months of the season and provide a brief update on each player. […]

JEFFERSON — Ages and abilities varied greatly, but a love of the game and a desire to help high school students was the unifying factor on Friday night during an evening of basketball fun. The Joe “Pigskin” Pete Ashtabula County High School Alumni Basketball Tournament came back strong, filling two gymnasiums with players and fans […]

Four female basketball players from Kentucky have announced that they will be entering their names into the transfer portal over a four-day period. On Friday, current main point guard Jazmine Massengill, junior forward Dre’una Edwards and second-year guard Treasure Hunt all declared their intention to look for new homes in the upcoming season. If all […]

Just a week ago, two Penn State players announced their decision to leave coach Carolyn Kieger’s draft and enter the transfer portal. Second-year guard Tova Sabel and junior guard Shay Hagans are the two Lady Lions who plan to test the Portal waters this offseason. Sabel and Hagans broke the news on their Instagram accounts […]

The mass exodus of USL The basketball team continued on Wednesday when two more players entered the NCAA transfer portal. Freshmen Bradley Ezewiro and Judge Williams added their names to the list, bringing the number of Tigers checking out their future options to seven. Already in the portal were guards Brandon Murray, Xavier Pinson, and […]

Three Georgetown men’s basketball players entered the NCAA’s transfer portal on Wednesday, the latest in a string of members of coach Patrick Ewing’s squad to leave the Hoyas. The school has announced the departures of Timothy Ighoefe, Tyler Beard and Jalin Billingsley. Ighoefe is a 7-foot junior center who averaged 2.6 points and 4.1 rebounds […]

Last March, five Penn State players jumped ship when they announced their decision to leave through the transfer portal and move on to new teams. Fast forward a year later, all of the transfer players’ seasons have come to an end – some with solid conclusions and some with disappointment. Former Nittany Lion starters guards […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) — The Ohio High School Athletic Association released All-State awards for Division I and Division II men’s basketball players on Tuesday afternoon. The list includes 14 homegrown players this year, headlined by East Liverpool senior Cole Dailey. He was named a third-team All-Ohio in Division II. Report: Browns add veteran free agent […]

NEW PARIS – Twenty senior Somerset basketball players took to the court on Monday evening in what will be for many the last match of their careers, in the District 5 Athletic Directors’ Association All-Star Games. Five county 1,000-point scorers competed in the boys’ and girls’ games. Baseball Overview Baseball preview: Somerset County teams eye […]

The Western Wayne Athletic Conference recently released its list of all-conference winners for the 2021-22 men’s basketball season. Among those selected were players from Robichaud, Crestwood, Melvindale and Annapolis. Robichaud finished second in the WWAC this season with a 12-2 record against conference opponents and he was behind only state powerhouse Romulus. The Bulldogs, who […]

By Kyle Sutherland I Photo by Tommy Land With the high school basketball season over, SBLive takes a look at Arkansas’ top male players. Today, we present the best positions (power forwards/centers) for all classes. This list is not meant to be exhaustive as there are hundreds of great basketball players in the state. Important […]

Ed Pepple would surely approve of the maroon tracksuit that Scott A. Weiss proudly sported recently. The legendary Mercer Island High School (MIHS) boys’ basketball head coach, a four-time 3A state champion, fully embraced the maroon outfit and Pepple asked his players to don blazers in the colors of the school while representing the school […]

When Madison Nelson began her high school basketball career, Kingston’s women’s program had never had a winning season. But after amassing 2.432 points in four years and gaining versatility as a defender, passer and driver, the Lady Cougars have since finished above the .500 mark twice in a row. Nelson officially became the first Kingston […]

MORLEY — The Central State Activities Athletic Association Silver Division announced its men’s and women’s all-league teams and recognized various Morley Stanwood basketball players. On the girls side, seniors Braelyn Berry and Madison Garbow are part of the first team. Sophomore Lila Hoisington was on the honorable mention list. On the boys’ side, Aaron Moore […]

Breadcrumb Links Basketball The Western Guards won the Rookie of the Year award in the Western Division of Ontario University Athletics this season. Western Mustangs Maddie Picton, left, and Tyson Dunn won Rookie of the Year honors in the West Division of Ontario University Athletics. (Western University photos) Content of the article The Western Mustangs […]

The coaches of the seventh and eighth grade teams submitted their season recaps with shoutouts to team members. | Unsplash/Markus Spiske Teamwork, courage in the face of adversity, and hard work brought success on the basketball court to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at William Wallace Middle School. The coaches of the seventh and eighth […]

The Kensington Lakes Activities Association recently released its all-conference rosters for the 2021-22 men’s basketball season. Four players from Dearborn High and four from Fordson each earned all-conference honors in what was a solid year overall for both programs. Dearborn finished the season in second place in the KLAA East. The Pioneers went 11-3 against […]

An Indiana man has been arrested after being charged with uttering threats to Cal State Long Beach and Cal State Fullerton basketball players. Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto An Indiana man is accused of threatening two California basketball teams after a championship game, local media report. The threats, sent to Facebook, were first directed at players […]

In a rarity, the Dothan Eagle The coverage area has a few chances for the state Men’s Basketball Player of the Year winner — three in fact. Three local men’s hoop stars are among the finalists for Player of the Year announced Tuesday for last season by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. These stars are […]

Photo: AP/Beth A. Keizer Many NBA players have found casino games to be just as fun as playing on the court. Casino activities, such as table games, poker and slot machines, are the favorite pastimes of these people. If you are a fan of a certain NBA player, you will be able to play his […]

Although the Lakeshore boys’ basketball playoffs ended earlier than expected, that doesn’t discount the fact that some regular season performances deserved praise. Area coaches thought so, too, as seven local players earned nominations in all conferences for their hard work on the field. × This page requires JavaScript. Javascript is required for you to play […]

Event designed to help Husson students understand and appreciate mobility challenges affecting the disability community BANGOR – The Husson University Physical Therapy Student Organization is hosting the 22nd Annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Newman Gymnasium at 1 College Circle on Sunday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any student, faculty member, staff member […]

When the Maryland women’s basketball team begins play in the NCAA tournament on Friday, the Terps will be armed with three All-Americans. That’s according to polling organ The Associated Press, which listed three Terps as All-Americans on Wednesday. Sophomore forward Angel Reese was voted to the third team, while guards Ashley Owusu and […]

Paola Arredondo, left to right, Autumn Rivera, Emily Koetteritz and Brina Babich pose with their honors from all 4A Western Slope League conferences on Tuesday, March 15.Kayle Walker Burns/Courtesy Photo As the 4A State Women’s Basketball Tournament wrapped up last weekend, the 4A Western Slope League announced which players made the 2021-22 conference women’s team. […]

EAST LANSING, Mich. — It’s a great time to be a Michigan State fan. The football team has just completed an 11-win season, with spring training underway. The men’s basketball team is gearing up for another NCAA Tournament appearance. There aren’t many programs that can boast that kind of dual-sport success. Renowned football superfan Tom […]

Donovan Dent and Jared McCain have been inseparable on the court, so it’s only fitting that Centennial’s backcourt duo shared Open Division Player of the Year honors as the CIF South Section released their basketball awards Monday afternoon. Centennial guard Jared McCain #24 flies to the hoop for a lay-up as Sierra Canyon guard Mike […]

TAMPA, Fla. — Tennessee freshman guard Kennedy Chandler was named the SEC Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, and two other Vols teammates, Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James, were named to the All-Star Team on Sunday. -SEC Tournament. No. 2 seed Tennessee defeated No. 8 seed Texas A&M 65-50 on Sunday at Amalie Arena. Chandler combined for […]

WARREN— Many of Midcoast’s most talented high school basketball players converged Friday night, March 11, at the Midcoast Athletics Center for the opportunity to showcase their formidable skills on the court with and against like-minded teenage student-athletes. ideas. Those from high schools in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties – geographically within a radius of around […]

A gay NBA fan known only as Chris has found 78 homophobic tweets written by 40 professional players from 23 NBA teams. The word “fag” was used in 29 tweets, “gay” in 40 and the phrase “no homo” in 17. outdoor sports reported. Most of the tweets were posted between 2009 and 2013, two years […]

Westlake senior Kaylee Headrick heads for the basket during the Region 4 game against Lone Peak in Saratoga Springs on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald) What’s the biggest fashion statement at the games this year? Sneakers! I’ve been into sneakers for a while now, and I love the style, […]