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 […]
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Kansas basketball players measure at G League Camp
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, […]
How Justin Rubin, Founder of Pro Connect, Provides Opportunities for Basketball Players
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 […]
Hawks star Trae Young tweets advice to high school basketball players
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 […]
The region’s top female basketball players take to the Cambridge court to honor Medina Dixon’s legacy
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 […]
2 Richmond-area basketball players could hit the court for Gonzaga next season | Richmond Free Press
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 […]
Former Dakota Wesleyan University basketball players take head coaching jobs
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 […]
Bayside Basketball Field Court | County Leader of St George and Sutherland
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 claims Liz Cambage told Nigerian basketball players ‘go back to your third world country’ is true | Basketball
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 […]
Former Texas Southern basketball players allege abuse by Hall of Fame coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
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 […]
How fit are basketball players compared to other 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 interesting discussion to be had. In this guide, we take a look […]
How fit are basketball players compared to other sports? – Basketball Network
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 […]
Wheelchair basketball players get a boost as part of the All Ability Sports project
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 […]
Injury claims for former Seton Hall basketball players dropped
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 […]
Two Dozen Oakland County Female Basketball Players Honored with Top BCAM Designation for 2021-22 Season – The Oakland Press
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 […]
Two dozen Oakland County female basketball players awarded top BCAM designation for 2021-22 season – Daily Tribune
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 […]
Three basketball players selected to All-Region 20 teams – Campus Current
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 […]
Why former UConn women’s basketball players are thriving with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm: ‘It’s a family’
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 […]
Two CC basketball players sign to play in four-year schools
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 […]
Basketball or Investing: Why You Shouldn’t Overplay Your Hot Hand
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 […]
Young Flint basketball players get free books and sneakers
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Rutgers Basketball’s Cliff Omoruyi launches footwear campaign for Nigerian basketball players – Sporting Life
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 […]
Former UConn basketball players embrace shared connection on the Storm – Hartford Courant
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 […]
Why a social network for basketball players bounced off the court to recruit STEM players, solar
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 history of the sport…
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 […]
UNC Basketball Players Begin Barnstorming NIL Tour
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 […]
Zia Cooke named one of the highest paid college basketball players
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 […]
Zia Cooke, one of the highest paid college basketball player, talks about the impact of sponsorship deals
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 […]
Several Downriver-area male basketball players earn All-State honors – The News Herald
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 […]
‘Her Turn’: SDSU basketball players create nonprofit
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 […]
SDSU basketball players create non-profit organization
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 […]
Review of the highest rated West Virginia basketball players to sign
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 […]
Two Dearborn-area basketball players win all-state honors – Press & Guide
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, […]
World’s First Smart Basketball Hoop – Young Basketball Players Rate Their Huupe Experience – The UBJ
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 […]
Ohio State basketball players he sent to the NBA Draft
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 […]
Five Maryland female basketball players including All-American Angel Reese enter transfer portal – Baltimore Sun
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 […]
Thank you, senior basketball players – The Collegian
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 […]
Ohio State Hoops Related College Basketball Players Transfer Portal
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 […]
Video shows young basketball players attacking referee, investigation underway
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 […]
Former UNC basketball players tweet how proud they are of this team
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 […]
2 Georgia basketball players would be transferred
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 […]
UNC basketball players return next season
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 […]
Three Onekama basketball players earn all-conference honors
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 […]
Meet the 2022 MLive Men’s Basketball Players of the Year for each region
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. […]
5 New York Metro Area College Basketball Players To Spot
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 […]
Vanderbilt researchers use artificial intelligence to help basketball players improve their shots
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, Kansas Basketball Players Embrace UNC Game in National Championship Game
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 […]
How former IU basketball players are doing in the NBA through March – The Daily Hoosier
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. […]
County basketball players unite for fun and charity | Sports
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 enter the transfer portal | Sports
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 […]
2 potential landing spots for a pair of Penn State basketball players in the transfer gate | Penn State Basketball News
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 […]
Two more LSU basketball players enter the transfer portal; total now stands at seven | USL
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 male basketball players enter transfer gate
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 […]
Summary of transfers | How 5 Former Penn State Men’s Basketball Players Succeeded With New Programs | Penn State Men’s Basketball News
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 […]
14 Local Men’s Basketball Players Earn All-State Awards in OHSAA Divisions I and II
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 […]
Somerset County basketball players end their D5 All-Star Games careers
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 […]
2021-22 All-WWAC Men’s Basketball Players Honored – Press & Guide
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 […]
Arkansas’ Best High School Basketball Players: Meet the State’s Best Post Players
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 […]
Pepple helped unite basketball players and community members
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 […]
MAAA has six basketball players selected in all states | local sports
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 […]
CSAA Silver Division Honors Morley Stanwood Basketball Players
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 […]
Western University basketball players win Rookie of the Year honors
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 […]
Woodrow Wallace Middle School basketball players got to work and got the results
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 […]
Dearborn High, Fordson Boys Basketball Players Win All-KLAA East Honors – Press & Guide
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 […]
Man threatens college basketball players after loss: California cops
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 […]
Trio of Wiregrass Boys basketball players vying for ASWA Player of the Year honors | High school
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 […]
Are there basketball players who are crazy about online casinos?
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 […]
Learn the Rules as Local Men’s Basketball Players Win All-Conference Honors | Sports
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 […]
Wheelchair basketball players enter the field at Husson University
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 […]
Kiwi basketball players want to make noise at March Madness
Six Kiwi basketball players are hoping to make a name for themselves on the biggest stage when they take to the court at one of the biggest events on the American sporting calendar. A generic view of the March Madness logo on a pitch. (Source: Getty) Sam Waardenburg, Dan Fotu, Sam Mennenga, Quinn Clinton, Yuat […]
Angel Reese among three Maryland women’s basketball players named AP All-Americans
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 […]
4 Summit Basketball Players Win All-Conference Honors
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. […]
4 EHS Basketball Players Make All-League Teams | Gas
Four Emporia High basketball players earned postseason all-league honors this week. Senior Gracie Gilpin of the women’s basketball team won the All-Centennial League first team after leading the league in scoring with 18.8 points per game according to sportsinks.com. She ended her career with over 1,000 points. 6-foot junior Rebecca Snyder was named to the […]
Who are the best basketball players in the Spartans football team? – Athleticism
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 […]
Surprising Rules College Basketball Players Must Follow
1 Blood from a wound should be cleaned up as soon as possible. The players have exactly 20 seconds to take care of everything from a badly scraped knee to a bleeding nose or else they have to leave the game. The rule also applies to an irritated (or lost) contact lens. 2 No jersey […]
Who are the best basketball players in the Tigers football team? – Athleticism
CLEMSON, SC — Shortly after the Clemson football team signed its 2019 recruiting class, a group that ranked 10th nationally and first in the ACC, the Tigers’ upperclassmen wasted no time in starting to scout their new teammates. Of course, returning Clemson players were curious about the coverage skills of five-star cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. […]
Seven Inland Basketball Players Named CIF Southern Section Players of the Year – Press Enterprise
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 […]
Court Champions: Cape Breton Basketball Players Win ACAA Championships with MSVU Mystics
SYDNEY, NS — Four Cape Breton basketball players won the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association championships on Sunday with the Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics. Sydney Mines’ Dawson Berze-Butts and Sydney’s Adam Callaghan won the men’s league title, while Alder Point’s Alisha McNeil and Sydney’s Teaonna Carroll won in the women’s. In the men’s championship, the […]
3 Tennessee basketball players named to SEC All-Tournament Team
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 […]
Top High School Basketball Players Face Off at MAC – Knox County VillageSoup
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 […]
Four Kent basketball players sanctioned after vulgar videos were broadcast
The Mid-American Conference disciplined four Kent State men’s basketball players hours before the team played the University of Akron in the MAC Tournament Championship game on Saturday night after a video with a racial epithet, foul language and taunts surfaced on social media. The conference has suspended junior forward DJ Johnson indefinitely. Three other players, […]
PV Basketball Players Who Saw 2018 Championship First-Hand Lead Team to Golden 1 – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — Just four years ago, the Pleasant Valley men’s basketball team was where they are today — one win after being named CIF Division III state champions. In the 2018 season, the Pleasant Valley Boys won the NorCal Regional Championship for the first time in school history. The girls won their first state title […]
Aroostook High School basketball players enjoy one last time on the hardwood
High school seniors had one last time to shine on the basketball court Wednesday night as the Aroostook League Senior All-Star games were played at Caribou High School. CARIBOU, Maine — High school seniors had one last time to shine on the basketball court Wednesday night as the Aroostook League Senior All-Star games were played […]
Vanderbilt basketball players call Alabama ahead of SEC tournament game
The No. 6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide will face the No. 11 seed Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday night. Vanderbilt beat No. 14 seed Georgia 86-51 on Wednesday to advance to play the Crimson Tide in the second round. After the game, Vanderbilt Scotty players Pippen Jr. […]
College Roundup: 3 Penn State Shenango basketball players honored by USCAA | Sports
Both the Penn State Shenango men’s and women’s basketball teams made great strides last season. This progress has been met with many congratulations, adulation, and counting. Karsyn Rupert (product West Middlesex High), DiMarius Hill and Aneziah Fryer have all been honored by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) for their outstanding performances during the […]
With Gaines out for MAAC tournament, Siena’s other men’s basketball players will need to step up – The Daily Gazette
As teammate Anthony Gaines underwent medical tests on Monday that the Siena men’s basketball program confirmed on Tuesday revealed the grad student suffered a season-ending knee injury, freshman Javian McCollum said he knew what the message would be from one of Siena’s co-captains if bad news came through. “He would always want us to show […]
Fran McCaffery gives Iowa basketball players the green light to defend themselves on social media
“I would expect them to defend themselves,” McCaffery said of the players being insulted on social media. “I always want my guys to defend themselves.” mike hlas March 8, 2022 4:54 p.m., update: March 8, 2022 5:47 p.m. Iowa’s Kris Murray, right front, takes a jump shot as Illinois’ Alfonso Plummer (11) defends during the […]
LSU Basketball Players Named to All SEC and Freshman Teams, Tari Eason Sixth Man of the Year
The SEC released its regular season awards on Tuesday and the Tigers were well represented for their performances in 2021-22. Forward Tari Eason was a first-team All SEC winner as well as the conference’s Sixth Man of the Year, Darius Days earned second-team All SEC honors while Brandon Murray was named to the team All […]
40 pro-basketball players allegedly posted homophobic tweets / LGBTQ Nation
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 […]
Former UNC basketball players react to Tar Heels win over Duke
Former UNC basketball players react on social media to Tar Heels’ big win over Blue Devils In what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets in the history of college basketball’s biggest rivalry, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the final game at home […]
Guerin Emig: A bit of justice, finally, as 2021-22 OSU basketball players emerge victorious | OSU Sports Supplementary
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State’s basketball season ended on Saturday with Tyreek Smith blocking Texas Tech’s last shot and Moussa Cisse tossing the ball almost off the scoreboard at Gallagher-Iba Arena to celebrate the victory 52-51 from OSU. Moments before, Bryce Thompson jumped up and down while clutching a towel around his neck, Keylan Boone slapped […]
Five Galesburg-area basketball players receive IBCA honors
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced members of its all-state women’s basketball teams on Friday, and five high school players from the Galesburg area received honors for their on-court efforts during the 2021 season. -22. In Class 3A, Kiarra Kilgore of Galesburg High School was named to the second team. The second shot 46% from […]
Meet the Seven USU Women’s Basketball Players Honored at Senior Night
March 4, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. LOGAN — Utah State Women’s Basketball wrapped up its regular season at home with a win over Fresno State on Wednesday night. They enter the Mountain West tournament 5-13 in the conference. They will face Fresno State on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in the first round of the tournament […]
UNCW basketball players and coach Takayo Siddle lead CAA awards
UNCW’s season of exciting wins and records led to three players and coach Takayo Siddle being honored Friday by the Colonial Athletic Association ahead of the conference tournament which begins Saturday in Washington, D.C. Senior Jaylen Sims is an all-conference first-team selection, grad student Mike Okauru is a second-team selection, and junior Shykeim Phillips was […]
Three CVCC men’s basketball players win all regions
Three members of Catawba Valley Community College’s men’s basketball program have been honored for their play following the 2021-22 season. Sophomores Nasim Fuller and Anthony Allen and freshman forward Shad Thomas have all been named Region 10 performers – the second time in Red Hawk men’s basketball program history that three players have received honors. […]
11 female Highland County basketball players named to all-district coaching roster; Dean named co-player of the year in Div. II
Eleven female basketball players from Highland County have been recognized on the 2021-22 District 14 Coaches Association All-District List – including a co-player of the year – as released by the Association on Thursday. 3rd of March. All five Highland County schools were represented on the roster for the season, with five Division II players, […]
How former IU basketball players are doing in the NBA through February – The Daily Hoosier
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 five months of the season and provide a brief update on each player. […]
H&R Block signs two female basketball players to void deals, makes pacts with other female varsity athletes
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots a 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college … [+] basketball game against Indiana, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ASSOCIATED PRESS H&R Block, Inc. has signed sponsorship deals with University of Iowa sophomore guard Caitlin Clark and University of South Carolina […]
Can NCAA basketball players hire agents?
Over the next month, the next generation of rising stars will be on display on college basketball’s biggest stage. Top NCAA talent to give March Madness one last showcase with the intention of not only helping their team qualify for the Final Four, but also hopefully increasing their stock ahead of this year’s draft. NIL […]
United Arab Emirates: NBA coaches in Abu Dhabi to train aspiring basketball players – News
Several coaches with NBA and high-level junior basketball experience will travel to Abu Dhabi to identify world-class talent from the region An NBA coach instructs school children during a training session in Abu Dhabi. (Photo by Neeraj Murali) Published: Tue, March 1, 2022, 12:42 AM A new era has just begun in UAE sports with […]
UofSC Gamecocks Men’s Basketball Players Walk for Senior Day
South Carolina Drunks Keyshawn Bryant 24 will score against Mississippi State on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Joshua Boucher [email protected] The South Carolina men’s basketball team will hold their Senior Day recognition Tuesday night at Colonial Life Arena, as the Gamecocks play their final home game of the season against Missouri at 7 p.m. Graduate students […]
Oregon’s best female high school basketball players: Meet the top 5A Midwestern League stars
We take a conference-by-conference look at some of the best high school basketball players in the state. Here is the list of girls in the Midwestern League. Every league has many outstanding players, and these lists are not intended to be exhaustive. Let us know which other players should be added to the roster. McKenzie […]
Auburn basketball players booed before game for dancing to Tennessee logo
Boos rained down on the Auburn men’s basketball players as they danced at the end of their pre-game warm-up to the Tennessee Vols midcourt logo. About 10 Auburn players initially dance. Auburn center Walker Kesler and forward Jabari Smith join the other players after they have already started dancing and jumping. They keep dancing for […]
5 Ohio basketball players named McDonald’s All Americans
CINCINNATI — Five high school basketball players from Ohio have been named McDonald’s All Americans this year. One of them had a unique journey thanks to the coaching of her father. What do you want to know Five Ohio high school basketball players have been named McDonald’s All Americans Chance Gray, a senior at Winton […]
Cal Maritime women’s and men’s basketball players made all-league squad – Times-Herald
Cal Maritime women’s basketball player Alicia Porter received All-California Pacific Conference first-team recognition when conference officials announced their season-ending honor roll on Friday. “I’m proud of Alicia. She’s a real leader on and off the court and someone you can count on during games,” head coach Denise Bennett said. in and out of training, she […]
Basketball: Players and coaches happy as some title games moved to Portland Expo
Yarmouth’s Peter Psyhogeos throws a shot over York’s Jake Fogg during the Clippers’ 50-41 win in the Class B semifinal on Tuesday at Portland Expo. Yarmouth will play in the regional final at the Expo on Saturday, rather than the Cross Insurance Arena as previously scheduled. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer Todd Flaherty enjoys playing at Cross […]
Coaches Corner: Basketball Players Wearing Stylish Shoes | News, Sports, Jobs
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, […]
Basketball players have a new lifeline, close to home
Lauren Manis was drafted and waived by the Las Vegas Aces ahead of the 2020 WNBA season. She then signed with a team in Belgium, where intermittent lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic left her stuck in her apartment. She was unable to enter the gym, touch a basketball or return to her hometown of […]
Two Michigan basketball players suspended for their role in Wisconsin fight
Moussa Diabate and Terrance Williams have been suspended for one game, effective immediately, for their role in Sunday’s postgame bout between the Michigan men’s basketball team and Wisconsin, the Big Ten announced Monday. Michigan coach Juwan Howard, who escalated the disagreement by hitting a Badgers assistant in the postgame handshake line, […]
These eight District 3 playoff basketball players are worth the price of admission
The District 3 playoffs kick off this weekend, as the best players in the Central Pennsylvania hoops can take to the field to compete for trips to Hershey. • Sign up here for PennLive’s new sports newsletter for high schools Here’s a breakdown of some of the star samples that will be taking to the […]
Bobby Portis among former Arkansas basketball players in game against UT
Former Arkansas basketball star Bobby Portis brought quite a souvenir from Milwaukee when he visited Bud Walton Arena on Saturday. Portis, a member of 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks, was greeted with cheers from Razorback fans when he carried the Larry O’Brien trophy onto center court during the first half of Arkansas game against Tennessee. […]
Little Rock basketball players win on and off the court
LR-Central has a history of winning championships. It’s no different for James Toney, Kwame and Annor Boateng, who excel on and off the pitch. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This time of year is busy for the Little Rock Central High School basketball team. All players give it their all every time they hit the ground, […]
Pierson Boys basketball players are ‘them guys’ in Class C County Championship win over Greenport
Head coach Will Fujita hoists the Suffolk County Class C Championship plaque following his team’s Pierson Boys basketball team’s 68-52 title win over Greenport on Wednesday night. MICHAEL HELLER Wilson Bennett’s first thoughts weren’t on how he had just scored a game-high 24 to help propel his Pierson Boys basketball team to their first Suffolk […]
Boy Basketball Players to Watch at Savannah-Area Tournaments
The regular season is over and now the pressure is on for the best high school basketball teams in the Coastal Empire. It’s regional tournament time for the majority of teams in the Greater Savannah area, with things kicking into high gear on Wednesday and continuing through the end of the week. Here’s a look […]
Maya Among TRU WolfPack Basketball Players Showing Growth Amid Losing Season; the home final scheduled for Wednesday
Asher Mayan recorded a grand total of 33 minutes in his rookie season for the TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team, the 2019-20 campaign. Asher Mayan recorded a grand total of 33 minutes in his rookie season for the TRU WolfPack men’s basketball team, the 2019-20 campaign. The Langley sophomore forward had a career-high 33 points […]
600th victory unites St. Patrick’s past and present basketball players to celebrate legendary coach
600th career win unites St. Patrick’s past and present basketball players to celebrate legendary coach There were many highlights from Coach Mike Bailey’s time at St. Patrick’s, but more recently one brought players past and present to the same gymnasium to celebrate. . A 600th career victory. CHICAGO – There are two names that are […]
Meet the 75 men’s basketball players who starred in their conference, Feb. 7-11. 13
The last week of men’s basketball action featured outstanding all-court performances for New Jersey teams, including some impressive efforts. This season, NJ Advance Media has changed the way we honor Players of the Week for women’s and men’s basketball. We’ll name five Players of the Week in each conference – the “starting five”, if you […]
Players subject to racist abuse at HS game – NBC New York
Students making monkey noises taunted black basketball players at a high school game in New York earlier this week, and parents and school leaders are demanding more aggressive action against those responsible. The incident between Nyack and Pearl River college teams happened Wednesday night in Pearl River court. A video tweeted by Nyack’s basketball program […]
How 2 former Wisconsin men’s basketball players are making the most of their time in Valparaiso | Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball
AARON FERGUSON, 219-853-2519 Times Sports editor Aaron Ferguson meets Valparaiso striker Ben Krikke and gets to know the Beacons from the all-conference striker. Trevor Anderson has had the opportunity to reflect on what he has learned in life and it is this: you have a greater […]
Oregon’s Top Female High School Basketball Players: Meet the Top 5A Mid-Willamette Conference Stars (Part 2) – High School Sports News, Scores, Videos, Rankings
By Bob Lundenberg Over the next two weeks, we’ll take a conference-by-conference look at some of the best high school basketball players in the state. Here is part 2 of the list of girls from Mid-Willamette. (See part 1 here.) Every league has many outstanding players, and these lists are not intended to be exhaustive. […]