Basketball players

LAURENT — Kansas football players such as Devin Neal and Kenny Logan Jr. have seen their work with the name, image and likeness (NIL) space intersect with their desire to help charities this year. This is due to their participation in the 5K Home Run supporting Family Promise of Lawrence, an organization that helps families […]

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — After the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA championship in Connecticut on Sunday, the young women of a high school basketball team in Las Vegas shared with FOX5 what it means to them. to see their hometown team win the WNBA championship. “I just knew they had to stick together […]

Basketball players must have excellent hand-eye coordination to jump frequently and run quickly on the court. The body suffers the effects of all that constant jumping, twisting and sprinting, which often results in tight hamstrings, stiff hip flexors, sore backs, tight shoulders, creaking knees and aching tendons. Achilles tight. Basketball players of all ages frequently […]

Jamal Crawford is one of the best sixth men to ever play basketball. Crawford has won three Sixth Man of the Year awards in his career and he has career averages of 14.6 PPG, 2.2 RPG and 3.4 APG. Although he never won a championship, there is no doubt that many respected Jamal Crawford’s abilities […]

The Draft — the NBA’s next biggest event after the Finals — took place on June 23 in Brooklyn. The rookie class of 2022 is strong, possibly the strongest in several years: a few guys with obvious superstar potential, a few with star potential and a few with elite role player potential . Even though […]

This is part two of the ongoing series on “forgotten” NBA players that I decided to write this preseason to bring some names back to the forefront of fantasy basketball. Whether it’s because of injuries, a perceived lack of talent, or any other reason you can think of, some professional athletes find themselves on the […]

Whether it’s because of injuries, a perceived lack of talent, or any other reason you can think of, some professional athletes find themselves on the outside at some point in their careers. They are forgotten, they are part of their sport’s past and they must make a comeback and rekindle the passion of the fans […]

Florida High head coach Charlie Ward has a new ring to add alongside his 1993 Hisman Award and 1993 National Championship. Except this one is a little different. Trimmed in black, garnet and gold, every aspect of Florida High Boys Basketball’s 2022 State Championship ring has meaning to him. On Friday, Seminole players, coaches and […]

Members of the 1972 United States Olympic men’s basketball team have spoken of finally getting back those silver medals they swore they would never accept and left behind in Germany. No, they still don’t want them for themselves. They believe the medals belong to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but the latest attempt […]

The following is a press release from the We Will Collective. The We Will Collective and the IOWA Foundation are teaming up to host a free basketball clinic for kids in grades one through six. The clinic will be held at the Valley Community Center in West Des Moines on September 14e2022 from 5:30 p.m. […]

Photos of the Balamban police station ELEVEN people were arrested after they were caught betting while playing basketball at a basketball court in Barangay Aliwanay, Balamban Town, West Central Cebu at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Balamban Police Station Investigator Senior Master Sergeant Eugene Taboada said in an interview with SunStar Cebu […]

Whether you are a player or a fan, you have probably noticed many rules and regulations in basketball. Some of these rules relate to the equipment players are allowed to wear, including jewelry. So, can basketball players wear jewelry during games? This blog post will explore the rules and regulations regarding jewelry in basketball and […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we resume with all the best to wear the number 44. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your […]

NC State athletics has been riding high with its content lately. Over the past few weeks they have released a series called ‘Thundercats’, a series of interviews where Wolfpack Football coach Dantonio ‘Thunder’ Burnette’s children sit down for a Q&A with some of the biggest stars of the football team. And it’s not just football. […]

A triple-double is one of the most impressive feats a player can pull off in a basketball game, because hitting double-digits in three different stats isn’t easy. This achievement is reserved for the best and most complete players, those who excel in various aspects of the game. RELATED: Top 10 Picks In The 2022 NBA […]

NORMAL — Leslie Lambert’s left-handed half-court lift whistled through the net as the horn sounded at Redbird Arena. The Illinois State men’s basketball team immediately rushed in and harassed the 13-year-old boy from Lexington like he nailed a game-winning buzzer beater to win a Missouri Valley game Conference. “It’s the best day of his life,” […]

Aliyah Boston of South Carolina poses with the trophy after being named the 2022 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) Carlos Gonzalez PA Some of college basketball’s most recognizable stars reside in Colombia. ESPN released a college basketball roster 25 Most Marketable Playersand […]

Which North Carolina basketball player would you want on your side in a fight? That was a question posed to the actual team in an entertaining video posted to UNC Basketball’s Instagram account. Their answers might surprise you. After “needing time to think”, senior Armand Bacot said: ‘I want [Dontrez Styles], it […]

The final two items on Florida’s roster are final on campus as new freshman Riley Kugel and German product Aleks Szymczyk arrive on campus. Kugel, the 48th-ranked player in the Class of 2022, was thought to be struggling academically in his senior high school season, but the Gators were undeterred, confident he would be able […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we resume with all the best to wear the number 41. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your […]

EUGENE – For the first time in three years, Oregon men’s basketball is enjoying a truly normal summer of training and development. The pandemic kept the Ducks from doing anything on the field in 2020 and between player injuries and restrictions, no substantial progress was made last summer either. That’s not the case this year […]

picture by Trang Doan A healthy routine for basketball players is important because it helps them avoid injury, improve performance, and stay in shape. A typical routine might involve stretching and warm-up exercises before playing, followed by cool-down exercises and stretching afterwards. Between games, players can practice shooting or participate in light cardiovascular activities to […]

PERHAM — The young basketball players traveled to Minneapolis on Friday to play at Target Center ahead of the Minnesota Lynx’s final home games of the regular season. Sixth graders from Perham and Hawley and seventh graders from Perham and Wadena played on the Target Center floor before attending the WNBA’s final home game in […]

Zachary High School girls’ basketball players Alissa O’Dell and Bria Raymond committed to playing basketball after graduating from Zachary High School. O’Dell has committed to play at Loyola University in New Orleans, and Raymond has committed to play for Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge. O’Dell has been named a second-team All-District in the […]

Under head coach Bruce Pearl, the Auburn men’s basketball team recently returned from a preseason trip to Israel that had significance far beyond the basketball court. In addition to playing three exhibition games and winning two against professional competition, the Tigers also took the opportunity to draw closer to God. >>Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine […]

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is currently home to a ridiculously high number of talented players. We all know the most famous players in the league; yet, given the level of competition in the league, it’s safe to say that there are players who have gone unnoticed. Best Sportsbook USA makes it easy to place […]

Cohesion might be hard to come by for the 2022-23 Duke basketball team, especially early on. On that note, even relatively minor disruptions to that end during the offseason are a disappointment. Jeremy Roach and Jaylen Blakes are the only two scholarship players to return from the 2021-22 roster. And of that pair, only Roach […]

Although basketball is commonly referred to as a sport of physical prowess, it has two components, focusing on skill and endurance. Every basketball player – from novice to player preparing for the NBA Finals – needs to be armed with speed, explosive power and lateral movement. It should be noted that even if players are […]

For Buckeye basketball player Seth Towns, the chance to support and inspire summer camp students at the Linden Community Recreation Center was a family affair. Towns, a forward for the Ohio State University men’s team, grew up in Columbus, often played hoop in Linden and when he took to the field this week to play […]

Credit: Robert Hanashiro – USA TODAY Sports At a press conference centered around his Formula Zero Camp, Portland star Damian Lillard spoke candidly about all sorts of different topics. One of the most interesting dialogues came after being asked about the current culture surrounding youth basketball. Speaking to the media, Dame was quick to detail […]

in All News / By: BVI News on Aug 4, 2022 6:01 AM / The BVI women’s 3×3 basketball team that competed at this year’s Commonwealth Games. (Photo credit Charlie Jackson) While the BVI Women’s Commonwealth Games 3×3 Basketball Team were to take a beating from their far more experienced overseas counterparts, the team showed […]

Sitting in his car and scrolling through his phone, CJ Fredrick watched the heartbreaking photos of the Eastern Kentucky flood and the devastation it wrought in the region. One, in particular – a photo of an elderly woman, her whole house flooded, huddled in a sitting position to stay above the water – struck him. […]

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – A Saco basketball coach and instructor with 25 years of experience travels to Waterville to teach young players the intricacies of scoring with Shooting School. Waterville Practices located at Gilman St. Basketball Club(WABI) Lenny Holmes’ School of Shooting brings students to the screen. “I realized that one of the things kids […]

It’s no secret that women’s basketball has continued to improve in Connecticut with more and more players from the state to play in college. Part of the growth comes from AAU programs across the state that have players taking on the best competition in the entire country at tournaments coast to coast. A few of […]

Franz Wagner on the impact of Dirk Nowitzki Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports For some NBA fans, Dirk Nowitzki is one of the greatest players to ever play the game. But for Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, Dirk was more than an all-time great. A hero in Germany Eleven years ago, Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks […]

July 28 – Now it’s time to see who the best high school basketball players I’ve covered are. Now it is even more difficult. So far, I’ve chosen Neil Warren as my best football player, Becky Abner as my best fastball player, and Jeremy Brown as my best baseball player. And remember, these are just […]

On Tuesday, July 19, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced the 2021-22 NABC Court of Honor. Peru State College players Isaac Simpson (Papillion) and Blake Petersen (Columbus) were part of the NABC Honors Court. “The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, includes junior, senior and graduate men’s basketball players who finished the 2021-22 year with a […]

On Tuesday, July 19, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced the 2021-22 NABC Court of Honor. Peru State College players Isaac Simpson (Papillion) and Blake Petersen (Columbus) were part of the NABC Honors Court. “The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, includes junior, senior and graduate men’s basketball players who finished the 2021-22 year with a […]

Lacrosse has become very popular over the years due to its simple rules and the high level of skill required to play the game. The sport involves two teams competing against each other using sticks (lacrosse balls) to pass the ball between them. This game requires speed and hand-eye coordination. There are several benefits associated […]

A trio of Michigan State basketball players have been recognized for their classroom achievements by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. MSU Joey Hauser, Malik Hall and Steven Izzo have all been named to the NABC Honors Court, which includes athletes from all NCAA divisions and NAIA programs. Qualified athletes are juniors or […]

Celebrity boxing has been around for a while now and its popularity is only growing. People’s natural desire to watch fights may explain why celebrity boxing has grown in popularity. Even several retired NBA players have traded the court for the ring. Some use it as a new method to get back into shape, while […]

History links Wheeling, WV — On Tuesday, the National Basketball Coaches Association (NABC) released its annual team and individual scholastic awards for the 2021-22 season. The Wheeling University men’s basketball team honored five players for their individual achievement in the classroom. Graduate student Alex Humphreysjunior Dozie EnyosiobiSenior Jay Gentryjunior John Korteand graduate […]

After competing July 7-17, the Las Vegas Summer League came to a close on Sunday after the Portland Trail Blazers captured the Summer League title. There were eight former Michigan basketball stars who competed in Las Vegas and we’ll show you how each former Wolverine fared. Some have done quite well, while others haven’t had […]

A group of former Michigan basketball players recently competed in the NBA Summer League and here’s how they fared. The 2022 NBA Las Vegas Summer League is now officially on the books, as all 32 NBA teams participated, and it was a lot of fun action over the course of 11 days. Many of Michigan’s […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we resume with all the best to wear the number 11. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared again in Russian court today (July 14). This time, however, she had support. Members of Griner’s Russian team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, testified on his behalf. Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, also plays overseas during the WNBA offseason. According ESPNthe Olympian played in Russia for six seasons. As reported by […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we resume with all the best to wear the number 10. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your […]

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we resume with all the best to wear number 5. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your favorite […]

Indiana’s four-player freshman class is looking to make an immediate impact, and their past pedigree indicates that could happen sooner rather than later. With five stars Jalen Hood Schifino and Malik Reneau join the four stars Banks of Kaleb and CJ Gunn on campus this summer, work has already begun. But for […]

It is traditional for former UNC men’s basketball players to return to Chapel Hill each summer and play with the team. But amid the many pickup games at Chapel Hill, which saw Coby White and Cameron Johnson pass, some professional Tar Heels are having a busy offseason competing in the NBA Summer League, playing for […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was often difficult for current NBA guard Kyle Guy and former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant to find a gym to play basketball. It made them recognize the things they took for granted before the events closed and motivated them to give back to the Indianapolis community. When the restrictions were […]

Darryl Prue speaks during the 2019 WVU Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. In this 21-part series, I count down the 100 greatest Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It’s completely subjective, and of course opinions may differ. Feel free to visit our message boards at BlueGoldNews.com to […]

JAKE KOCOROWSKI The early-to-mid-1970s modes of transportation described by former University of Wisconsin female basketball players paint a starkly different picture of planes and coaches than today’s college programs and their female students- athletes can use. “We had fleet cars,” said former UW player Kristi Austin (née: Condon), who also later added that vans were […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Welcome to our summer series where Hoosier basketball fans can vote for their favorite Indiana players to wear each number. Today, we’re back with all the greats to wear number 2. Favorite Hoosier? Each day we’re going to give you four picks along with a short player bio to choose your favorite […]

Danville, Va. – All eyes were on the field during the game at George Washington High School, but something else special was happening there – the Danville Police Department’s Community Engagement Project continuing to help with the decrease in crime in the area. Now the community is coming together to give back with basketball fun. […]

Photo of Dariq Whitehead by Annette Wilkerson We’ve officially transitioned from the 2021-22 high school sports season into the 2022-23 preseason, so it’s time to take a look back at the stars of the past fall, winter, and spring seasons before we start looking towards who’s next. We started by highlighting some of the Volleyball […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – We all have our favorite Indiana basketball players over the years, some more than others. These love stories have had us racing to buy jerseys with these numbers through countless generations. And as we wait patiently – or not too patiently – for another basketball season to roll out in November, we […]

We all have our favorite Hoosier male basketball players and might even base our lucky numbers on their jerseys. Welcome to a new series where we break down Hoosier players by number starting at the bottom with #0. Kory Barnet March 22, 2012; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Daniel Moore (11) defends against forward […]

Shaedon Sharpe participated in pre-draft practice with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team that eventually selected him, on June 15. Bruce Ely Portland Trail Blazers The NBA Summer League game started last weekend with the California Classic, then the Salt Lake City Summer League earlier this week, but it’s at the Las Vegas Summer League. […]

As Maxi Kleber was minutes away from greeting nearly 200 kids Tuesday morning at the Plano Sports Authority, those kids started shouting, “Maxi! Max! Max!” The chants grew louder as the fifth-year Dallas Mavericks forward approached the crowd of children at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp. Once the kids calmed down, Kleber started telling his story […]

PLANO — As Maxi Kleber was minutes away from greeting nearly 200 kids Tuesday morning at the Plano Sports Authority, those kids started shouting, “Maxi! Max! Max!” The chants grew louder as the fifth-year Dallas Mavericks forward approached the crowd of children at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp. Once the kids calmed down, Kleber started telling […]

Several former Michigan basketball players will participate in the NBA Summer League, with the first entering the court on Tuesday, July 5. The showcase for (mostly) young players features seven former Wolverines, including four rookies. The games will be broadcast on ESPN networks as well as NBA TV. Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabaté were Michigan’s […]

As Maxi Kleber was minutes away from greeting nearly 200 kids Tuesday morning at the Plano Sports Authority, those kids started shouting, “Maxi! Max! Max!” The chants grew louder as the fifth-year Dallas Mavericks forward approached the crowd of children at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp. Once the kids calmed down, Kleber started telling his story […]

(Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) High season (2022): 16.3 ppg, 13.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.7 bpg, 56.9 FG%, 67.0 FT%, 59.6 TS%, 4.00 WORP / 35 games Career averages (3 years): 13.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.3 bpg, 55.6 FG%, 66.1 FT%, 58.5 TS%, 7.61 career WORP, 2.84 WORP / 1000 minutes Bacot, of course, […]

The WVU Fieldhouse, seen from across the Mon River. In this 21-part series, I count down the 100 greatest Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It’s completely subjective, and of course opinions may differ. Feel free to visit our message boards at BlueGoldNews.com to provide feedback on this […]

Photo: basketballnetwork.net In the world of professional sports, basketball is one of the most popular and lucrative games. Many famous athletes have made their fortune playing this game, but what many people don’t know is that some of these athletes are also high rollers. This incisive blog post will take a look at some of […]

West Virginia guard Taz Sherman hits a jumper over Oklahoma’s Elijah Harkless (Photo Ty Russell) In this 21-part series, I count down the 100 greatest Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It’s completely subjective, and of course opinions may differ. Feel free to visit our message boards at […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season is still over four months away, but with the NBA draft officially on the books, we can get an idea of ​​what the rosters will look like for the upcoming season. Today we try to rank the top ten returning men’s basketball players in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Armando Bacot […]

NBA fans of the early 2000s remember Arvydas Sabonis, the center of those hard-nosed Portland Trail Blazers. Sabonis is generally known for being the old, slow player who was a brilliant passer from the post. Fans might also remember that Sabonis was able to get out there and hit the 15-footer. Sabonis is remembered for […]

West Virginia Bryant Guard Truck (2009-12) In this 21-part series, I count down the 100 greatest Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It’s completely subjective, and of course opinions may differ. Feel free to visit our message boards at BlueGoldNews.com to provide feedback on this list, whether for […]

India has dozens of talented basketball players. Among male and female players who play 5v5 and 3v3, on hardwood or cement floors, from Delhi to Mizoramwhether they are of Indian nationality or of Indian origin, the country is full of basketball talent. Here is a curated list of the top active basketball players in the […]

Several undrafted players from DMV schools signed with post-draft teams to play on their Summer League teams. Undrafted DMV college basketball players land with NBA teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Thursday’s NBA Draft gave 58 young men the opportunity to pursue their basketball dreams to the next level. Only one of those players […]

No Bruins have been named in the NBA Draft since 2019, but that is expected to change Thursday night. UCLA men’s basketball has a pair of players likely to be selected in the 2022 NBA Draft in guard/forward Peyton Watson and guard Johnny Juzang. Watson is the Bruins’ first successful player under coach Mick Cronin, […]

In a matter of pride for the district, two female basketball players based in Ludhiana and a female coach have been selected to represent the Indian women’s basketball team in the FIBA ​​U-16 Asian Women’s Championship 2022 to be held in Amman, Jordan from June 24 to 30. Manmeet Kaur, captain of the Indian team, […]

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Many basketball fans are willing to spend a lot of time researching interesting information about their favorite teams, related events, etc. Many of them can even use the services of Payday deposit or another charging provider to purchase rare collectibles. This article will be interesting for those who want to know […]

Former Purdue basketball star Caleb Swanigan has died aged 25. WANE 15 reported that Swanigan died of natural causes. Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 2015, Swanigan opted to stay home and play for the Boilermakers after initially committing to Michigan State. Swanigan was named Big Ten Player of the Year and first-team All American after his […]

Kentucky fans didn’t get a chance to see Shaedon Sharpe in the field this season, as he signed up but ultimately missed the season. And although Sharpe didn’t show his abilities on a college court before choosing to enter the NBA draft, he remains one of the players with the highest potential in the […]

But decisions had to be made. So, for better or worse, here are the top five players in NBA history, ranked in order. Honor or congratulate the players you love. Some people will be happy with the rankings, while others won’t. Discover the 5 greatest basketball players of all time. We are happy with the […]

Seven former IU basketball players played the game at the highest level in the 2021-22 NBA season. Below, we summarize their performances from the 2021-22 season with NBA stats and ratings, and provide a brief update on each player. Victor Oladipo –Miami After a second knee surgery, Oladipo returned to the field on March 7 […]

In today’s college basketball landscape, players who opt out of the NBA draft after their first two years or choose to skip the transfer portal option are rare. These Indiana male and female basketball players had the option of leaving Bloomington, either to play professionally or at another school, but decided to stay Hoosiers. All […]

NORMAL — Point guard Darius Burford is among six transfers brought in by new Illinois State basketball head coach Ryan Pedon and his team. They join six scholarship players who stayed from last season. The start of summer school this week brought everyone together for the first time. Thankfully, Burford said the name tags weren’t […]

An event with the Beautiful Lives Project at Read Fieldhouse on Wednesday brought together the community and the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team. The Beautiful Lives project aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in activities that they would normally not be able to. READ MORE: Status: Chemical Company, Likely Source […]

Buddy is celebrating National Pizza Day Detroit style this weekBuddy’s Pizza celebrates its 76th anniversary and National Detroit-Style Pizza Day (June 23) at the Detroit Zoo. 6 hours ago New Safe Sleep Guidelines for Stress Babies No co-sleeping, crib decorations or reclining productsCo-sleeping under any circumstances is not safe for infant sleep, the American Academy […]

First weather forecast June 24, 2022 (overnight)A clear and calm night. Senior Forecaster Stacey DuFord explains the changes coming for tomorrow. 4 hours ago 2022 Ford Fireworks on June 27: Here’s What You Need to KnowThe skies will once again be filled with vivid color for the 64th annual Ford Fireworks. 23 hours ago Local […]

DURHAM, North Carolina — When the NCAA changed course last summer to allow athletes to take advantage of their name, image and likeness, its main concern was to prevent NIL from becoming a recruiting enticement. As the first anniversary of the NIL era approached, the NCAA’s wish did not come true, as one might expect. […]

An event with the Beautiful Lives Project at Read Fieldhouse on Wednesday brought together the community and the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team. The Beautiful Lives project aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in activities that they would normally not be able to. About 75 people were in the WMU […]

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Another day of Washburn University basketball camp wrapped up Wednesday and it was filled with offense, defense and learning. Two Kansas State players hit the field with young athletes like Markquis Nowell and Chipola College transfer Nae-Qwan Tomlin. Nowell told 13 Sports that this decision to return for another year at […]

It wasn’t like Morris Udeze was running out of options when he dipped his toes into the pool at the transfer gate this offseason. After all, the 6-foot-8, 245-pound Houston native played 91 games and started 54 times in four basketball seasons at Wichita State, which won 76 games during that span and qualified. twice […]

We’ve seen the decline of longtime stars like James Harden, who we ranked No. 5 at the start of this season. The rise of Jimmy Butler and other longtime All-Stars, who we ranked No. 19 in October. Harden and Anthony Davis were notable dropouts in our preseason rosters. Damian Lillard was also absent. Check out […]

WVU Basketball Nathan Adrian In this 21-part series, I count down the top 100 Mountaineer male basketball players of all time. Admittedly, this list is not scientific. It’s completely subjective, and obviously opinions can differ. Feel free to visit our message boards at BlueGoldNews.com to provide feedback on this list, whether for or against. Below […]

On June 2, Ethan Liming, 17, was found dead in the parking lot of I Promise School in Akron. The US Marshals Service on Saturday announcement that authorities had arrested three men in connection with the murder: Donovon Jones, 21, Deshawn Stafford Jr., 20, and Tyler Stafford, 19. Investigators believe Liming was fatally beaten around […]

Elite Athletes Belgium joined Golden Ticket Sports for a special event on Thursday evening Local basketball players had a unique opportunity to take elite lessons from one of Europe’s top professional coaches at the Golden Ticket Sports Center on Thursday evening. Elite Athletes Belgium coach and trainer Joerik Michiels stopped by the local facility as […]

The National Basketball Retired Players Association held its Full Court Press Clinic in the Bronx, bringing in former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players to mentor more than 100 students. The clinic took place at the James Monroe Educational Campus. Former professionals included Nate “Tiny” Archibald, Adrienne Goodson, Kim Hampton, […]

Dorka Juhász likens herself and her UConn women’s basketball teammates to “FBI agents” after what they pulled off last weekend. Their mission? To surprise former Husky Evina Westbrook, who now plays professionally for the Minnesota Lynx, in New York ahead of her game against the Liberty. “It was kind of like a team thing that […]

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) Former College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball players are helping out at camp this week while on hiatus from their respective colleges. Hawaiian guard Amoro Lado and Carson-Newman forward Nehemie Kabeya. Lado averaged five points for the Rainbow Rarriors last season. While Kabeya wore a red shirt last season and is […]

The clash that led to Ethan Liming Thursday night’s death began when his group of four teenagers pulled over in a car and started shooting a SplatRBall water bead gel gun at four people playing basketball outside the school I Promise. Akron Police Chief Stephane Mylet Liming, 17, told a press conference Wednesday that he […]

Acclaimed director, producer, acting coach and artist educator Noelle Gentile recently served as interim coach on the new Netflix movie Hustle, which stars Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Ben Foster and Robert Duvall. Gentile worked closely with director Jeremiah Zagar on the film, which will stream on Netflix from June 8, 2022. For Hustle, Gentile was […]

The best high school basketball seniors from Kentucky and Indiana will face off this weekend. It is billed as the nation’s oldest continuous all-star game. For four years, these high school basketball players have thrived on the court, and this weekend a few of them will close that chapter of their lives with Kentucky-Indiana. Star […]

A group of former Rutgers-Newark female basketball players faced discrimination based on their race, gender and sexual orientation and their claims of retaliation will be revived in an existing lawsuit against the university, a ruled a state superior court appeals panel. Appeals judges Clarkson Fisher, Patrick DeAlmeida and Morris Smith reversed a ruling that four […]

It’s not quite “The Bad Boys” of the Detroit Pistons, “The Splash Brothers” with the Golden State Warriors or the legendary “Showtime” crew of the Los Angeles Lakers. These Romulus Police and Fire Department basketball players and others are best known for protecting the community instead of the rim and winning the hearts of children […]

BOSTON — Boston basketball fans are buzzing. Fans are thrilled with the NBA Finals and are already enjoying the rivalries here. “Even though Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart are great players, I just think the Warriors are a better team,” said 8th grader Sophia McClendon, who has been cheering on the Warriors since moving to […]

It’s not quite “The Bad Boys” of the Detroit Pistons, “The Splash Brothers” with the Golden State Warriors or the legendary “Showtime” crew of the Los Angeles Lakers. These Romulus Police and Fire Department basketball players and others are best known for protecting the community instead of the rim and winning the hearts of children […]

Overtime Elite (OTE) – self-described as “the future of basketball” turns teenage hoops into six-figure earners. According The Gazette, the Atlanta-based three-team league pays its young basketball players $100,000 and more, while nurturing them to become NBA Stars in the near future. How OTE works Players recruited for OTE attend an internal school and earn […]

June 1 is the key date for Michigan basketball. The Wolverines are firing Hunter Dickinson after deciding not to enter the NBA draft after his second season, and the Wolverines have released Princeton guard Jaelin Llewellyn from the transfer gate. Corn and Blue also have possible key contributors as freshmen like Jett Howard, Tarris Reed, […]

The Logansport Parks and Recreation Department will host Eel River’s first summer shootout in June to celebrate the new basketball courts at Riverside Park. The event is a 16-team tournament for ages 16 and up and will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. The $30 registration fee per team will […]

Courtroom Hoops recently opened a new basketball performance center in Hernando, hoping to bring more exposure to local athletes. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – “We love our junior colleges here in Mississippi. We appreciate every recruiter who gives our kids an opportunity in Mississippi, but we believe we have talent here in Mississippi that deserves a little […]

Oregon basketball fans already know how powerful Jazzy Davidson of the Clackamas can be on the court. But the freshman wing is gaining national recognition. In the last HoopGurlz Recruitment Ranking, nicknamed the “Terrific 25”, Davidson is listed as the No. 1 player among the freshman class. The Terrific 25 is assembled by first basketball […]

Dapper Labs won the 2022 Sports Business Award for Best Sports Technology for Popularizing Non-Fungible Tokens with its landmark release of the NBA Top Shot product. Numerous NFTs have sold for astronomical sums, including a LeBron James dunk that fetched $387,000. This year’s award was co-presented by SportTechie. Following the success of Top Shot, Dapper […]

Basketball is one of the most competitive sports there is on this planet and to be good at such a competitive game you have to change your old normal self and become what others call being extraordinary. But all the hardships endured by an athlete are definitely rewarded when he reaches the National Basketball Association […]

Novak Djokovic is ready for Roland Garros. Despite a stagnant start to the year where he couldn’t play for the titles, the Serb was back on the pitch. The player brought a lot of pride and fame to his country. Also, the world number. 1 recently took to his Instagram to appreciate the success of […]

The United States Consulate in Nigeria, in conjunction with the Organized Basketball Network (OBN), trains young Nigerians between the ages of 6 and 18 to play basketball. Jennifer Foltz, the US consulate’s deputy public affairs officer, revealed this during the opening ceremony of a four-day training program. Titled “Uplift Africa Youth Through Basketball Camp,” the […]

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 […]

Graduation season is upon us. But before the students cross the stage and throw their caps in the air, their big brother, Trae Young, has some words of wisdom to impart. Unfortunately, the All-Star point guard isn’t the first speaker at the ceremonies this year (that would be so tough, though). However, he tweeted the […]

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 […]