The North Bay League recently ended its shortened, pandemic-affected basketball season without crowning a league champion, playing a postseason tournament, handing over all-league honors or making the playoffs from the north coast section, which were canceled this year. Despite the unusual spring campaign, some student-athletes still managed to achieve remarkable …
Read More »Damian Lillard wins the 2020-2021 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award
Damian Lillard has been named the 2020-2021 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year. NEW YORK – NBA players have selected Portland Trail Blazers goaltender Damian Lillard as the recipient of the 2020-2021 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award, the NBA announced today. Presented annually since the 2012-13 season, the award recognizes …
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Premature injuries have been associated with Chris Paul throughout his career. But the Suns point guard has vowed not to let his latest shoulder injury derail his desire to advance to the 2021 NBA playoffs. Paul emptied his team’s playoffs against the Lakers with an average of 9 , 4 …
Read More »Hoffman Estates High appoints new basketball head coach
⢠Peter McBride has been named the Head Coach of Boys’ Basketball at Hoffman Estates High School. McBride, who was the school’s second-grade boys ‘basketball head coach, takes over the program from Luke Yanule, who is retiring after 10 years as the Hawks’ head coach. McBride has been the Hawks’ …
Read More »A former Irish player / coach in the frame to be the next Boston Celtics head coach
Jay Larranaga is among the favorites to be named the next Boston Celtics head coach. The 46-year-old, born in North Carolina, played international basketball with Ireland for almost a decade and was also a player / coach between 2008 and 2010. There have been upheavals in the Celtics’ organization in …
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Q. I can barely make my student loan payments and have heard that they might write off some debt? I don’t want to ruin my credit but I really can’t afford it. I’m unemployed and my benefits will run out soon and I don’t want to have to file for …
Read More »Keep Hacking Ben Simmons is a professional basketball player
Game 4 was an adjustment game for Scott Brooks and the Washington Wizards. It all started with the insertion of Daniel Gafford into the starting lineup, his first start as a member of the Wizards. It ended with the debut of a defense we hadn’t seen from the Wizards until …
Read More »Are the Utah Jazz the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the NBA?
With the Utah Jazz on the verge of qualifying for the second round of the NBA Playoffs, a prominent radio voice recently compared them to a college program that, perhaps ironically, holds a special place in the heart of many jazz fans. Earlier this week, Colin Cowherd said “Utah is …
Read More »Ashley star Saniya Rivers named Gatorade National Women’s Basketball Player of the Year
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Read More »“Basketball is a complete physical exercise”
He was speaking at a webinar titled “Karate and Sports Seminar for Physical and Spiritual Development of … “Basketball is a complete physical exercise” He was speaking at a webinar titled “Karate and Sports Seminar for Student Physical and Spiritual Development organized by Karate Budokan International (Vidarbha region) and is …
Read More »Madison Realty Capital Offers $ 30 Million Inventory Loan
NEW YORK, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Madison Realty Capital, a fully integrated real estate private equity firm focused on debt and equity investment strategies, today announced that it has provided an initial mortgage loan of $ 30 million to Metropica Development for a ten-acre condominium tower and development …
Read More »Kevin Durant and (possibly) the greatest basketball team of all time
The best of the three superstars, however, is Kevin Durant. Durant is nearly seven feet tall, and he shoot 30 feet as if they were lay-ups, and if a player has ever looked more natural or graceful on a basketball court, I’ve never seen him. Durant’s key word is ease. …
Read More »NBA players react to Damian Lillard’s 55-point performance
Damian Lillard has scored 17 of Portland’s 19 points in both overtime, Damian Lillard emptied 3 points after 3 points on Tuesday night, finishing with 55 points and almost loaning the Portland Trail Blazers to a huge comeback win over the Denver Nuggets. Instead, the Nuggets held off the Blazers …
Read More »Taylor Bigby ready to hit Oregon after Centennial prep career
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Read More »WVU basketball: Sherman returns to Mountaineers | WVU
Senior goalie Taz Sherman announced via Twitter on Tuesday afternoon that he would return for another season in West Virginia, ending his entry into the NBA Draft review. Sherman, who was mostly the Mountaineers’ sixth man last season, averaged 13.4 points and had six starts, beating double the scores in …
Read More »Congress advances repeal of short-term loan rule
When Ohio passed a law limiting the fees and interest payday lenders could charge borrowers, most believed it would end the practice of costing people exorbitant amounts of money. But a federal rule has allowed short-term lenders to circumvent state laws. Congress is now working to repeal the rule. In …
Read More »Lenzelle Smith Jr., Jeff Gibbs added to Carmen’s Crew 2021 TBT roster
TBT 2021 is still a month and a half away from the announcement, but teams across the basketball tournament continue to fill their rosters. Carmen’s Crew, the Ohio State alumni team, previously announced that a number of core roster members are due to return this summer, but added a few …
Read More »In Search of a Perfect High School Basketball Season
Big holiday tournaments and high profile showcases made an undefeated season in high school boys’ basketball as rare as purple carrots. But here we are on the eve of the San Diego CIF Section playoffs and for the first time since the Section’s formation in 1969, two teams – Torrey …
Read More »‘For my people’: transgender woman pursues Olympic dream
SWANZEY, NH – While driving down a steep, winding road in this small town, it wouldn’t be surprising to see an elite these days jumping through the bushes to avoid being hit by a car. This hurdle, CeCe Telfer, hopes to qualify for the US Olympic Trials, which begin June …
Read More »I’m disabled. Can my student loans be canceled?
Q. I have been totally disabled since 2011 and in 2016 when I turned 65 my disability switched to Social Security retirement benefits. I understand that a student loan forgiveness is underway for people with disabilities. I am now on the verge of turning 70. Will I be eligible for …
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Isaac Chotiner recently did an in-depth article on Rich Paul, who represents LeBron James. He got a shocking revelation from an NBA general manager. Rich Paul is representative of one of the ambitious booming classes to have evolved alongside professional sport. Sports agencies and players’ agents are increasingly ubiquitous in …
Read More »Draymond Green joins Charles Barkley for TNT NBA coverage
Draymond Green is back on the air. The Golden State Warriors forward will be a guest analyst for TNT’s studio coverage of the NBA Playoffs this week, starting with the cable network’s dual schedule tonight. At 4 p.m. PT, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Washington Wizards, looking to sweep …
Read More »Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Scouting: Some Hardwood Holiday Weekend Updates
Recruiting is the lifeblood of any great varsity track team, but keeping up with it as a fan can be difficult at times and often time consuming. We’ll try to condense any recruiting news you can use in this biweekly post (or more often since we’re in The Uncertain Times …
Read More »Pope: Basketball helps young people ‘look up’
Pope Francis highlights teamwork and discipline as important aspects of sports activities in his address to a delegation from the Italian Basketball Federation. By Vatican News Editor Pope Francis received a delegation from the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) on Monday as it celebrates a centenary since its creation. Founded in …
Read More »ESG loans – The next big wave of fund financing – Finance and banking
To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The appetite for funds for sustainability linked loans (SLLs), often referred to as âESG linked loansâ or âKPI loansâ, has increased significantly, an appetite that is expected to continue to grow in the years to come. This article provides an …
Read More »Fowles and Clarendon help Lynx regroup and beat Sun 79-74 in OT | NBA
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sylvia Fowles had 24 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, Layshia Clarendon had 12 points in their debut with Minnesota and the Lynx rallied to beat the Connecticut Sun 79-74 in overtime on Sunday night. Clarendon, who signed with Minnesota earlier in the day, had a 3-point …
Read More »Anthony Davis leaves Game 4 against the Suns with a groin injury
Due to a sprained knee, Anthony Davis was in doubt in Sunday’s Game 4 against the Suns. Due to a strain in his groin, he came out. The big Lakers star regrouped after her knee injury in Game 3 to start Sunday in Los Angeles as she continued a 3-1 …
Read More »Westchester secures No.1 seed in City Open Division basketball
Westchester, chasing a tied record for the City’s 16th Section men’s basketball championship under coach Ed Azzam, was ranked No.1 for the open division playoffs. The Comets finished the shortened regular season at 9-0, including two wins over Western League rivals Fairfax. They will open at home against Woodland Hills …
Read More »Egyptian Zamalek wins first African basketball League
KIGALI, RWANDA, May 30, 2021 – Zamalek (Egypt) today defeated US Monastir (Tunisia) 76-63 to win the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship, which took place at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda and has been broadcast to fans in 215 countries and territories in 15 languages. BAL President Amadou Gallo …
Read More »This college just canceled student loans for all of its new graduates
President Joe Biden (Photo by Erin Scott-Pool / Getty Images) Getty Images Surprise, this college has just canceled student loans for all of its new graduates. Here’s what you need to know. Student loans Student loan cancellation for all graduates Wilberforce University, America’s oldest historically black private university, surprised its …
Read More »The greatest NBA player to wear every jersey number 00-99
February 8, 2021; Los Angeles, California, United States; The retired jerseys of Los Angeles Lakers players Jamaal Wilkes (52), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Elgin Baylor (22), Shaquille O’Neal (34), Jerry West (44), Magic Johnson (32), James Worthy (42)), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33), Kobe Bryant (8 and 24) and Chick Hearn and the …
Read More »Kawhi Leonard 2013 NBA Finals jersey coming up for auction, Ray Allen Corner 3
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Read More »Ellender’s Dionjahe Thomas expects more college offers this summer
Dionjahe thomas said his phone was quite active. Ellender’s 6-foot-8, 210-pound 2022 forward said college basketball coaches kept in touch as he entered a busy summer. It has seven offerings, including Tulane, Southern Miss, Louisiana-Lafayette, Southeastern Louisiana, Nicholls, University of New Orleans, and Southern University. He said he piqued the …
Read More »Federal Student Loans: Department of Education Reverses Trump-Era Policy Limiting State Oversight of Student Loan Service Companies and Debt Collectors
Richard Cordray, the head of the federal student aid bureau, announced new direction Friday, he said, “would make it easier” for attorneys general and state regulators to get information from the FSA and companies the education department hires to run the federal student loan program. The new direction is a …
Read More »Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton, 64, dies in apparent bicycle accident
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Jazz center and two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Mark Eaton has passed away. He was 64 years old. Eaton was found unconscious on Long Rifle Road near his home in Summit County on Friday evening following an apparent bicycle accident. Medical staff …
Read More »Macron and Kagame attend Basketball Africa League match in Kigali
KIGALI (Rwanda) – On the day hosts of the 2021 African Basketball League (BAL), the BBC Patriots advanced to the semi-finals of the newly launched competition, a partnership between FIBA ââand the NBA , there were a number of guests at Kigali Arena. Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the second …
Read More »NBA 2021 playoffs: Jazz vs Grizzlies odds, line, pick, model match 3 predictions on a roll of 99-66
The seeded Utah Jazz hit the road Saturday for the first time in the 2021 NBA playoffs. Utah visits the Memphis Grizzlies for Game 3 of a Best-of-Seven first-round series. The first two games separated in Salt Lake City, with Utah winning the second game by a final margin of …
Read More »Unified basketball players have fun at the inaugural jamboree – Boston Herald
WAKEFIELD – As Melrose’s school day began and the students made their way to the building on Thursday morning, one of the first things athletic director Stephen Fogarty noticed was James Kavanaugh – a team player from unified basketball – holding the door open, fully decked out in his Red …
Read More »Gilas 3×3 keeps an eye on the future
GILAS Pilipinas 3×3 winless in Fiba 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a huge learning experience as the country is looking to make it onto the world stage soon. âWe will come back to Manila with the belief that over time we will be able to compete with the best countries …
Read More »Fans’ treatment of visiting players at NBA games appalling
When did it become okay for NBA fans to act like bigots and hooligans? Has everyone spent the pandemic watching videos of Chelsea football fans throwing coins or Philadelphia Eagles fans throwing beer bottles? Is everyone so crazy after being locked up for 14 months that it suddenly seems normal …
Read More »6th Circ. Blocks SBA COVID-19 Minority Loan Priority
Through Archive Email Hailey Konnath “href =” https://www.law360.com/hospitality/articles/1389372/# “> Hailey Konnath Law360 provides free access to its coronavirus coverage to ensure that all members of the legal community have accurate information in this time of uncertainty and change. Use the form below to subscribe to one of our weekly newsletters. …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status for Game 4 vs Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have an impressive 3-0 lead over the Miami Heat and can sweep the Heat in Miami on Saturday. Antetokounmpo appeared on the injury report for the match (groin) but was listed as probable. His status can be seen in an article below from FantasyLabs …
Read More »What Biden’s Budget Means for Your Student Loans
President Joe Biden (Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images) Getty Images This story is developing. President Joe Biden released his new annual budget today. Here’s what you need to know – and what it means for your student loans. Student loans Biden posted a $ 6 trillion budget Today’s …
Read More »Basketball star Kawhi Leonard announces new music project ‘Culture Jam’ and shares new song and visual for “Everything Different” ft. NBA YoungBoy + Rod Wave
Photo credit: Mark Peaced In a historic move, two-time NBA Champion and Finals MVP, two-time NBA defensive player, five-time NBA All-Star and Kobe Bryant’s inaugural NBA All-Star Game MVP award recipient Kawhi Leonard, joining forces with music industry powerhouse and senior vice president of A&R at Warner Records, Eesean Bolden …
Read More »High school basketball coach again, Josh Baker aims to revive River Rouge State Championship legacy
RIVER ROUGE, Michigan – River Rouge High School has found its new men’s basketball coach and they’re not afraid to brag about it. When River Rouge hosted a social event this week to introduce new Panthers head coach Josh Baker, district administrators and staff gathered in formal attire for the …
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The Los Angeles Clippers are on the ropes as they abandoned the first two games of their series with the Mavericks at home. The main reason they’re down 0-2 is because of Luka Doncic, who is providing more playoff magic this season. After posting a triple-double in Game 1, Doncic …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks move through NBA playoffs as other stars step up
MIAMI – From the moment Khris Middleton stepped into a four-point game at 10:10 of the first quarter to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 6-2 lead over the Miami Heat, he was there to kill the mood for 17,000 fans at American Airlines Arena. The biggest crowd in an NBA …
Read More »Bishop Connolly High School ‘announces top 10 graduates of 2021
FALL RIVER – The following students, graduates of Bishop Connolly High School, topped the senior class. 1 – David R. Abgrab, Valedictorian, son of Russell and Paula Abgrab of Westport. David is a member of the National Honor Society and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Portuguese language) and has been appointed …
Read More »San Diego State Star Billy White Still Plays Professional Basketball
Billy White is playing basketball at home for the first time in a decade. It’s a statement that could apply to the city he grew up in or where he made a name for himself as a collegiate star. This could also only apply to gambling in the United States. …
Read More »Merrimac obtains a loan of $ 72 million for the construction of apartments on the plantation
Nitin Motwani and Dev Motwani, co-CEOs of Merrimac Ventures. (Merrimac) Merrimac Ventures has secured a $ 72 million construction loan for a multi-family project at Plantation. Fort Lauderdale-based Merrimac company owned by the Motwani family will begin construction of the 306-unit project at 1711 North University Drive in June, according …
Read More »Spain’s tall man Usman Garuba to enter 2021 NBA Draft, source says
Spaniard Usman Garuba, the No.15 basketball player in the ESPN Top 100, has submitted documents to the league office to make himself eligible for the 2021 NBA Draft, a source told ESPN on Thursday. Garuba, 19, is in the midst of a productive season competing at the highest levels of …
Read More »Timberline High School Girls Basketball Building for the Future
Proposed by North Thurston Public Schools Timberline high school girls Basketball head coach Tom Kelly is once again preparing for success and believes he has a girl group to achieve bigger goals. Kelly is in his 31st season as a coach and continues to build his teams on an energetic, …
Read More »ChoiceCash securities lending, managed by LoanMart, is growing in
VAN NUYS, Calif., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Starting in 2021, qualified residents of Virginia and Wisconsin have the option of accessing ChoiceCash securities lending, managed by LoanMart. Previously, ChoiceCash securities loans were available to qualified residents of California, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, …
Read More »Pixellot and SuperSport Partner to Offer Automation of Live Sports Streaming from South African High Schools
The President of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Amadou Gallo Fall, the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, the Rwandan Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju, FIBA ââAfrica and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BAL Anibal Manave, the Director FIBA Africa executive Alphonse Bilé, two-time NBA All-Star …
Read More »NBA Playoffs: the Wizards’ starting lineup against 76ers
The Washington Wizards led the 76ers to Philadelphia in the first half of Game 1, but Russell Westbrook and his team failed in the second half and lost 125-118 on Sunday. For Wednesday’s 2 game between the 76ers and the Wizards in Philly, the Wizards have announced their starting lineup, …
Read More »Wolves basketball falls hard against Mira Loma – Daily Democrat
The Woodland High School men’s basketball team suffered another heavy loss at the hands of Mira Loma 74-38. The Golden Empire League shock on Tuesday pitted third-placed Mira Loma against last-bottom Wolves as the score mirrored the standings. Wolves, however, didn’t pay attention to the standings and came out playing …
Read More »Lawson, USA 3×3 basketball ready for Tokyo Olympic qualifying
History links GRAZ, Austria – Duke’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kara lawson and her US 3×3 National Women’s Team are ready for the 2021 FIBA ââ3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which kicks off on May 27 in the United States’ final attempt to qualify for the inaugural 3×3 Tokyo Olympic Games …
Read More »What Student Loans Borrowers Should Know About Automated Calls Student loan ranger
For student loan borrowers, sometimes unwanted robocalls can be more than just a nuisance. In fact, many are scams that are downright harassing and prey on borrowers who are already in trouble. RELATED CONTENT If you have a phone, chances are you’ve experienced at least a few robocalls, which are …
Read More »Basketball Africa League player judges J. Cole going pro as “disrespectful”
J. Cole has had an eventful month of May. The founder of Dreamville released his 6th studio album # 1, Low season, and made his professional basketball debut the same weekend. He signed with the Rwandan Patriots of the Basketball Africa League for 3-6 games. So far he has played …
Read More »NBA Playoffs 2021: How to watch Nets vs Celtics, Suns vs Lakers today on TNT
With the conclusion of the NBA regular season and the play-in tournament, it’s playoff time. NBA fans can look forward to some high-stakes basketball almost every day until early July, with genuine cheers from thousands of in-person participants at real home arenas as COVID-19 restrictions relax – a welcome change …
Read More »Kennebunk High School announces top students
Nicolas albaum of Kennebunk, is the son of Dr Tammi Bittler and Dr Michael Albaum and is the major of his class. He is the finalist for the National Merit Scholarship and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also a member of Kennebunk swim and dive …
Read More »Bendigo basketball trio at the Olympics | Bendigo Advertiser
news, local news, Lavey, Opals, Leilani, Mitchell, Alabakov, Madgen, Bendigo, basketball The Australian Opals team for this year’s Tokyo Olympics will have a distinct flavor of Bendigo. It follows selections from Bendigo Spirit WNBL pair Tessa Lavey and Leilani Mitchell and Bendigo Braves NBL1 star Tess Madgen to the 12-person …
Read More »NBA games score big for TNT and ESPN
The NBA‘s decision to host a play-in tournament for the second straight season proved to be a hit with viewers, as ESPN’s telecast of the Lakers’ 103-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors has attracted the second largest audience of the season. . Wednesday’s game attracted an average of 5.619 …
Read More »BAL player suggests J. Cole doesn’t deserve to play in the league
Not everyone is thrilled with J. Cole’s adventure in professional sport. Less than two weeks after making his BAL debut, the Dreamville rapper received criticism from compatriot Terrell Stoglin. Guard AS Sale, who was would have the first BAL player to accumulate 40 points in a single game, described Cole’s …
Read More »Former Greyhounds coach Fitzsimmons inducted into Naismith HOF
The late Lowell “Cotton” Fitzsimmons, one of the most revered men’s basketball coaches in Moberly Greyhounds history, will join the 2021 class to be entered into the famous Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame September 11 in Springfield, Masse. Fitzsimmons, who was elected as a contributor and will be honored …
Read More »Update with quotes: Seth Tuttle promoted to UNI assistant basketball coach | Men’s basketball
âI’m just trying to catch up for the moment. This will probably be my biggest challenge is just meeting people, networking, and then building those relationships. This is something that I am really looking forward to doing. I feel like recruiting is going to be something I have a really …
Read More »Suns pick Tennessee’s Jaden Springer in ESPN’s latest NBA Draft
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Read More »Top high school basketball programs form new national league
Elite high school basketball players have more options than ever to choose the path that is right for their career. Driving the news: Six of the best high school basketball programs in the country are form a new league called the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC), which will begin playing …
Read More »NBA further expands its presence in Africa | New times
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Monday, May 24, the formation of NBA Africa, a new entity that will lead the league’s activities in Africa, including the African basketball league (BALL). The NBA says the development should contribute to the growth of the BAL, help expand the NBA’s presence in …
Read More »5 things to know Tuesday
‘A year that tore my heart’: George Floyd’s family grapple with loss, one year since murder A year ago, George Floyd was murdered at the hands of the police, a day that sparked protests for social justice around the world. Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after former Minneapolis …
Read More »High school basketball record: White Swan boys push back Kittitas for 72-70 win at EWAC Class 1b 2b
WHITE SWAN – Kupkana Leavitt and Roger Valdez combined for 50 points with seven 3-pointers as the White Swan boys held off Kittitas for a 72-70 victory in EWAC West Division basketball on Monday night. Leavitt led the way with 26 points and three triples and Valdez scored 24 points …
Read More »Tom York in business: As air travel picks up, Viasat partners with NBA to deliver nonstop basketball
Video screens on a Jet Blue airliner. Courtesy of Viasat Aloha! I find it interesting that so many San Diegans travel this far for island vacations. Don’t we have comparable beaches and great weather? Well, apparently that’s one thing, and Hawaii vacations are growing in popularity. From June 6 Southwest …
Read More »Jordan Clarkson of Utah Wins 6th NBA Man of the Year Award | Utah Jazz
Jordan Clarkson of Utah, the only player to come off the bench and score 40 points in a game this season, was announced Monday as the NBA‘s sixth man of the year. And his closest competition came from a teammate: Utah’s Joe Ingles was second, marking the first time the …
Read More »Ohio State’s top three former basketball players in the NBA
The Ohio State basketball program has been successful at the college level, but it hasn’t put a ton of players in the NBA. Here are the top three former Buckeyes in the league right now. Ohio State is known by many as a football school more than a basketball school. …
Read More »Reeths-Puffer doesn’t have to look far for a new men’s basketball coach
MUSKEGON – Nate Aardema visited Reeths-Puffer High School last Thursday to watch his daughter play college softball for Whitehall. It turned out to be a business trip too. He will see a lot more Reeths-Puffers in the future. Aardema was announced this afternoon as the Rockets’ new college basketball coach. …
Read More »Purdue to face North Carolina in Basketball Hall of Fame tip-off tournament
History links WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that Purdue will face North Carolina in the 2021 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, November 20-21, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. . The elite four-team squad also includes Villanova, ranked No.2 and Tennessee, …
Read More »NBA Playoffs 2021: Sunday schedule, how to watch Knicks vs Hawks, Jazz vs Grizzlies today
With the conclusion of the NBA regular season and the play-in tournament, it’s finally time for the playoffs. NBA fans can look forward to some high-stakes basketball almost every day until early July, with genuine cheers from thousands of in-person participants at real home arenas as COVID-19 restrictions relax – …
Read More »PREP BASKETBALL BOY: Jones named new Bulldogs coach | High school sports
John Hardin’s men’s basketball officially has its next head coach. The school looked inside for the replacement of former coach Jared McCurry, announcing the hiring of Bulldog assistant coach Austin Jones for the job on Sunday morning. âI am very grateful for this opportunity. (John Hardin’s) is a great place …
Read More »Ben Wallace on ‘inspiring’ trip to Hall of Fame
(WXMI) – Ben Wallace still doesn’t have time to deal with the events of the past week. âI always try to take a little time to figure it all out,â Wallace said in a one-on-one interview. One-on-one with Ben Wallace Wallace, the Detroit Pistons NBA Defensive Player of the Year, …
Read More »Lawson, USA Women’s 3×3 team wins Big Twelve International
History links VOIRON, France – Duke’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kara lawson and her National Women’s USA Basketball 3×3 team won the Big Twelve International Tournament title on Sunday in Voiron, France. Allisha Gray of USA Basketball was MVP of the women’s tournament and Stefanie Dolson was named to the …
Read More »Knicks vs Hawks Game 1 Live Stream Info, Watch NBA Playoffs Online, TV Channel, Odds, Start Time, Predictions
USATSI The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks weren’t expected to make the playoffs this season, but they both came in and will meet in the first round. The first game of their series is Sunday night as postseason basketball returns to Madison Square Garden for the first time since …
Read More »Playoff routes revealed in CIF-SS Boys and Girls Basketball Racks released
There’s no doubt it’s been an odd year on the Desert High School basketball scene. Some teams played 20 games, some teams played seven. In men’s basketball, some games were missed due to positive COVID-19 tests. In women’s basketball, some schools have not even formed a team. But all of …
Read More »Men’s basketball alumni in the pros update
History links RIO GRANDE VALLEY – There are currently at least 13 players who previously played for the UTRGV men’s basketball team actively playing professional basketball. Here’s an update on the house some of them are doing, courtesy of Eurobasket: Shaquille Hines (2012-16) scored 20 points with three assists, but …
Read More »Former Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh selected for Basketball Hall of Fame
Often our introduction to the sport can go through one or two players who captivate us when we are young enough to idolize them and old enough to enjoy them. For me, as a kid, Chris Bosh was one of those key players. Now, 17 years later, as part of …
Read More »Pro Hoyas: Week of 5 / 23-5 / 29
Believe it or not, the NBA isn’t the only professional basketball league out there. Many Georgetown men’s basketball alumni have played long and successful careers overseas, and Pro Hoyas is the place where you can follow when and where they play. Below is a list of the players playing this …
Read More »Analysis of Nets-Celtics game 1: Brooklyn attack finally catches fire, sets Celtics on fire
Kevin Durant and James Harden proved too much for the Celtics on their playoff debut for Brooklyn. The most effective offense in NBA history wasn’t very clear in the opening 24 minutes of its first playoff game. The Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3s of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving …
Read More »High school basketball: Mitchell to continue career at Franklin Prep Academy – Salisbury Post
By Mike [email protected] SPENCER – North Rowan senior Kendal Mitchell will continue his basketball career and studies as a graduate student at Franklin Prep Academy. Mitchell is the son of Andrew Mitchell, a former coach of the North Rowan Boys, Salisbury Girls and Livingstone Women’s basketball teams. Kendal averaged 4.7 …
Read More »Former UND standout Gonzaga Geno Crandall was recently named British Basketball League MVP
Geno Crandall, a former UND and Gonzaga alumnus, is certainly aware of this after playing professionally for the past two seasons in the Czech Republic and England. Crandall spent the last season with the Leicester Riders in England, where driving for an American can be a challenge. âI had a …
Read More »NBA Injury Updates: Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell Plans To Play Game One; Victor Oladipo receives positive news about the quad
The NBA playoffs are officially underway, and there are still some notable injuries in the league that could have a big impact on the outcome of some of the games, and therefore the playoffs. There hasn’t been a shortage of injuries this year in a compact season, and some team …
Read More »Benny Williams, soon to be a Syracuse freshman in basketball, named to Jordan Brand Classic
Syracuse, NY – Benny Williams, the prospective freshman from Syracuse, was named Saturday at the Jordan Brand Classic star game. The game will not be played this year due to Covid-19 concerns, but the organizers of the event, which is now in its 20th year, recognized 30 boys and 30 …
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Read More »Hoosiers in the NBA: Romeo Langford – In the room
Welcome to âHoosiers in the NBA,â a player-by-player look at how former IU basketball players fared during the 2020-21 NBA regular season. Today the series continues with Romeo Langford. Langford (18 games): 3.1 points, 1.9 rebounds. 0.7 assists, 35.3 FG%, 75 FT% in 15.7 minutes per game Former New Albany …
Read More »3 takeaways from Wilson Basketball vs Lincoln rivalry win
High School forward Jackson Dorsey throws a dunk as teammate Tre Walker watches in a Pierce County League Class 3A game against Lincoln on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Tacoma, Washington.” title=”Wilson High School forward Jackson Dorsey throws a dunk as teammate Tre Walker watches in a Pierce County League …
Read More »Series preview: First-seeded Jazz bid begins with Green Grizzlies
Mike Conley’s former team is the first stepping stone for a jazz team hoping to win their very first NBA championship. There is a new penthouse resident in the West. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the set for part of the season, with the Clippers postponing load management …
Read More »Nets set to dominate NBA playoffs with Celtics – on paper
The obvious hook for the Eastern Conference first round playoff game between the No.2 Nets (48-24) and No.7 Celtics (36-36) dates back to the fateful 2013 trade in which the Nets acquired Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry for multiple players and a large number of first-round draft picks. …
Read More »PlayBall Academy leaves and closes its doors; basketball center takes over
KITCHENER – An indoor baseball training center in Kitchener is shutting down for good after six years in business. PlayBall Academy, a 23,000 square foot facility that includes batting cages and pitching mounds, officially closed earlier this month. Co-owner Trevor Nyp called the decision a difficult but necessary decision after …
Read More »Basketball player Ariton Hayes Floyd signs with Enterprise State | High school
As a senior, Floyd averaged 13.5 points per game, 11 rebounds and 8.1 assists and was a Dothan eagle Super 12 selection. For his career, Floyd has scored 1,524 points, reduced 934 rebounds and distributed 475 assists. Support local journalism Your subscription makes our reporting possible. {{feature_button_text}} âHe’s a physical …
Read More »NBA Sneaker King Power Ranking: PJ Tucker shows off rare Jordan 12 PE; Anthony Davis in mix for first place
It’s finally time to end the regular season and get ready for a playoff game. If you think this season has been stacked by sneaker heat, you better brace yourself because it’s playoff time that real sneaker legends are created. Going forward, you’ll only see the biggest stars in the …
Read More »Scoot Henderson has options. He chooses G League Ignite.
Crystal Henderson remembers her youngest son, Scoot, running around the basketball court at age 5 with a gigantic, toothless smile and eyes seeking approval from his parents and siblings watching . Now, Henderson Scoot, who turned 17 in February, reclassified to high school a year earlier and will join the …
Read More »Derrick Calvillo named to NSAA Baseball All-Conference first team
Share Tweet Share Share E-mail (DSU chart) Former star of the Canyon del Oro Derrick calvillo was named to the first team of all North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) baseball conferences as a catcher. Calvillo finished the year at batting .367 with six homers and 24 RBIs on 40 hits …
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