It is 40 years ago, an hour or so before Georgetown is to face Houston for the national championship in the Seattle Kingdome. John Thompson walks into the Georgetown locker room and the Hoyas coach seems something of a mess. He’s been that way all day. “He looked very nervous,” Georgetown star Patrick Ewing would […]
The weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday has always provided basketball teams the opportunity to play in shootouts and tournaments all across the area. The following are the events Chicago Public League teams will be participating in Jan. 13-16. Don’t see your team? Contact Michael Wojtychiw ([email protected]) with your info. Boys Basketball Cristo […]
There are a lot of differences between the WNBA and NBA: League colors, salaries, and even the lack of dunking in the women’s game that has some arguing to lower the goals to make that possible. As new fans huddle around TVs this season to see a new wave of WNBA greats, there may be […]
It will be a star-studded affair Friday night in Charlotte for one of North Carolina’s most anticipated high school basketball games of the season. North Mecklenburg and five-star Duke commit Isaiah Evans are set to take on nationally ranked Myers Park and its three-headed monster of Bishop Boswell (Tennessee), Sir Mohammed (Notre Dame) and Sadiq […]
Annalee Bollinger has been officially named the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at William Peace University on Wednesday.Bollinger served on the women’s basketball coaching staff at Brevard College for three seasons, including this past season as Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach. She was the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach the previous two seasons.“We are thrilled to […]
CLEANING THE BALLS For synthetic leather and rubber basketballs, these simple tips will extend the life of the ball. After using the balloon, rub it with a damp or slightly wet cloth. Wipe the surface of the ball with a clean, damp cloth. Finally, dry or bounce the ball on a clean, dry towel. Never […]
The NBA is full of players who want to reach legendary status. Then there are some players like Chicago Bulls point guard Alex Caruso who want to get the most bang for their buck. The 29-year-old has a prodigious work ethic and a clear vision for his role in the association. Caruso worked his way […]
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – We are back at Mizzou Arena for the final day of the Missouri basketball season and the conclusion of the Class 4-6 boys and girls basketball championships. How to watch Missouri high school basketball championships You can watch the action from the Missouri high school basketball championships live (for a fee) on […]
San Antonio parks give people an opportunity to spend time enjoying the outdoors, with fresh air, sunshine and exercise on tap for visitors. Take a walk, enjoy the scenery, and de-stress. Studies show people who spend time in parks will be sick less often, which means less time missing from school and work, as well […]
Detailed Breakdown: Presbyterian vs. Gardner-Webb Matchup Overview Teams: Presbyterian vs. Gardner-Webb Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM ET Venue: Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Current Betting Odds Spread: Gardner-Webb favored at -5.5 Total (Over/Under): 143 Moneyline Odds: Presbyterian +220, Gardner-Webb -245 Win Probabilities Presbyterian: 32% Gardner-Webb: 68% Dimers.com’s predictive model estimates win probabilities […]
