Geno Auriemma commends Breanna Stewart’s impact both on and off the basketball court
Geno Auriemma Praises Brianna Stewart’s Impact LAS VEGAS — UW coach Geno Auriemma describes Brianna Stewart’s career as “groundbreaking.” Stewart, a four-time NCAA champion at UConn and a two-time WNBA MVP, has also secured three WNBA championships with two different teams. However, it’s her off-court contributions that might ultimately shape her legacy even more. She […]
What Long Island high school basketball players are gaining from the Knicks’ championship journey
The Knicks Inspire a New Generation The Knicks have finally turned their dreams into a reality. Their success is sparking ambition among young athletes in Long Island. High school gyms are buzzing with hope as these teens realize that, well, perhaps anything is possible, just like it was for the 2026 NBA Champions. “The Knicks […]
Shannon LeBeauf is back on Cori Close’s UCLA women’s basketball team.
Shannon LeBeauf Rejoins UCLA Women’s Basketball Staff Shannon LeBeauf, a favorite assistant coach of Cori Close, is coming back to the UCLA women’s basketball program. After spending last year at Rutgers, she will take on the role of associate head coach, where she previously worked under Close for 14 years. LeBeauf steps in for Michaela […]
USC men’s basketball has put together its strongest team in years.
Eric Musselman: Coach and Innovator Eric Musselman embodies the dual role of a coach and a salesman, perhaps because of his upbringing. His father, a seasoned basketball coach, instilled in him the importance of engaging fans and filling arenas. Since taking the helm of the USC men’s basketball team just over two years ago, Musselman […]
Knicks’ quest for the NBA title brings mixed feelings for NYC mother of murdered teen basketball fan as the case remains unsolved.
For Shanae Sanders from Brooklyn, the Knicks’ playoff journey is filled with mixed emotions. She feels a sense of pride for the team’s achievements, yet it brings back memories of her son, Tristan, who was a passionate fan and was tragically murdered at just 15 in 2024. “I wish he were here,” she expressed, reflecting […]
College basketball player dies in hit-and-run near SUNY Potsdam campus, authorities say
A 20-year-old college student, who was a standout on the basketball team, tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run accident, according to local police. Emily Mae Smith, from Greenville, New York, was fatally struck by a vehicle around Pierrepont Avenue in Potsdam early Saturday morning, as reported by several news outlets. Smith had recently transferred […]
Jay Bilas believes the NIL era enhances college basketball like never before
Jay Bilas Discusses NIL’s Impact on College Basketball In recent commentary, ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas highlighted how the name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals have transformed college basketball for the better. Bilas, who is 62, noted that these deals allow players to remain at their schools for longer periods while receiving financial compensation. “I don’t […]
What is Will Wade’s plan for LSU men’s basketball?
Shifting Boundaries in College Sports The lines that define college sports are, well, pretty murky right now. Athletes who would have been sidelined just five years ago are not only participating in college programs but, in many cases, making significant money while doing so—almost as if it’s completely acceptable now. In this environment, there are […]
Emily Smith, a 20-year-old women’s basketball player from SUNY Potsdam, dies following an alleged hit-and-run incident
A teenager has been charged following an incident in which NYU Potsdam women’s basketball guard Emily Smith lost her life near the campus early Saturday. Smith was only 20 years old. The accused, Jacob D. Kreis, an 18-year-old from Brasher Falls, New York, faces charges including leaving the scene of a deadly motor vehicle accident, […]
JuJu Watkins returns to the USC women’s basketball team
USC Women’s Basketball Looks to Create a Superteam It feels a bit like a fantasy draft gone wrong. Imagine pairing the top players in the nation with the best returning freshmen and the most promising high school recruits. Who could possibly stand in their way? This is the scenario that University of Southern California women’s […]