Mother of a talented NYC teen basketball player who was left paralyzed by a stray bullet remains hopeful he will walk again after feeling sensations in his feet.
Mother Hopes for Recovery of Brooklyn Teen Paralyzed in Shooting A mother from Brooklyn is holding onto hope that her son will one day walk again after he was tragically left paralyzed by a shooting. It’s heartbreaking, really. This promising young basketball player, Nana Efa Donkor, was shot while a bullet meant for someone else […]
Teen shooter killed 19-year-old college basketball star in triple shooting at Long Island party, police say.
Teen Arrested in Long Island Triple Shooting Nassau County police reported on Wednesday that they have apprehended an 18-year-old in connection with a triple shooting that resulted in the death of a college basketball player outside a party in Long Island. The suspect, Jacob McMillan, is accused of firing a gun outside an assembly hall […]
Winners and losers in men’s college basketball as Michigan rises and Florida struggles
Feast Week Summary in College Basketball The busiest week in the early college basketball season is upon us, bringing plenty of excitement and surprises. Here’s a rundown of the three standout winners and losers from this hectic Feast Week. With nearly a month of games completed, there are still 25 undefeated teams in college basketball. […]
Insights from Feast Week in women’s college basketball
Richmond Defeats Navy in Competitive Matchup Richmond, Virginia. — Last week, Richmond and Navy faced off in an engaging game at the Spiders’ home in the Robins Center, where both teams showcased their highs and lows. The Midshipmen held the lead until midway through the third quarter, but the Spiders surged ahead in the final […]
UNC’s Caleb Wilson performs a dunk over a Michigan State player in NCAA basketball
Caleb Wilson Shines Despite Tarheels Loss to Michigan State Even though the North Carolina Tarheels lost to the Michigan State Spartans 74-58 on Thursday night, freshman Caleb Wilson managed to steal some of the spotlight. The game, held in Fort Myers, began with Wilson making quite an impact. He thrilled the crowd when he seized […]
Connors State College basketball player Ethan Dietz passes away following an on-court injury
Connors State University Basketball Player Dies After Game Injury A Connors State University basketball player has tragically passed away following a head injury sustained during a game. School officials shared the news about sophomore Ethan Dietz, who died on Tuesday. According to school spokesperson Shannon Rigsby, early reports suggest Dietz experienced some form of head […]
Amira McCleod, a basketball player from Monroe U., dies on Long Island.
A 19-year-old college basketball player was tragically shot and killed on Long Island Saturday night, just hours after setting a record for playing the most minutes this season. Amira McLeod, a guard for Monroe College from Queens, was shot outside her Hempstead home close to 11 p.m., as reported by police and various media outlets. […]
Caitlin Clark removed from USA Basketball promotional material for training camp
USA Women’s Basketball Team Training Camp Announcement The USA Women’s Basketball Team revealed its training camp roster on Monday, scheduled for December 12 to 14 in Durham, North Carolina. Included in the lineup are notable players such as Lauren Betts, Aliyah Boston, Cameron Brink, Paige Backers, Veronica Barton, Sonia Citron, Kaitlyn Clark, Karlea Copper, Chelsea […]
UConn now has the most remarkable victory in women’s basketball according to the AP Top 25 Poll.
In the initial weeks of this season’s AP Top 25 Poll, I ranked South Carolina and UCLA above UConn at different times. This wasn’t because I doubted UConn’s potential for another championship run, because honestly, just look at their roster! Sarah Strong and Azee Fudd are incredible players. Instead, I chose to give credit to […]
Following an eye injury and two transfers, this ex-All-Big Ten basketball player has gained a fresh outlook.
Laila Ferrier’s Journey Back to the Court Laila Ferrier experienced a shocking moment last season in Austin, Texas. One morning, she suddenly found herself unable to see. Dark clouds clouded her vision, and she felt a wave of panic wash over her. “The crazy thing is, it literally happened in the blink of an eye,” […]