Sister Jean steps down as chaplain for the Loyola Chicago basketball team at age 106
Sister Jean Retires from Official Duties at Loyola Chicago Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved figure in Loyola Chicago’s basketball community, has officially announced her retirement due to health concerns. She celebrated her 106th birthday just weeks ago and had been serving as the team’s pastor since 1994. Her contributions to college basketball over the […]
The USA Women’s Basketball team just made the ideal choice
Kara Lawson Appointed Head Coach of US Women’s Basketball National Team Kara Lawson has been announced as the new head coach of the US Women’s Basketball National Team, as confirmed by US Basketball on Wednesday. She will coach the team at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where she aims to add to her impressive […]
Luka Doncic willing to return to Real Madrid to finish his professional basketball career
Luka Doncic has hinted that he might want to wrap up his basketball career where it all started. This week, the 26-year-old mentioned in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he is open to the notion of returning to Real Madrid once he’s done with the NBA. While Doncic isn’t sure if that […]
Five men’s college basketball teams that might reach the Final Four for the first time in twenty years
Countdown to the 2025-26 College Basketball Season We’re now less than 50 days away from kicking off the 2025-26 boys’ college basketball season. There’s a kind of hopeful buzz among fans of various popular teams. For some, there’s a genuine belief that next March could be the moment their team breaks through, reaching the final […]
Basketball community remembers the late former Syracuse player Tiana Mangakahia
Tiana Mangakahia, Syracuse Basketball Star, Dies at 30 Family members announced on Friday that Tiana Mangakahia, renowned for her time on the Syracuse women’s basketball team, has passed away at the age of 30. After her college career, she went on to play professionally in various countries, including Russia, France, and Australia. The family expressed […]
Former women’s college basketball standout passes away after fighting cancer
Tiana Manga Kahia Passes Away at 30 Tiana Manga Kahia, celebrated for her exceptional passing and playmaking skills on Syracuse’s women’s basketball team, sadly passed away on Thursday at the age of 30 after a long struggle with cancer. The news of her death was shared through posts on her Instagram, which were also confirmed […]
6 new head coaches to pay attention to in women’s college basketball this season
Sometimes, a first-time head coach can hit the ground running and find early success. A few years back, Sean Poppy led Chattanooga to consecutive NCAA tournaments. Last season, Chelsea Liles stepped in as interim coach for Florida Gulf Coast after Carls Mesco moved on to the WNBA. Her leadership resulted in the Eagles claiming another […]
Tiana Mangakahia, a former star of Syracuse basketball, has passed away at 30 following her fight with breast cancer.
The sports community is grieving the loss of former WNBA player Tiana Mangakahia, who passed away on Thursday. The 30-year-old Australian lost her second battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Her family shared the news via social media, stating, “She left us on September 11th surrounded by family, friends, and lots of love.” They […]
Three Men’s Basketball Players Given Permanent Suspension by NCAA After Gambling Investigation
NCAA Investigates Sports Betting Among Players The NCAA has initiated investigations aimed at curtailing sports betting involving coaches and student-athletes. Recently, three male basketball players from San Jose and Fresno faced permanent suspensions due to their suspected involvement in manipulative betting practices. However, the universities themselves have not faced any penalties. One notable case involves […]
Major announcement in women’s basketball
Exciting Developments in Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball League The inaugural season of the new women’s 3-on-3 basketball league has been quite successful. This league, which offers the highest average salary ever seen in professional women’s sports, recently announced that its valuation has risen to $340 million since its creation. Following this triumph, the league has decided […]