Former NCAA basketball player Kerr Kriisa taken into custody by FBI in suspected multi-million dollar fraud case
A former college basketball player suspected of being part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme has been apprehended by the FBI and is awaiting extradition. Kerr Kriisa, who spent six years playing in the NCAA across four schools, was detained on Friday in Lexington, Kentucky, as reported by Kentucky Sports Radio. The 25-year-old, originally from […]
Stephen A. needs to be held accountable for his racist comments about White basketball players.
Stephen A. Smith has reiterated his controversial views, suggesting that the Los Angeles Lakers wouldn’t thrive if their leading players were white. On a recent podcast, he humorously questioned the team’s strategy after pairing Walker Kessler with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. “Where are the Lakers headed with all these white players?” he wondered. “Your […]
Jaylen Brown criticizes ‘AI basketball’ after being labeled ‘the seventh-best player on a team’
This weekend, a familiar clash between basketball and analytics took over social media once again. This time, it was Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown who found himself at the heart of the conversation, responding to some rather unflattering remarks made by an unnamed NBA front office official. The comments were shared by former Nets assistant […]
Caitlin Clark faces criticism as WNBA is about to take off: ‘She’s just a regular white basketball player’
WNBA’s Tensions Rise Over Caitlin Clark’s Treatment Tensions are mounting in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as star player Caitlin Clark faces what many commentators see as targeted abuse during games. Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, has intensified her criticisms of WNBA officiating, especially as opponents continue to play aggressively against her. […]
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 […]