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Reranking top class of 2024 women's basketball recruits
High school player rankings are snapshots taken in an environment that is not always standardized: There are countless circuits, high school games and individual events that make it difficult to tangibly evaluate all of the best players on the…
Inside the basketball of 'One Tree Hill' 23 years later
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- 'Are you here for the big game?' my new friend behind the car rental counter asked shortly after I touched down in Michael Jordan's hometown. 'People are saying you need to be in line by 7 a.m. if you want a chance at a decent…
Pac-12 men's basketball preseason power rankings for 2026-27
Let's rank Pac-12 men's basketball teams coming into the new season. The Pac-12 is back! Sort of. Maybe. Not really. In name, the Pac-12 is back, which is cool. Would it be cooler if the conference featured at least some of the prestige programs…
College basketball TV analyst and former Duke assistant Chris Spatola, Coach K's son-in-law, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, has died, the network announced Tuesday. He was 47. Before moving into broadcasting, Spatola was a starting guard for the Army Black Knights. He later became an assistant coach at Duke, where he…
High Expectations Set the Tone for Miami Basketball As They Kickstart Offical Practice
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jai Lucas has set himself up for success as the Miami Hurricanes head coach. After year one and a 26-9 record with a Round of 32 appearance, the star young coach is bringing back some of his talent with 12 other new…
Three Biggest Questions For Arkansas Basketball This Season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When it comes to the roster Arkansas coach John Calipari has assembled, there is no doubt from anyone that he has the talent to put a dangerous team on the court. What he does have are some questions about how they get…
Kentucky basketball got some good news on Milan Momcilovic's finger injury
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats added a new superstar this offseason after Otega Oweh left for the NBA. That superstar is former Iowa State Cyclone Milan Momcilovic. Last season for the Cyclones, he averaged 16.9 points per game to lead the…
This Five-Foot 'NBA Jam' Arcade Cabinet Lets You Play the Retro Basketball Game At Home
The 2026-27 NBA season is upon us, and while there are plenty of games to check out in person this year, basketball fans can also take their fandom home with them with a nostalgic arcade game that harks back to game rooms and amusement parks of the…
What I Learned After Watching Miami Basketball's First Practice of the Season
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Having a limited viewing time is one thing, but the ability to learn in that short time what could be a team in another. College basketball is back, with official practices getting underway, starting with the upstart…
Coach K's son-in-law, college basketball analyst, dies at 47
Updated: 9:59 PM EDT Sep 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Coach K's son-in-law, college basketball analyst, Chris Spatola dies at 47 Updated: 9:59 PM EDT Sep 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ DURHAM, N.C. — Chris Spatola, an ESPN…
Hobby Demand Remains Strong For PSA 10 1989-90 Fleer Basketball Stickers of Jordan, Barkley, Magic, and Bird
The 1989-90 Fleer Basketball Sticker set remains one of the hobby's most intriguing releases, not only because it blends a memorable design with an extraordinary lineup of NBA icons, but also because we're talking about stickers rather than…
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You Have To See What 24 Years Of Basketball Have Done To LeBron James' Feet [PHOTOS]
LeBron James has played in the NBA for 23 years. Now, he's gearing up for his record-setting 24th season in professional basketball. But playing that long hasn't done his feet any good. He may have a solution for Nike's stock crash. But for his…
How Tokomanawa Queens lured WNBA star Hailey Van Lith to NZ women's basketball league
The Tokomanawa Queens say luring WNBA player Hailey Van Lith to the Tauihi league will lead to other star imports choosing to play in the New Zealand women's basketball league. The Connecticut Sun guard is the team-mate of New Zealander Charlisse…
DraftKings CEO doesn't know why his stock loves bad prediction market news. Wall Street says it's rational
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins has repeatedly expressed his excitement about prediction markets. The stock doesn't reflect that. Following the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling last month, which was a massive regulatory blow for prediction…
Kevin Durant Loves the WNBA, for Real. His Powerful Statement on the League's Future Needed to Be Said.
Self-proclaimed basketball purist Kevin Durant really, really loves the WNBA. His favorite women's basketball player is Jonquel Jones. He's super pumped about the Houston Comets returning to the league in 2027. He often shows up courtside to games…
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