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MONTVERDE – Like so many basketball teams across the country, Montverde Academy will dance.The Eagles boys' and girls' teams learned on Tuesday that they had been invited to play in the annual GEICO High School Nationals later this month at…

Years before Shaedon Sharpe went from unknown to one of the most talked about NBA draft prospects, he was cut from the Ontario team at the age of 15.His father, Robert, remembers this milestone day. They had just left tryouts at the…

PROVIDENCE — Like four years ago, two men's teams from Rhode Island will represent the state in the next version of March Madness. Providence and Bryant both heard their names called on Sunday night. The Brothers and Bulldogs have won…

The Tacoma Community College (TCC) men's and women's basketball teams have earned a spot in the AFAC tournament, which will be held March 17-20 and March 26-27 at the Walt Price Fitness Center at Everett Community College. The…

James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Kelly Olynyk is, at present, the second most experienced Gonzaga player in NBA history. If the program continues its recent run of excellence, that is likely to change. But for now, KO is one of the…

In communities across the country, recreational basketball is more than a way to pass the time while staying in shape; it's a lifestyle filled with passion for sport. Still, not everyone who loves basketball will make it to the…

While many fans were ready for a change and for Bruce Weber to become Kansas State head coach, current and former players shared their love and appreciation for the former Wildcat coach via social media. Throughout his…

This is only the third time in NCAA history that this has happened.State Governor Glenn Youngkin weighed in on Monday as the city saluted its returning heroes: “Congratulations @LongwoodMBB team on getting your first ticket to the dance.…

We are officially in March. Miami Hurricanes basketball has exceeded expectations this season and should be a tournament team. Good product. There have been many entertaining UM players over the years, including some future NBA guys.…

Here's a stat for you: The Kentucky Wildcats produced 43 NBA draft picks since John Calipari took over as head coach of the program in 2009. To put that into perspective, Duke, the next closest school, has produced 28. Clearly…

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"I took him home the other day, he tried to give me gas money. I'm like 'brother, I don't need the gas money, we're going at the same location.' This is Long Island Nets guard Bryce Brown describing his teammate, Thon Marker: generous,…

ALL eyes will be on Gilas Pilipinas as he kicks off his campaign in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Qualifiers this Thursday. After skipping the first window last November, the Filipinos are back in the grind and, for the first…

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — As part of NBA All-Star Weekend, a three-day event beginning Friday, the NBA announced its 2022 NBA Hall of Fame finalists.11 finalists were named, all with prolific playing or coaching histories that have taken…

Head coach Will Fujita hoists the Suffolk County Class C Championship plaque following his team's Pierson Boys basketball team's 68-52 title win over Greenport on Wednesday night. MICHAEL HELLER Wilson Bennett's first…

The home stretch has arrived for high school basketball.The brackets for the sub-districts were released…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league with approximately 30 teams. As the premier men's professional basketball league in the world, the NBA has players from various countries…

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. A number of local men's basketball teams are still playing this post-season. Teams like Sierra Canyon and Harvard-Westlake, which will play Friday…

BRIDGEPORT — Basketball students will get a taste of the big leagues on a college prep trip later this month.About 30 Bridgeport students, mostly varsity players from Bassick and Central High Schools, as well as coaches and supervisors will…

The high school basketball season is about to move into the playoffs and here are five of the best seniors to watch as they look to lead their respective teams to the WIAA State Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison.Chris MorganKaukauna,…

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Kentucky Wildcats rookie Shaedon Sharpe is not expected to play college basketball this season, according to his head coach John Calipari. Sharpe, an 18-year-old Canadian, is one of the NCAA's top prospects. The 6-foot-6 guard was rated a…

BOSTON — As the smell of gasoline wafted through the back of their bus Saturday morning, members of the Algonquin boys' and girls' basketball teams couldn't help but laugh.“We were almost all laughing, but we knew something was wrong,” said…

the AL.com Power 10 ranks the best women's basketball teams in the state, regardless of class.Postseason play begins with regional tournaments on Monday, and Power 10 teams prepare with a slate of games from the past week.The top two teams…

A friend of Zarle's put her in touch with Williams' senior guard Maggie Meehan, who wanted a pair of Moolah Kicks. Zarle happened to have some the size of Meehan and gave them to him when Hamilton and Williams faced off earlier this…

There was some good news for Nova Scotia high school basketball players last week, but at least one coach admits it didn't do much to lift the spirits of his psychologically drained players . News came out last Friday…

Montverde Academy (Florida) won the Geico National Championship in 2021. Will the Eagles repeat in 2022?We rank the best programs for the 2021-22 season. Below is the ESPN High School Boys Basketball Top 25 for the week of Monday, January…

the AL.com Power 10 ranks the best women's basketball teams in the state, regardless of class.There's a new addition to this week's Power 10 and all went undefeated last week.Check out the top 10 women's teams in the state.Prattville…

Westlake (Ga.) ran the board last year and won the Geico Nationals championship. Graduation and transfers make a repeat highly unlikely.It's a very open field this season. DeSoto (Texas) has three espnW 100 players. Montverde Academy…

When Shaedon Sharpe arrived on the University of Kentucky campus, he received an unusually calm reception compared to most of basketball's top recruits. The 18-year-old has not been introduced to pyrotechnics and a laser light shows the…

The revenue floodgates began to open for college athletes last summer when the NCAA began letting student-athletes profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) – and some of the biggest winners, as expected, are college football…

The Sugar Hill Christian Academy women's basketball team, as well as the college's boys' and girls' teams, all sealed their spots as GCAA Region 2 Champions. The women's varsity team won their first regional championship in just their…

Nick Smith and Kel'el Ware were among 760 high school basketball players across the United States who were nominated for the chance to play on the 45th anniversary. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - North Little Rock High…

CINCINNATI – Mount Notre Dame senior combo guard KK Bransford, Winton Woods senior point guard Chance Gray and Mason senior center Kyla Oldacre were selected Tuesday afternoon for the McDonald's American Girls Game March 29 in Chicago.The…

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Kamiakin seniors Tyler Bilodeau and Trey Arland are among 11 Washington players nominated for the McDonald's…

Kentucky Wildcats sign Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 1 rookie in the high school class of 2022, would be eligible to enter the 2022 NBA draft, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Sharpe announced in September his commitment to Kentucky ahead of…

Richard Johnson Jr. can't quite remember whether it was four or five years ago — Tyrese Maxey's junior or senior season at South Garland — that Kentucky coach John Calipari was in Dallas to watch the future Wildcat and eventual NBA player…

Oak Cliff Faith Family boys' basketball coach Brandon Thomas - and two of his assistant coaches - are Kimball graduates. The three played on the Kimball basketball teams that won the state title in 1996 and 1997 and now coach in the same…

BETHANY, Okla. (KFOR) - Basketball players in Bethany have found new temporary pitches after theirs was damaged by vandals. A watery mess has destroyed their soil, but they hold their heads high. Three…

BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Eleven Baltimore-area high school basketball players have been nominated for the chance to play in the 45th McDonald's All American Games.The eight girls and three boys represent different high schools in the region:…

the AL.com Power 10 ranks the best men's basketball teams in the state, regardless of classification.Here's a look at the first Power 10 for 2022.The survey will be updated weekly.Tyler Thomas of Cottage Hill with the jump shot during the…

The often long bus rides from one small town to the next are part of the sacrifice made each winter by the players, coaches, parents and fans of Aroostook County high school basketball teams. So when Van Buren boys' and girls'…

MENOMONIE, Wis. --The 11th-ranked UW-La Crosse men's basketball team capitalized on a key second-half run to come back and earn an 89-85 WIAC win at UW-Stout on Wednesday night.The Eagles (10-2, 1-2), who have now won…

LeBron Lopez proves the hype surrounding him is entirely justified, with FIBA ​​noting 'it's easy to see why there would be a lot of anticipation' to see the 18-year-old in action again MANILA, Philippines —…

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Japanese men's basketball traditionally does not have many players who make the NBA. In NBA history, there have only been five players to make the league and one of them has only played four NBA games. Japan's Top Five NBA Players 5.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LeBron James is arguably one of the top three basketball players of all time and has one of the smartest basketball IQs of anyone who has ever stepped on the floor.There was something perplexing…

Athletes have repeatedly tried their hand at other endeavors outside of sport. By far the most popular choice is acting. One of the most successful athlete-to-actor transformations is WWE Superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Johnson…

SAN DIEGO — The sounds coming from the gym were like an ordinary basketball game: tennis shoes squeaking against slippery ground, the thud of a ball, the shrill whistle of a referee.But inside was a rare painting. Older women, some in…

Former US President Barack Obama's decision to invest in the African business of the National Basketball Association reflects a lot of his background – his youth as a basketball player and his African roots. It also signals that his…