Camari Wilkerson and Tre Dunn lead Next Up in Annapolis Summer Basketball League history, beating BIG, 56-42, for championship – Baltimore Sun
In the end, the young people of Next Up danced, while the old guard of BIG argued. Camari Wilkerson unleashed a strong surge in the streak as Next Up steadily pulled away to beat BIG, 56-42 in the Annapolis Summer League Championship game on Tuesday night at Truxtun Park. With his team leading by nine […]
Flyers Confirm VJ King Signing
Bristol Flyers today confirmed the signing of American striker VJ King from the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. The 25-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Flyers and arrives at Bristol with a decorated playing career to date. King attended famed St. Vincent-St Mary High School growing up, where he became the first […]
Captain Mike Tuck announces his retirement
B. Braun Sheffield Sharks today announced the retirement of long-serving captain Mike Tuck. The 39-year-old Canadian/British represented the club for thirteen seasons from 2009, making his last and 500th appearance against Glasgow Rocks at Ponds Forge in April. Fittingly, Tuck became the club’s leading points scorer last season, overtaking former record holder Todd Cauthorn and […]
Flyers sign Jelani Watson-Gayle – British Basketball League
The Bristol Flyers have signed British playmaker Jelani Watson-Gayle from Fresno Pacific University. The 23-year-old playmaker has put pen to paper on his first professional deal after signing a one-year contract, with the option of a further year. Watson-Gayle arrives at Bristol after a successful five-year college career in NCAA Division II – enjoying spells […]
Brittney Griner basketball career timeline
A timeline of key events in Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court: October 18, 1990: Brittney Griner was born in Houston. 2009: Led Nimitz High School to the Texas 5A Women’s Basketball State Championship game where they lost. The 6-foot-7 star dunked 52 times as a senior, including seven times in one […]
Defending Annapolis Summer Basketball League champion BIG to face freshman franchise Next Up for championship – Capital Gazette
It’ll be the old guard against the new wave in the Annapolis Summer Basketball League Championship Game. Perennial powerhouse BIG is chasing its ninth championship, closing in on the league record of 12 held by Harris & Sons. In its own way, Next Up, which is trying to make history as the only freshman franchise […]
Defending Annapolis Summer Basketball League champion BIG to face freshman franchise Next Up for championship – Baltimore Sun
It’ll be the old guard against the new wave in the Annapolis Summer Basketball League Championship Game. Perennial powerhouse BIG is chasing its ninth championship, closing in on the league record of 12 held by Harris & Sons. In its own way, Next Up, which is trying to make history as the only freshman franchise […]
Maryland and Georgetown renew Alumni Basketball League rivalry
Comment this story Comment About a week after returning home to the DC area from Turkey, where he has spent the past nine months playing professional basketball, Melo Trimble received a direct message on Instagram from a household name. Terrell Stoglin, who played at Maryland a few years before Trimble became the face of the […]
Basketball League to Settle Youth Exploitation Lawsuit | News, Sports, Jobs
Greg Stephen DES MOINES — An Iowa-based youth basketball league has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by former players whose coach secretly recorded them stripping or obtained nude photos from them and is currently serving a long prison sentence for the sexual exploitation of minors. Iowa Barnstormers Basketball […]
Iowa basketball league to settle youth exploitation lawsuit
August 1, 2022 4:02 p.m. By DAVID PITT – Associated Press Job : August 1, 2022 4:02 p.m. Updated: August 1, 2022 8:32 p.m. Michael Zamora – member, The Des Moines Register FILE – In this file photo from Sept. 1, 2008, Iowa Barnstormers coach Greg Stephen poses for a photo in Des Moines, Iowa. […]
From creating a basketball league in Africa to revolutionizing the tech world, meet Antonio Depina from Cape Verde
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Antonio Depina grew up with negative stereotypes about Africa, largely shaped by Western media. His father is from Cape Verde while his mother is from Liberia but he never visited the continent until he started a basketball career. “When I was a kid it wasn’t cool to go to Africa so […]
Washington State’s Aron Baynes is recovering from injury to resume his basketball career in Australia
A year after suffering a devastating injury, Aron Baynes has recovered and returned home to resume his basketball career. Baynes, an Australian professional hoops veteran and 2009 Washington State graduate, signed last week with the NBL’s Brisbane Bullets. “I’m excited every day – excited to be out there, to race,” Baynes said Thursday at an […]
Bill Russell’s Basketball Career: In Numbers
There has not been a bigger winner not only in the history of the NBAbut in all of North American professional team sports that the legendary Bill Russell, who died on Sunday at the age of 88. Recognized as one of the greatest of all time, the longtime Boston Celtics center won 11 NBA titles, […]
Natalie Doyle is looking to continue her basketball career with Olivet College
JONESVILLE — Another rookie athlete in the Jonesville Comets women’s basketball program is looking to continue her athletic and academic career at the college level. The class of 2022 senior Natalie Doyle committed to Olivet College this spring. Doyle is looking to play for the Olivet Comets women’s basketball program. Doyle made the decision to […]
The Eagles bring Broadway to Newcastle
Showman Travon Broadway Jr has promised style and substance after the ambitious import who has signed up to play a starring role in the Newcastle Eagles’ 2022-23 reset. The shooter heads to Tyneside after a stint in the Macedonian top flight and Broadway Jr is abuzz to join the BBL after following the league since […]
The former NBA champion will resume his basketball career in the NBL
Aron Baynes is a name many in the NBA are familiar with, as the 35-year-old big man played with the San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors in his nine years. NBA career. He even won a championship with Spurs in 2014. Now the 6ft 10in New Zealander is heading […]
Leslee Smith joins the Bristol Flyers
Leslee Smith joined Bristol Flyers ahead of the 2022/23 season. The British Virgin Islands International, who first joined the Flyers in 2016, is back for a second stint with the club on a first one-year contract. Smith made 55 appearances for the Flyers between 2016 and 2018, where he averaged 11 points and seven rebounds […]
Basketball League Alumni List Breakdown
Maryland Basketball Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Alumni Basketball League is a new venture where the teams are all former college basketball players from a given school. Co-founders Kareem Rush and Jake Jackson sought to reinstate traditional rivalries and give fans nostalgia to watch former college players while allowing players to succeed at home. “Only […]
Scorchers add American guard Jaylen Ray
Surrey Scorchers announced the signing of American guard Jaylen Ray last night. Jaylen Ray is the first American signing of the season and joins the Scorchers on his professional debut at NCAA Div1 Hofstra University, New York. The 6’2″ guard graduated and spent the 5 college years at Hofstra. Going 21-11 last season, Ray averaged […]
Yves Pons returns home to pursue his basketball career
Former Tennessee star Yves Pons has signed with French basketball powerhouse LDLC ASVEL. The team announced the signing of Pons on their Instagram page on Tuesday morning Pons returns to his native country after playing four years in Tennessee and one year of […]
Former Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis will continue his professional basketball career in France
Former University of Kansas forward Perry Ellis will continue his professional basketball career in France during the 2022-23 season. Cholet Basket, a team based in Cholet, France, announced on Monday the signing of the 6-foot-8, 28-year-old Wichita native to a one-year contract. Cholet Basket evolves in the French Pro A championship. Ellis, who was not […]
SlamBall: The history of the trampoline basketball league that most people forgot
The NBA is the most popular basketball league on the planet, but it’s not the only league out there. Many semi-pro leagues exist in America, such as the famous Drew League. Overseas also has many basketball leagues. In the past, the world has seen the ABA rival the NBA, and today we have Ice Cube’s […]
Bristol Flyers sign Brandon Mahan from UCF
The Bristol Flyers have acquired American guard Brandon Mahan from the University of Central Florida. The 23-year-old signed his first professional contract with the Flyers and joins the club on a one-year contract. Mahan made 76 appearances in his three years with the Knights and finished as the UCF’s all-time free throw percentage leader at […]
Summer Girls’ Basketball League Keeps Girls Ready To Hit The Hardwoods
BOYLSTON — The Tahanto Regional High School Girls’ Summer Basketball League, which helps players hone their hoop skills for the winter season, is in full swing at the school. Eight years ago, former Stags coach Kim Dufresne started the summer league at school, but after resigning as coach four years ago, current Tahanto coach , […]
Mavs icon JJ Barea officially ends his basketball career
Dallas Mavericks icon and fan favorite JJ Barea is officially retiring from basketball. However, that doesn’t mean he’s stepping away from the sport. Instead, Barea could very well enter the next chapter of his career, possibly managing a team or even becoming a coach. In a report by Puerto Rican outlet El Nuevo Dia, Barea […]
Community Expresses Excitement For Midnight Basketball League – WABE
The new Atlanta Midnight Basketball league is already in its second season this year. City officials hope the league’s efforts will help reduce crime in Atlanta neighborhoods. The idea of Midnight Basketball as a way to prevent crime has been embedded in many neighbors across the country for decades. At first, the CT Martin Gym […]
Flyers add Thomas Bell from North Texas
Bristol Flyers have completed the signing of Thomas Bell from the University of North Texas to a one-year contract. The 6’6″ American striker has put pen to paper on his first professional contract and becomes the third player to join the Flyers out of UNT – following in the footsteps of Mike Miller and Zach […]
Steve Nash to Co-Produce Reality Series on East Asia Basketball League – The Hollywood Reporter
The inaugural season of the East Asian Super League, the starter basketball league featuring clubs from across mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines, is set to receive treatment of reality TV. The groundbreaking long-running series will be directed by Korean filmmaker John H. Lee (Battle for Incheon: Operation Chromite). Recently launched Korean […]
Mugabe reflects on his basketball career during national team service | The new times
FORTNIGHT AGO, veteran basketball player Aristide Mugabe retired from international basketball at 34, ending an 11-year career with the national team. The point guard, who currently plays for the Patriots at club level, received a standing ovation the following day as he officially bid farewell to basketball fans in the BK Arena in the Cup […]
Lions acquire NBA and EuroLeague veteran Kosta Koufos
Ryan Schmidt’s London Lions have announced another big signing by acquiring 7′ 0″ dual American/Greek national Kosta Koufos, continuing a string of impressive signings made by the team this off-season. Koufos had an 11-year NBA career with five different franchises and helped Greece win a bronze medal at EuroBasket in 2009. When the Ohio-born big […]
Heatherington ready to pursue basketball career in Salem | Jackson Star and Herald – Ripley and Ravenswood
RAVENSWOOD, W. Va. (WV News) – For a moment, at least, Riley Heatherington thought he had said goodbye to basketball. When the University of Charleston Golden Eagles learned they wouldn’t be advancing to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament, the former Big Red Devil saw an abrupt end to his days as a player. […]
Scorchers re-sign Dean Wanliss for 2022/23 season
Surrey Scorchers have returned fan favorite Dean Wanliss for the 2022/23 season. The 32-year-old returns to the Scorchers side for another season in the BBL. Wanliss, known for his relentless energy on and off the pitch, was a fan favorite throughout his time as Scorcher last year. The experienced striker was the only member of […]
Flyers add Tevin Olison to 2022/23 roster
The Bristol Flyers have signed American guard Tevin Olison from Youngstown State University. The 6’4″ sharpshooter signed his first professional contract with the Flyers and joins the club on a one-year contract. Olison averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his senior year with the Penguins, shooting 37% from behind the three-point line. […]
The Recorder – Local teams compete in Franklin Tech Summer Basketball League (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — The Frontier women’s basketball team lost their first game in the Franklin Tech Summer Basketball League, but since then they’ve looked a lot like the team that made a run in the MIAA division. 4 tournaments a season ago. The Redhawks took on the undefeated Franklin Tech on Tuesday and took a […]
Colin Kaepernick won’t invest in Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League
The other day my son was sitting on the couch watching BIG3 he said to me dad these guys are having trouble making hoops why are they playing in this league. My son also didn’t realize that Cuttino Mobley and many other stars were very good NBA basketball players at some point in their careers. […]
Zach Brooker Sierra Canyon Basketball Standout continues basketball career at University of Southern California
Zach Brooker is a 6-foot sophomore guard who is now a reserve at USC. Still, his roots were firmly in the San Fernando Valley, growing up and playing basketball alongside many Division I professionals and athletes. Brooker is a two-time Open Division champion, Marmonte League second team, selection All-Academic of Ventura County and a member […]
The Maritimes are a perfect place to launch a Canadian women’s professional basketball league
This is a column by Shireen Ahmed, who writes opinions for CBC Sports. For more information on CBC Opinion Sectionplease consult the FAQs. Many years ago, after training with the University of Toronto women’s soccer team, I overheard a discussion with the coaches. The USports (then called USIC) women’s soccer playoffs were taking place and […]
The Maritimes are a perfect place to start a Canadian women’s professional basketball league
The Halifax Hornets — and some of the players’ kids — celebrate their championship after a win over the Halifax Thunder. (David Gallant – image credit) This is a column by Shireen Ahmed, who writes opinions for CBC Sports. For more information on CBC Opinion Sectionplease consult the FAQs. Many years ago, after training with […]
The Kansas Jayhawks have a major presence in Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League
Left to right: Former Kansas Jayhawks Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright and Brandon Rush were … [+] gathered in the Compagnie des 3 team in the BIG3 league. Jeff Fedotin Towards the end of the first half of week one, Company 3 goalkeeper Mario Chalmers was so sure of where teammate Brandon Rush was that he […]
Gibbs alum kicks off local Pro-Am basketball league
St. Petersburg, Florida — Barry Brown Jr.’s basketball journey took him all over the world. After a stellar career at Kansas State, the St. Pete native went on to play professionally in the NBA G League, Germany and China. This summer, the Gibbs alum is playing basketball at one of everyone’s favorite places…his hometown. “Being […]
Riders add young British talent, Blake Bowman
Leicester Riders have signed exciting young British star Blake Bowman to a multi-year deal, signifying his first professional contract. The 20-year-old Derby native played his last three seasons with his hometown Trailblazers in the NBL, before aiming to turn professional. Bowman averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in the NBL last season, and […]
Jarrod West is making an impact in the New Zealand basketball league | local sports
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Former QU McGaughey standout closes pro basketball career chapter
Evan McGaughey, an Illini West graduate and three-time All-Great Lakes Valley Conference basketball star at Quincy University, announced this week that he is retiring from professional basketball. Photo submitted CINCINNATI — Evan McGaughey’s passport reveals quite a story. In the five years since graduating from Quincy University, the Carthage native’s 4.5 x 3.5 inch booklet […]
Tennessee basketball: John Fulkerson will continue his basketball career
John Fulkerson will continue to play basketball. One of the most beloved figures in Tennessee basketball history will now travel overseas to begin his professional playing career. According to a report from Sportando, Fulkerson is set to join the Leuven Bears in Belgium. Fulkerson just completed his sixth season in Knoxville where he set a […]
Top 5 East Takeaways Winning Summer Basketball League Title
ROCKFORD — It’s only summer. The Illinois High School Association boys’ basketball season is nearly five months away, the playoffs nearly eight. Hononegah was missing star center Brayden Savitski-Lynde, who was competing in a volleyball tournament, and Boylan was not entered. Still, the East Summer League has been a definite forerunner for years. “Looking at […]
Arkansas learns SEC Men’s Basketball League games
FAYETTEVILLE- The Southeastern Conference announced the men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday. The Razorbacks will face five teams home and away, including Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri and Texas A&M. Arkansas will also host Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and Mississippi State on a trip to Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Times, […]
Return of runners Darien Nelson-Henry – British Basketball League
After leading the Leicester Riders to a treble year, club captain Darien Nelson-Henry has re-signed and will return alongside Rob Paternostro for the 2022/23 season. The University of Pennsylvania graduate has earned a spot on the Molten BBL Team of the Year in consecutive seasons for the past two seasons, with an average rating of […]
BIG3 SuperDraft Results 2022: Complete Team Lists for the Basketball League | Launderer’s report
Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images Glen Rice Jr., Julian Wright and Corey Brewer introduced the players selected during the BIG3 2022 SuperDraft on Wednesday night, but will these players be enough to lead their new teams to a title? Trilogy, who had just one pick in this year’s draft and are coached by Gary Payton, are aiming […]
New professional women’s basketball league is ‘a long time coming’
The new Tauihi Women’s Basketball Professional League kicks off next week, with a promotional photo shoot, cash prizes and the chance for some of the best local talent to return home. Tauihi could be translated as “to soar”, but for these players a new era has already begun. For the first time in New Zealand, […]
The Cooper graduate will continue her basketball career playing for the women’s professional team in Sweden
By Terry BoehmkerNKyTribune Sports Journalist Lexi Held had a job planned before she graduated from DePaul University a few weeks ago, but the 22-year-old former Boone County resident’s marketing degree won’t come in very handy when she will report to work in September. Held has signed a contract with a professional women’s basketball team in […]
YBG hails its Tertiary Basketball League as a ‘tremendous’ success
Chris Bowman, co-director of Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG), the country’s leading youth development arm, revealed that the first Tertiary Basketball League has been a monumental success, adding that plans are underway for improvement and the evolution of the nascent program. This was stated during an exclusive interview with Stabroek Sport (SS). The transcript of the […]
Toronto Women’s Basketball League pays players and sells hope
A young girl sits on wooden bleachers as basketballs roll across the court a few feet away. She watches intently, with her mother to her left. A large orange banner hangs on the wall: “Invest in a queen. She makes moves that a king can’t. Inside Toronto Metropolitan University’s Kerr Hall gymnasium, past the food […]
A heroic Toledo firefighter saved the life of a referee during a basketball game in New York
For the firefighter of Toledo Myles Copeland, saving a life comes with the job, whether in uniform or not. Last weekend, Copeland, who plays for Toledo Glass City Basketball Club, immediately sprang into action to help with an emergency during Saturday’s playoff game in upstate New York against the Jackals of Jamestown in the Upper […]
Former Florida Tech Guard Chris Carter Wins German Pro-A Basketball League Championship
CARTER: I have to attribute a lot of my success to Florida Tech Chris Carter, former Florida Tech men’s basketball player, recently added another championship trophy to his resume. Carter, captain of the Rostock Seawolves in the German Pro-A Basketball League, led his team to the most successful year in club history. (picture Florida Tech) […]
Auriemma: Sue Bird left nothing behind in her stellar basketball career
STORRS, CT — When it comes to Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird has been one of a kind. Auriemma, Bird’s coach at the University of Connecticut, reflected Thursday on the Seattle Storm point guard’s decision and Bird’s announcement of the WNBA legend earlier in the day than this season – his 21st in the league – […]
BIG3 Basketball League 2022 Season Schedule & Full Team Lists | Launderer’s report
0 of 3 David Becker/Getty Images for BIG3 Ready to watch former NBA stars and international stars play thrilling 3-on-3 basketball games? Well, you’re in luck, because the BIG3 are set to return for the 2022 league season. The BIG3, which was founded by rapper/actor Ice Cube in 2017, kicks off its fifth season this […]
From UConn Championships to Olympic Gold Medals to WNBA Records – Hartford Courant
UConn women’s basketball legend Sue Bird announced Thursday that she will be retiring from the WNBA after the 2022 season. During his career, Bird averaged 11.9 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. At international level, the 5-foot-9 fullback has helped USA Basketball win five Olympic gold medals and four FIBA World Championships. After […]
Player saves referee’s life after collapsing on court during Basketball League game
Getty Images A scary moment at a basketball game turned heroic when Toledo Glass City basketball player Myles Copeland saved the life of a referee. John Sculli collapsed on the field while officiating a playoff game between the Toledo Glass City and the Jamestown Jackals on June 11. He started to wobble, passed out and […]
BER vs BAY Dream11 Prediction German Basketball League, ALBA Berlin vs Bayern Munich
BER versus BAY Dream11: Most of the famous men’s basketball leagues come to an end after giving us a fun display and it’s clear that we’re headed into the basketball world’s offseason in terms of the major leagues. However, there is still work to be done and in the German basketball league, Alba Berlin will […]
New coach’s pro basketball career has taken him to 7 countries – Davie County Enterprise Record
By Brian Pitts Company registration Josh Pittman, Davie’s new varsity boys basketball coach, has an excellent coaching resume over seven seasons. Then there is his playing career. What a story it is. From high school to college to the pro ranks, Pittman was an absolute beast as a 6-6 shooting guard. After playing on the […]
Drake just won another championship in his own basketball league
Drake is certainly no stranger to winning championships, and he managed to land another coveted trophy last night. Drizzy and teammates Chubbs and OVO Niko, otherwise known as Team NTIG, have just won the Sanctuary Basketball League (SBL) Trophy for the second consecutive season. Clips of the tense championship game have been uploaded to social […]
BAY vs BER Dream11 Prediction German Basketball League, Bayern Munich vs ALBA Berlin
BAY vs. BER Dream11: The NBA Finals are in their climatic phases and various major men’s basketball leagues are reaching their final stages. The Turkish Basketball League just ended a few days ago, the Spanish League is now coming to an end close, as are many other major leagues. And the same goes for the […]
J. Cole jokes about his basketball career during the Governors Ball
The Dreamville mogul teased he wants to know if he still has his rapping skills after his time with the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Shortly after J. Cole announced he was joining the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the rapper pulled out due to his music career. It’s unclear if J. Cole will ever take an indefinite […]
Savannah summer basketball league gives ballers a chance to grow
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — For more than two decades, host city high school basketball players have gathered in the Savannah High School gymnasium during the summer to test each other. This tradition continued this year. The Savannah Summer Basketball League opened its doors to public high school teams across the city for competition. Two simultaneous […]
J. Cole leaves the Canadian Basketball League to fulfill his touring obligations | New
Looks like J.Cole won’t be with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League as he would step away from the hardwood to resume his music career. On Wednesday, June 8, the North Carolina rapper turned Canadian basketball player spoke with a reporter Savannah Hamilton of his experience with the team and why […]
Elite Pro Basketball League signs top Indian national players as marquee signings
India’s Elite Pro Basketball League has announced its first round of key player signings for the 12 participating franchises. Organized by Elite Sports India (ESI), the player announcements were made on social media. Key signings include Indian national team players like Jagdeep Bains (Mumbai Stars), Pratham Singh (Pune Pythons) Prakash Mishra (Jaipur Giants). Other players […]
J. Cole explains why he’s turning his back on his professional basketball career
It looks like J. Cole’s professional basketball career is officially coming to an end, at least for now. The Grammy Award-winning rapper recently announced his decision to leave the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. It turns out that Cole has other obligations to fulfill. Cole only played four games with the […]
Paternostro ready for a “surreal” testimonial experience
By Jamie Thomas In case you missed it – although we don’t know how you could! – after 14 epic years with the Leicester Riders and surely many more to come, Rob Paternostro has been awarded a testimonial by the club this weekend (Saturday, 6pm) at the Morningside Arena. One of the most successful head […]
Elite Pro Basketball League recruits top Indians as marquee players – The New Indian Express
By IANS NEW DELHI: India’s Elite Pro Basketball League has announced its first round of key player signings for the 12 participating franchises, the league announced on Thursday. Key signings include Indian national team players like Jagdeep Bains (Mumbai Stars), Pratham Singh (Pune Pythons) Prakash Mishra (Jaipur Giants). Other players include Basil Philip (Kochi Pachers), […]
NBA Africa, others kick off school basketball campaign
As part of activities marking the launch of the 2022 Power Forward basketball season, the National Basketball Association (NBA Africa), Exxon Mobil Foundation and Pan Africa began a tour of schools in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday.The outing, which began at Kubwa Government Secondary School, brought together students, especially those involved in basketball, from […]
Elite Pro Basketball League recruits top Indians as marquee players
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS): India’s Elite Pro Basketball League has announced its first round of key player signings for the 12 participating franchises, the league announced on Thursday. Key signings include Indian national team players like Jagdeep Bains (Mumbai Stars), Pratham Singh (Pune Pythons) Prakash Mishra (Jaipur Giants). Other players include Basil Philip […]
King James Frames Male Friendship Around LeBron James’ Basketball Career
Sport can bring us together, fuel our frustration, form unexpected friendships and reveal cracks in our social and cultural history. In king james – now making its world premiere at the Center Theater Group’s Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with Chicago’s acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater Company – sport, especially basketball, […]
Hopkins Academy’s Andrew Ciaglo to continue basketball career at DII Cameron University
Posted: 06/09/2022 17:46:51 Andrew Ciaglo feared there was no place for him. The college coaches who told the Hopkins Academy senior he could play for them turned around and said their rosters were full. “I didn’t know what was going to happen after I kept getting these phone calls,” Ciaglo said. “We just hung on.” […]
British Basketball League launches Ambassador Program
– The campaign will target 1,000 schools and inspire 150,000 young people across the UK to get involved in sport in their local communities – The British Basketball League today launched its Ambassadors Programme, which will see players and staff across the league promoting the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle to thousands of […]
Andrew Bogut reveals how finances work in the Australian Basketball League / News
Patty Mills, Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Aaron Brooks, Josh Childress, Joe Ingles, Myles Plumlee, Hakim Warrick, Matthew Dellavedova – just a few NBA names who have played in the Australian Basketball League (NBL). Most are attracted to return or start playing in their home country, others go there to finish their career or just play […]
After three years, the Canadian Elite Basketball League has more teams than the CFL
Achievements of the CEBL It was three years ago that the CEBL opened its doors as a six-team company. In its first year, the league felt it could add a seventh club, in Ottawa. Then came Covid-19. It could have wiped out the new business, had it not been for commissioner and former CFL catcher […]
FEN vs ANA Dream11 Prediction Turkish Basketball League Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Anadolu Efes Istanbul
FEN vs. ANA Dream11: As the various major professional men’s basketball leagues are about to end, the Turkish Basketball League is also in its final stages. The semi-finals ended a few days ago and we are now in the final. In this game, Fenerbahce will host Anadolu Efes in the first game of the final. […]
A recreational basketball league for women after high school? There’s one in Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) – Retired coach Charlie Thomas loves running basketball leagues. The former Woodruff High School coach launched a men’s summer league last year at the River City Athletic Club. And he really wanted to add a women’s league. “There hasn’t been a lot (that) is happening in this area,” Thomas said. “When Kara […]
The Moneyball Pro-Am basketball league returns this summer with a new venue
A lot has happened since the last time the Moneyball Pro-Am basketball league lit up summer nights in Lansing — a pandemic, the league’s longtime venue has been sold and redeveloped. After a two-year hiatus, the Moneyball Pro-Am is back for a 17th season, June 23-August 4 (with a July 4 bye week). Games will […]
Jordan Hulls is ending his professional basketball career and will return home as Indiana Basketball’s recruiting coordinator
Jordan Hulls’ professional basketball career came to an end on Sunday when MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg lost to Alba Berlin 73-67 in the BBL Playoff semifinals. Hulls scored four points, grabbed two rebounds and provided two assists in his last game. Although he scored 26 points and connected on 6 of 9 attempts from 3 in […]
Bleacher Report exclusively broadcasts the Canadian Elite Basketball League game live in the United States
Bleacher Report broadcast live the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) game between the Hamilton Honey Badgers and the Scarborough Shooting Stars on Saturday, June 4. The Shooting Stars list included the multi-talented J Cole, who has now played four games in the CEBL after a previous stint in the Basketball Africa League where he played […]
T’Mac’s One’s Basketball League Takes Flight
Tracy McGrady launched her One’s Basketball League (Snoop not included).Image: Getty Images Although basketball is a team sport, there are several one-on-one clashes in a game. Michael Jordan is credited with introducing the isolation hoops style to the NBA in the 1980s and 1990s. hall The famous Tracy McGrady is another player who leaned into […]
UMaine women’s point guard leaves the team to pursue her professional basketball career in Europe
University of Maine sophomore point guard Alba Orois — who led America East with 5.8 assists per game in her first season as a starter — left the program to pursue a professional career in Europe. The 5-foot-7 native of Mollet Del Valles, Spain, finished eighth in the nation among 348 Division I schools in […]
Trey McGowens will continue his professional basketball career
Nebraska guard Trey McGowens announced Tuesday that he will pursue a professional basketball career and will not use up his final season of eligibility. LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) — Nebraska guard Trey McGowens announced Tuesday that he will pursue a professional basketball career and will not use up his final season of eligibility. McGowens, a […]
Lansing Pharaohs peak at the right time
If there’s one thing the pharaohs of Lansing do well, it’s score well. And it comes in a variety of ways, all of which were on display in the Pharaohs’ final two regular-season games this past weekend. Ja’Myrin Jackson showed his ability to land his 3-point shot quickly in Saturday’s 113-99 win over league leaders […]
Liz Cambage Nigeria Racist comments ended her basketball career in Australia
Loading Something is loading. Liz Cambage is in hot water. Almost a year ago, the WNBA superstar abruptly parted ways with the Australian Opals days before the Tokyo Olympics after citing mental health issues. But recent reports suggest that Cambage’s tenure with her country’s women’s national basketball team has come to an end after a […]
All Sports Television Network Inks Reach Basketball League Deal
Network will begin broadcasting Basketball League games beginning in the 2022 season. DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA, May 31, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — All Sports Television Network (ALL SPORTS) announces the signing of an agreement with The Basketball League (TBL). Under the terms of the agreement, ALL SPORTS will broadcast the regular season, playoffs and league all-star games […]
CSO vs CLN Dream11 Prediction Romanian Basketball League, CSO Voluntari vs Cluj Napoca
CSO vs. CLN Dream11: The professional basketball scene is overtaken by the playoffs, and mainly by the semi-final/final phase. Look at the NBA, the Russian Basketball League, the German Basketball League, the Spanish Basketball League, and they’re all in the latter part of the season. And why should the Romanian Basketball League be any different? […]
MOS vs ZEN Dream11 Prediction Russian Basketball League, CSKA Moscow vs St Zenit Petersburg
MOS versus ZEN Dream11: We’re well into the Russian Basketball League finals and it’s been another intriguing season. In this game, CSKA Moscow will host St Zenit Petersburg. Game 4 was amazing as Moscow beat Zenit 111:110 as Will Clyburn dropped 33 points, however, it was Will Clyburn who snatched the show with a winning […]
Gonzales youth basketball league coaches, police mentor, develop skills on and off the court | Ascent
Ground squealing is like any other game. But this game is different. The trophy for this particular game does not go to the team that scores the most baskets, but to everyone just for their participation. In this game, the final game of the Badges for Basketball season, victory goes to those who learn to […]
Former CSI All-American pursuing a professional basketball career
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) – Khalid Thomas, a former All-American and Division I basketball player for the College of Southern Idaho, is on a mission to play professional basketball. While Thomas is gifted with talent, the question remains, where will the 22-year-old land? Khalid Thomas is confident about one thing… “I will play professionally. Where […]
‘Tracy McGrady has $570,000 in cash rewards for Ones Basketball League’: Former Magic and Rockets superstar invests $10 million in his 1-on-1 basketball league idea
Tracy McGrady spends millions on his 1v1 basketball idea, Ones Basketball League 1st season is already underway with his Finals scheduled for July. One of the greatest offensive juggernauts of all time, who could set anyone and everyone on fire on a one-on-one basketball court, now has its own league that celebrates excellent basketball players […]
Lawson has a great night in his Canadian Basketball League debut
Former South Carolina basketball player AJ Lawson is off to a strong start in the Canadian Basketball League this summer. Lawson plays for the Guelph Nighthawks and the team is off to a 1-0 start, with a big pass to Lawson for their opening night win. Lawson, who played […]
Nikola Jokic reveals interesting plans for his post-basketball career
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams that should be interested in a former All-Star. Blake Griffin should become a free agent. He dropped out of Steve Nash’s Brooklyn rotation, but he’s still expected to… Eli Manning was never known for his speed during his playing days, and that apparently remains the case for […]
Kody Stattmann signs with the Brisbane Bullets in the Australian National Basketball League
Former Virginia basketball forward Kody Stattmann has signed a one-year contract with the Brisbane Bullets in Australia’s National Basketball League. The Cairns native is returning home to Queensland to pursue his professional basketball career. Stattmann joins fellow UVA alum and former Virginia 2019 National Championship teammate in Jack Salt, who played with the Brisbane Bullets […]
ZEN vs MOS Dream11 Prediction Russian Basketball League, St Zenit Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow
ZEN versus MOS Dream11: The Russian Basketball League finals are here and we’ve seen a great streak so far. In this vital Match 4, Zenit St. Petersburg will host CSKA Moscow. Zenit earned a must-win with a 93:79 win over Moscow as Jordan Mickey took a night by 23 points. Moscow still hold the major […]
Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League Adds SHOWTIME as New Content Partner
Ones Basketball League (OBL) – an elite competition that celebrates the most talented one-on-one players on the planet and created by Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady – today announced a content partnership with SHOWTIME Sports, the brand new media distribution relationship for the starter league. Under his highly successful SHOWTIME® Basketball brand SHOWTIME Sports […]
Tracy McGrady’s Basketball League enters media partnership with Showtime
On Tuesday, FOX announced its number one broadcast team for NFL games this fall. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 11 in Minneapolis, FOX’s Top Stand will feature Kevin Burkhardt as play-by-play announcer with three-time NFL Pro Bowler Greg Olsen as lead analyst. The network has also named Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi as secondary team reporters while […]
The Sports Bag: The CYO Spring and Summer Indoor/Outdoor Basketball League is still being registered; Susanna Weir Receives Prestigious Runway Award & More
The CYO Spring Summer 2022 Indoor/Outdoor Basketball League still accepting registration for boys’ and girls’ teams for divisions 3rd through 8th grade, as well as a separate high school division entering in September. There will be no individual registrations, only teams. The Youth Division breakdown includes three divisions, including Grades 3-4 (14-minute halves), Grades 5-6 […]
Jr NBA Basketball League registrations begin at Veterans Park rec | News, Sports, Jobs
Local youth will have the opportunity to participate in the NBA Junior Basketball League at the Veterans Park Recreation Center this summer. The Jr. NBA Basketball League, in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will host a Summer Basketball League from June 11 through July 31. Registration is now open […]
LaMarcus Aldridge interested in Italian basketball league
After LaMarcus Aldridge was medically cleared to compete, Brooklyn Nets fans at Barclay’s Center welcomed him with open arms, but after a long and disappointing season, the feeling is no longer mutual. Aldridge is another Nets player or staffer hinting at an exit from the organization, possibly looking to reunite with his former coach, Ettore […]
J. Cole will play professional basketball in the Canadian Elite Basketball League this coming season
Photo: chuck burton (PA) To leave J. Cole be an example. Keep chasing your dreams even if you’re not that good. After playing only a year ago, three professional NBA-affiliated Basketball Africa League gamesrapper Jermaine Cole is now bringing his talents to the Canadian Elite Basketball League. CEBL tweeted that the 37-year-old 6′ 3″ Out […]
The Canadian Elite Basketball League has come a long way
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily electronic newsletter. Stay up to date with what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Three years ago, CEBL opened as a six-team non-franchise team east of the Golden Horseshoe in Ontario. After its inaugural season, the league was stable enough to add a […]
Rapper J. Cole signs with the Canadian Basketball League
Fresh off his “The Off-Season Tour” special, J. Cole is ready to put on his sneakers again. On Thursday, Cole agreed to Join the Canadian Elite Basketball League to pursue his professional basketball career. The multi-platinum rapper last played in the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) season. In three BAL appearances, Cole had five points, […]
Joe Burrow calls himself the ‘LeBron’ of his high school basketball league
Joe Burrow is doing very well as a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. A Super Bowl appearance in his second year in the NFL isn’t too shabby. His 4,611 passing yards and 34 touchdowns last year bode well for a bright future in the league. Recently, Burrow reiterated that basketball is his favorite sport. When […]
Tracy McGrady takes her picture in a basketball league
Every retired professional athlete faces the same judgment: Where’s the next rush? Tracy McGradythe Hall of Fame high-flying basketball legend, lives it. His Ones Basketball League (OBL), a one-on-one round-robin basketball tournament, takes place over seven weekends in seven cities. (Next stop this weekend: Chicago Hope Academy Athletic Center). The winner of each regional tournament […]
Canadian Elite Basketball League CEBL Mike Morreale season four
Long before becoming Commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, Mike Morreale focused on professional football. For the Hamilton native, that meant playing in the Canadian Football League. As a teenager, Morreale attracted the interest of universities in the United States and across Canada. Morreale felt that to achieve his goal of turning […]
Rapper J. Cole will play in the Canadian Elite Basketball League this season
SCARBOROUGH, Ont. — Rapper J. Cole will be playing another season of professional basketball, this time in Canada. The Canadian Elite Basketball League tweeted Thursday night that the 37-year-old rapper will join the Scarborough Shooting Stars next season as a goaltender. The season starts on Wednesday. Cole, whose full name is Jermaine Cole, played with […]
Rapper J. Cole will continue his professional basketball career with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in Canada, report says
Getty Images Rapper J. Cole intends to continue his basketball career. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania report, he signed a contract with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Basketball Elite League. This will be his second season as a professional player, having featured for Patriots Basketball Club in the Basketball Africa League last […]
Rapper J. Cole signs with Canadian Elite Basketball League team
Rapper J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Canadian Elite Basketball League with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, the league announcement Thursday. Cole will begin training camp with the team this week and the Shooting Stars’ first game will be on May 26. The rapper’s new stint in Canada marks his second consecutive […]
J Cole’s basketball career takes a surprising turn in Canada
Most J Cole fans know one thing about him: he can play like crazy. The critically acclaimed rapper is widely recognized as one of the artists who actually plays basketball. That’s why he was invited to the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game several times. Now, J Cole is looking to bring his basketball skills to Canada. […]
Former CSU Cougar alum David Holston named 2019 French Basketball League MVP
By Joseph Phillips Packaged as a 5-foot-8 pint point guard with a blast and a killer crossover that leaves the competition punching drunk, former Chicago State Cougar ex-David Holston is a stick of dynamite when he it’s all about blasting defenders to the floor. The former Cougar has been named the French Ligue LNB Pro […]
‘When my basketball career is over, who knows, I might be an esports player’: Klay Thompson reveals his lifelong passion for Call of Duty
Warriors guard Klay Thompson plans to become an esports player after his professional basketball career, admitting his obsession with Call of Duty. Currently, after a two-year sabbatical due to back-to-back catastrophic injuries, Klay Thompson has nothing on his mind but winning a championship. Although the former 3-point contest winner hasn’t looked the same since his […]
In his words – London Lions record holder Kylor Kelley
Ahead of the season-ending BBL play-off finals, we caught up with London Lions colossus Kylor Kelley, who contributed to this special column ahead of the event. It was a disappointing night, but what we have to learn from the Trophy final is that we have to approach these big moments in the right way. We […]
Where did the Big Ten fall in the final basketball league standings?
The college basketball season is over, but the memories and the results are still there. It wasn’t the year everyone wanted for Ohio State, but the Big Ten was once again a deep and talented league despite continuing its 22-game streak without a national champion. But where did the Big Ten rank when it comes […]
In his words – Leicester Riders talisman Geno Crandall
Ahead of the season-ending BBL play-off final, we caught up with Leicester Riders star Geno Crandall, who contributed to this special column ahead of the event. When I was in high school our state championship games were at the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Arena and we always used to have big crowds there so I had that […]
Ontario Basketball and Canadian Elite Basketball League Announce Partnership for 2022 CEBL Season • Ontario Basketball Association
Ontario Basketball is pleased to announce that the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) will be a partner for the upcoming 2022 CEBL season. Through this ongoing partnership, Ontario Basketball and the CEBL will continue to grow the game of basketball in Ontario, from the youth level through to the national professional leagues. OBA members who […]
Marc Steutel confirmed as new Eagles BBL head coach
Marc Steutel is ‘thrilled’ to take on one of the biggest jobs in British basketball after securing a dream return to the Newcastle Eagles. And the ambitious playcaller is committed to providing a team the club’s fans can be proud of as he tries to put the men in black in their place. Steutel is […]
Molten BBL Team of the Year
The 2021-22 Molten BBL Team of the Year, as voted on by BBL head coaches, features three players from the league-winning Leicester Riders alongside the league’s top scorer and England captain. Patrick Whelan – Leicester Cavaliers The team’s only unanimous selection, Patrick Whelan was Leicester’s top scorer as they clinched a sixth BBL league title […]
Fantasy Women’s Basketball – Career year ahead for former No. 1 overall pick Jackie Young?
1:07 p.m. ET Eric MoodyESPN Who’s trending in women’s fantasy basketball? Which rotations change? What’s the latest with notable injuries around the WNBA? Here’s a league overview of the most relevant news and ratings for the 12 teams: Atlanta Dream Rhyne Howard made an impressive regular season debut against the Dallas Wings with a fantastic […]