basketball

4 Storylines to Watch NBA Season 2023/24

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Get ready for another jaw-dropping, ankle-breaking, rim-rattling season with these trends.…

September 28, 2023

Angel Reese dominating women’s college basketball

Bayou Barbie Girl in a Bayou Barbie World

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

LSU star Angel Reese is dominating the college basketball world, all without breaking a nail.…

September 2, 2023

In an article about corruption in the Alabama basketball team, a basketball sits on a damp basketball court.

The Alabama Basketball Controversy

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

A college athlete has been connected to an act of gun violence.…

June 26, 2023

March Mayhem

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

The March Madness tournament never disappoints, giving viewers underdog triumphs and unexpected victories.…

March 30, 2023

College Park Mayhem

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

The Maryland Terrapins met the Purdue Boilermakers in a thrilling matchup where the Terps won, led by Jahmir Young and Julian Reese.…

March 15, 2023

A screenshot from the redeem team documentary shows several members of the team standing in a group

Kobe Stole the Show on the Redeem Team Documentary

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

Although all of America's 2008 Olympic basketball team members were highly talented, there was one driving force behind their success.…

December 9, 2022

An image of people playing intramural sports shows a group throwing a basketball at sunset.

Intramural Sports are More Than Just ‘Fun’

Liam Jackson, Michigan State University

Exercising doesn't have to be boring or difficult. Colleges have started introducing new, exciting workouts for students!…

November 4, 2022

Despite Its Flaws, ‘Winning Time’ Is an Overall Enjoyable Experience

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

The HBO series about the rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fun and entertaining dramatization based on real-life events.…

May 7, 2022

In an article about "Untold: Malice at the Palace," a photo of the brawl.

Netflix’s ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ Reexamines the Infamous 2004 Melee

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The streaming service's new documentary offers basketball fans a rare, but necessary, perspective on the 2004 brawl between players and fans.…

September 19, 2021

Steph Curry dunking in an article about NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta Ends in a Wild Disaster

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Georgia residents were all over social media last week encouraging non-locals to stay away, but the long-anticipated basketball festival still resulted in a slew of crime and death.…

March 20, 2021

In an article about sports, a photo of a softball on a dirt field

20 Attainable-to-Ultimate Dream Jobs in Sports

Daniel Reed

Many are looking for the perfect job, the one where it is more like a hobby than a chore. Here is a great place to look — and here are the best of the best.…

March 10, 2021

An illustration of a football player in front of a backdrop of Apple laptops representing all sports teams

Stay Engaged in Sports, Even When You Can’t Compete in Person

Chloe Hamer, Pitzer College

Your season may have been canceled, but that doesn't need to stop you from making strides in both your physical and mental game.…

September 2, 2020

Image by Lorie Shaull (Flicker) in article about women in sports

5 Times Women in Sports Absolutely Crushed It in 2020

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Fights for equal pay and a historic, all-female broadcast are just a few of the notable things happening in women's sports this year.…

August 12, 2020

image in a sports documentary article, taken by Abu Dhabi

5 Sports Documentaries To Watch While You Wait for Sports to Return

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Whether you're into college football or you're interested in how nature versus nurture impacts athletic ability, there's something here for everyone.…

July 9, 2020

Black Lives Matter Is Showing That Pro Sports Needs Structural Change

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

The BLM movement is confronting racism in American athletic leagues, but little is being done to change the roots of these organizations.…

June 24, 2020

LA’s Most Influential Icons: The Impact of Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The death of Kobe Bryant and Nipsey Hussle leaves the city of LA quiet.…

February 16, 2020

The LeBron Sweepstakes: Part 3

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

LeBron James might leave Cleveland (again) this offseason, and many teams will try to make a compelling case for King James to join their ranks.…

May 18, 2018

The Top 2018 NBA Draft Prospects

Sam Thoma, Wisconsin Lutheran College

The 2018 NBA draft is stacked with talent, but the jerseys some potential stars will wear are still in question.…

May 4, 2018

Why It’s Inevitable That Kawhi Leonard Will Leave San Antonio

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Once deemed as the future of the Spurs, Leonard’s possible departure leaves the franchise future in jeopardy.…

May 4, 2018

The Final Four Predictions of March Madness 2018

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

As the madness reaches an astounding conclusion, here are some predictions on who will come out on top.…

March 30, 2018

The Top 6 Biggest Upsets of the 2018 March Madness Tournament

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many brackets are busted due to the many surprising upsets this year.…

March 28, 2018

5 NCAA Men’s Basketball Players to Look Out for in 2018 March Madness

Andria Modica, Drexel University

March Madness is finally here and the stakes are high, as always, thanks to many talented new players.…

March 20, 2018

7 Non-No. 1 Seeds That Could Potentially Advance to the Final Four

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Projected upsets, comebacks, turnarounds and more for the 2018 NCAA Tournament.…

March 20, 2018

Why Lebron Won’t, and Other Athletes Shouldn’t, ‘Shut Up and Dribble’

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The king speaks on the political divide in the country and influences others to speak up. …

March 5, 2018

Ranking the Top 6 NBA Teams Entering the All-Star Break

Xavier Austin Reyna, University of Texas at San Antonio

All of these NBA teams have the potential to take it all, but each come with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses.…

February 17, 2018

10 Things the Girl Who Loves Sports Is Tired of Hearing

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Girls who like sports are all too familiar with the ridicule, patronizing and mansplaining once they reveal their passion.…

February 7, 2018

Managing Expectations

Giselle Krachenfels, USC

As team manager for the UNC Tar Heels men’s basketball team, Emily Brickner-Hughes supervises one of the most prestigious athletic programs in the country, and is one of the only women in the field.…

February 1, 2018

The 2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

With the NBA season crossing its midline, lets recognize the best from the first half of the year.…

January 20, 2018

The 2017-18 NBA Season Preview

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

On October 17, the new NBA season kicks off. After all of the off-season drama and blockbuster moves, the question remains: Can anyone stop Golden State?…

October 5, 2017

The Top 10 NCAA Basketball Prospects to Watch

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

With basketball season getting closer every day, it’s time for a comically premature ranking of the prospects for next year’s draft, because god knows basketball fans have nothing better to do.…

August 23, 2017