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Women’s basketball isn’t having a moment. This is our new reality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s basketball isn’t having a moment. This is our new reality

New York Times  

I was in the seventh grade the first time sports writing gave me a visceral feeling. GO DEEPER Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women's basketball in spotlight Defending champion South Carolina sold out its season ticket packages for the first time in program history. Limited season tickets remain for XL Center games ➡️ https://t.co/SLhPATBr4S …

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Dan Hurley staying at UConn rather than taking the L.A. Lakers job says something important about college sports.
6 months, 1 week ago

Dan Hurley staying at UConn rather than taking the L.A. Lakers job says something important about college sports.

Slate  

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley spent the weekend as the subject of an intense courtship by the Los Angeles Lakers. “They’re professional athletes, just not called that, so you might as well go coach professional athletes where it’s real.” Charles Barkley said he understood why Hurley would leave: because college sports had become too chaotic. If Hurley leaving UConn …

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It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games
9 months, 1 week ago

It’s March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing legal sports betting has expanded since the last rendition of March Madness. NEW BETTING STATES Since the University of Connecticut won the men’s tournament last year, half a dozen states have launched or expanded sports …

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How Indiana State basketball’s Josh Schertz rose from ‘anonymity’ to coaching star
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Indiana State basketball’s Josh Schertz rose from ‘anonymity’ to coaching star

New York Times  

The 12-year-old boy held the ball in his left hand as he prepared to serve. “All that time I missed as a kid, I wasn’t able to get it back,” Schertz says. “The alternative is to not care about anyone or love anybody deeply and you don’t experience any pain, but you also don’t get the incredible moments and memories …

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Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski
11 months ago

Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Only Her. It is a big number and I’m very appreciative of the great players I’ve coached and the great places I’ve been and the attention it’s brought to women’s basketball.” Just as those who love her so hoped it would turn out, VanDerveer passed former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski with her 1,203rd career victory …

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Zach Edey scores 18 points as No. 1 Purdue breezes past Jacksonville 100-57
1 year ago

Zach Edey scores 18 points as No. 1 Purdue breezes past Jacksonville 100-57

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’m proud of our guys to bounce back from emotional state and kind of keep a purpose,” Purdue coach Matt Painter said. “With five minutes left, we had nine turnovers and it stayed at nine.” Purdue started the second half with a 12-0 spurt, extending …

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Transfer portal changes equation for women’s coaches, who used to build dynasties on prep recruits
1 year, 1 month ago

Transfer portal changes equation for women’s coaches, who used to build dynasties on prep recruits

Associated Press  

Louisville coach Jeff Walz succinctly summed up how quickly the college basketball world has evolved over the last few years while his team was playing at the Seattle Regional last spring. Women’s basketball players, unlike their male counterparts, usually stay for four years in college so landing a top recruiting class often meant it was easier to stay atop the …

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Six basketball blue bloods have made AP Top 25 history ... in the college football poll
1 year, 2 months ago

Six basketball blue bloods have made AP Top 25 history ... in the college football poll

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, Miami’s late-game gaffe nearly cost the 25th-ranked Hurricanes a spot in rankings and six basketball blue bloods made some history. Oklahoma jumped seven after beating Texas on Saturday to re-enter the top 10 for the first time …

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Movie Review: The resilience of basketball star Stephen Curry explored in Apple TV+ doc
1 year, 5 months ago

Movie Review: The resilience of basketball star Stephen Curry explored in Apple TV+ doc

Associated Press  

“ Stephen Curry: Underrated ” is easily one of the most inspirational movies of the year. And as if to upend expectations even more, the present timeline of “Stephen Curry: Underrated” is not focused on a season or chasing a title — though there is plenty of basketball, including the moment he breaks the three-point record. But much like the …

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Keyontae Johnson at No. 5 K-State to face ex-Gator teammates
1 year, 10 months ago

Keyontae Johnson at No. 5 K-State to face ex-Gator teammates

Associated Press  

MANHATTAN, Kan. — There are still a handful of players left at Florida who remember the exact moment, during a timeout against rival Florida State more than two years ago, that Keyontae Johnson collapsed to the floor and time seemed to stand still. “It’s going to be amazing just playing against the team I started college basketball,” Johnson said, “and …

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College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82
1 year, 10 months ago

College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. Packer later said he ``was not apologizing for what I said, because what I said has no implications in my mind whatsoever to do with Allen Iverson’s race.″ Sean McManus, the chairman of CBS Sports, said Packer was …

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How Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas remained teammates … in college, the WNBA and Prague
1 year, 11 months ago

How Brionna Jones and Alyssa Thomas remained teammates … in college, the WNBA and Prague

New York Times  

In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Brionna Jones pushes a referee’s opening tip to Alyssa Thomas, who corrals the pass, scoots around a defender and finishes an uncontested layup. “With coming off the bench, we didn’t get a lot of time …

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College basketball rankings: Illinois is out, Miami is in. And hello, New Mexico!
1 year, 11 months ago

College basketball rankings: Illinois is out, Miami is in. And hello, New Mexico!

New York Times  

Merry Day After Christmas! Dropped out: Illinois, Iowa, Virginia Tech, Mississippi State Almost Famous: Auburn, Boise State, Creighton, Maryland, Penn State, Providence, Saint Mary’s, San Diego State, UAB, Utah State, West Virginia Notes on the votes • Due to the light slate, my top eight teams remained in the same order from last week. • I was actually a little …

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Missouri turns to Cleveland State’s Dennis Gates as coach
2 years, 9 months ago

Missouri turns to Cleveland State’s Dennis Gates as coach

Associated Press  

Dennis Gates was a young standout at Chicago’s Whitney Young High School and mulling college scholarship opportunities when Norm Stewart, late in his coaching career, tried to persuade him to play point guard for Missouri. “We do that together.” Gates is the first significant hire by athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois, who arrived at Missouri in August. “We all agree Coach …

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The Max Abmas All-Stars: The best transfer candidates in college basketball who stayed put
3 years, 2 months ago

The Max Abmas All-Stars: The best transfer candidates in college basketball who stayed put

New York Times  

Last spring, finding a new school was the cool thing to do. Thanks to immediate transfer eligibility — players no longer have to sit out a year at their new school if they a) don’t have a waiver and b) are transferring for the first time in their careers — a massive number of men’s college basketball players peaced on …

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