The day of King/Drew Medical Magnet basketball player Uchenna Ndigwe’s senior night game was eventful. As he prepared for his final in-season home game as a high school student, he had to help the school run their 11th annual career day.
Dorsey junior Alexis Lewis is ready to run, whether it’s for the Donnas girl’s basketball team or for track and field and cross-country competitions.
After their trip to the state playoffs last year, the Hamilton Yankees girls basketball team have been winning often and by large margins.
A total of 15 athletes are slated to participate in a USA Women’s National Team three-day minicamp Feb. 14-16 in Chicago and participate in a variety of off-court activities during the NBA All-Star Weekend, including a USA open practice that follows the NBA All-Star Teams’ practices at Wintrust Arena on Feb. 15.
“God please be with the families involved. Heal every broken heart and be there in their time of need! Still can’t believe this” -Paul George
Senior guard Julian Dixon has been at Frederick K.C. Price school for his entire academic career. Inspired by the Price Knights boys basketball players from previous years, Dixon took up the sport. Now he serves as a co-captain of the Knights who flaunt a 18-6 overall record.
In a tale of two halves, USC sophomore guard Elijah Weaver gave the Trojans life when the game was on the line in the closing seconds.
USC women’s basketball senior transfer guard Aliyah Jeune walked away from the podium postgame, all smiles with the game ball in her arms after facing their crosstown rivals in a sludge match.
Legendary basketball player Bill Russell is one of the most decorated athletes in the NBA in all sports. While having a successful career, he endured discrimination and racism, even in the town that he played for in Boston. Yet, Russell had no problem in fighting against racism and worked to be a vocal figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Rob Pelinka Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager, it was announced today.
Cori and Legacy Benjamin have a passion for basketball and show a distinct level of talent at the ages of 12 and 11 respectively. Their dream is to become the first female players in the NBA.
One day after suffering a surprising 26-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday afternoon, the Clippers responded in a big way once they took the floor again.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played December 30 to January 5, it was announced Monday.
The young Memphis squad used their speed and accuracy behind the arc to oust the undermanned Clippers 140-114. Forward Paul George (hamstring tightness) and guard Patrick Beverley (sprained wrist) were sidelined with injuries. The two players combine for 30 points per game.
Major news stories of the year 2019