The team has a 11-10 overall record and a 3-5 Del Ray League record. The Del Ray league houses several contending programs, including St. Bernard, a team that is ranked at 39th place in California. Serra junior point guard Jeremy Dent-Smith noted how playing a league game is like competing in the playoffs.
An update on Anthony Davis’ condition is expected this afternoon, one day after a strained groin sidelined the eight-time all-star forward for the second half of the Lakers’ 100-92 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
The Crenshaw girls’ and boys’ basketball teams are excelling through the unprecedented 2020-2021 season. Both teams carry a perfect overall record, the girls at 4-0 and the boys at 3-0 overall, as of May 23.
With the first week of training camp in the books, the Los Angeles Sparks are excited about the upcoming season. The new roster is packed with 15 players who quickly established a competitive environment.
Violet Palmer has historical success as a basketball player and as a referee. She was born and raised in Compton, CA and started playing basketball at five years old.
The UCLA Bruins was the biggest challenge to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, almost tarnishing their undefeated record. Their Final Four bout went into overtime where freshman guard Jalen Suggs sank a three-point shot from half court to win the game. Gonzaga head coach Mark Few mentioned how Suggs land clutch three-pointers frequently in practice. “I knew we were good because it was in Jalen’s hands,” Few said. “He makes shots—he’s got that magical aura.” Suggs hit the shot with one second left in regulation. UCLA sophomore guard Johnny Juzang hit a layup two seconds prior. UCLA head coach Mick Cronin knew
Paul Pierce, also known as “The Truth,” built a prominent basketball career by matching his talent with a strong work ethic. Born in Oakland and raised in Inglewood, CA, Pierce took an interest to basketball from watching the Showtime Lakers battle the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
ESPN and ABC to Televise First Round of NBA Draft; ESPN to Air Second Round. Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2021 Scheduled to Be Held June 21-27. NBA Draft Lottery 2021 Presented by State Farm® to Take Place on June 22 –
After a frustrating six-year stint at Texas in which he never quite lived up to lofty expectations, Shaka Smart is returning to his home state and starting over at Marquette.
The Los Angeles Lakers flaunted their league-pacing defense to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-86. The reigning champions held Cleveland to 35 points in the second half.
Legendary basketball player Elgin Baylor passed away from natural causes on March 22, he was 86 years old. His acrobatic style of play impacted several NBA greats that came after him. His talents saved the Lakers franchise from bankruptcy, allowing them to move to Los Angeles in 1960.
Of the 454 players tested for COVID-19 since Feb 10, 5 new players have returned confirmed positive tests.
The NTSB found the crash was caused when pilot Ara Zobayan became disoriented in heavy fog that left him unable to discern up from down, causing him to slam the copter in a hillside. According to NTSB chief investigator Bill English, Zobayan told an air traffic controller “he was climbing (to) 4,000 feet, however, by that time, the helicopter was in a tightening left turn and descending rapidly.
In their third consecutive overtime bout, the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the plucky fight of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although he played for over 40 minutes in these games, forward LeBron James does not mind competing.
The members of Team USA Women’s basketball reunited for a training camp at the University of South Carolina for the first time in almost a year.