Tag: Basketball

Tennessee State vs Iowa State: NCAA Tournament Preview

Brandon King

The Tennessee State Tigers will look to defy the odds when they take on No. 2 seed Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Pulling off the upset won’t be easy—but if TSU can execute in a few key areas, the Tigers could put themselves in position to shock the bracket. 5 Keys For Tennessee State To Pull The Upset 1. Aaron Nkrumah must set the tone early OVC Player of the Year Aaron Nkrumah is the engine of…

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Travis Steele fined for halftime conduct against Western Michigan

Brandon King

Miami University head basketball coach Travis Steele was fined $2,500 by the Mid-American Conference for his actions during Miami’S game against Western Michigan on Friday the conference announced Tuesday morning.  At halftime of the Miami/Western Michigan game, Steele, apparently displeased with a call and the explanation given to him by provided by game officials, stormed off the court. A courtside speaker faced Steele’s wrath as he knocked the speaker to the ground.  The speaker belonged to WMU DJ, “The most incredible DJ Chuck.” DJ Chuck said that Steele called him and…

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For the Love of the Game: Bringing Competition and Culture Back to NBA All-Star Weekend

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Written by contributor Hodari P.T. Brown The NBA All-Star Weekend has always represented more than just an exhibition. At its best, it is a celebration of the game’s highest level of skill, creativity, history, and cultural influence. As a passionate fan who wants the game of basketball to continue thriving—watched, respected, and loved across generations—I believe the All-Star Weekend must evolve in a way that restores competitiveness, honors tradition, and makes the event as culturally significant and nationally captivating as it has ever been. Basketball is too important to too…

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Jayson Tatum slams anti-Kobe media attacks

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In recent years, since the untimely and tragic death of the great Kobe Bryant, there has been an upsurge in Kobe Bryant slander/disrespect. What makes it even more nefarious is that it is derived from propping up one LeBron James.  As repulsive as it is to hear the anti-Kobe rhetoric of the propaganda arm of clutch sports, the miasma of Kobe slander has infested the populace of the rank and file LeSychophant population, with some of them uttering some of the most depraved and repugnant things imaginable, none of which…

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Aaron Gordon challenges Zach LaVine to run it back

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It is hard to believe that it has been a decade since Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine turned the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest into one for the ages as each continued wow the crowd with one jaw dropping dunk after another. the contest is still talked about to this very day, not only because of the incredible display of the two standout participants but because of the result, which is mired in controversy.  Many people who saw the contest, believe it should have ended in a tie or that Gordon should…

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12 January 2026 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA Hofstra’s Preston Edmead picked up his sixth CAA Rookie of the Week accolade, while his teammate Cruz Davis and Campbell’s DJ Smith split CAA Player of the Week, respectively, on Monday. Edmead became the seventh CAA freshman in league history to capture six or more Rookie of the Week honors in a single season. The Deer Park, N.Y., native joined elite company as he is the first Hofstra freshman to garner at least six Rookie of the Week nods in the same campaign since Antoine Agudio set the league…

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23 December 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA TWO TURTLE DUBS Towson utilized a 35-6 run over the final 14 minutes to cruise past Sacred Heart, 72-47, on Monday. Tyler Tejada unloaded a 22-point, six-rebound, three-assist showing in the non-conference finale, going 9-for-18 from the floor with three 3-pointers. Dylan Williamson logged 17 points and a game-high seven assists, while also hitting three treys of his own. Jack Doumbia Jr. matched Williamson’s 17 points to go with seven boards and three steals. Elon finished non-conference play with a 97-63 win over…

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2 December 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Associate Commissioner, CAA Schedule and Results Monday, December 1 Hampton 94, The Apprentice School 58 Tuesday, December 2 Campbell at Penn State (Big Ten Network)                                       6:00 P.M. William & Mary at Duquesne (ESPN+)                                                 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3 Northeastern at Holy Cross (ESPN+)                                                   6:00 P.M. Hofstra at Columbia (ESPN+)                                   …

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Tennessee State defeats Chattanooga 70-64

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Behind early efficient shooting and solid work on the boards, Tennessee State was able to build a double-digit lead against Chattanooga before weathering a comeback attempt from the Mocs and hanging on to defeat their opponents in a wire-to-wire fashion, 70-64.  TSU jumped out to an early 7-point lead before Teddy Washington Jr’s layup finally got the Mocs on the scoreboard at 7-2 at the 15:51 mark. Shooting 51% (16-31) for the half, as compared to Chattanooga’s 37.9% (11-29), the Tigers were able to build…

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25 November 2025 CAA Men’s Basketball Notebook

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Courtesy of Dylan Smith, Assistant Commissioner Coastal Athletic Association Schedule and Results Monday, November 24 Towson 66, Rhode Island 55 Pacific 86, Stony Brook 58 William & Mary 74, UTEP 63 Charleston 78, Evansville 59 Elon 88, Appalachian State 53 Tuesday, November 25 Stony Brook vs. Bethune-Cookman (BallerTV)                                11:00 A.M. Towson vs. Liberty (ESPN2)                                                                      12:00 P.M. Drexel…

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