Tag: Basketball

Coastal Athletic Association reveals 2024-25 Men’s basketball conference opponents

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Courtesy of the CAA The CAA has announced each institution’s men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2024-25 season. Teams will face each of the other 13 league members as part of an 18-game conference schedule. Each team’s slate consists of five repeat (home-and-away) opponents, four home-only opponents, and four away-only opponents to provide each team with nine home and nine road contests. Two of the five repeat opponents have been designated as “permanent opponents” to preserve regional rivalries and geographic ties. Conference games will primarily be slated for a Thursday/Saturday…

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August 7 Paris Olympic hoops recap: U.S. Women rolls on to NBA postseason

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Courtesy of the nba The 2024 Olympic Games continue in Paris, France. Women’s 5×5 basketball was in action Wednesday for quarterfinal games. Four teams look to advance to Friday’s semifinal round, which features a chance to clinch a spot on the podium. Follow along with updates throughout the action in Paris. USA 88, Nigeria 74 Wednesday’s completed games France 84, Germany 71 Australia 85, Serbia 67

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Ice Cube lays down challenge to The Netherlands

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The Netherlands took home Olympic gold in 3-on-3 play, defeating host country France 18-17 in exciting fashion on a game-winner by Worthy De Jong in overtime. With the gold medal in tow, the squad, which consists of Jan Driessen, Dimeo Van Der Horst, Arvin Slagter, and Worthy De Jong, could have another bell to answer.  Ice Cube has openly challenged the Olympic champions to face the BIG3 All-Stars on August 18 in Boston, with a $150,000 purse for the winner.  As of the writing of this article, there has been…

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FAMU’s Patrick Crarey II adds Fred Lymas to coaching staff

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title image via Florida A&M Basketball Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M men’s basketball adds another assistant coach with the addition of Fred Lymas. “I’m excited to add Fred to the coaching staff, he has been with me longer than any other assistant coach in my career, and much of our success is due to him,” said Head Coach Patrick Crarey. “I started my career with him when we were both in our 20s at Washington Adventist. We did some great things together, and we reunited at St. Thomas. Fred brings…

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Chicago Bulls announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule

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The Chicago Bulls have released their preseason schedule. The five-game tilt features two road games and three at the friendly confines of the United Center.  Things get started with a Tuesday, October 8 road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Next is playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12.  October 14 the Bulls will be the guests of division foe Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago wraps preseason action with home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 16 and another meeting with Cleveland on October 18.  The full-season schedule will be…

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Paris Olympics Day 2 KD and LeBron powers US past Serbia, Carlik Jones leads South Sudan to historic win

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Courtesy of nba.com The 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway in Paris, France. Group C — featuring the United States, Serbia, Puerto Rico and South Sudan — tipped off Day 2 action on July 28. Look back at the best moments from the second day of Group Play. South Sudan 90, Puerto Rico 79 • Box Score• Watch Replay (Peacock)

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Day 1 2024 Paris Olympic Bball Updates

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The 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway in Paris, France. Group A (Australia, Spain, Greece, Canada)  and Group B (Germany, Brazil, France, Japan) — tip off the action on Saturday, July 27. Follow along for live game update from the first day of Group Play. France vs. Brazil • Box Score• TV: CNBC, Peacock (LIVE) Group B: Germany 97, Japan 77 • Box score The Olympic career of Victor Wembanyama has officially begun.The 7-foot-4 French phenom won the tipoff against Brazil’s Bruno Caboclo on Saturday, marking his Olympic debut.  Brazil got off to a hot start, building a 23-15 lead…

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Russell Westbrook inks 2-year, $6.8 million deal with Nuggets

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courtesy of nba.com The Denver Nuggets added some depth to their backcourt in a reported deal that had long been expected. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a two-year, $6.8 million deal. Westbrook was dealt to the Utah Jazz on July 18 but was waived two days later. His move to Denver had been reported since the initial deal that allowed the LA Clippers to work a sign-and-trade deal with the Jazz to acquire guard Kris Dunn.

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Former NC State star Julius Hodge named Lincoln University men’s basketball coach

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Former NBA player Julius Hodge was announced as the new head coach at Lincoln University.  “I’m excited to introduce Julius Hodge as our next Men’s Head Basketball coach, “said Lincoln University Director of Athletics & Recreational Services and Interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Harry Stinson III.  “Julius brings an extensive and decorated career to Lincoln highlighted by his stellar collegiate career at NC State, his NBA and overseas experiences as well as over 10 years of coaching at the collegiate level.  His ability to lead young men, his passion…

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Clippers trade Rusell Westbrook to Jazz, expected to end up in Denver

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Utah Jazz (again). The Jazz are expected to buy Westbrook out, paving the way for the former MVP to join the Denver Nuggets.  TNT Sports’ Chris Haynes reported Kris Dunn will agree to a 3-year, $4 million deal with the Clippers. Although Westbrook picked his player option to return to the Clippers, his future with the team seemed to be on somewhat tenuous ground with Marc Stein reporting on July 5 that the team was “openly exploring…

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