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Dick Vitale Cherishes Return to Work Amidst Cancer Battle
Dick Vitale is a beloved figure throughout the college basketball world. The legendary announcer’s inspiring battle with cancer…
Robbie Hummel: How I ‘Cushioned the Blow’ of a Career-Ending Injury
Robbie Hummel is a name synonymous with college basketball. Originally known for his play at Purdue a decade…
October 5, 2021
DePaul Star Turned Int’l Leader, Dar Tucker Steers Jordan to World Cup
After learning more about international basketball while competing in the NBA's D-League, Dar Tucker took a plunge that would change the course of his life. Now, Tucker is leading Team Jordan to the World Cup.
April 14, 2021
Lawrence O Payne 1935 All-Female Basketball Team
Councilman L.O. Payne sponsored an all-female basketball in Cleveland, sparking a passion for sports and politics.
January 26, 2021
Dating the Head Coach: Devin Eighmey Aimed High, Hit His Shot
One of the best shots in Nebraska Kearney women’s basketball history was made by a man. In 2015,…
January 18, 2021
Busted Flush Unstacks the Odds, Find Peace in Adverse History
Skip Young and Ken Macklin had no idea what they were in for at Florida State. Yet, racial tension and NCAA sanctions built, not broke, their Busted Flush.
December 16, 2020
Rebecca Lobo: Celebrating the Hall of Famer’s Birthday
On this day 47 years ago, Rebecca Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Lobo played for Geno Auriemma…
October 6, 2020
Nate Archibald Born in New York City
On this day 72 years ago, Nate Archibald was born in New York City. Also known by his…
September 2, 2020
Coach Alex Simmons Follows Basketball to Right Places
There are two main things Shelbyville, Tennessee, is known for, as Alex Simmons will tell you. “The main…
August 24, 2020
A Message From Retired WashU Coach Mark Edwards on COVID-19
Mark Edwards was the WashU men’s basketball head coach from 1981-2018, taking over at his alma mater after…
March 29, 2020