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A Head Above, Angela Dugalic Looking West for New Adventure
2020 star Angela Dugalić is heading to Oregon for her college experience, one much different than her Des Plaines, Illinois, upbringing. Get to know her.
Tough, Selfless Nature Leads Jordan Montgomery to Big Stage
Some of the top schools in the Pac-12 are calling, but recruit Jordan Montgomery is focused on making himself better one day at a time. He wants to change the perception of California hoops and he's on the way.
April 17, 2019
Smesko Still Loyal After 20 Years, Pays it Forward at FGCU
Editor’s Note: Karl Smesko has been the head women’s coach at Florida Gulf Coast University since 2001 and…
O’Mariah Gordon’s Personality Shines on Court, Living Room Stage
O'Mariah Gordon, Bradenton, FL, is finishing up her sophomore year at Braden River High School and has already made a major name for herself on the basketball court. Meet the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year for the 2018-19 season.
Success is Validation for Smesko Style: Shoot Threes, Drive Hard
Although he's faced constant criticism for his style, Karl Smesko continues to win. FGCU makes it rain from threes and until the game changes, they aren't.
April 3, 2019
Local Ball is Big Deal for Journalist Brandon Ogden
From makeshift press boxes to chatting with coaches and players in parking lots, Brandon Ogden travels East Texas to give basketball the exposure he believes it deserves.
Winning Built From Scratch, Smesko Created FGCU Culture
Smesko’s built FGCU from the dirt, with five DII seasons, reaching the Regional Semifinals and national championship, before elevating to DI. It's all been up from from the start.
Terry Armstrong’s Journey Back to the Top
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on The Left Bench in May of 2018. Terry Armstrong has…
Blake Dietrick Willed Her Way to WNBA, From Princeton to Abroad
Photo: Brian Savage State records, school records, Massachusetts Player of the Year award, All-American honors, an Ivy League…
Smesko’s Immediate Success Starts With Willingness to Adapt
He won a national championship in his first season as a head coach. He's revived programs and started new ones, all successful. This is part two of Karl Smesko's story.
March 21, 2019