For 68 Division I basketball teams, Selection Sunday is a brief moment of celebration before embarking on what could be a two-plus-week journey to the NCAA Final Four. For most other teams, it’s a sobering moment of reflection. Perhaps a reminder of what could have been had things gone a little bit better over the...
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Dawn Staley, South Carolina don’t need a chip on their shoulders entering NCAA tournament
It is ironic to hear the chorus of complaints about the success of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program over the past few years, whether it’s commentary about McDonald’s All Americans, physicality, or the site of the conference championship. For the criticisms about the Gamecocks’ style of play, it’s head coach Dawn Staley and her team...
UPDATED FAB 50: State Champions Crowned!
Many state champions were crowned over the weekend, including No. 4 Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.) capturing the coveted CIF open crown in Sacramento, Calif. That result created plenty of movement among the teams below the Mustangs in the latest FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com. The teams have now been announced for Chipotle Nationals,...
On the court, Allisha Gray is all business. On TikTok, her personality takes over.
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray is known for her shooting prowess and steely game face, both of which have been on full display during her time in Unrivaled, the 3×3 professional women’s basketball league that launched in January. However, over the last couple months, Gray also has become known for the funny TikTok food and...
Koa Peat Dominated In The State Championship Game With A Broken Hand!
All American Koa Peat goes for a 4 Peat in the Arizona open state championship vs Sunnysloope HS. Peat had potentially fractured his right hand days before the third round game. He showed out in the semi finals and this championship game The post Koa Peat Dominated In The State Championship Game With A Broken...
HS: EIBC Finals Stock Risers
Held in Phoenix right next to the airport, the Elite Interscholastic Basketball Conference (EIBC) offered an amazing platform for players during the 2024-25 scholastic season. Scouts could quickly get in and out to see some top talent. Held at the Phhaclility, the event gave high school talent, especially the 2025s, the opportunity to get one...
If Noah Lyles vs. Tyreek Hill ever happens, winner will be track and field
Finally, we have an agreement for The Race. Sandwiched between the beginning of March Madness and the unfolding NBA season, a grudge match between Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has begun to take shape. After months of social media trash talk, Lyles, 27, and Hill, 31, apparently...
‘He enhanced my life’: Chauncey Billups reflects on the impact of Junior Bridgeman
With all due respect to the Portland Trail Blazers’ season, head coach Chauncey Billups plans to take a leave of absence to pay respect to Junior Bridgeman whenever his homegoing service take place. The late Bridgeman, a billionnaire businessman and 12-year NBA veteran with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers from, was a mentor...
HS: EIBC Finals Top Performers
Year two of the Elite International Basketball Conference (EIBC) has come and gone. The platform, which holds centrally located events on a monthly basis, has schools from Florida to California all under one roof. The format is a dream for college coaches, scouts, media, and players alike, as it provides a constant opportunity to see...
‘This is a great situation for him’: Justin Fields gets fresh start with Aaron Glenn, New York Jets
This is the time of year that New York Jets fans have something they lose once the season kicks off: hope. With NFL free agency beginning officially Wednesday (under league rules, teams were permitted to negotiate with unrestricted free agents for two days prior to the start of the signing period), the Jets signed quarterback...