CHICAGO – In what is supposed to be one of the best NBA drafts in league history, there may not be a prospect with more potential and intrigue than former University of Tennessee forward Nate Ament. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects that Ament will be selected 10th overall in the 2026 NBA draft by the Milwaukee...
March Madness! 5 Amazing Moments From the Knicks’ Parade
The New York Knicks painted the town blue-and-orange as their long-sought championship was commemorated up the Canyon of Heroes. New York Knicks fans brought the ultimate Garden party outside on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The Canyon of Heroes was truly grand on Thursday, as the city reveled in its first NBA championship in...
For Mikel Brown Jr., his name means everything ahead of NBA draft
CHICAGO – For highly regarded NBA draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr., there will be a lot of pride for himself and his family when he runs down the court with his name on the back of his jersey next season. When the NBA draft arrives on June 23, the former University of Louisville guard will...
Len Bias: Remembering the person 40 years later
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Those of a certain age still feel Len Bias, the symbol. He was a local phenom who grew into the distinction. The hometown kid from Landover, Maryland, who went on to not only star at the University of Maryland, but also erect entirely...
Nike Unveils Caitlin 1: Release Date, Price, and First Look at Caitlin Clark’s Signature Shoe
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has her own signature shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, revealed this week. Set to launch on October 1, Clark is achieving a lifelong dream. (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images) In 2024, Clark partnered with Nike. Since then, she’s primarily worn Kobe Protros, including exclusive Kobe 5 and Kobe...
For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation
In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives,” and Ogwumike means “warrior.” Ogwumike is among multiple WNBA players with a name of African origin. Several of those players,...
Nia Coffey Building on Career Year for Lynx
For Nia Coffey, everything has come full circle. Born in the Twin Cities, the tenth year forward starred at nearby Hopkins High School before making the journey to Northwestern for her collegiate career. A historic collegiate career followed, which included four consecutive All-Big Ten selections. Drafted fifth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft, one would...
Darius Acuff Jr. accepts ‘tough love’ from father, turns into top NBA draft prospect
CHICAGO – The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be highlighted by top-five prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Years from now, though, Darius Acuff Jr. expects to be talked about first when the Class of 2026 is mentioned. “Five years from now they will say I was the best player...
Nova Trio Frees Knicks From 53-Year NBA Championship Drought
The New York Knicks’ trio of Villanova Wildcats was up to scratch and then some in their run to the 2026 NBA title. As part of the Sermon on the Mount on the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Christ told his followers to “love your enemies.” The New York Knicks know exactly what he meant, as...
‘He deserves it’: Knicks coach Mike Brown’s proud family celebrating his NBA Finals win
SAN ANTONIO — The long-awaited championship stage was set for the New York Knicks on Saturday night. A crying Tracy Morgan, a gleeful Spike Lee and other celebrity Knicks fans celebrated with the players. They were eager to see the NBA championship trophy that had eluded the Knicks for 53 years. In the midst of...









