SAN FRANCISCO – Veteran Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet had a straight, no chaser message to his teammates who have a deciding Game 7 on the horizon. “’Stay focused. One more. We ain’t did s— yet. One more,’ ” VanVleet told Andscape after scoring a game-high 29 points and dishing eight assists in the Rockets’...
Aces’ Young, Loyd & Wings’ Arike Return to Notre Dame
On a night built on nostalgia and new beginnings, three of Notre Dame’s greatest women’s basketball players returned to their college home floor — this time as professionals. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Jackie Young, Arike Ogunbowale, and Jewell Loyd were back under the lights at Purcell Pavilion as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the...
LA Clippers guard Norman Powell thriving in ‘biggest year’ of career
At the end of NBA games, star players are typically the ones attempting late-game shots. But for Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, nothing has been typical. Powell nailed the game-sealing shot on a 3-pointer with 1:47 remaining in the Clippers’ season-saving 111-105 victory against the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their first-round series...
EYBL Session 1: Top 2027 Performers
AAU season is officially up on us. While there have been a number of outstanding independent AAU events throughout the country to get things going this spring, the circuit truly starts when the shoe companies begin having their events. While Adidas, Under Armour, New Balance all have significant amounts of talent on their respective circuits,...
Malcolm Stewart documents ‘awesome journey’ in ‘Stewart 27’
As his older brother ascended to legendary status in motocross racing, Malcolm Stewart enjoyed his life as a normal kid and really didn’t see himself making a living racing motorcycles. Until he had a pivotal talk with his dad, James Stewart Sr., who bluntly laid out the direction for his son’s life. “My dad told...
2024-25 National Underclass POYs
Today we honor our underclass players of the year Tyran Stokes (Juniors), Davion Thompson (Sophomores) and A.J. Williams (Freshmen) along with National Coach of the Year Glenn Farello of FAB 50 power Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.). These players along with 2024-25 Mr. Basketball USA Cam Boozer will headline the 31st Annual Elite All-American Team. 2024-25...
Saquon Barkley can’t outrun history
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley came under fire recently after photos of him and President Donald Trump circulated on social media. The pair was photographed ahead of the Eagles’ visit to the White House to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory. “lol some people are really upset cause I played [golf] and flew to...
EYBL Session 1: Top 2026 Performers
AAU season is officially up on us. While there have been a number of outstanding independent AAU events throughout the country to get things going this spring, the circuit truly starts when the shoe companies begin having their events. While Adidas, Under Armour, New Balance all have significant amounts of talent on their respective circuits,...
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is carrying brother, family with him in NBA playoffs
Angela Gordon and her two young boys were quite disappointed that they had to leave the Intuit Dome early to catch their flight home to Denver on Saturday. With grandfather Ed also in their private car, they all watched the final seconds of Game 4 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers on a...
Damian Lillard Tears Achilles: Out For Playoffs
On Monday, it was announced that Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard was diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon and will miss the remainder of the playoffs. Lillard, who will turn 35 in July, could also potentially miss the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season due to the injury. The injury occurred during the first quarter of...









