By JOHN LIKANJE NASHVILLE, T.N. - Vanderbilt University is most known for its academic excellence. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the private institution is ranked No. 14 on the U.S. News And World Report National Universities Rankings. However, Vanderbilt was also home to notable professional athletes and sports personalities who we watch on television today. Skip … [Read more...] about Jerry Stackhouse eager to start coaching tenure at Vanderbilt University
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Fourteen athletes confirmed to attend September USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Training Camp
Courtesy of USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- Featuring 10 players who played for NBA teams in 2017-18, and the return of two players boasting of previous World Cup Qualifying game experience, USA Basketball announced today 14 players who will vie for a roster spot with USA's September World Cup Qualifying Team. The hopefuls will open training camp on Sept. … [Read more...] about Fourteen athletes confirmed to attend September USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Training Camp
Xavier alum David West Announces retirement
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI --- A Xavier legend. That doesn’t even begin to tell the impact that David West has had on Xavier University during his time on campus and since his graduation. West, a 2003 Xavier University graduate and the 2003 National Player of the Year, announced his retirement today after a decorated 15-year NBA career. West won two NBA Championships … [Read more...] about Xavier alum David West Announces retirement
La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle University men's basketball standout B.J. Johnson has accepted an invitation to join the Charlotte Hornets for the NBA Summer League. Johnson will make his debut with the Hornets on Friday, July 6 in Las Vegas. Johnson was a two-time First Team All-Big 5 selection for the Explorers, concluding his career at La Salle … [Read more...] about La Salle’s B.J. Johnson to play for Charlotte Hornets in NBA Summer League
NBA: Okafor to Nets, Oladipo rising, Houston has no problems
By SAMEER KUMAR Jahlil Okafor finally found a new home on Thursday as the Brooklyn Nets acquired him along with Nik Stauskas and a 2019 2nd round pick for Trevor Booker. Okafor, the 3rd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has had trouble seeing any action on the court following a successful rookie season where he averaged 17.5 points per game, seven rebounds per game and 1.2 blocks … [Read more...] about NBA: Okafor to Nets, Oladipo rising, Houston has no problems