After a long and arduous regular season, it’s officially the start of the best time of the year: the NBA Playoffs. While most people expect a Warriors/Cavaliers final for the third straight year, there’s no guarantee. The Cavaliers have been cold, losing four straight games to end the year and …
Read More »Miami Heat Miss Playoffs, Establish Culture Behind Future
The Miami Heat needed a two-part miracle last night to enter the NBA Playoffs. Miami defeated the Washington Wizards 110-102 at home to accomplish their side of the story. However, neither the Atlanta Hawks nor Brooklyn Nets were able to win against the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls to help …
Read More »Orlando Magic Ending Season in Underwhelming Fashion
In June 2016, the Orlando Magic made a splash in the NBA by trading their star shooting guard, Victor Oladipo, for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka. The front office felt this trade would bring the balance the team needed. Unfortunately, that did not pan out. Ibaka was out halfway …
Read More »Tony Romo’s NBA Career Shut Down Before It Even Began
Tony Romo seems to be a man of many talents. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback has a passion for not only the Cowboys but also for the Dallas Mavericks. On Tuesday, Mavericks owner Marc Cuban really wanted to have Tony Romo play for the team under a one-day contract. Romo who had basketball scholarships …
Read More »Westbrook Becomes NBA’s New Triple Double King
The NBA has a new triple double king. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook totaled his 42nd triple double of the season Sunday night in Denver. He surpassed Oscar Robertson’s record of 42 triple doubles in a single season. Westbrook broke the 55 year old record with another amazing performance. He …
Read More »Former Gator Assistant Anthony Grant Hired To Coach Alma Mater
Dayton Flyers Head Coach Anthony Grant was just recently announced as the new head coach of men’s basketball team at the University of Dayton after the departure of Archie Miller to Indiana University. This can be looked at as a homecoming of sorts as played at Dayton from 1983-1987. Grant, …
Read More »Cavaliers Take Hold of the #1 Spot in Eastern Conference
The Cleveland Cavaliers traveled to the TD Garden Wednesday night to take on the Boston Celtics. With the number one seed in the Eastern Conference in the balance, the Cavaliers made a statement. The game ended 114-91 with the Cavaliers pulling away in the final quarter. The score doesn’t fully show …
Read More »Milton-Jones Promoted to Head Coaching Job
DeLisha Milton-Jones has been promoted to the head coaching job for the Pepperdine Waves. She will be replacing Ryan Weisenberg, who had a combined record of 28-94 over four years. DeLisha joined the Waves this past season after retiring from the WNBA after 17 years. Milton-Jones first joined the staff …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Solidifies MVP Resume with 41st Triple Double of Season
In Tuesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made just four field goals. He also played just 27 minutes, sitting out the fourth quarter. Yet Westbrook still produces his 41st triple double on the year, giving him one in at …
Read More »National Championship Preview: Gonzaga vs North Carolina
Game Preview Tonight is the night every college basketball fan has been waiting for. It’s the night that the two remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament will be meeting in the National Championship. Gonzaga, the number 1 seed on the West side of the bracket, and North Carolina, the number one …
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