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The New Orleans Pelicans, sitting at first place in the Western Conference, have the chance to make a big addition to the team in the offseason. With the Lakers holding the 13th spot in the West, the Pelicans might be watching the draft lottery closely. Shawn Humphrey talks about what …
Read More »Tinseltown Terror: The Los Angeles Lakers’ fall from grace
The Los Angeles Lakers, 17-time NBA Champions, have found success in multiple eras. From Mikan, to Magic to the Mamba, some of the sport’s greatest ever have propelled the Lakers to the top of the totem since the franchise’s founding in 1947. Despite the team’s 2020 title, the Lakers are …
Read More »Eastside Basketball Throttles Bradford
The Eastside Rams boys basketball team defeated the Bradford Tornadoes Thursday night, 63-20. The first quarter was promising for both teams. Both showed signs of promise on both ends of the floor, and after the first eight-minute period the score read 12-8, Eastside. However, that close dogfight was short-lived. The …
Read More »Gainesville Native and Standout Santa Fe Guard, Nasir Mann, Is Next Up
There is a lot that goes into getting to the next level in basketball. It takes countless hours of practice, the desire to be great and oftentimes late nights followed by early mornings. No player knows this better than Nasir Mann. The 6’4 guard from Gainesville, Florida is playing his …
Read More »Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Custody
WNBA star Brittney Griner has finally been released from Russian custody after being detained in February for drug possession. US officials: Russia frees WNBA player Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, with US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. pic.twitter.com/JEsGaOfFiu — ESPN (@espn) December 8, 2022 Griner Background Griner, a Baylor …
Read More »The Orlando Magic Win Close Game In Overtime
The Orlando Magic broke their nine-game losing streak Wednesday night in overtime. The team defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-111. At the beginning of the game, it seemed that the Magic wouldn’t catch up to the Clippers as the Clippers held an 18-point lead. At the start of the second …
Read More »Gator Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against Number Five U-Conn
The Florida men’s basketball team had a great opportunity to defeat the top five ranked Connecticut Huskies at home on Wednesday night but it fell short both offensively and defensively as the Gators drop a 75-54 decision to the Huskies. final #GoGators | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/tXLeP8Lafs — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball …
Read More »SEC Thrives in the AP Top 25 Poll: Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas
The latest AP Top 25 College Basketball Poll was released Monday, with Houston, Texas and Virginia holding the top three spots. Preseason No. 1 North Carolina dropped out of the rankings after losing four straight games, and No. 20 Michigan State also fell out after dropping two in a row …
Read More »Gators Men’s Hoops Host the Huskies
The Florida Gators (6-3) men’s basketball team plays against the undefeated University of Connecticut Huskies (9-0) Wednesday night at the Exactech Arena in the O’Connell Center. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1600288546505592834?s=20&t=D8yaZ4B53akNigMG39GzrA Florida v. Stetson The Gators were able to lock another win (89-51) against Stetson University on Sunday. Sophomore Will Richard led the team …
Read More »P.K. Yonge Blows Past Eastside on the Road
The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave defeated the Eastside Rams 52-37 Tuesday night. Both teams came into Tuesday’s game with something to prove. P.K. Yonge looked to win their first game of the season, while Eastside looked to climb above .5oo. Fans of both sides came out in masses to support …
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