Last night’s loss in the United Center marked two major feats: the worse loss for Orlando in franchise history and a chance for Chicago to claim a playoff spot. Orlando lost by 47 points in last night’s crushing defeat to the Bulls, 122-75. The Magic, whose 2016-2017 season will be their 5th straight …
Read More »Heat is on as Miami Pushes for Playoff Spot
The Miami Heat avoided elimination from the NBA Playoffs in a thrilling 124-121 overtime win against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The playoff picture for the Eastern Conference will come down to the regular season finale as the Pacers, Bulls, and Heat are all vying for the 7 and 8 …
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 »Miami Heat Win against Charlotte Hornets Continues Playoff Push
The Miami Heat were on fire against the Charlotte Hornets last night and hope to remain lit for the remainder of the regular season. The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 on the road last night to sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, and the …
Read More »Joakim Noah Speaks Out On 20-Game Suspension.
After a recent failed drug test, Joakim Noah is apologetic for his actions. He has suffered injuries this season and will miss more games due to an over-the-counter supplement on the NBA’s banned substances list. Noah previously played for the Florida Gators and the Chicago Bulls and is now the …
Read More »Former WNBA Star Becky Hammon Turns Down Gator Women’s Basketball Offer
Who Is Becky Hammon? Becky Hammon spent her college years at Colorado State being a top-performer for the Rams women’s basketball team. Hammon finished off her career as an All-American and lead the team to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in the 1998-1999 season. The Western Athletic Conference Mountain Division’s player …
Read More »Cavaliers Loss Lets Celtics Take First in the East
With a loss to the Spurs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, now 47-26, are in second place in the East. They still have a good spot for the Playoffs, but it’s not what they want. What Happened to the Champions? LeBron James injured himself at the end of the third quarter. James …
Read More »The Miami Heat Battle to Hold Their 8th Standing Playoff Spot
The Miami Heat are pushing to do something that has never happened before in NBA history: make it to the playoffs after starting their season off with an 11-30 record. The Miami comeback for this season has been unprecedented. They have won 24 of their last 32 games and they …
Read More »Former Gator Joakim Noah Suspended 20 Games for Violating NBA anti-drug policy
Most Gator fans woke up with a smile on their face after seeing their team advance to the Elite 8 after a buzzer-beating three from Chris Chiozza. The one’s who aren’t smiling are the ones who saw that former Gator star, and current member of the New York Knicks Joakim …
Read More »The Mecca Of Basketball Chalks Up Another Memory
Chris Chiozza’s game-winning floater, capping off an all-time classic NCAA Tournament game, will be remembered by Florida Gator fans forever. For Madison Square Garden, it’s now one of many famous nights that make 4 Pennsylvania Plaza the Mecca of Basketball. MSG opened its doors as an all-around sports and entertainment …
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