Jordan Brand and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced Wednesday a three-year deal to host the Jumpman Invitational. The inaugural college basketball event will be held at the Spectrum arena in Charlotte, NC starting in 2022. The event, starting December 20-21,…
ACC/Big Ten 2021 Challenge Matchups Set
The ACC/ Big 10 challenge for the 2021-22 season has officially been set. Per the ACC, below are the anticipated matchups. The Matchups Ohio State vs Duke UNC vs. Michigan Syracuse vs. Indiana N.C. State vs. Nebraska Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota Wake…
Team USA Finalizes Men’s Basketball Roster for Tokyo Olympics
The men’s national basketball team representing the United States in the Tokyo games has officially announced. It’s final 12-man basketball roster was narrowed from a pool of 57 players, per NBA insider Shams Charania shortly ago. Leading the star-studded roster is…
#BlackGirlMagic: Women of Color are Ready for Tokyo Olympic Games
This year’s summer Olympics, being held in Tokyo, Japan beginning July 23rd will be well represented by American athletes, but the story will be the representation of women of color and their dominance in various fields. During the last several days,…
Charlotte Hornets’ Lamelo Ball Wins NBA Rookie of the Year
As expected, Charlotte Hornets point guard and rookie sensation Lamelo Ball has won the prestigious NBA rookie of the Year award. The announcement was made by NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, with the league expected to make it official this evening. Despite missing 21 games this…
Patience Will Be a Virtue for Duke Head Coach in Waiting Jon Scheyer
Landing the toughest coaching job in all of sports comes with pros and cons. Taking the helm after the job hasn’t been vacant in over 40 years isn’t just a blunder. Being worthy of this prominent position isn’t an easy…
Never Question a Woman of Color Saying “No”
Why can’t we take a woman of color at her word? Why can’t we understand the mental elements of someone exhibiting factors of anxiety, depression, introversion and fear of public speaking during a pivotal time in their life? We’ve heard…
Duke’s Coach K to Retire after the Season
Head coach of Duke’s men’s basketball team, Mike Krzyzewski has officially announced after his 42nd season (2021-22) he will retire. Assistant head coach and 2010 National Champion Jon Scheyer will be his successor and the Blue Devils’ official coach-in-waiting. This…
2 Man Race for Rookie of The Year: The Case for Ball and Edwards
Kia’s NBA Rookie of the year award is expected to be announced soon. The finalists are Charlotte Hornets’ own Lamelo Ball, Minnesota Timberwolves’ #1 overall pick Anthony Edwards, and last but not least, Sacramento Kings’ rookie Tyrese Haliburton. All three…
Keep That Same Energy: Chauncey Billups Hired as New Trail Blazers Coach Amid Past, but What Skeletons are Owner Jody Allen Hiding?
The Portland Trailblazers officially have named Los Angeles Clippers assistant and former NBA champion Chauncey Billups their new head coach. Billups signed a 5-year deal, replacing previous head coach Terry Stotts who the organization decided to mutually part ways with…