Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is done for the season due to injury, leaving a massive hole in the team’s lineup, again. The reigning MVP has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, which ultimately required surgery. His absence is a major blow to the Sixers, who will have toContinue Reading
WNBA icon Diana Taurasi has officially announced her retirement from professional basketball. Widely considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, women’s basketball players of all time, the 42-year-old Taurasi wraps up an extraordinary 20-season career with the Phoenix Mercury. She became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer and aContinue Reading
Basketball players over 7’3″ tall often face significant injury risks due to the extreme demands placed on their bodies. Most recently, Victor Wembanyama discovered he a had a blood clot in his shoulder that may have been due to overuse. Blood cots can be career threatening, and most important lifeContinue Reading
DeWanna Bonner will bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the Indiana Fever, making her a crucial addition for their 2025 WNBA season. Bonner is a proven scorer, averaging over 15 points per game throughout her career. Her ability to create her own shot, stretch the floor with perimeterContinue Reading
On February 16, 2025, the No. 7 UConn Huskies delivered a commanding 87-58 victory over the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks, ending South Carolina’s impressive 71-game home winning streak. Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with 28 points, including six three-pointers. Freshman Sarah Strong contributed a double-double with 16 points andContinue Reading
Mac McClung made history at the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in San Francisco by winning the award three times in a row, becoming the second person to achieved the feat. Nate Robison is the other player to achieve the feat. Representing the Orlando Magic, McClung delivered a flawless performance,Continue Reading
I don’t think anyone saw the trade involving the Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces, and Seattle Storm coming. The Sparks get All-Star guard Kelsey Plum from the Aces. The Aces received six-time All-Star Jewell Loyd from the Storm, along with the 13th pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. TheContinue Reading
The 2024–25 women’s college basketball season has showcased exceptional talent across the nation. Ratings are up. The storylines are real and the players are exciting to watch. Here are some of the standout players making significant impacts: JuJu Watkins, USC: As a sophomore, Watkins has continued to terrorize defenses withContinue Reading
After Cooper Flagg decided to play at Duke for what seems like one season. I don’t know that this caught anybody off guard seeing that he is one of the best players in the country. Duke tends to get top-tier talent in the country but the circumstances surrounding his careerContinue Reading
Early life Joel Embiid, born on March 16, 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, has emerged as one of the most dominant and versatile players in the NBA. His playing career is marked by a remarkable journey from Cameroon to becoming a cornerstone for the Philadelphia 76ers. This essay explores the keyContinue Reading