Category: Basketball (College)

Student. Athlete. Mogul?

The New York Times – Sports:
Now that college players are allowed to cut sponsorship deals, some of them are raking in the money — but at what cost to the rest?
Manhattan College Plans a Basketball Revival. But First, Some Chaos.

The New York Times – Sports:
Envisioning bigger things for the team and school enrollment, the Jaspers fired their men’s coach less than two weeks before the start of the season. Their best player transferred because of it.
With Star Players Sidelined, the Rest of UConn’s Roster Proves Itself

The New York Times – Sports:
With guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd out with knee injuries, their teammates are gaining valuable playing time and keeping the Huskies winning.
Men’s College Basketball Has Some Balance As Blue Bloods Struggle

The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 is loaded, North Carolina and Kentucky are unranked, and Georgetown is still looking to win a Big East game. Here are some themes to keep in mind as the men’s college basketball season heats up.
Texas Longhorns Fire Basketball Coach After Domestic Assault Charge

The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Beard, who was named head coach of the University of Texas men’s team in April 2021, was arrested in December and charged with a third-degree felony.
New Mexico’s Men’s Team Is Unbeaten, but Untested

The New York Times – Sports:
New Mexico is the last Division I men’s basketball team without a loss. But few consider it a real contender.
Sedona Prince Has a Good Feeling About the Next Era

The New York Times – Sports:
For many, the basketball player’s TikTok was a before-and-after marker of how society talks about modern women’s sports. For Prince, there’s much to celebrate, more to be done and a W.N.B.A. roster spot to secure.
St. Peter’s Came Out of Nowhere in March. Where Are the Players Now?

The New York Times – Sports:
A stunning run by St. Peter’s to the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament changed the trajectory of the basketball careers of its coach and players.
With Suns Deal, Mat Ishbia Is Close to His Basketball Dream

The New York Times – Sports:
Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
Louis Orr, 64, Dies; Syracuse Star, Knicks Forward and a Coach

The New York Times – Sports:
He helped lead a dominant squad at Syracuse and won all-American honors. He later became a role player for the Knicks and a college coach.
Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden

The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s basketball teams at North Carolina and U.C.L.A., in wins against Ohio State and Kentucky, took to the big stage at Madison Square Garden and showed how tough they could be.
N.C.A.A.’s Next President Will Be Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts

The New York Times – Sports:
Baker, whose professional background is in government and health care rather than sports, will take over at a time when many of the N.C.A.A.’s challenges are legislative.