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‘He has just always loved a challenge.’ How Jon Scheyer prepared his whole life for the pressure — and privilege — of succeeding Coach K at Duke.

DURHAM, N.C. — The photos popped into the family WhatsApp thread on a Wednesday evening this summer, a strategically timed greeting from Jon Scheyer to his parents, two older sisters and two brothers-in-law.

Chicago Tribune

TCU’s first Black student-athlete is now immortalized on campus. Here’s his story.

FORT WORTH, Texas — A bronze statue of a young Black man, his hand extending to the sky with a basketball, now prominently stands on the campus of Texas Christian University, immortalizing a Fort Worth native who’s a trailblazer on and off the basketball court.

Tribune News Service

On this day: Gamble, Hamer, Stump born; Mariaschin, Ehlers debut; Duerod passes

On this day in Celtics history, Kevin Gamble, Steve Hamer, and Gene Stump were born, Saul Mariaschin debuted, and Terry Duerod left us.

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Lakers are 2-10 after fifth loss in a row but they might not be at rock bottom

LOS ANGELES — At least with rock bottom, there's a finality when things could not possibly get worse.

Los Angeles Times

Iran Indicts 11 over Basij Agent’s Death, Basketball Team Skips Anthem

Iran's hardline judiciary has indicted 11 people over the killing of a Basij security force member during unrest, state media reported on Saturday, as authorities sought to quell nine weeks of protests. News agency IRNA said some of the 10 men and one woman were charged with "corruption on earth",…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Which Basketballers Have Died on the Court?

Although athletes' busy lifestyles may be a sign of health, many famous sports figures have passed away. There have been some unfortunate, prematurely deceased players in the NBA. Some died off the court from natural causes. Still, some have passed ...

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Iran indicts 11 over Basij agent's death, basketball team skips anthem

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Commentary: Brittney Griner never should have been in Russia

The greatest women’s basketball players aren’t playing year-round, taking as little as a week to two weeks off between the WNBA season and their season overseas, strictly for the love of the game. They’re playing to make up for lost revenue because of low salaries in the U.S.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big East Men’s Basketball Betting 2022-23: Will it be a two-team race between Creighton and Villanova for the conference championship?

Previewing the Big East men’s basketball season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NDBA chief slams dropping of selection tourney top scorer from Maharashtra team

NAGPUR: Anandi Sonewane, top performer of Nagpur girls team in the recently held Maharashtra state selection sub-junior basketball championship, was on Thursday dropped from the 12-member state team for the nationals.

The Times of India

Boomers pull Iran game over safety fears

The Australian men's basketball team has withdrawn from an upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iran over safety concerns posed by protests in the country.

AAP

Galley: Best photos from MSU basketball’s tough loss vs. Gonzaga on USS Abraham Lincoln

Check out some of the best photos from Friday's matchup between Michigan State and Gonzaga

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Miami’s star turn in the crypto boom now has an iconic bust: the Heat’s FTX Arena

MIAMI — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried got a thumbs up from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez during a joint appearance last year when an interviewer asked the 29-year-old mogul if a crypto company approaching a $25 billion valuation really had the financial staying power to fund the full 19 years on…

Miami Herald

MSU basketball blows double-digit lead, misses game-winning shot to lose vs. Gonzaga

Michigan State basketball comes up just short against highly-ranked Gonzaga

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Sahvir Wheeler, Ugonna Onyenso provide the bench spark in Kentucky’s win over Duquesne

LEXINGTON, Ky. — This appears to be a Kentucky basketball team that will be capable of beating opponents in a lot of different ways.

Sports Illustrated

Ionescu Joins Oregon Basketball’s Staff As Director of Athletic Culture

The Liberty star will be helping her collegiate women’s basketball program in a big way.

Sports Illustrated

Bronny, Bryce James Wow Fans During High School's Dunk Contest

LeBron James’s sons put on a clinic in a recent high school basketball showcase.

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How to bet Michigan State-Gonzaga as college basketball goes back to playing on aircraft carriers

Playing on the top of a carrier means wind, humidity, and more. What does that mean for betting Michigan State-Gonzaga?

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Victor Wembanyama Addresses Durant, Giannis Comparisons

The potential No. 1 overall pick isn't shy about his basketball goals.

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Big 12 Men’s Basketball Betting 2022-23: Can defending national champion Kansas finish atop the Big 12 standings?

Previewing the Big 12 men’s basketball season.

Sports Illustrated

Jane Gross, Groundbreaking Former SI Reporter, Dies at 75

She was the first female journalist to step foot into a men’s professional basketball locker room.

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Several elite HS basketball players join Jr. NBA leadership program

Top-ranked basketball players including Isiah Harwell and Jaloni Cambridge have joined the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders, where they are assigned a mentor and learn leadership skills.

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Michigan State basketball vs. Gonzaga: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Michigan State basketball is listed as a big underdog for tonight's matchup against Gonzaga

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Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Betting 2022-23: UCLA is favored to win the conference, but several other schools have realistic title shots

Previewing the Pac-12 men's basketball season.

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: The 2022-23 Kentucky men’s basketball team may hold an overlooked advantage

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There is an awful lot to like about the 2022-23 Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team.

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