Tag: basketball
Boykins spoils Norfolk State comeback in North Carolina A&T win
Down by 15 at the half, Norfolk State came roaring back against North Carolina A&T on Thursday afternoon at the Corbett Sports Center. But just when it seemed NSU was ready to pull off a stunner, the Aggies had one last gasp.
How far can Duke go? Depends on its D
This is the fifth team of the new one-and-done era for Mike Krzyzewski, dating back to the 2013-2014 team led by Jabari Parker. The one-and-dones have won one national title, in 2015, lost one NCAA Tournament opener, one second-round game and one Sweet Sixteen.
George Mason releases A-10 men’s basketball schedule
The George Mason University men’s basketball program has released its 2017-18 conference schedule.
William & Mary releases 2017-18 non-conference hoops schedule
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaver announced the program’s non-conference schedule for the 2017-18 season on Thursday.
William & Mary wraps perfect Jamaica trip with 71-47 win over Minto 79ers
The William & Mary men’s basketball team closed out its Jamaican trip with a perfect 3-0 record following a 71-47 win over the Minto 79ers.
William & Mary blitzes Jamaican Select, 98-53
The William & Mary men’s basketball team used its 3-point arsenal to bounce the Jamaican Select Team, 98-53, on Tuesday.
William & Mary rolls to 103-59 win over Jamaican U-21 Team
William & Mary raced out to a 16-0 lead and never looked back in a 103-59 victory over the Jamaican Under-21 National Team.
William & Mary basketball set to depart for Jamaica
The William & Mary men’s basketball team is set to take off on its international trip to Jamaica on Saturday morning.
Cole Harrison joins William & Mary basketball as grad transfer
William & Mary head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaver announced the addition of Cole Harrison as a graduate transfer for the 2017-18 season.
George Mason releases 2017-18 non-conference hoops schedule
The George Mason University basketball program has announced its 2017-18 non-conference schedule.
George Mason golf’s Eric Edwards earns alternate status for U.S. Amateur
An impressive opening round boosted George Mason golfer Eric Edwards to a strong finish at a U.S. Amateur sectional qualifier.
George Mason basketball’s O’Donnell signs to play overseas in Czech Republic
When Bridget O’Donnell arrived at George Mason three years ago, playing professional basketball couldn’t have been further from her mind.
George Mason basketball’s Jaire Grayer: Hope for Flint
George Mason rising junior guard Jaire Grayer grew up with no shortage of basketball mentors in his hometown of Flint, Michigan.
George Mason announces dedicated basketball practice facility
Construction of the dedicated George Mason University Basketball Practice Facility commenced on June 1.
Sarah Gaffney named women’s basketball coach at Bridgewater College
Bridgewater College AD Curt Kendall announced the hiring of Sarah Gaffney as the new coach for the women’s basketball program.
Richmond basketball rides defense to victory In Ireland
Richmond used a 13-point run to open the fourth quarter and secure a 69-63 victory over the Swords Thunder in exhibition action.
George Mason to participate in 2016 Gulf Coast Showcase
George Mason will head to Southwest Florida for Thanksgiving break in November to participate in the 2016 Gulf Coast Showcase.
Atlantic 10 extends deal with Richmond Coliseum for women’s hoops tournament through 2018
The Atlantic 10 Conference has approved an extension for the Richmond Coliseum to host the 2017 and 2018 A-10 Women’s Basketball Championships.
Biebs can ball? Um, no
Justin Bieber desperately wants to convince us that The Biebs can play basketball. You can tell how desperate when you watch this video.
Richmond Spider alum Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. Harper averaged 14.8 points per game in the NBA D-League this season.
Women’s basketball: Bridgewater gets ODAC win
Bridgewater College turned in a dominant second-half performance Tuesday to defeat Virginia Wesleyan College, 77-58, in a key ODAC contest.
Richmond takes down Fordham, wins third straight
Toughness and fight were on display from Richmond on Saturday as the Spiders earned their third straight victory with a 71-67 home victory over Fordham.
Fishburne basketball starts New Year with a Win
Fishburne escaped a very tough Roanoke Catholic team with a 61-59 home win Thursday night.
EMU basketball women fall in OT at R-MC, 90-83
EMU has played in some classic basketball games over the past week, and Tuesday night at Randolph-Macon was no different.
Fishburne, Waynesboro add basketball game: Teams tip off Jan. 18
Fishburne Military School added an away game to its basketball schedule, but it’s not all that far away, in the sense of awayness.
Three Virginia recruits nominated for McDonald’s All-American Game
Virginia Class of 2016 basketball recruits Kyle Guy, DeAndre Hunter and Ty Jerome have been nominated for the 2016 McDonald’s All-American Game.
Advice: Don’t try to out-Virginia Virginia
Oakland coach Greg Kampe knows as well as anybody how Virginia coach Tony Bennett beats you.
Justin Anderson reassigned to D-League
The Dallas Mavericks have reassigned UVA alum Justin Anderson to the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
Fishburne basketball defeats Covenant
Waynesboro junior Kian Tate returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the visiting Eagles from Covenant, and led Fishburne to a 56-50 victory.
Fishburne basketball drops conference opener to Eastern Mennonite
The Caissons fought hard, but the shots just would not fall on Tuesday as Eastern Mennonite was able to take the conference opener from Fishburne, 60-51.
Women’s basketball: UVA tips off season Friday at Middle Tennessee
The Virginia women’s basketball team will open the 2015-16 season on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time (7:30 p.m. ET), playing at Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
George Mason men’s basketball adds Grayer, Relvao
First-year head coach Dave Paulsen has announced Jaire Grayer (Flint, Mich./IMG Academy) and Daniel Relvao (Coimbra, Portugal/Mountain Mission) have joined the George Mason men’s basketball team for the 2015-16 season.
New Orleans Pelicans to hold training camp at The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier announced this week that the New Orleans Pelicans will hold their 2015 Training Camp at America’s Resort.
Future, near and far, looks bright for UVA basketball
Eammon Brennan at ESPN has UVA basketball ranked fourth in his latest preseason Top 25, so maybe the conventional wisdom about the Cavs is starting to come around to where it should be.
ODU legend Nancy Lieberman named Sacramento Kings assistant coach
In a career of firsts, Old Dominion University Lady Monarch great Nancy Lieberman hit another milestone today as the NBA’s Sacramento Kings officially announced she was joining the team as an assistant coach.
New contract makes UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett third-highest paid in ACC
Wisconsin basketball coach Bo Ryan’s announcement that he will retire in 2016 had UVA fans worried. There’s less reason to worry now.
William and Mary alum Marcus Thornton set for NBA Summer League with the Boston Celtics
Former William and Mary men’s basketball standout Marcus Thornton begins his career with the Boston Celtics, competing in the NBA Summer League. Thornton and the Celtics take part in both the Utah and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, starting on Monday, July 6.
ODU women’s basketball announces non-conference schedule for 2015-2016
Four teams that competed in the 2015 postseason, including five 20-plus win teams, highlight the non-conference schedule for the Old Dominion women’s basketball team.
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