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CHANGE NEEDED, SAYS GB STAR DAN
By Mark Woods on January 20, 2011
Great Britain forward Dan Clark believes FIBAâ€™s decision to make Great Britain sweat on a place at the 2012 Olympic Games can benefit the sport.
HEAT NOT READY TO FLAME OUT
By Mark Woods on January 20, 2011
Guildford Heatâ€™s fans have put the club on target for salvation after raising a large chunk of the money required to keep it in business.
Vanderbeken, Ogo Lead Brits, NCAA Recap
By Sam Neter on January 20, 2011
Iowa State were defeated 96-87 in overtime by Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. Jamie Vanderbeken had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks,...
NBA ROOKIE WATCH: WEEK 12
By MVP Staff on January 20, 2011
Good news for dunk fans. High-flying rookie Blake Griffin will be competing in this year’s dunk contest at All-Star weekend.
Justin Robinson Riding High
By Sam Neter on January 19, 2011
By Michael Botsford | @zomgitsmkb Hoopsfix caught up with Team GB’s own Justin Robinson, who is in the middle of an impressive season at Rider...
GARBELOTTO CALLS FOR MERSEY RESPONSE
By Mark Woods on January 19, 2011
Mersey Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto has urged his side to put their BBL Cup final nightmare behind them and focus on protecting their league leadership.
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Video: BBL Dunk Contest-Worst Dunk Comp Ever?
By Sam Neter on January 18, 2011
Video highlights have appeared online today of the 2011 BBL Dunk Contest, but judging by the footage, I think they’re best kept locked in the...
Shane Walker Leads Loyola (Md.), NCAA Recap
By Sam Neter on January 18, 2011
Loyola (Md.) got a 65-63 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference victory over Saint Peter’s on Monday behind a strong game from Shane Walker. Walker played 36...
Sheffield Sharks Retain BBL Cup
By Sam Neter on January 17, 2011
The Sheffield Sharks became the first BBL team to win back-to-back Cup titles yesterday, as they routed league leaders Mersey Tigers 93-66 in the BBL...
Bryan-Amaning Regains Form, NCAA Recap
By Sam Neter on January 17, 2011
Washington (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) bounced back from the Stanford loss to beat California 92-71 on Sunday night and salvage a split...
SHARKS CLAW TIGERS TO RETAIN CUP
By Mark Woods on January 16, 2011
Mersey Tigers were caught cold by Sheffield Sharks as they retained the BBL Cup with a 93-66 win in the final.
DRAWS HAND GB, ENGLAND TOUGH ROUTES
By Mark Woods on January 16, 2011
Great Britain Under-20 women have been handed a tough route for their first excursion into Division A of the European Championship after the draw was...
Vanderbeken Drains 7 From Deep, NCAA Recap
By Sam Neter on January 16, 2011
Jamie Vanderbeken scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers as Iowa State knocked off Baylor 72-57, Saturday night. Vanderbeken shot 7/8 from deep (7/10 overall), whilst...
Ogo Adegboye – “The NCAA’s Iron Man”
By Sam Neter on January 15, 2011
Image: Richard Mackson-US PRESSWIRE “Which college player means the most to his team?”asks CBS Sports college basketball blogger Eric Angevine, “Is it Kemba Walker, driving...