PODCAST: B1Gger & Better – Episode 25
This week’s episode features the guys recapping last week’s NBA Draft and making their updated B1G men’s basketball predictions 100 days out from the start of the college basketball season. The guys also recap the continued TBT action and give their predictions for the championship game between Team 23 and Boeheim’s Army.
Review finds women’s NCAA Tournament got less than men’s
From the first practice to the Final Four, the bells and whistles for the women’s NCAA Tournament this year lagged way behind those at the men’s tourney. The disparities were put back on the front burner Tuesday in a scathing review by Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP, a law firm hired to review gender equity […]
NCAA gender equity review recommends combined Final Four
A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events released a blistering report Tuesday that recommended holding the men’s and women’s Final Fours at the same site and offering financial incentives to schools to improve their women’s basketball programs. The review by Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP had been highly anticipated. […]
Quentin Hillsman resigns as women’s basketball coach at Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quentin Hillsman resigned Monday as the women’s basketball coach at Syracuse, whose team is under review by a law firm over his alleged threats and bullying of players. Athletic director John Wildhack said Monday that both sides “agreed that parting ways is in the best interest” of the school, program and […]
Tennessee duo Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer selected in first round of NBA Draft
For the first time in 44 years, two Tennessee Vols went in the first round of the NBA Draft when Keon Johnson and Jaden Springer were selected by the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers respectively.
Brenda Baker’s rising career as women’s head basketball coach at Ohio Christian University
Brenda Baker’s path to becoming the women’s basketball coach at Ohio Christian University (OCU) is the epitome of hard work and dedication – just the lesson she hopes to role model for her players in their search for team success in the 2021-2022 season.
From Australia to new program record setter at Quinnipiac
After moving to the United States to play basketball, Quinnipiac forward Jacob Rigoni became the new 3-point field goal record holder during his time with the program.
International star Frida Formann brings pro experience to Buffs
After years of experience starring in Denmark, Frida Formann looks to lead the up-and-coming Colorado women’s basketball team to new heights.
St John’s to unveil Carnesecca statue in arena bearing name
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John’s plans to unveil a statue of Hall of Fame basketball coach Lou Carnesecca this fall in the on-campus arena that bears his name. Commissioned by the university, the statue will be placed across from the main entrance of Carnesecca Arena. A public unveiling ceremony is scheduled as the opening […]
Cunningham headlines list of top prospects in NBA draft
Cade Cunningham spent years honing his game for a shot at becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The Oklahoma State one-and-done star could accomplish that goal Thursday night as the headliner of a class that includes scorers, playmakers and potentially elite defenders at the top. “I’ve been saying for a long […]