The first year of a coach’s program is always the hardest. “I think we can have a top-25 Division III men’s basketball program” at Macalester, a top-25 liberal arts college, Abe Woldeslassie, the Scots’ first-year head coach, has pledged.
It’s official: The facts show that referee bias is all too real
Do teams of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) get the respect they are due when playing predominately White institutions (PWIs)? That’s the question raised by a recent study on bias.
St. Mary’s asst. coach doing what she loves
The first workday and the second actual day of 2019, we traveled to St. Paul, inside Hamline’s historic Hutton Arena for a scheduled women’s basketball game between the host Pipers and visiting St. Mary’s.
Men’s Final Four now accepting volunteer applications
For those who want to be a part of ‘basketball at its finest.’
Gopher gymnast Paige Williams keeping ‘good score sheet’ alive
The junior speaks with sports columnist Charles Hallman about her goals, academics and leading by example.
Healthcare advocates aim to better inform community on sickle cell realities
Those living with the disorder suffer more than just physical pain — they also face racial disparities and limited treatment options.
Cheers to all Black coaches, no matter sport or gender
Dwane Casey and J.B. Bickerstaff are members of the NBA’s “second chance” coaching fraternity. They, along with Nate McMillian, Alvin Gentry and David Fizdale, are in their current positions after getting second or third head coaching opportunities — a rarity for Black coaches. Both Casey and Bickerstaff got their second chances after leaving Minnesota. Now […]
‘Malice at the Palace’ shadowed Pistons’ contributions
Over the years, the Detroit Pistons have brought several significant, largely good, if unrecognized, changes that transformed the NBA on and off the court.
Reflections on Lynx greatness
For the most part, there was some consensus between the selections of Lynx-Timberwolves Broadcaster Lea B. Olsen (LBO) and original season ticket holder Debbie Montgomery (DM).
‘You can’t talk basketball without talking Detroit!’
Sports writer Charles Hallman explores how Detroit basketball impacted both the city and NBA.