Minnesota advances to the Sweet 16 after a historic NCAA matchup against Ole Miss highlighting Black representation and leadership.
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Trailblazing athlete Lusia Harris spotlighted in Difference Makers book series
The Lusia Harris NBA draft milestone is highlighted in a Difference Makers book about the pioneering basketball star’s historic career.
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Millsaps College represents in NCAA tournament
Bethel University defeated Millsaps College 81–73 in the first round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.
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Como Park grad has no regrets
Ronnie Porter’s final game at Williams Arena marked a full-circle moment for the St. Paul native, who rose from walk-on to Wisconsin starter and leader.
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New MAC assistant coaches help teams rebuild
As Macalester men’s and women’s basketball rebuild this season, first-year assistant coaches Mamadou Diallo and Taylor Pilot share their coaching journeys, philosophies, and goals.
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More Black history made at The Barn
Last Wednesday’s Minnesota-Alabama A&M women’s basketball game at Williams Arena was a historical one in nature. All three game officials were Black, the first time at The Barn this season. It was the only WBB game coached by a Black woman — second-year Dawn Thornton. “Even to hear the Negro National Anthem was something that […]
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Former metro areas star contributing
Fab Five photos This week’s Fab Five photos feature several former metro-area girls’ basketball players who have developed into some of the nation’s top collegiate athletes. University of Minnesota senior guard Amaya Battle (Hopkins), University of Wisconsin senior guard Ronnie Porter, Middle Tennessee State senior guard Alayna Contreras (Hopkins), University of South Carolina junior guard […]
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Gopher hoopsters get new Black coaches
Both U of M basketball teams have coaching additions this season. Corey Green is in his first season as basketball operations director for the women’s basketball team. He formerly spent four seasons at Old Dominion in a similar position, and served on coaching staffs at Memphis (three seasons) and Detroit (two years). He got his […]
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Angel Reese mistreatment is a sport lens on ‘digital misogynoir’
The WNBA ended its decades-long search after the 2024 Draft last year when at last they found their heterosexual great white hope (Caitlin Clark) with whom they could draw new fans. It also begot a convenient Black villain (Angel Reese) who helped conjure up a faux rivalry to keep fans coming — and hating. This […]
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Thornton and Burton Lead Valkyries’ historic first season
The Golden State Valkyries are breaking records and defying expectations in their first WNBA season — and they’re just getting started.
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Fab Four photo spread: Lynx dominate Aces at Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109–78 at Target Center, led by Napheesa Collier’s 25 points and a balanced team effort. Fab Four highlights featured.
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Crystal Flint: Champion for Girls’ Basketball and Community Empowerment
Crystal Flint, Minnesota basketball legend and community leader, reflects on her playing, coaching, and mentoring journey—from NCAA success to empowering youth in the Twin Cities.