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Basketball wonderkid tipped for NBA success headbutts rim in bizarre pre-game ritual

The no.1 draft prospect for the NBA, Victor Wembanyama, has a very different type of pre-game ritual as he headbutts the rim before tip-off, but it's certainly working

Daily Mirror

Mike Sielski: The Sixers hated playing against P.J. Tucker. That’s why they signed him.

PHILADELPHIA — You know P.J. Tucker. If you’ve played any basketball in your life, you’ve played against P.J. Tucker, and you likely hated it. Or you’ve played with P.J. Tucker, and you loved it. P.J. Tucker is 37, which makes him an old man by NBA standards, and more to…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lou Adams hired as Rich’s new basketball coach

It didn’t take long for Rich to replace Jamere Dismukes as basketball coach. The school hired former Orr and Englewood coach Lou Adams on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Andrej Stojakovic, Son of Kings Great, Down to Four College Programs

The son of the former Sacramento star narrowed his list of potential college basketball programs.

Sports Illustrated

Oak Forest’s Janae Kent a red-hot prospect headed to LSU

Kent is the No. 1 senior in Illinois, and ranked No. 46 in the nation, according to the espnW/HoopGurlz rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Plans for Ashton Gate 'Sporting Quarter' set to be given green light

The proposals include a sports and convention centre, hotel, flats, offices and shops, a multi-storey car park and a club museum

Birmingham Post

Ashton Gate 'Sporting Quarter' and new housing set to get go-ahead

Planners decide next week, but the Mayor of Bristol has given his backing

Bristol Post

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Why this FIBA Women's World Cup basketball team might be the United States' best one yet

A young Team USA is breaking records in Sydney at the Women's Basketball World Cup. Could this be the best team we've seen out of the United States?

ABC News

P.J. Tucker makes an impact at Sixers’ first practice of training camp

CHARLESTON, S.C. — P.J. Tucker is already standing out for the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jeremy Sochan on why UK upbringing will give him edge over rivals in debut NBA season

EXCLUSIVE: San Antonio Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan grew up in Southampton and Milton Keynes, and feels as though his UK upbringing will give him the edge in the NBA

Daily Mirror

Duke basketball’s two freshman big men are ready to thrive — together

In its usual star-studded recruiting class, Duke added two big men projected to play major roles on this season’s basketball team.

Tribune News Service

Memphis Skates in NCAA Probe Despite Obstructing the Investigation

Penny Hardaway and his program avoided any major penalties, showcasing the inadequacies and incompetence of the NCAA’s review process.

Sports Illustrated

How Kings rookie Keegan Murray is dealing with high expectations coming into NBA debut

One of Keegan Murray’s first tests since the Kings drafted him fourth overall over the summer didn’t come on a basketball court. It came on a ping-pong table.

Tribune News Service

Michigan State basketball announces game time for Notre Dame game

Michigan State and Notre Dame have a tip time set

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Chicago Sun-Times

Checking in on the top uncommitted seniors

Here is a look at a few top uncommitted prospects in Illinois and where they stand with their recruitments.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s college basketball coach criticised for refusing to comment on her incarceration

The WNBA star said she was pressured to conceal that she is a lesbian while she played under Ms Mulkey

Daily Mirror

NBA star James Harden claims he lost 100lbs this summer in dramatic body transformation

James Harden has claimed he lost 100lbs during the off-season ahead of his first full season with the Philadelphia 76ers, and opened up on the tough times he endured away from basketball

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Boston Celtics star wing Jaylen Brown was better in college than you think

Brown was a top high school recruit before he was recruited to join the Cal-Berkeley Men's Basketball program.

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Mali players apologise for fighting each other at women’s basketball World Cup

A scuffle between two players broke out in the media mixed zone after Mali’s loss to Serbia in Sydney

Sports Illustrated

Former Baylor Players Speak Out Against Kim Mulkey’s Silence

The LSU women’s basketball coach came under fire Monday for her response regarding her former player’s ongoing detainment in Russia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boban Marjanovic excited for veteran leadership role in Houston

“I can bring a lot of things,” veteran big man Boban Marjanovic says of his potential value to the Rockets. “Not just basketball, but in the locker room, too.”

ABC News

Opals kick their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign into high gear with vital comeback win over Canada

Even without the injured Bec Allen the Opals prove a point against Canada — and now who knows how far they can go at the FIBA Women's World Cup, writes Hayley Wildes.

The Independent UK

Basketball Wives star Brooke Bailey’s daughter Kayla dies aged 25

‘Mommy will see you soon,’ reality star wrote alongside tribute to her daughter

Daily Mirror

Basketball Wives' Brooke Bailey shares heartbreaking tribute as daughter dies aged 25

Basketball Wives star Brooke Bailey has shared a touching tribute to her daughter Kayla who she described as her 'forever baby' after she sadly passed away at the age of 25

AAP

Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage

Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.

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