An exhibition basketball game at the collegiate level will raise funds for those impacted by the tornadoes that occurred in Nebraska in April. This Saturday, Creighton will compete at the CHI Health Center Arena in downtown Omaha. Rob Anderson, representing Bluejay Athletics, discussed the link to Purdue, highlighting that Paul Lusk, a former assistant coach…

Dikembe Mutombo, a distinguished member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and renowned as one of the premier defensive players in the history of the NBA, passed away on Monday due to brain cancer, as confirmed by the league. He was 58 years old. Two years prior, his family disclosed that he was receiving treatment…

Jayson Tatum, a prominent player for the Boston Celtics, has unveiled his latest children’s book titled “Baby Dunks-a-Lot.” This work draws inspiration from his experiences as a father to his six-year-old son, Jayson “Deuce” Tatum Jr. Co-authored with writer Sam Apple, the book narrates the story of a young child who rises to prominence in…

Tokyo — The College Women’s Association of Japan (Ippan Shadan Hojin CWAJ, Tokyo, Japan) has received a donation from NBA player Rui Hachimura and Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). Hachimura just learned about the educational opportunities that the CWAJ offers to women in Japan and overseas, which prompted his donation. “My goal is to…

The world’s youngest and most underprivileged nation has gained entry into the Basketball World Cup. The United Nations releases an updated version of the Human Development Index every year, which examines the income, health, and education levels of a nation’s citizens. This index is affected by per capita income, life expectancy, newborn mortality rate, and…

The WNBA players’ union leader, Nneka Ogwumike, explained that basketball star, Brittney Griner, has been held in Russia since February due to salary disparities. “The reality is, she’s over there because of a gender issue,” Ogwumike explained in an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday. She pointed out that Griner’s primary reason for…

Bhutan emerged victorious in the basketball Five Nations Championship. On Thursday, Bhutan defeated Bangladesh 62-60 to win the title and place fourth in the league round. Before that, thanks to a buzzer-beater, Bhutan advanced to the championship game after overcoming Nepal 61-60 in the last second of the semifinal match. Bangladesh went to the second…

Sydney (AP) — In a thrilling final on Sunday, China overcame five-time reigning champion Japan by scoring 73-71 to win its first women’s basketball Asia Cup title since 2012. China was behind at the break, and it looked as though they would lose a championship game for the third time in a row as defending…

One of the first Saudi coaches to train female basketball players in the nation is Mohanned Shobain. Having received accreditation from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Shobain is pursuing a coaching degree in Saudi Arabia, bringing with him his passion for women’s sports. Amateur male and female basketball players can now register at the Jeddah…

The Canadian men’s basketball team defeated Argentina 70-62 in the bronze medal game at the Parapan-American Games, setting up a must-win scenario to maintain its hopes of competing in the Paralympic Games. Their triumph in Chile ensures they will continue to strive for Paris 2024 qualification. Patrick Anderson led Canada in scoring with 22 points,…