September 23, 2024
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Now that the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament have concluded and we now have all 12 Basketball teams in 2024 Paris Olympics, know the group of your favorite team and their opponents.
Stage is set. Are you ready? 🔥 #Paris2024 x #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/qIT4vy4kmd
— FIBA (@FIBA) July 8, 2024
WNBA has announced the 2024 WNBA All-Stars Roster that will face the USA Women’s National Team this coming July 20th, which is one of the main event for the coming WNBA All Star in Phoenix.
The are rookie phenom Caitlin Clark (Indiana) with 700,735 votes, followed by her teammate Aliyah Boston with 618,680 votes, then A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas) with 607,300 and NY Liberty star Breanna Stewart with 424,135 votes. To complete the top 5 fan vote-getters we have Chicago rookie Angel Reese with 381,518 votes.
Here’s the rest of the WNBA All-Stars Roster;
| PLAYER | TEAM | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Boston | Indiana Fever | Frontcourt |
| Allisha Gray | Atlanta Dream | Backcourt |
| Angel Reese^ | Chicago Sky | Frontcourt |
| Arike Ogunbowale | Dallas Wings | Backcourt |
| Brionna Jones | Connecticut Sun | Frontcourt |
| Caitlin Clark^ | Indiana Fever | Backcourt |
| Dearica Hamby | Los Angeles Sparks | Frontcourt |
| DeWanna Bonner | Connecticut Sun | Frontcourt |
| Jonquel Jones | New York Liberty | Frontcourt |
| Kayla McBride | Minnesota Lynx | Backcourt |
| Kelsey Mitchell | Indiana Fever | Backcourt |
| Nneka Ogwumike | Seattle Storm | Frontcourt |
The countdown begins… ⏳
Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women's National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx
— WNBA (@WNBA) July 3, 2024
Aside from the WNBA All Star vs USA Women’s National Team, other events at the WNBA All Star are; 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge. The league has yet to announced the participants to these events. Last year, Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-Point Contest, while team mate Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray won the Skills Challenge.
Source: WNBA
The second round of the 2024 NBA Draft has concluded, making the entire 2024 NBA Draft complete. The second round went by rather quietly, with the biggest story being Bronny James being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks a historic moment, as LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, are now officially teammates.
Aside from Bronny, there were two other noteworthy storylines. First, Kyle Filipowski’s fall to the second round surprised many, as both agents and GMs projected him as a first-round pick. Second, Cam Spencer, drafted by the LA Clippers, joins his brother who was drafted by the LA Lakers two years ago.
Here’s the complete list of the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft;
"I can't wait to get there to get to work… I'm so excited to be there."
Adem Bona is exuberant after being selected 41st overall to the Sixers 😅 https://t.co/7kUoEcuSuv pic.twitter.com/iOwrN95DNB
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 27, 2024
The moment the Lakers selected Bronny James 55th overall! ✨
(via @Lakers)pic.twitter.com/AuWNitId6l
— NBA (@NBA) June 28, 2024
The 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm is complete! pic.twitter.com/9a9Ut5FmBe
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 28, 2024
Source: NBA
The first day of the 2024 NBA Draft is in the books, and the Lakers did not draft Bronny James, instead they got what can be considered the biggest steal of the draft at #17 – Dalton Knecht, from the University of Tennessee and lead the team producing “21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.6 3s per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.7% from deep.”
For those who were not able to follow the live broadcast here’s the complete list of the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft;
"There's a lot of feelings and emotions right now."
Zaccharie Risacher is the 2024 No. 1 pick 🙌 pic.twitter.com/S3rhltLCwX
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
🌟 With the 9th pick in the 2024 #NBADraft, the @memgrizz select Zach Edey (@zach_edey)!
Check him out in his #JrNBA days! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/4Imxu3pi5G
— Jr. NBA (@jrnba) June 27, 2024
Dalton Knecht is selected 17th overall by the @Lakers in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!
Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/oCawFwWthv
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
Pacome Dadiet is selected 25th overall by the @nyknicks in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!
Watch on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aPXD33Gf35
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
The complete draft board for the 1st round of the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm!
Which pick is your favorite? 🤔
2nd Round: Thursday, 4pm/et, ESPN pic.twitter.com/L94k3V6Zg4
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2024
Second day/round of the draft will be tomorrow, Thurs., June 27 at ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York.
After a dominant season, the Boston Celtics are back on top of the NBA mountain. With a convincing 4-1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals, the Celtics secured their 18th championship title, etching their name in history as the winningest franchise in NBA history.
The @celtics are the 2023-24 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/UrZtUG0jwY
— NBA (@NBA) June 18, 2024
Jayson Tatum, finally hoisting his first Larry O’Brien trophy, delivered a masterful performance throughout the playoffs, culminating in a phenomenal 31-point, 11-assist and 8 rebounds in the clinching Game 5. Tatum wasn’t alone. Jaylen Brown, the newly crowned Finals MVP, proved himself to be an unstoppable force on both ends of the court, averaging over 23.9 points per game in the Finals series. Then there’s Jrue Holiday, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds and Center Kristaps Porzingis who provided the emotional anchor after missing the game 3 and 4 because of a dislocated tendon in his left ankle, he chipped-in five points in 17 minutes.
It’s no longer what it 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 be or 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 be, now it 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐒.
It’s BANNER 18 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6CoRrmWVb5
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 22, 2024
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla deserves all the respects for his leadership throughout the season. After receiving most of the criticism last season due to his lack of coaching experience on the NBA’s biggest stage, this championship win is a remarkable turnaround.
Here are some of the highlights for the Boston Celtics celebrations;
The calm before the storm pic.twitter.com/wERRfMvkk3
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
CHAMPS pullin’ up 🏆 pic.twitter.com/W9R0qOgMO8
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
CUE THE DUCK BOATS pic.twitter.com/BpFYVQO1AU
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
MVP COMING THROUGH ☘️☘️ pic.twitter.com/o9ddWTuQk9
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
City of Champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2jliuOYc29
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
Nothing like parade day in Beantown 💚 pic.twitter.com/1x6jhWuxbK
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
Vibes off the charts 📈 pic.twitter.com/YSvq0YlMUj
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
This the mood all summer 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/WsTSrMKqsz
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
What they gone say now? pic.twitter.com/sTqYEKcxJb
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 21, 2024
Boston, you showed the world why it's #DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/qwkRDdeFT8
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 22, 2024
After being leaked a couple of days ago, the official roster for the Team USA Women’s Basketball for 2024 Paris Olympics have been officially announced.
The next chapter in The Greatest Dynasty Ever.
The 2024 USA Women's National Team is here.
🇺🇸 #USABWNT x #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/BdDki5De5O
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) June 11, 2024
As previously leaked and now official, below are the official roster of Team USA Women’s Basketball for 2024 Paris Olympics;
| Player | WNBA Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | Forward |
| Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury | Guard/Forward |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces | Guard |
| Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury | Center |
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty | Guard |
| Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm | Guard |
| Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces | Guard |
| Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty | Forward |
| Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury | Guard |
| Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun | Forward |
| A’ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces | Forward/Center |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces | Guard/Forward |
USA Women’s National Team head coach Cheryl Reeve with the assistance of Kara Lawson, Joni Taylor and Mike Thibault.
Here is what USA Basketball Women’s National Team Committee chair Jen Rizzotti said in the official statement;
“On behalf of USA Basketball, I’m excited to announce the 2024 USA Women’s National Team, We have selected a team that we are confident will represent our country to the highest standard in Paris. Basketball in the United States boasts unparalleled depth, making this a challenging and competitive process. The commitment these athletes have shown to USA Basketball is unmatched and I look forward to watching them take on the World in Paris.”
This is what USA Women’s National Team head coach Cheryl Reeve said regarding the roster;
“This roster features some of the best basketball talent our country has to offer and I’m excited to lead this team with the goal of winning an eighth straight Olympic gold medal in Paris, I’m looking forward to getting together in Phoenix and starting the journey to Paris.”
ookie phenom Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever finally ended the discussion regarding the reported USA Women’s Basketball Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After practice with the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Caitlin Clark spoke about being left off the final Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics.
“I’m excited for the girls that are on the team. I know it’s the most competitive team in the world, and I know it could have gone either way, me being on the team, me not being on the team. So I’m excited for them. I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics, so, yeah, it’ll be fun to watch them.
When asked if she was disappointed to be left off the roster, Clark added “Honestly, no disappointment. I think it just gives you something to work for. That’s a dream. Hopefully one day I can be there. I think it’s just a little more motivation. You remember that and hopefully in four years… I can be there.
Indiana Fever Head Coach Christie Sides also answered questions regarding the topic of Caitlin Clark not making the USA Women’s Basketball Roster.
You can watch the full video below;
The roster for the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s National Team have been leaked. In a tweet, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that “Indiana Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark is expected to be left off the 12-player Team USA women’s basketball roster for the upcoming Summer Olympics”
Sources: Team USA women’s basketball roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics – no Caitlin Clark:
A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper https://t.co/m3TWncAZY3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 8, 2024
Charania then added and named the 12 players in the roster. Except for Kahleah Copper, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum and Alyssa Thomas. All other players have Olympic experience. Fans also pointed out that rookie phenom Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is missing from the roster. Despite receiving an invitation to the USA Basketball Women’s National Team training camp last April, Iowa Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark couldn’t attend due to her team’s Final Four run.
| Player | WNBA Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | Forward |
| Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury | Guard/Forward |
| Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces | Guard |
| Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury | Center |
| Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty | Guard |
| Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm | Guard |
| Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces | Guard |
| Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty | Forward |
| Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury | Guard |
| Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun | Forward |
| A’ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces | Forward/Center |
| Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces | Guard/Forward |
The final USA Women’s Basketball roster and list of potential alternates must be submitted to FIBA by June 24th. While no official announcement has been made by the USA Basketball on their official website or social media accounts.
Gatorade just released its “It hasn’t changed” ad, which features WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, two-time Summer Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, and Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen. The company’s first product endorser, Michael Jordan, narrates the ad.
Is It In You? pic.twitter.com/BXTOfu9Fhq
— Gatorade (@Gatorade) May 29, 2024
The ad showcases current and rising stars across various sports, including Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, a two-time WNBA MVP and champion, alongside Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson. You can also see two-time Summer Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Buffalo Bills star QB Josh Allen, and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who are favorites to win the NBA Championship this year.
The ad features the tagline “It hasn’t changed,” a reference to the legendary “Is it in you?” slogan. The company also brought back the colored sweat, which can be seen in their past promotional materials.
via wikipedia;
Gatorade was created in 1965, by a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine, including Robert Cade, Dana Shires, Harry James Free, and Alejandro de Quesada. Following a request from Florida Gators football head coach Ray Graves, Gatorade was created to help athletes by acting as a replacement for body fluids lost during physical exertion.
Everything about the game has changed, except for the most important thing: what you have inside.
Narrated by Michael Jordan.Fuel up with what drives the game at Gatorade.com
FE!N by Travis Scott (ft. Playboi Carti)
The Minnesota Timberwolves are refusing to go down without a fight! After three straight heartbreaking losses to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals, the Timberwolves finally secured a crucial win on their home court, defeating the Mavs 105-100 in a nail-biting Game 4.
This victory keeps their season alive and forces a Game 5 back in Minneapolis. The series remains heavily in favor of Dallas, who lead 3-1, but the Timberwolves have shown they have the grit and determination to push this talented Mavericks team to the limit.
Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves’ star center, had faced criticism for his performance in the first three games. However, he bounced back in a big way for Game 4. Towns was allover the court, near 70% from the field, with 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. His improved play was a major factor in keeping Minnesota competitive throughout the game.
😮💨 ANTHONY EDWARDS 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/w1E4JC68N3
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 29, 2024
While Towns’ resurgence was important, the key to the Timberwolves’ win was their defense. After struggling to contain Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the previous games, Minnesota tightened up their rotations and made it specially difficult for Kyrie Irving to find his offensive groove. Irving is averaging 27.67 pts in the series, he just scored 16pts in game 4.
KAT IS ON FIRE IN Q4. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/7G70SrrslK
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 29, 2024
While the Timberwolves have shown they can compete, the challenge ahead remains daunting. Dallas still holds a commanding 3-1 series lead, and as history suggests, no professional sports team has overcome a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series.
However, this win has injected hope into the Minnesota fans. The Timberwolves have proven they can win in this series, and they’ll be looking to extend the series as they head back home for a crucial Game 5.
Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals will be at the Target Center this Thursday, 30th of May.
The Boston Celtics are headed back to the NBA Finals! They punched their ticket to the championship series after sweeping the Indiana Pacers in a tightly contested Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals (105-102).
This team is DIFFERENT 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/cpXcYkCfeh
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 28, 2024
The win capped off a dominant series sweep for the Celtics, showcasing their resilience and championship mettle. The Pacers, however, shouldn’t leave empty-handed. They pushed the Celtics to the limit, especially in a nail-biting fourth quarter of Game 4.
It was a close game, with both teams trading baskets and neither side able to establish a significant lead. The largest lead for either team was 9 points. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 26 points. Jalen Brown wins the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP. As for the Pacers, Andrew Nembhard had a monstrous double-double with 24 points and 10 assists with 6 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Pacers missed the services of star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was sidelined by a left hamstring injury.
The final minutes of the game were a heart-stopping display of clutch plays. With the score tied and seconds remaining, Jalen Brown found Derek White for a 23-foot three-point jumper that sealed the win for Boston. The Pacers had a chance to respond, but their final shot attempt fell short.
The second time a Celtic has won the Larry Bird ECF MVP ☘️🏆 pic.twitter.com/zmH5lwWc7u
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 28, 2024
With the series win, the Celtics return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2020, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors. This is a much younger team compared to their previous championship run, but they’ve shown a maturity and composure beyond their years.
They’ll now await their opponent, who will be determined in the ongoing Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Here are some but not all of the tributes and posts on Bill Walton, who passed away at 71, after prolonged battle with cancer.
Larry Bird has issued a statement about the passing of his teammate on the 1986 champion Celtics, and longtime friend, Bill Walton: pic.twitter.com/xF2T7zs9Cj
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 27, 2024
https://t.co/I8QRobQL8t pic.twitter.com/jKSJjAg7GU
— NBA (@NBA) May 27, 2024
UCLA mourns the passing of two-time NCAA champion Bill Walton, a Naismith Hall of Fame inductee (1993) and charter member of the @UCLAAthletics Hall of Fame (1984).
𝑰𝑵 𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑴: https://t.co/VwZwd9uVDs pic.twitter.com/6GrCWvplK7
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) May 27, 2024
"The memories are beyond priceless… To me he was a living, breathing event in history."
Coach Rick Carlisle remembers his former '86 Celtics teammate Bill Walton 🫶☘️ pic.twitter.com/sSoIW3BXlc
— NBA (@NBA) May 27, 2024
Rip City icon & basketball legend.
Rest in Peace, Bill 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/czZ4IiX6m2
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 27, 2024
We have lost one of the greatest players and personalities that this franchise, this sport and this region have ever known. Bill Walton is synonymous with Southern California basketball: a San Diego native, a UCLA phenom, a Clipper icon.
He defined the game as a player, a… pic.twitter.com/KAXvnG8Mkk
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) May 27, 2024
Bill Walton was one of the most consequential players of his era. A Hall of Famer, Most Valuable Player, and two-time NBA Champion, Walton could do it all, possessing great timing, complete vision of the floor, excellent fundamentals, and was of one of the greatest passing big… pic.twitter.com/AW1PIUxALk
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 27, 2024
Today I had to say goodbye to
a great friend that I will always miss….@UCLAAthletics @UCLAMBB @NBA pic.twitter.com/JIA3sORJgY— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) May 27, 2024
I am sad today hearing that my comrade & one of the sports worlds most beloved champions & characters has passed. Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him & to work with him was a blessing in my life. Sorry for your loss Walton family. We’ll miss him too. Doc pic.twitter.com/GAEt1DRH8N
— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) May 27, 2024
A moment of silence was held in honor of Bill Walton before Game 4 of Celtics-Pacers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cH6otsTYY1
— ESPN (@espn) May 28, 2024
Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of my buddy, Bill Walton.
His game was ahead of its time, truly one of the greatest big men who ever played. Yet, nothing compared to his passion and love of life, itself.
I can hear him now imploring me to “smile……cherish… pic.twitter.com/IBI7Enjr5K
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 27, 2024
"[He reminded] you of how blessed you are just to be alive. [Bill] was one of those people." 👏 @stephenasmith on Bill Walton's life and legacy: pic.twitter.com/G5HVqvLAtT
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 27, 2024
Rest in peace to a friend, 2X NBA Champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most skilled centers we’ve ever seen Bill Walton! His NCAA Championship performance as a UCLA Bruin against Memphis is by far the most dominate NCAA Championship performance ever – he shot 21 for 22 and had…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 27, 2024
Sending our love to the Walton family and all the people who have been so lucky knowing Bill’s love and support over the years. We will miss that big smile and bigger infectious spirit! Bill will be greeted with a joyous guitar riff and big smiles as he arrives on the other side.… pic.twitter.com/x65giB1y2D
— Jerry Garcia (@jerrygarcia) May 27, 2024
NBA Hall of Famer and Basketball legend Bill Walton, has passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton, a two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer, died on Monday surrounded by family in a statement released by the NBA.
The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fdlty5X3F5
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 27, 2024
Bill Walton is a two-time NBA champion; 1976–77 season with the Portland Trail Blazers, also named Finals MVP, and 1984–85 season with Boston Celtics, earning the sixth man award. Walton is a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams. For his college career, he is a two-time champion at UCLA and a three-time national player of the year.
Tributes are pouring in from across the basketball community. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called Walton “truly one of a kind,” while former teammate Larry Bird described him as a “great friend” and “a thrill to play with.”
It’s the semifinals of the NBA 2024 and it comes down to just 4 teams; the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves for the Western Conference, as for the East Conf. we have the Boston Celtics and the Indian Pacers.
Minnesota and Indiana advanced to the Conf. Finals after a grueling Game 7. Dallas needed 6 games to advanced, while Boston just took care of the business in just 5 games and have been waiting on the sideline.
The #NBAConferenceFinals presented by Google Pixel are set! pic.twitter.com/6zfdPSvzW2
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2024
The USA Basketball has officially announced the 12-man roster of the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team for this year’s Summer Olympic bound for Paris. The team was selected by USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill and approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors.
Greatness Unites.
The 2024 USA Men's National Team is here.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT pic.twitter.com/I2jOLsrcQv
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) April 17, 2024
The 2024 USA Men’s National Team will be led by head coach Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors), who is assisted by Mark Few (Gonzaga University), Tyronn Lue (L.A. Clippers) and Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat). Last summer, the quartet coached the 2023 USA Basketball Men’s National Team to a fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Manila.
The team boasts of 12 NBA All-Stars, four NBA MVPs and six NBA champions, as for their international experience, the team brings a combined 11 Olympic appearances and owns 10 Olympic gold medals as well as three FIBA World Cup titles. Talent-wise, we can say that the 2024 Dream team can be compared to the 1992 Dream Team, as for their performance, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
If you want to see the team in action, USA Basketball will commence training camp on July 6 in Las Vegas. Following the game vs. Canada, the Americans will embark on an international training window that begins when the USA hosts Australia and Serbia on July 15 and 17, respectively, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Australia and Serbia will also face off on July 18 in Abu Dhabi.
Source: USA Basketball
We now have the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Bracket and that Albany 2 bracket is brutal, whether you’re a fan of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese from LSU or UCLA.. it looks like it will be a long journey to the Final 4.
On the countrary, Gamecocks fans should be celebrating, since they are in the easiest bracket of the tournatment. The South Carolina Gamecocks, who are undefeated going to the tournament are the favorite to win it all, let’s be real, if you’re team is undefeated for the season, any bracket will be an easy bracket regardless of the matchup.
Here’s the complete 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Bracket, click the image for a larger view, you can also visit the interactive version of the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Bracket at ncaa.com
You can check the complete schedule for Women’s 2024 NCAA College Basketball Tournament here.
It’s March Madness once again, but this time my eyes are on the Women’s 2024 NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Whether you’re just jumping on the Women’s College Basketball bandwagon or have been following it for a long time, this year Women’s College Basketball is at its all-time high in terms of popularity and media coverage. It may be the Caitlin Clark effect or a combination of a lot of things.
Sixty-eight of the best collegiate basketball teams will compete for the NCAA championship title. The women’s bracket will be revealed along with their seeding and matchups during Selection Sunday on March 17 on ESPN.
These games feature play-in matchups between the lowest-seeded teams for the final spots in the main bracket.
These games will determine which teams advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
The winners will move on to the Elite Eight, this means the team are just 4 wins away from the NCAA championship title.
The winners will move on to the Final Four.
This is a do-or-die games for the remaining teams and the two winning teams will then battle it out for the championship title in the National Championship game.
Will this be the year for Caitlin Clark to finally get cement her legacy as the greatest collegiate athelete in the world, since a National Championship is the only missing piece in her decorated college career.
If you missed the Steph Curry versus Sabrina Ionescu Three Point Challenge, then just hit the PLAY button from the video bellow to watch the entirety of the contest. Spoiler alert, Steph Curry barely won the event after rallying at the end.
Sabrina Ionescu, who won the WNBA’s 3-point shootout at its All-Star Weekend last year with a record 37 points, breaking Curry’s NBA shootout record of 31 points. Since then the challenge was issued and a plan to meet at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend was made.
Since the Three Point Challenge was positively received, it’s not surprising if the NBA and WNBA keep the event for next year.
After a disappointing performance against the LA Clippers, Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season, scored a season high of 35 points, knocking down 7 three-pointers in 13 shots, and lead the Golden State Warriors to win against the Utah Jazz, second time this week.
Draymond Green helped on both ends of the court scoring a season high 23 points, with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Steph Curry was having another off-night, scored 16 points but was 2 of 8 from three-point line. Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 and 13 points, respectively. Brandin Podziemski, who replaced Klay in the starting lineup, chipped-in 13 points, grabbing 6 rebounds and dishing out 8 assist. As a team, six players from Warriors scored in double figures and shot 53.3% from the field.
Final 📊
Klay – 35p/6r/2a
Draymond – 23p/5r/5a/4s/2b
Andrew – 19p/7r/2a
Stephen – 16p/2r/10a/1s
Brandin – 13p/6r/8a
JK – 13p/5r/4a/1b
Dario – 7p/3r/2a
Lester – 6p/1r/4a/1s
Gary – 4p/3r/2s/1b
Trayce – 4p/1r/2a
Kevon – 2r/3a pic.twitter.com/nE9A0dEPu9— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
The Warriors win is also the 500th win of Steve Kerr as a Warriors Head Coach.Here’s what HC Steve Kerr has to say about his 500th win;
5⃣0⃣0⃣ wins for Coach!
By the Numbers, powered by @googlecloud pic.twitter.com/C5RYpJkP7Z
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
For the Jazz, Collin Sexton and Keyonte George lead the Jazz, scoring 35 and 33 points, respectively, while John Collins scored 18 points but made a critical turnover by throwing the ball away ball after rebounding the ball and could potentially gave Utah the lead with just 3 seconds remaining in the game.
This is Utah and Golden State last game before the All Star break, that will take place in Indianapolis on Feb. 16-18, 2024. Next for the Warriors will be against the LA Lakers while Utah will face Charlotte Hornets both games will be on the 23rd after the All Star Break.
Watch the last 5 mins ending of the Warriors versus the Jazz;.
The Golden State Warriors are on a roll, securing their 5th straight win and 7th in 9 games, which is enough for the team to move up the standings to 10th place.
It was a slow scoring night for Warriors’ leading scorer Steph Curry, scoring only 10 points in the first half and after a scoreless 3rd qtr, Curry made five 3-pointers in the fourth to capped a 14-5 Warriors run with 4:47 remaining in the game.
Klay Thompson scored 26 points with 5 rebounds, to help get the win even without Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr who when to Serbia for the funeral service for Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, who had a heart attack at a team dinner in Salt Lake City on Jan. 16 . Kerr was with assistant coaches Chris DeMarco and Ron Adams, general manager Mike Dunleavy, team liaison Zaza Pachulia, and team vice president Rick Celebrini.
Together with the Splash Brothers, 6 other Warriors scored double figures; Kuminga and Wiggins scored 14 points and 17 points, respectively, while Draymond Green anchored the defense and was flirting with a triple-double game with his 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, with one steal and a block.
Halfcourt MAGIC https://t.co/4iTUvMdRrg pic.twitter.com/ZG6ZiiSXzA
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
After the trade deadline, the Utah Jazz have a very different starting line up after trading Simone Fontecchio, Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji. Colin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson both scored 22 points for the Jazz, with Lauri Markkanen adding 19 points.
Golden State Warriors will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday then go to Utah to play the Jazz again Thursday night. The Utah Jazz will host the LA Lakers on Wednesday evening.
Warriors Game Highlights;
KLAY THOMPSON ☔️
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
Steph3n back to back ⏪
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
Fastbreak KT to end Q3 💨
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
TJD from coast to coast
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
Step back sinker.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
3-for-3 from three 👌
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
Halfcourt MAGIC https://t.co/4iTUvMdRrg pic.twitter.com/ZG6ZiiSXzA
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 13, 2024
NBA just announced that they will be using the recently introduced LED Court by International Basketball Federation (FIBA) last year. The LED court was developed by ASB GlassFloor, that will be used for NBA All-Star 2024 events taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The events includes the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 16th, and all the events happening on the All-Star Saturday Night on Feb. 17th, consisting of the Skills Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, the “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge and Slam Dunk.
This will be the first time that the NBA will using a different kind of materials for the courts, they previously use a different design of the recently concluded Play-In Tournament but the materials are still wood, compare to the glass and LED that will be use at the NBA All-Star 2024.
The league even published a 22 seconds video showcasing the LED court that they will be using at the NBA All-Star 2024;
The NBA today unveiled the state-of-the-art full video LED court that will be used for #NBAAllStar 2024 events taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium, which include the #RufflesCelebGame (Feb. 16, 7pm/et on ESPN) and #StateFarmSaturday Night (Feb. 17, 8pm/et on TNT), consisting of #KiaSkills, #Starry3PT, “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge and #ATTSlamDunk.
The high-performance, immersive sports floor is designed to enhance the fan experience in-arena and on broadcast through its interactive displays. During each event, visual effects displayed on the court will include the following:
▪️ Design and color changes
▪️ Live replays and other video content
▪️ Real-time game stats
▪️ Location-based player tracking animations
▪️ Interactive games for fans during timeouts
▪️ Immersive animations following key plays and moments
Golden State Warriors routs the Embiid-less 76ers behind the most unlikely trio of Wiggins, Kuminga and Thompson. When we talk about the Golden State Warriors, we immediately associate Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, for this particular game, it was Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson, the trio scored a total of 57 points, which helped the team since Steph Curry was having an off-night scoring only 9 points with just 2 of 7 from the field.
Even though the 76ers were without Joel Embiid, they kept the game close in the first half, but in the 2nd half the Warriors broke the game open by going on a 27-9 run, that extended their lead to 25 points.
Andrew Wiggins scored a team high of 21 points and 10 rebounds. Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr have nothing but positive things to say about Wiggins’ performance;
Kerr was impressed with Wiggs' all-around effort tonight 💪 pic.twitter.com/A08ROhPcgD
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 8, 2024
At the same time, Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 points to helped seal the win for the Warriors, he also grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists. Klay Thompson bounced back from a bad game against the Nets and scored 18 points, shooting 50% from the field and making 4 of his 5 three-points shots.
Final 📊
Andrew – 21p/10r/1a/1b/1s
Jonathan – 18p/6r/5a/1s
Klay – 18p/3r/1a/1b
Lester – 13p/2r/4a
Stephen – 9p/3r/1a/1b
Dario – 9p/3r/2a/1s
Kevon – 9p/9r/2a/2b
Moses – 8p/2r/3a/2b
Cory – 8p/1r/1a
Brandin – 6p/5r/5a/2s
Draymond – 4p/6r/3a/1b/1s
Gui – 2p/1r/1a/1s
Trayce – 2p/1r/1a pic.twitter.com/nuHquJaBRi— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
For the Philadelphia 76ers, 6 players scored in double-figure led by Ricky Council IV who scored 17 points. Followed by KJ Martin with his 15 points and 5 rebounds. Pat Bev and Tobais Harris both scored 13 points apiece. It also did not helped that the 76ers missed 24 of 32 3-point shot and only grabbing 40 rebounds compared to 52 rebs from the Warriors.
This is the second consecutive win by the Warriors and second win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Here are some highlights;
Sky's the limit pic.twitter.com/WdpxYvMmXh
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
Lester from the arc
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
B2b threes? Ok Cory!
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
23's vision to success@StateFarm || Assist of the Game pic.twitter.com/htrn9dedu3
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
Bench support in full swing@MichelobULTRA || Joy Cam pic.twitter.com/iepdE7VDim
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2024
The Warriors will visit the Pacers this Thursday evening, while the 76ers will hosts the Hawks on Friday.
Seven days after announcing the 2024 NBA All-Star Game Starters, the league unveil the 7 All-Star Game reserves for each conferences.
Just like with the starters, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game reserves were selected by fans, current NBA players and a media panel. Fans accounted for 50% of the vote, while players and media accounted for 25% each.
Three voting groups determined the starters:
▪️ Fans (50%)
▪️ NBA players (25%)
▪️ Media panel (25%)Complete voting results here: https://t.co/7NuxV72HZh
Below are the overall scores for the top finishers at each position. pic.twitter.com/nTZD7buDOG
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 26, 2024
NBA has finally announced this year’s All-Star Game Starters. The TNT crew (Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson) even had a segment in their show to announce the 10 All Star starters.
* = denotes team captain
Starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game were selected by fans, current NBA players and a media panel. Fans accounted for 50% of the vote, while players and media accounted for 25% each.
Three voting groups determined the starters:
▪️ Fans (50%)
▪️ NBA players (25%)
▪️ Media panel (25%)Complete voting results here: https://t.co/7NuxV72HZh
Below are the overall scores for the top finishers at each position. pic.twitter.com/nTZD7buDOG
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 26, 2024
This year, the league will revert back to the EAST vs West format, which means that title CAPTAIN will just be for formality and each players will team up for their respective conference in the 73rd NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home court of the Indiana Pacers.
