NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Showcase: Eric January

Donovan Mitchell has gone from No. 13 overall pick in 2017 to a two-time All-Star. A Draft lottery pick in 2017, Donovan Mitchell has elevated himself from No. 13 overall pick to leading superstar for the Utah Jazz in just four seasons.  Here’s a look at 10 things to know about Utah’s standout guard, his…

New York Knicks frontcourt starters Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) and Enes Kanter (back spasms) missed Saturday’s 117-102 loss against the Rockets due to injuries. Kanter sat out for the second consecutive game and was replaced in the starting lineup by Kyle O’Quinn, who recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds. Michael Beasley started in place…

Nikola Jokic scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Nuggets past the Pelicans on Sunday. Let’s rewind back to Sunday night in Denver when the Nuggets hosted the Pelicans. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets trailed by 10 points (94-84) and reigning league MVP…

James Bouknight was arrested on DWI charges on Sunday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found intoxicated and unconscious and holding a gun with his vehicle in drive before he was arrested on Sunday morning on DWI charges, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg County Police. Police released the new details on Bouknight’s…

Saddiq Bey knocks down a turnaround 3-pointer as time expires after Klay Thompson ties the game with 3 with 2.3 seconds left. A reminder on The Horry Scale: It breaks down a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) in the categories of difficulty, game situation (was the team tied or behind at the time?), importance (playoff game or…

“I am not led, I lead” Artwork Theme: HBCU Academic Excellence The inspiration behind this piece stems from being in classes at my institution. Seeing the efforts my professors put into making sure we have the knowledge, wisdom, and tools to succeed and the efforts my peers make to take in what we’ve been taught….