The Houston Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, allowing the Golden State Warriors a come-from-behind win and missing yet another chance at the NBA Finals. Flashback to the 2015 Houston Astros, a team that got its runs almost exclusively via the home run and saw it all go awry as strikeouts eventually got the best of them in the ALDS.
Section: Basketball
Orangeville prep school attracting some of best basketball talent in Canada
Top Canadian basketball talent are making their way to the outskirts of Orangeville, Ontario to pursuit their hoop dreams.
Top prospect Luguentz Dort wins 2nd straight MVP at BioSteel basketball showcase
By Jennifer Redenbach
Lugentz Dort received back-to-back MVP as he lead team white to a 147-131 victory over team red in the fourth Annual 2018 BioSteel All Canadian High School Basketball Game.
Dort was dominant for team white as he finished the game with 34 points and 8 rebounds.
Ryerson Rams Women’s Basketball thinking outside-in
The Ryerson Rams are focused on the ultimate prize. Wind of an impressive 13-6 regular season record coupled with their 10th straight playoff appearance was taken out of its sails by the disappointment of failing to defend their 2015-16 title. Rams finished 14th, 14th, and 15th out of 17 schools in three-point percentage (24.7), attempts […]
York Lions Women’s Basketball looking to take the next step
The York Lions are excited to start fresh. With seven first-year women joining the program and the departure of last season’s leading scorer Shauney Fischer, the hope is that change can be a good thing. “We’re trying to get out there and find kids who not only have basketball potential but are hard workers and […]
Canada’s Taevaunn Prince embraces international journey, eyes NBA
Taevaunn Prince hopes to play in the NBA one day, but he understands the road to get there has its share of bumps. Fresh off a season with ScanPlus Baskets Elchingen, a second-tier professional league in Germany, the Malton, Ont. native is determined to do what’s necessary in order to reach his goal. “I want […]
Smith’s double-double leads Colts to preseason victory
Yasmeen Smith of the Centennial Colts may carry an innocent smile, but don’t expect to see it when the buzzer sounds.
Josh McFarlene determined to lead Centennial Colts to new heights
Josh McFarlene is back for his second season with the Centennial Colts as one of four returning players.
Wisconsin forward looks back fondly at NAIG experience
Victor Bird realized that Wednesday’s under-19 basketball match versus Manitoba might have been his last at the North American Indigenous Games.
B.C. U16 women advance to basketball final with win over Alberta
Point guard Jessica Parker was the key to British Columbia’s U16 women’s comprehensive semifinal win over Alberta.