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Summer Sports Leagues Kick Off in Watertown, New York

Local leagues begin their seasonal run, featuring volleyball, women's basketball, a Matt Gorman camp and Coach Vaadi's boys basketball circuit, while Dansville sweeps a double‑header against the Watertown Rapids.

Jun 24, 2026

Sean Blackburn Takes the Helm of Union University Women’s Basketball

Union University announced Sean Blackburn as its new head coach for the women's basketball program, succeeding Mark Campbell, who retired after 27 seasons. Blackburn, a former men's coach and Cedarville University alumnus, brings a proven track record of conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances.

Jun 24, 2026

Spartans Shine in Moneyball Pro‑Am Opener

The first night of the 2026 Moneyball Pro‑Am summer league in Holt, Michigan highlighted the emergence of freshman guards Jasiah Jervis and Carlos Medlock Jr., the athletic resurgence of point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., and the physical growth of returning sophomores, setting an optimistic tone for the upcoming season.

Jun 24, 2026

Mikal Bridges Leads Knicks to 2026 NBA Championship

Mikal Bridges' career arc — from a thin, under‑recruited prospect at Villanova to a key starter on the New York Knicks' 2026 title team — illustrates how perseverance and talent can rewrite a player's destiny.

Jun 24, 2026

The Prep‑to‑Pro Surge of the 1990s and Its Enduring Impact on Basketball

From Kobe Bryant’s decision to skip Duke for the NBA to Kevin Garnett’s groundbreaking jump straight from high school, the 1990s saw a wave of top prospects bypass college. Their choices sparked a cultural shift, prompted a league‑wide rule change, and left a legacy that still influences the sport today.

Jun 24, 2026