Section

Basketball

Latest Slidescroller coverage in Basketball.

Chris Spatola to Headline Appalachian State Basketball Tip‑Off Dinner

The Appalachian State Mountaineers will host a special dinner on October 21 featuring Chris Spatola, a West Point graduate, Army veteran and seasoned basketball analyst, as the keynote speaker. The evening will include dinner, a Q&A session, a silent auction and insights from Coach Kerns, with proceeds directly benefiting Mountaineer student‑athletes.

Aug 19, 2026

Georgia State Set for 2026 Fort Myers Tip‑Off Palms Division

Georgia State’s men’s basketball squad will join Tulane and Florida Gulf Coast University in the 2026 Fort Myers Tip‑Off Palms Division, a three‑day event that offers fans a chance to experience live games, hotel stays and sponsor‑backed activities.

Aug 19, 2026

Willie Akers, WVU Basketball Legend, Dies at 89

Willie Akers, the Hall‑of‑ Fame forward who helped WVU reach the 1959 NCAA championship game, died at 89, leaving behind a legacy of partnership with Jerry West and a near‑miss that still defines Mountaineer basketball.

Aug 19, 2026

Michael Malone Brings NBA‑Level Insight to UNC Basketball Recruiting

Veteran coach Michael Malone, who amassed more than 500 career wins and captured an NBA championship before turning his focus to the college game, has arrived at the University of North Carolina with a reputation forged in professional basketball. In a recent conversation, Malone described the biggest adjustment as tempering expectations for prospects who are often still in their mid‑teens, noting that a 16‑ or 17‑year‑old lacks the polish of an NBA veteran but still carries untapped upside. His experience shaping NBA All‑Stars such as Nikola Jokic — a three‑time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP — and Jamaal Murray, who helped lead the Denver Nuggets to a title, informs how he blends present performance with future promise. At Carolina, Malone’s inaugural recruiting class features local standouts Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas Jr. and Malloy Smith, while international prospects Sayon Keia and Alexandros Samodurov have also earned spots on the roster. The staff has supplemented the mix with seasoned transfers like Terrence Brown, adding depth and a winning pedigree that the coach believes will accelerate the team’s development. Above all, the program emphasizes players who prioritize the Tar Heels’ tradition over personal glory, a philosophy that Malone says mirrors the selfless mindset he cultivated in the NBA.

Aug 19, 2026

Alex Schiffer Exits Front Office Sports for New Role

Alex Schiffer, a veteran basketball reporter known for blending business insight with on‑court coverage, has announced his departure from Front Office Sports, ending a stint that saw him chronicling the NBA’s evolving landscape and the commercial side of the game.

Aug 19, 2026