Tommy Amaker Joins Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame
A look at the remarkable journey of Tommy Amaker, from high school dominance to collegiate triumphs, culminating in his recent induction into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
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A look at the remarkable journey of Tommy Amaker, from high school dominance to collegiate triumphs, culminating in his recent induction into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

Ervin Johnson, a Privateer Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, has been appointed to the LSU New Orleans basketball coaching staff, adding decades of professional and collegiate experience.

Legendary NBA forward Ervin Johnson, a University of New Orleans alumnus and Hall of Famer, has been appointed coach of the rebranded LSU New Orleans basketball team, promising to blend his championship pedigree with a commitment to education and community empowerment.

After 18 seasons in the league, Russell Westbrook steps away from basketball, closing a career defined by record‑breaking triple‑doubles, scoring titles and a gold medal, while looking ahead to new endeavors.

Russell Westbrook has called time on his professional basketball career, ending an 18‑year run that reshaped the NBA’s statistical record books and inspired a generation of players.

Former Duke star and longtime coach Tommy Amaker will be inducted into the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame alongside WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, NFL Pro Bowler London Fletcher and others, in a ceremony scheduled for August 30, 2026.
Elise Woodward, a veteran sideline reporter and former Huskies basketball star, has been named the new radio play‑by‑play announcer for University of Washington football, becoming what appears to be the first full‑time female voice to call FBS games on a regular basis.

Elise Woodward, a University of Washington graduate and seasoned sports broadcaster, will assume the play‑by‑play radio role for Husky Football, succeeding Tony Castricone and honoring the legacy of Bob Rondeau.

A look at the career of Walt Hazzard, whose achievements on the court and contributions off it have earned him a place among the sport’s immortals.

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.

Brian Taylor grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, excelled in multiple sports, earned All‑America honors at Princeton, won two ABA championships, and later turned his focus to education, founding the Brian Taylor Leadership Institute and mentoring countless young people.

Alabama has produced 48 NBA draft picks since 1949, ranking seventh in the SEC. The program’s alumni include top‑10 selections, Hall‑of‑Famer Ben Wallace, and a new generation of prospects poised to extend its legacy.

A look at the five highest-drafted Alabama basketball players in NBA history, their draft positions, careers, and lasting contributions.

A look at the draft histories, careers and statistical legacies of five former Alabama players who made their mark in the NBA.

After a storied career spanning the WNBA, NCAA and international stages, Fred Williams is set to bolster Indiana's women's basketball program as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of developing talent.
A deep‑seated connection between San Antonio and Seattle surfaces in the Western Conference finals, where the Spurs' coaching staff traces its lineage to the city's basketball heritage while the league eyes a possible return of the SuperSonics.
A longtime Pistons voice recounts the team's storied past, its current playoff push, and the community programs that have shaped generations of Detroit youth.