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MIES (Switzerland) – FIBA is excited to confirm that the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area will be the official venue for 3x3 basketball at the Olympic Games LA28.
Home to beautiful parks and multiple sports facilities, the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, Los Angeles' second-largest urban park, will bring the world’s best 3x3 basketball players to the heart of the city.
The combination of world-class competition and the vibrant urban culture of Los Angeles will create an electrifying and unforgettable atmosphere for spectators in the stands and around the globe.
Sepulveda Basin will transform into an urban sports park, where 3x3 basketball will feature alongside BMX freestyle, BMX racing and skateboarding – just as it did so successfully at last year's Olympic Games. This multi-sport hub will offer players and fans a truly unparallelled Olympic experience building on the unforgettable atmospheres generated in Paris.
“We are excited that the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area will be the stage for 3x3 basketball at the Olympic Games LA28. This iconic urban park embodies the spirit of 3x3 — open, dynamic, and rooted in the community,” said FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez.
“Los Angeles is one of the world’s most iconic basketball cities and has a thriving 3x3 culture. The 2028 Olympic Games will therefore be an incredibly special milestone for our sport. No doubt, the world’s fastest-growing urban sport will leave a lasting legacy for future generations in the San Fernando Valley.”
The 2028 Games will mark the first time that Olympic and Paralympic events will be staged in the San Fernando Valley. The Olympic Games LA28 are scheduled to take place from 14-30 July. NBA DEBUTS NEW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN “DON’T MISS A THING” AHEAD OF 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS PRESENTED BY GOOGLE – Spot Set to Aerosmith’s Hit Song Features NBA All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns Alongside Rob Lowe, Shaboozey and Khaby Lame – NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 – The NBA today debuted its new campaign for the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google, which is now streaming across all @NBA social platforms and on the NBA App. The campaign premieres tonight on TNT during the 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, which tips off with the Atlanta Hawks taking on the Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies visiting the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET, as each team competes to secure a spot in the Playoffs. Set to the song “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by GRAMMY-Award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted and best-selling American hard rock band Aerosmith, the spot highlights how fans and celebrities all around the world, wherever they are and however they watch, are tuning in to see playoff history unfold on the court. Living rooms, recording booths, shops and cafes are pulled into the arena, because when the Playoffs are on, the world stops to watch. “We have a long history with the NBA, cheering for our hometown Celtics throughout the years,” said Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. “We have shared that electrifying moment walking into TD Garden and feeling the love and energy of the crowd. We wish all the teams the best and we are thrilled that our song is part of this year’s Playoffs.” “Don’t Miss a Thing” features NBA All-Stars, analysts and celebrities, including three-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) and six-time NBA All-Star and 2024 NBA Champion Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) alongside three-time NBA All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder), six-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers) and five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks). Through a creative approach that sees scenes from everyday life playing out inside an NBA arena, the campaign also showcases a star-studded cast making sure not to miss a moment of gameplay. Six-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Shaboozey tunes in from a recording booth, Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Rob Lowe catches the game from the couch, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice watches mid-workout and global influencer Khaby Lame takes in the action from a cafe. GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Sheila E., Uruguayan musician and creator Fede Vigevani and Chinese actor and singer Dylan Wang also appear in cameos. Click here to view “Don’t Miss a Thing” 
“This season, the competition in the NBA is as strong as ever,” said Tammy Henault, Chief Marketing Officer, NBA. “Our campaign harnesses the idea of not missing out – there are highlight reel plays taking place across the league every night, and in the Playoffs, everything gets taken to the next level. If you’re not watching, you might miss the next historic NBA moment.” The league is also taking the playoff excitement on the road with the NBA Road Trip to the Trophy, which will see an interactive, NBA-branded bus drive coast-to-coast in celebration of the postseason. Starting in Los Angeles on Friday, April 18, the bus will visit eight playoff markets, where it will make stops in highly trafficked areas for fans of all ages to take photos with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, make bracket predictions, leave videos of encouragement for their favorite teams and win a variety of special prizes. “Don’t Miss a Thing” was directed by Salomon Ligthelm and produced in collaboration with Translation. The spot will be translated into nine languages, reaching the league’s global fanbase.
The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament tips off tonight on TNT with Hawks vs. Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by Grizzlies vs. Warriors at 10 p.m. ET. It continues Wednesday on ESPN when the Miami Heat visits the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Sacramento Kings host the Dallas Mavericks at 10 p.m. ET. The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament concludes on Friday, April 18. The NBA Playoffs presented by Google begin on Saturday, April 19.
LUKA DONČIĆ LEADS NBA’S TOP-SELLING JERSEY LIST FOR THE 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON - Dončić is the First International Player to Top the Jerseys List and First Player Other than Stephen Curry or LeBron James to Appear at No. 1 Since the 2012-13 Season - - Los Angeles Lakers Take Top Spot on Most Popular Team Merchandise List - NEW YORK, April 14, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association today jointly announced that the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić and the Lakers franchise secured the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists. Results are based on NBAStore.com sales for the 2024-25 regular season.  
Dončić, who is from Slovenia, is the first international player to top the most popular jerseys list and the first player other than Stephen Curry or LeBron James to top the list since the 2012-13 regular season (New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony). Since the NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 6, jersey sales on NBAStore.com are up 21% compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by Dončić’s trade to the Lakers. The NBA also announced the most-viewed plays across NBA social and digital platforms for the 2024-25 regular season, led by two acrobatic layups by the Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant in a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 4 (286M views). No. 2 on the list was the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry executing a behind-the-back crossover and finish vs. the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 28, which generated 136M views. The Lakers’ James (3.23B views), Curry (2.56B views) and the Lakers’ Dončić (1.82B views) topped the list of the most-viewed players on NBA social and digital platforms during the regular season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tripled his total view count from last season with 1.06 billion views. The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament tips off on Tuesday, April 15 on TNT with the Atlanta Hawks visiting the Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Warriors hosting the Grizzlies at 10 p.m. ET. *Rankings account for Dončić’s seasonlong jersey sales including both the Dallas Mavericks and Lakers.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS’ ANFERNEE SIMONS NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD MARCH WINNER – Simons Provided Scholarships and Supplies for Students, Supported Mental Health Wellbeing and Hosted Holiday Giveaways – – NBA will Donate $10,000 to Be A Light – NEW YORK, April 13, 2025 – The NBA today announced Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of March. As part of his efforts, Simons provided scholarships to 24 students, supported mental health wellbeing and hosted holiday events in Portland and his home state of Florida. Simons will receive the David Robinson trophy, and the NBA will donate $10,000 to Be A Light, an organization that supports at-risk youth and young adults. Simons contributed $45,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education based on their personal proposals and need for financial aid. Each year, Simons hosts the Be A Light Grad Bash to celebrate graduates from kindergarten to high school. The event features live music, food, games and prizes with each participant being recognized onstage and receiving a package of supplies to prepare them for the next stage of their academic journeys. Simons also participated in World Mental Health Day at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club. This event provided a safe and open environment for a conversation around mental health, helping to breaking the negative stigma and offering young people tools and resources to prioritize their mental wellbeing. Simons’ leadership in this event made an impactful difference in educating young individuals in the community. During the winter holidays, Simons demonstrated his generosity by providing nearly 300 warm meals for families in Portland and Florida to celebrate Thanksgiving. In December, Simons partnered with Nike to speak with students from Y.O.U.TH in Portland and educate them about career opportunities in the sneaker industry. The event brought in a designer from Nike who helped the students create their own custom Nike Sabrina 2. At a later date, Simons provided over 100 meals to those individuals and their families to celebrate the holidays. “One of the first things I thought about when I made it to the NBA was how I can make a direct impact in my community, specifically to the youth in the greater Portland area,” said Simons. “It’s extremely important for me to personally connect with the kids in the community and present opportunities for them to express themselves and become great. I am truly thankful to be in a position where I can offer creative outlets for tomorrow’s leaders.” Simons will be recognized in-arena as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner during the Lakers-Trail Blazers game on April 13. The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years. He had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally, traveling the world to teach the values of the game and making a positive impact through his kindness and generosity. The legacy he built will continue to live on through the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognition, which honors the next generation of players’ commitment to positively impacting their community throughout the NBA season. Over the course of each NBA season, there is an offseason winner followed by seven monthly award winners. The offseason winner receives the Bob Lanier trophy, and each monthly winner receives the David Robinson trophy. The NBA also makes a donation to the charity or foundation of the player’s choice. To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/.
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Caen los Leones en el Pachín Los Indios de Mayagüez superaron el sábado 72-61 a los Leones de Ponce, provocando la segunda derrota de los felinos en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns.
Con el resultado, la tribu mejora su actuación a 6-4 en el tercer puesto de la Conferencia B del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Los selváticos, por su parte, se mantienen en el cuarto lugar con récord de 3-5.
Ponce se llevó los primeros 10 minutos con puntuación de 23-12. Pero, Mayagüez ripostó y ganó el segundo cuarto, 20-8. Chris Gastón con un gancho giró el desafío a favor de los Indios, 32-31, con 25 segundos por jugarse del segundo parcial.
Tyrell Harrison registró la mayor ventaja en el encuentro, 56-48, con 23 segundos en el reloj del tercer periodo.
Sam Waardenburg lideró a los indígenas con 15 puntos y 10 rebotes, Georgie Pacheco y Milton Doyle anotaron 12 cada uno. Por los Leones, Jared Ruiz y Paris Bass marcaron 14 tantos por igual, y Jordan Murphy encestó 12.
La manada se traslada el miércoles, 16 de abril (8:00 p.m.), al coliseo Raymond Dalmau para medirse a los Piratas de Quebradillas.
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Ponce consigue importante triunfo frente a rival directo Con otro gran partido ofensivo de Jared Ruiz, los Leones de Ponce se impusieron 77-74 sobre el quinteto de rivalidad, Santeros de Aguada, en la jornada del miércoles en el Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).
En total son seis partidos entre Leones y Santeros en el torneo 2025. Ambos quintetos forman parte de la Conferencia B. Ponce presenta marca de 3-4 en el cuarto puesto, mientras Aguada permanece en el frío y oscuro sótano con 1-6.
Ruiz cargó la ofensiva ganadora con 19 puntos, Johned Walker y Jordan Murphy aportaron 15 por igual. En causa perdida, Joel Soriano registró 31 tantos y 22 rebotes, Nicholas Rakocevic marcó 17 y Nathan Sobey 15.
Los locales, con una güira de Soriano, salieron al frente en el desafío, 28-18, con 46 segundos del primer cuarto. El acto inicial finalizó 28-22, a favor de los Santeros.
Con un tiro libre de Ruiz, los felinos completaron un avance 7-0 para irse arriba en las hostilidades, 31-30, con 6:31 del segundo periodo. Aguada respondió con dos tiradas libres de Sobey, 32-31, con 5:29.
Jezreel De Jesús y Alejandro Vásquez con sendos canastos les otorgaron la ventaja nuevamente a los visitantes, 39-35, con 3:12 en el reloj. Los selváticos se llevaron la primera mitad con puntuación de 39-37.
Bombazos consecutivos de Paris Bass y Walker, combinados con un ‘lay-up’ de Ruiz, despegaron definitivamente a los melenudos, 48-42, con 7:42 del tercer parcial. Al cierre de los primeros 30 minutos, el quinteto rojinegro seguía en la delantera con marcador de 60-56.
Los ponceños llegaron a estar dominando de 12 puntos, 73-61, luego de una canasta por parte de Carlos ‘Yao’ López, restando 4:51 de juego.
Unos aguerridos jugadores dirigidos por Erick Rodriguez se negaron a entregarse e hicieron un esfuerzo final, acercándose a tres tantos, 77-74, con un lanzamiento libre de Soriano, faltando 31 segundos en el cronómetro, pero no fue suficiente para alcanzar a los sureños.
Este sábado, 12 de abril (8:00 p.m.), la manada recibe la visita de los Indios de Mayagüez en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns.
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Matt Mooney entra en sustitución de Frank Mason III Los Leones de Ponce y los Piratas de Quebradillas realizaron un cambio en la tarde de hoy por los servicios del importado Matt Mooney. En el trueque, los felinos cedieron su turno de segunda ronde del sorteo de Nuevo Ingreso 2028.
“Matt Mooney debutará hoy con los Leones de Ponce en substitución de Frank Mason, quien perderá al menos tres semanas por lesión”, comentó Gabriel Ortiz, gerente general de los melenudos.
Con los corsarios, en ocho juegos, presenta promedios de 11.9 puntos, 2.1 asistencias y 2.1 rebotes por cotejo, y cuenta con un extraordinario 37 porciento en lances de tres.
La manada se traslada esta noche al coliseo Ismael 'Chavalillo' Delgado para medirse a los Santeros de Aguada.
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Luce Jordan Murphy en derrota felina Los Leones de Ponce cayeron el lunes, 94-91, ante los Capitanes de Arecibo, en un reñido enfrentamiento en el coliseo Manuel ‘Petaca’ Iguina.
En el desafío, Jordan Murphy se destacó con 26 puntos y 11 rebotes, mientras que Jezreel De Jesús aportó 20 tantos, Frank Mason 17 y Paris Bass 14.
Por Arecibo, Víctor Liz logró 24 unidades saliendo del banco. Dewan Hernández sumó 13 puntos y Ramses Meléndez 10.
Los felinos lograron empatar las hostilidades a 84 con un güira de Jezreel De Jesús, restando 2:49 del cuarto periodo. Pero, Liz respondió con dos canastas consecutivas y así otorgarles la ventaja definitiva a los locales, 88-84, con 49 segundos por jugarse.
Ponce realizó un último empuje con un bombazo de Bass, acercándose del mínimo 92-91, con siete segundos en el reloj. De inmediato, Brando Davis recibió falta personal y selló el triunfo arecibeño con dos tiradas libres, faltando seis segundos.
De Jesús tuvo el último tiro del desafío desde la línea de tres, pero no contó con éxito.
La manada había ganado la primera mitad con puntuación de 42-39.
Con el resultado, los Leones colocan su marca en 2-4, como parte de la Conferencia B del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Los Capitanes, por su parte, juegan para 6-3.
El próximo compromiso de los selváticos será el miércoles, 9 de abril (8:00 p.m.), en el coliseo Ismael ‘Chavalillo’ Delgado frente a los Santeros de Aguada.
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Segundo triunfo en línea de los Leones Un canasto con 0.6 segundos en el reloj de Jared Ruiz le dio a los Leones de Ponce un triunfo de mucho prestigio, 84-82, frente a los vigentes campeones del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), Criollos de Caguas, en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns.
Ruiz acabó con 21 puntos, siete rebotes y cuatro asistencias para ser el líder absoluto de los locales. Jordan Murphy aportó 17 unidades, Jezreel De Jesús 13, Frank Mason 11 y Paris Bass 10.
Ponce (2-3) lleva dos victorias seguidas de gran mérito, una contra los Indios en Mayagüez y hoy domingo ante los Criollos.
El conjunto rojinegro dominó los primeros 20 minutos con puntuación de 45-36.
Con un tiro brincado de Mason, la ventaja de los felinos llegó a ser de 12 tantos, 56-44, con 4:18 del tercer cuarto. Al cierre del tercer acto, la manada seguía al frente con marcador de 65-55.
Christian López marcó siete puntos y Akill Mitchell cuatro en un avance 11-0 de los Criollos para nivelar las hostilidades a 71, con 6:12 del cuarto parcial.
Más adelante, Mitchell con un donqueo giró el juego a favor de los cagüeños, 80-79, con 1:19 por jugarse. Pero, Ruiz respondió con un triple, devolviéndole el comando a los selváticos, 82-80, con 1:14 en el reloj.
Michael O’Connell con una penetración efectiva provocó el último empate en la noche, iguales a 82, con 18 segundos. Acto seguido, Ruiz cerró las hostilidades con el lance ganador.
En causa perdida, Mitchell se destacó con 19 puntos y 13 capturas, López anotó 16, Alexander Kappos 15, Kay Felder 13 y Olumiye Oni 11 con 12 balones atrapados.
La manada se traslada este lunes, 7 de abril (8:00 p.m.), al coliseo Manuel ‘Petaca’ Iguina para enfrentarse a los Capitanes de Arecibo.
NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME REVEALS WINNERS OF MEN AND WOMEN’S NAISMITH STARTING FIVE AWARDS ON ESPN’S COLLEGE GAMEDAY – Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, and Madison Booker Repeat as Award Winners – SAN ANTONIO (April 5, 2025) — Today, on ESPN’s College GameDay coverage of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four in San Antonio, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame revealed this year’s positional award winners. The awards recognize the preeminent college basketball player at each position, also known as the Naismith Starting Five. The winners were determined by a combination of input from committees composed of top basketball personnel and Starting Five Fan Voting. The Hall of Fame selection committees, which included media members, coaches, sports information directors, and Hall of Famers, determined the preseason watch list of 20 candidates in October. The list was narrowed to 10 candidates in February and five candidates in March before determining the winner. All season long, players were able to play their way into award consideration. "The Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate the best in the game at every level, both men and women," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. "The student-athletes receiving our Starting Five Awards exemplify the talent and character of the Hall of Famers these awards are named in honor of. We recognize this outstanding group as the next generation of basketball stars, and are confident they will continue to excel in all they do. Today, we celebrate their achievements as we officially name them the Men’s and Women’s 2025 Naismith Starting Five.” 2025 Men’s Naismith Starting Five: Braden Smith (Purdue) – Bob Cousy (Point Guard) Award Chaz Lanier (Tennessee) – Jerry West (Shooting Guard) Award Cooper Flagg (Duke) – Julius Erving (Small Forward) Award Johni Broome (Auburn) – Karl Malone (Power Forward) Award Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton) – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Center) Award 2025 Women’s Naismith Starting Five: Paige Bueckers (UConn) – Nancy Lieberman (Point Guard) Award (two-time winner: 2021) JuJu Watkins (USC) – Anne Meyers Drysdale (Shooting Guard) Award (two-time winner: 2024) Madison Booker (Texas) – Cheryl Miller (Small Forward) Award (two-time winner: 2024) Aneesah Morrow (LSU) – Katrina McClain (Power Forward) Award Lauren Betts (UCLA) – Lisa Leslie (Center) Award Quotes from Men’s Naismith Starting Five Award Winners and Hall of Famers “I am honored to be the recipient of the Bob Cousy Award and would like to thank the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Mr. Cousy for this award. I would also like to shout out my teammates, coaches, and support staff for their trust and confidence in me this season. To be included among the elite players that have won this award is very humbling, and I am grateful to be selected to join that prestigious group.” – Braden Smith, Bob Cousy Award Winner (#CousyAward) “I want to start by thanking the West family and the selection committee for naming me the recipient of this incredible distinction. It is a true privilege to win the Jerry West Award, and I am deeply honored. I would not be in this position without God and the support of my family, my coaches, my teammates, and the fans. Representing the University of Tennessee this year has been special, and this accolade is not just about me, but about all of us who contributed to such an awesome season.” – Chaz Lanier, Jerry West Award Winner (#WestAward) “I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition. Julius Erving is one of the greatest to ever play the game, so to receive this is unbelievably humbling. I’m grateful to my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way. My ultimate goal is to help my team win a national championship, and this acknowledgment just motivates me to keep working and improving every day.” – Cooper Flagg, Julius Erving Award Winner (#ErvingAward) “I am humbled and honored to be selected as the 2025 Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award winner. There are so many people to thank, but most importantly, the man above, my family, coaches, and teammates. Their support, encouragement, and development helped me become the person and player I am today. I would like to thank the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Mr. Malone, and the selection committee for this honor.” – Johni Broome, Karl Malone Award Winner (#MaloneAward) “I am humbled and honored to receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award. Kareem is one of the all-time legends, not only in the game of basketball, but as a leader off the court as well. I thank my teammates and coaches for putting me in a position for success and to those with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for this prestigious recognition.” – Ryan Kalkbrenner, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Winner (#KareemAward) Quotes from Women’s Naismith Starting Five Award Winners and Hall of Famers “Nancy Lieberman is a legend and a trailblazer in our sport, and it’s an honor to receive this award. I wouldn’t be in this position without the hard work and support of my teammates. They deserve a lot of credit, and I share this honor with them because without my team, I wouldn’t be in this spot. It’s humbling to bookmark my college career with the Nancy Lieberman Award.” – Paige Bueckers, Nancy Lieberman Award Winner (#LiebermanAward) "It is a true honor to be selected for this award, which is a special one because it celebrates Ann Meyers Drysdale, a legend in our game, and it means a lot to me to receive this prestigious award. Thank you, and Fight On!” – JuJu Watkins, Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Winner (#MeyersAward) "First and foremost I want to thank God for the opportunity and skills he has blessed me with. Also, I want to thank the committee for selecting me for this award. It is an honor to earn an award with the name Cheryl Miller on it because I know how much she has meant to the game. I want to thank my teammates and coaches as I wouldn’t have received this award without their support and encouragement." – Madison Booker, Cheryl Miller Award Winner (#MillerAward) “It is an immense honor to receive the Katrina McClain Award, a testament to the perseverance, passion, and dedication that basketball has instilled in me. To stand on the shoulders of giants and be recognized for this award is a humbling reminder that dreams, no matter how ambitious, are always within reach.” – Aneesah Morrow, Katrina McClain Award Winner (#McClainAward) “The fact that I’m even up for an award like this is really meaningful to me. Obviously there’s a lot of work that I’ve put into this, and it has a lot to do with the program that I’m at, but I don’t take an award like this for granted and it’s really appreciated.” – Lauren Betts, Lisa Leslie Award Winner (#LeslieAward) For more information, visit HoophallAwards.com or follow @hoophallU on Instagram and X.
GRIZZLIES’ JA MORANT FINED NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light.
The gestures were made by Morant during the Grizzlies’110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on April 3 at Kaseya Center.
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