Basketball

Miguel Paul Works Out For Washington Wizards

Miguel Paul Works Out For Washington Wizards

Departed point guard begins pursuit of NBA dream GREENVILLE, NC June 3, 2013 – Former East Carolina all-conference guard Miguel Paul took part in a pre-draft workout for the Washington Wizards on Monday as he pursues his dream of playing in the NBA. Paul participated in various individual drills in addition to three-on-three full court [...]

Steve Clifford What Charlotte Needs

Steve Clifford What Charlotte Needs

By Matt Rochinski bobcats.com May 29, 2013 Matt Rochinski is the Director of Interactive Media for the Charlotte Bobcats. The opinions expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Bobcats organization. When I first heard the Yahoo! report on Monday that the Bobcats had hired current Los Angeles Lakers [...]

Charlotte Bobcats Name Steve Clifford Head Coach

Charlotte Bobcats Name Steve Clifford Head Coach

Charlotte, NC May 29, 2013 – Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has named Steve Clifford Head Coach. Clifford, who has spent the last 13 seasons as an NBA assistant coach, becomes the sixth head coach in franchise history. “We are excited to have Steve Clifford as our [...]

The Southeastern Conference and ESPN Announce new TV Network and Digital Platform

The Southeastern Conference and ESPN Announce new TV Network and Digital Platform

20-Year Agreement and Rights Extension through 2034; AT&T U-verse Will Distribute the Network at LaunchAnnouncement Photo Gallery | Press Conference, Q&A Session Transcript | Network FAQ ATLANTA, GA May 2, 2013 – The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have signed a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network, which will launch in [...]

Early Entry Candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft

Early Entry Candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft

May 3, 2013 – The National Basketball Association announced today that 77 players, including 46 players from U.S. colleges and 31 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft presented by State Farm. Early Entry Candidates for the 2013 NBA Draft PLAYER SCHOOL HEIGHT STATUS Steven Adams Pittsburgh 7-0 Freshman [...]

Ibrahim Djambo Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Tiger Basketball Program

Ibrahim Djambo Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Tiger Basketball Program

Junior college forward averaged 17.7 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in 2012-13. CLEMSON, SC April 26, 2013 – Clemson men’s basketball announced Friday that junior college forward Ibrahim Djambo signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Tigers. The 6-foot-10 Djambo (pronounced JAHM-boh) is the first prospect from the junior college ranks to sign [...]

Official Pairings Announced for Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge

Official Pairings Announced for Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge

Top head coaches and celebrity alumni set to compete for $520,000 scholarship purse. Greensboro, Ga. April 23, 2013 – The Chick-fil-A Bowl today announced the official pairings for the seventh annual Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament. A 15-team field of NCAA head coaches and celebrity alumni will compete in a two-man scramble format over [...]

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Rendleman, Tanner Headline Award Winners

Rendleman, Tanner Headline Award Winners

Photo Album UNCW Athletic Awards Banquet Winners WILMINGTON, NC April 22, 2013 – Men’s basketball standout Keith Rendleman and senior swimmer Carly Tanner received the Thomas V. Moseley Awards as UNCW’s top student-athletes for 2012-13 during Monday’s annual athletic awards banquet at the Burney Center.   In other major awards, Kim Currie (women’s soccer) and [...]

Mike Dunlap Will Not Return As Head Coach Of Charlotte Bobcats

Mike Dunlap Will Not Return As Head Coach Of Charlotte Bobcats

MIKE DUNLAP WILL NOT RETURN AS HEAD COACH OF CHARLOTTE BOBCATS   Charlotte, NC April 23, 2013 – Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has relieved Mike Dunlap of his duties as head coach. The search for his successor will begin immediately.   “Rich Cho and I conducted [...]

Mike Murray Named NC State Women’s Basketball Director of Operations

Mike Murray Named NC State Women’s Basketball Director of Operations

RALEIGH, NC April 22, 2013 – Mike Murray has been named Director of Operations for the NC State women’s basketball program, head coach Wes Moore announced on Monday. Murray was an assistant coach for the last seven years at Tennessee-Chattanooga under Moore. “He wore a lot of hats for us at Chattanooga,” said Moore. “From [...]