by Colby Ambeault, special to NY Sports Report On March 18th, the Ones Basketball League (OBL) and its founder, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, announced the second phase of the league, with “OBL: Battle of the Cities.” In this second phase, players will be competing for their respective city’s glory, rather than their own, and will be led by a pillar … [Read more...] about McGrady’s OBL Creates Opportunity for N.Y. Hoopsters
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Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
Bill Raftery, a hugely popular and accomplished television basketball analyst, and a former college coach, will be honored in April with the Peter Carlesimo/Jack Powers Distinguished Service Award presented by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. The DSA presentation will be made at the 93rd MBWA All-Met Haggerty Awards Dinner scheduled Thursday, April 23, at the … [Read more...] about Bill Raftery to Receive MBWA Distinguished Service Award
CACC Network to Air ‘Full-Court Press’ During Tuesday’s Basketball Quarterfinals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The CACC Network will once again air, live, its popular "Full-Court Press" broadcast on Tuesday night during the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. The special broadcast will air live beginning at 5:15 p.m. (ET) with the pre-game show, followed by live look-ins of all eight … [Read more...] about CACC Network to Air ‘Full-Court Press’ During Tuesday’s Basketball Quarterfinals
Chuck Stogel to be Inducted into NYC Hoops Hall of Fame
Charles “Chuck” Stogel, a veteran sportswriter and editor, and longtime president of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association, has been chosen for induction into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies for the NYC Hoops Hall Class of 2025, which includes seven other distinguished individuals plus one professional and one college basketball … [Read more...] about Chuck Stogel to be Inducted into NYC Hoops Hall of Fame
Geno Auriemma Invests in 360 Hoops, Backing the Next Evolution of Basketball
360 Hoops, the emerging sports innovation company behind the patented three-in-one basketball system and circular gameplay format, today announced a landmark investment from Geno Auriemma, one of the most accomplished and influential basketball coaches in the history of the sport. The Hall of Fame coach and 12-time National Champion said of 360 Hoops, “What stood out to me … [Read more...] about Geno Auriemma Invests in 360 Hoops, Backing the Next Evolution of Basketball