Published: March 28, 2009
Being limited to eight healthy players due to injuries left Washington seemingly helpless against Charlotte. Not only was Charlotte fighting with Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they were on a stretch that had seen them win 9 out of 13 games, including a franchise-best six in a row. Given the contrasts in fates, it would seem on paper, that Charlotte would steamroll their way to victory.
Published: March 28, 2009
Are you a high school athlete hoping to sign a scholarship offer with an NCAA school? If so, you need to take 10 minutes to listen to my chat with Ramogi Huma. He’s the President of the NCPA, an organization that works as a player union for NCAA athletes, and he talked with Hoops Addict about how the NCPA helps college athletes.
Published: March 27, 2009
Oklahoma City’s interim head coach Scott Brooks talked with Hoops Addict about Fox Sports considering him for Coach of the Year, the improvements Kevin Durant has made since he moved him from shooting guard to small forward and what it’s like to coach a talented young trio in Durant, Russell Westbrook and Jeff Green.
Published: March 27, 2009
Andrea Bargnani took some time to chat with the media about the team rebounding the ball well tonight, the team starting to gel now that everyone is healthy and how having 15 players healthy has led to some better practices.
Published: March 27, 2009
Robin Sawh takes a look at Kevin Durant’s phenomenal sophomore season, the emergence of Jeff Green, the solid play of rookie Russell Westbrook and what the future holds for this franchise.
Published: March 26, 2009
Wednesday was an odd day if you were a fan of the UConn Huskies. With a handful of friends letting me know their thoughts on the situation, I never let that bother me. Collecting my thoughts on the entire situation, there is no way I won’t continue to be loyal to the program that has brought many of my most memorable moments in sports.
Published: March 25, 2009
Don’t look now, but Eric Gordon is making a late push to win the Rookie of the Year award. In the 52 games Gordon has started, he is averaging an impressive 18.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists while shooting 46 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point land.
Published: March 25, 2009
Well, the NCAA Tournament field has been trimmed from 65 to 16, with that number set to be dwindled to four by the end of the weekend. Before we get there though, a lot of good basketball is still to be played. Here is what to look out for this weekend.
Published: March 25, 2009
Maurizio Gherardini recently talked with Hoops Addict about his new roll with Canada Basketball, why he added even more to his already busy schedule and his desire to contribute to the growth of basketball in Canada.
Published: March 25, 2009
After the game, Coach Vinny Del Negro discussed his team’s sluggish start, the courageous play of the Washington Wizards, and what his Bulls’ team needs to as they march towards the playoffs.