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Northern Kentucky’s Basketball Team Spent Close To An Hour Trapped In An Elevator Ahead Of Its Season Opener

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Every college basketball team hopes to open up the season on the right foot. However, the guys suiting up for Northern Kentucky this year encountered an unexpected issue on the eve of their first game after enduring an ordeal in an elevator they were stuck inside for an extended period of time. Earlier this year, […] The post Northern Kentucky’s Basketball Team Spent Close To An Hour Trapped In An Elevator Ahead Of Its Season Opener appeared first on BroBible.

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Grambling starts hoops season with clutch 3 AM victory over Northern Illinois

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Grambling State University basketball kicked off its season in an unusual way as the college basketball season starts this week. Grambling faced off against Northern Illinois in the Field of 68’s opening-day marathon. The marathon was built as a 24-hour basketball celebration, a showcase to the sport, similar to ESPN’s 24-hour tip-off marathon. ESPN broadcast […] The post Grambling starts hoops season with clutch 3 AM victory over Northern Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hakeem Olajuwon’s Son Aziz Reaches College Basketball Milestone

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Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the greatest players to ever play basketball, a legend for the University of Houston and then for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. These days, he’s just a proud dad, and his son Aziz is the latest Olajuwon to break onto the scene. Aziz is going to attract plenty of […] The post Hakeem Olajuwon’s Son Aziz Reaches College Basketball Milestone appeared first on HEAVY.

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Potential future superstar commits to North Carolina in massive move

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New North Carolina head coach Michael Malone has only been on the job for about six months, and he’s already scored a massive commitment in terms of recruits. 5-star forward DeMarcus Henry announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, as per Jeff Borzello of ESPN, giving the Tar Heels their highest-ranked recruit since 2019. […] The post Potential future superstar commits to North Carolina in massive move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Hurley inks new 2-year contract extension

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The UConn Huskies have been one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country under head coach Dan Hurley, and program has made sure he remains on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. Dan Hurley has reportedly agreed to a new two-year contract extension with UConn, as per Jon Rothstein of 247 Sports. […] The post Dan Hurley inks new 2-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Robbie Avila Update on Playing This Season for St. Louis Creates Delay

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The St. Louis Billikens are hoping to have Robbie Avila on the floor for them again this season. Of course, who wouldn’t want that? Well, the Billikens’ opponents, to be sure. But for St. Louis, it’s clear and obvious that having Avila on their team makes them a whole heck of a lot better. He’s […] The post Latest Robbie Avila Update on Playing This Season for St. Louis Creates Delay appeared first on HEAVY.

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Villanova’s Rome Opener Could Make History

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The Villanova Wildcats will be opening their season against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It will be under unusual circumstances, as this game will be played in Rome. Villanova freshman center, Luigi Suigo, will be playing in his home country of Italy to start the season, which is a pretty cool thing. The 7’3″, 289-pound […] The post Villanova’s Rome Opener Could Make History appeared first on HEAVY.

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UTSA Lied About Basketball Coach’s Arrest While He In Jail For An Entire Day Right Before First Game Of Season

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UTSA decided to suspend Austin Claunch as the men’s basketball coach after he was arrested on suspicion of DWI. The length of his suspension has yet to be determined with just four days until the first game of the 2026-27 season. An official timeline of his arrest and subsequent operations is rather unusual. The university […] The post UTSA Lied About Basketball Coach’s Arrest While He In Jail For An Entire Day Right Before First Game Of Season appeared first on BroBible.

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LSU Basketball Could Get a Major Boost From Unexpected Ruling

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LSU basketball got some big news on October 28th. A judge issued an Injunction for RJ Luiz, temporarily allowing him to play for the Tigers. This is a temporary solution, not a permanent one. This is one of many players for whom judges across the country have issued an injunction. It’s an ongoing fight between […] The post LSU Basketball Could Get a Major Boost From Unexpected Ruling appeared first on HEAVY.

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Legendary College Basketball Announcer Bill Raftery Explains Why He’s Changing His Style For Season-Opener

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Any true college basketball fan will know all about legendary announcer Bill Raftery, who was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2017. They’ll also know all about Raftery’s iconic catchphrases, such as yelling “Onions!” when a player hits a big shot or “a little lingerie on the deck” when a defender gets crossed over. […] The post Legendary College Basketball Announcer Bill Raftery Explains Why He’s Changing His Style For Season-Opener appeared first on BroBible.

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