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Keeping talented scorers from finding an open shot on the basket is impossible in a league where all contact, whether initiated by the offense or defense during the act of shooting, gives the offense at least two free throws and a foul for the defender. (Photo Credit: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Why are NBA Players Scoring So Much?

Gabriel McCarthy, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2024
Here, Tara VanDerveer cuts down the net at the 2011 NCAA tournament at the end of the Spokane Regional. Her team, the Stanford Cardinal, won the region, and advanced to the Final Four. (Photo Credit: Don Feria, CC BY-SA 3.0

Tara VanDerveer Breaks the NCAA Basketball Wins Record

Lily Zufall, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2024
Here, Jalen Brunson runs the Knicks offense (Photo Credit: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

An Update on the 2023-2024 Knicks Season

Lane Adelson, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
The NBA is amongst the top leagues in the sports world. It generated 10.58 billion dollars in revenue and averaged 1.59 million viewers in the previous 2022-2023 season. (Photo Credit: Edgar Chapparo / Unsplash)

Unraveling the Web of Forced Trades in the NBA

Jack Murdock, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Crowds pour into the stadium from a tailgate at an Iowa football game. College football gameday in America routinely pulls in massive crowds, with ticket prices for top games at up to $500. (Phil Roeder from Des Moines, IA, USA, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student? Are Changes in the NCAA Eroding the Key Qualities of the League?

Lily Zufall, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Here is Michael Jordan shooting a layup. “The scoring prowess and legacy that Jordan left behind is truly unmatched,” said Derek Rauch ’25. (Photo Credit: copyright Steve lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

Who is the Basketball GOAT? Jordan Versus Lebron

Lane Adelson, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Pictured is Nikola Jokić, who is the best player in the Denver Nuggets. Jokic together with Murray helped the Denver Nuggets to make it into the NBA finals. (Photo Credit: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)

A Recap of the 2023 NBA Finals

Fei Ji, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2023
Many teams put their faith in the draft, hoping to find a star in exchange for their tanking.

Professional Sports Teams Are Trying their Best…To Lose

Sebastian Rosero-Mayer, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
From its beginnings, Basketball has established roots in the U.S. and abroad. In more recent years, the NBA has begun to consolidate international talent and expand its reach. Only time will tell regarding the lasting impact of the leagues effort to globalize one of the worlds premiere sports.

Basketball Gone Global: The Rapid Expansion of the Classic American Sport

Nicholas Anderson, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Bronx High School of Science has a competitive Girls Varsity Gymnastics team that recently won the Public School Athletic League City Championship.

The Problem of Gender Disparity in Sports

Donna Celentano, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2022
“It’s fun to see someone succeed with the odds stacked against them,” said Miles Kross ’23, a Rangers and Mets fan. This mentality is shared by millions of people around the world, showing up not only in major sporting events like March Madness but even with political leanings.

The Underdog Appeal in Sports

Hallel Abrams Gerber, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
Carmelo Anthony was once considered to be one of the most irreplaceable NBA players in NBA history.

Carmelo Anthony’s Fall From Grace

Nusaiba Afra, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
“When college teams start paying their athletes, it will make the fans question who they’re rooting for — the team that they associate themselves with, or the player themselves,” said Ellie White of Northfield, Michigan.

To Pay or Not To Pay, That Is The Question: College Athletes

Lucy Del Deo, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2021
Sedona Prince is the 67 Oregon forward who is leading the fight for equity in womens basketball.

Dancing to Two Different Tunes: Extreme Inequality For Male and Female Athletes During March Madness

Lucy Del Deo, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2021
In a seemingly disappointing year, the midseason hiring of Gary Trent Jr. for the Raptors has been nothing short of phenomenal. Trent Jr. made a game winning score against the Washington Wizards, and then dropped a career-high 44 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers a few games after that feat.

What’s Going on With the Toronto Raptors?

Sakeef Kibria, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2021
Playing for the Lakers will likely be Lebron James’ final destination, during his long and illustrious career.

Is Lebron James on the Decline?

Javid Saleh-Esa, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2021
Advertisements outside the Knicks home arena, Madison Square Garden, display the message, “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” a nod to how hard the Knicks have been playing this season.

New Season, New Knicks

Tobias Amstutz, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
Here is an N.B.A. Stadium lit up right before the game commences.

Stephen Curry is Far From Being Over

Samgar Aidarhanov, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
A row of three netless hoops at the 111th Street courts in Riverside Park in Manhattan illustrate the poor quality of net maintenance that is to be found at some basketball courts around New York City.

Why Are There So Many Basketball Hoops Without Nets in New York City Parks?

Tobias Amstutz, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021
Pictured are two pieces of signed NBA apparel, sold exclusively through the NBA Store, a Stephen Curry Jersey and a Frank Ntilikina Signed Board.

A Pandemic Offseason for the NBA: Short, But Dynamic!

Ethan Weinberg, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2021
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