The New York Times – Sports:
Playing for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks, he held his own against titans of the era like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Willis Reed.
Category: Basketball (College)
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C. Vivian Stringer, Celebrated Basketball Coach, Is Retiring
The New York Times – Sports:
Stringer, who reached four Final Fours, won more than 1,000 games over a half-century at Cheyney State, Iowa and, finally, Rutgers.
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How Women Sports Teams Got Their Start
The New York Times – Sports:
As the 50th anniversary of Title IX arrives in June, historians are reflecting on the legacy of women’s sports teams and whether it’s time to stop segregating some sports by sex.
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Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
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Jay Wright, Hall of Fame Villanova Basketball Coach, Retires
The New York Times – Sports:
A head coach since 1994, Wright, 60, had a .695 career winning percentage across tenures at Hofstra and Villanova. His 21-season career at Villanova included national titles in 2016 and 2018.
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Jay Wright, Hall of Fame Villanova Basketball Coach, Retires
The New York Times – Sports:
A head coach since 1994, Wright, 60, had a .695 career winning percentage across tenures at Hofstra and Villanova. His 21-season career at Villanova included national titles in 2016 and 2018.
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W.N.B.A. Draft: Kentucky’s Rhyne Howard Goes No. 1 to Dream
The New York Times – Sports:
Howard, a senior guard, was the top pick after Atlanta made a deal with the Washington Mystics to move up in the draft.
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The Jon Scheyer Era at Duke Begins
The New York Times – Sports:
Mike Krzyzewski’s announcing his retirement as Duke’s coach a year in advance allowed Jon Scheyer to focus on recruiting. He has landed top players as Duke looks to keep its blue blood status.
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Kansas’ David McCormack Delivers in Battle of Bigs
The New York Times – Sports:
McCormack scored 9 points in the second half, including the Jayhawks’ last two field goals, to help Kansas win the national championship.