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Joel Embiid Sketchers Basketball
At New York Knicks media day, the sneaker ecosystem was thrown for a loop as longtime Nike endorser and frequent Kobe Protro wearer Julius Randle was spotted in a Sketchers branded basketball shoe. While rumors swirled regarding the first-of-its-kind silhouette, the California-based brand has since been confirmed to be making its first-ever foray into the…
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NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid, Julius Randle Nearing Skechers Basketball Shoe Contracts
Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is reportedly nearing an endorsement deal with Skechers, according to Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, as the company opens a basketball division. Per that report, “A deal has not been signed yet, but Embiid wore a Skechers shoe for the first…
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Joel Embiid nearing deal with Skechers
Skechers, the popular footwear brand, is starting a new basketball division and is in deep discussions about adding a high-profile endorser to anchor the launch. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning MVP, is nearing a deal to become Skechers’ star pitchman, industry sources briefed on the talks told The Athletic. A deal has…
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Calipari proposes transfer rule with no penalty
Alex Scarborough, ESPN Staff WriterOct 18, 2023, 02:07 PM ET Close Covers the SEC. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of Auburn University. Open Extended Reactions BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As the transfer portal continues to influence college basketball, Kentucky coach John Calipari suggests tightening player eligibility. At an SEC basketball preview event on Wednesday, Calipari said…
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John Calipari gives promising update on Kentucky’s recruiting efforts
It’s no secret that John Calipari will go down as one of the best coaches of all time when it comes to recruiting. Even with his program taking a step back from the glory days of his first six years in Lexington, Kentucky’s recruiting success has remained high, as evidenced by the Cats bringing in…
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Jim Boeheim to join ESPN for 2023-24 college basketball season in the works
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An agreement with ESPN and former Syracuse Men’s Basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, is in the works for him to join the cable sports channel for the 2023-24 college basketball season. According to a source from College Hoops Today, Boeheim is in the final stage of the agreement that would allow him…
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Skylar Vann – 2023-24 – Women’s Basketball
CAREER2022, 2023 Big 12 Sixth Player of the YearBig 12 Player of the Week (one time) JUNIOR (2022-23) Honorable mention All-Big 12 selection … Repeated as Big 12 Sixth Player of the Year … Big 12 All-Tournament team … Appeared in 33 games off the bench, averaging 11.5 points, team-high 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists…
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Pair of Catamount Basketball Games to Be Aired on ESPN Networks
Story Links SPARTANBURG, S.C. – A pair of Western Carolina men’s basketball games have been selected to air nationally on ESPN linear channels during the upcoming season as the league and ESPN announced a five-game national broadcast schedule on Wednesday afternoon. WCU’s game at Samford on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) will tip-off at 9 p.m. ET…
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Seawolves Basketball Meet the Team Night, Oct. 26
Join both the Seawolves Basketball teams at Island Federal Arena on Thursday, October 26, for Meet the Team night. See them in action on the court, grab some giveaways, receive exclusive tickets offers and more. Doors open at 6:30 pm; the event will be held from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Register here Stony Brook…
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Derrick McDowell among 4 Farmington basketball coaches fired amid sexual assault investigation
Farmington has removed four coaches from its boys basketball staff, including varsity head coach Derrick McDowell, amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct accusations within the program. The school initially had removed an unnamed coach from the program Monday after students came forward with accusations of sexual misconduct that occurred at a coaches home in…
