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“THE ROOKIE AND THE VET: UNC HOOPS’ BROTHERHOOD SHINES IN NEW ERA OF TAR HEEL BASKETBALL”TAR HEEL NATION REACTS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — August 3, 2025 — A picture is worth a thousand words—and in this case, one shared moment between a seasoned leader and a rising newcomer tells a story of mentorship, trust, and tradition in the heart of North Carolina basketball. In a now-viral photo captured at the UNC training facility, a veteran Tar Heel player is seen with his arm around a young teammate, offering what appears to be a heartfelt exchange of encouragement, wisdom,…
“L.A. ADDS YOUTH & FLAIR: THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS HAVE SIGNED GUARD RJ DAVIS, FORWARD ERIC DIXON, FORWARD ARTHUR KALUMA, AND GUARD AUGUSTAS MARČIULIONIS… HERE IS WHAT ANALYTICS THINK ABOUT THIS.. LOS ANGELES — July 26, 2025 — The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a strategic step toward blending veteran leadership with high-upside young talent, officially signing guards R.J. Davis and Augustas Marčiulionis, and forwards Eric Dixon and Arthur Kaluma to Exhibit 10 training‑camp contracts as the team prepares for training camp and Summer League action. Who Are the New Additions? R.J. Davis (G – UNC)…
Rod West Revolutionizes WVU’s Defense: A New Era of Physicality and Aggressiveness Establishes in Mountaineers High School Morgantown, WV — A seismic shift is underway in West Virginia football, and at the center of it all stands defensive mastermind Rod West. Tasked with reinventing the Mountaineers’ defensive identity, West has done far more than implement a new playbook—he has instilled a culture of physicality, toughness, and relentless aggression that promises to define a new era for WVU. From the moment West stepped onto the practice field, it was clear that the status quo was no longer acceptable. Gone…
MOUNTAINEERS STRIKE A GLOBAL CHORD: ESPN CROWNS WVU MARCHING BAND #1 IN THE WORLD. THIS IS NOT JUST A BAND — IT’S A MOVEMENT,” SAID ESPN’S COLLEGE SPORTS DIRECTOR, REBECCA VAUGHN MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – August 3, 2025 — In a moment of thunderous pride and historic recognition, ESPN has officially named the West Virginia University Mountaineer Marching Band the #1 Marching Band in the World, igniting celebration across campus, the state, and Mountaineer Nation around the globe. Known affectionately as “The Pride of West Virginia,” the band has now earned a title befitting its name — World…
Netflix Sets August 26, 2025 Premiere for MOUNTAINEERS PRIDE: The Don Legacy 🎥 MORGANTOWN, WV — West Virginia University and Mountaineer football fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement as Netflix officially confirmed that MOUNTAINEERS PRIDE: The Don Legacy will debut on August 26, 2025 — a perfect lead‑in to the 2025 Mountaineers football season . — A Definitive Tribute to a College Football Legend This long‑awaited documentary is a deeply immersive tribute to Don Nehlen, the iconic head coach who transformed West Virginia University’s football program between 1980 and 2000 into a national powerhouse. Over two decades,…
“SUMMITT’S SUMMIT: NETFLIX PREMIERES THE SUMMIT OF GREATNESS—A POIGNANT PORTRAIT OF A BASKETBALL LEGEND”… KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Netflix has officially debuted The Summit of Greatness: Pat Summitt’s Tennessee Legacy, a powerful new documentary chronicling the life and career of legendary head coach Pat Summitt, who transformed the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers into a dominant force in women’s college basketball . 🏀 A Story Worth Telling Spanning Summitt’s 38-year tenure (1974–2012), the film highlights her historic legacy, including eight NCAA championships, 1,098 career wins, 18 Final Four appearances, and an unmatched perfect 112‑0 record at home…
“HOME-GROWN HERO: ZACH FRAZIER UNVEILS $5.4M NIL LEGACY FUND TO EMPOWER WEST VIRGINIA’S NEXT GENERATION” MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – June 24, 2025 — In a landmark gesture of Mountaineer pride and player empowerment, NFL offensive lineman Zach Frazier has pledged $5.4 million to establish what is now one of the largest collegiate NIL funds in West Virginia history, devoted exclusively to supporting student-athletes at West Virginia University . A Generous Gift, Rooted in Loyalty Frazier—an accomplished former WVU standout and Fairmont native turned NFL All-Pro—announced the donation during a press conference at Milan Puskar Stadium, underscoring his deep…
“NORTH MECK STAR ISAIAH EVANS LAUNCHES FIRST YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP WITH D4G HOOPS”… Huntersville, NC — Local basketball standout Isaiah Evans is giving back to the community that raised him—this time, not with a slam dunk, but with a whistle and a clipboard. Evans, a proud alumnus of North Mecklenburg High School and one of the area’s most electric basketball talents, kicked off his first-ever youth basketball camp this weekend in partnership with D4G Hoops, drawing dozens of eager young athletes looking to learn from one of their own. The camp, held at a packed local…
CELTICS RUMORS: SUMMER LEAGUE STAR WANTS TO SIGN NBA CONTRACT. HE CLEARLY STATED THAT HE IS NOT PLANNING TO SIGN ABROAD AND STILL HOPES TO JOIN BOSTON CELTICS Charles Bassey has never averaged more than 5.7 points per game in the NBA, but believes he proved his potential on the Boston Celtics’ 2025 Summer League roster. The team still has a vacant roster spot with one month until training camps, and Bassey believes he should be a frontrunner. Despite receiving significant interest from Partizan Belgrade of the Serbian League, Bassey intends to play for the Celtics in the…