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When Coach Chris Wayne accepted the job as an assistant men’s basketball coach of the North East Arizona Sand Vipers, he was unaware that the job would come with a bunch of snakes in the grass. Coach Wayne was a high profile Division II coach but knew that if he wanted his coaching to take the next step he knew that he would have to move on to the Division 1 ranks. John Locke was the head coach of the Sand Vipers when Jack Hume (athletic director) decided he would bring in Wayne. Locke soon…

The Charlotte Hornet stormed a heavy fourth quarter charge to crush the visiting Houston Rockets with a 125-109 victory at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Saturday night. Kemba Walker led the Hornets by scoring 17 of his 26 points in the second half of the game to claim the team’s seventh straight victory and registered Charlotte’s 37th win in 65 games played this season. Marvin Williams scored 25 points while shooting 9 of 16 from the field and with a perfect 4 for 4 from the free throw line.…

Have you ever thought who the best NBA player is? Well I think I can help you out right now. James Harden is the best basketball player in the NBA because he is the leading MVP candidate, his stats are very good, and he is a leader. James Harden has been a top MVP candidate this year even though Russell Westbrook has been putting up record breaking numbers. James Harden still is battling for the MVP award. To be able to even do what he has been doing to be a Top two MVP candidate, he had to…

Sam Dekker Samuel Thomas Dekker was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on May 6, 1994. He attended Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan. During his senior year, he led Sheboygan Lutheran to their first Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association state title. In the title game, Dekker scored 40 points, including the three-point shot that won the game with 2 seconds left. After his senior year, he was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year, the 2012 Parade All-American, the…

If you ever want to go to a Knicks game, you'll be glad to know that you can always order tickets online. New York Knicks tickets don't have to be expensive. Whether you see them play at home or at an away game, you can trust that there will be plenty of action and excitement. This team's history began in 1946, as an original member of the NBA. They have always played in Madison Square Garden, in the heart of the city. They had two NBA championships: 1970 and 1973. They're one of the few teams…

Lebrons and Jordans? Have you ever had lebrons and jordans? Which one do YOU think is better? I am paying attention to the traction, look, color and necessity of both shoes and comparing them. Lebron's have “amazing ankle support!” according to a review on lebrons. Jordans have “no ankle support and don't really look or act like a basketball shoe on the court.” said another reviewer of jordans. Reviewers also said the following about lebron's: “awesome lockdown” “better for weak ankles”…

It’s raining threes… Stephen Curry erupted with 46 big points and connected 12 three-pointers; including the last shot he fired from way, way downtown to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 121-118 overtime win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday night. The league’s scoring leader and incumbent Most Valuable Player released a three-point shot from beyond 30 feet far from the rim with 0.6 ticks left in the game clock of the overtime period that went in and sealed the Golden States…

The Houston Rockets are on target on its playoff run this season. They hold the best win-loss record last December winning 15 games with two losses. And now, in order to maintain their momentum, reports are suggesting that they should consider of adding Rudy Gay to their roster to boost up their chances in the postseason. Gay has been productive for the Sacramento Kings this season. He is second in points (18.5), rebounds (6.3) and even in blocks (0.67) for the team behind DeMarcus Cousins…

A lot of controversy surrounds the discussion of “the best NBA player of all time.” Most people will agree on Michael Jordan for his plethora of championships, MVPs, records, and much more. My prediction is that LeBron James will surpass MJ as the best ever, but that's a different story. This weekly paper is focused on the best shooter in the NBA (of all time), how he got there, and why he’s so good. Here is why Wardell Stephen (Steph) Curry II is so freaking good: Growing up with his Dad being…

Trade rumors to Taj Gibson start to swirl around the news as of late. Just recently, he was linked to being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors but up until now none of those deal has happened. But new reports have floated that he could possibly head to the Golden State Warriors before the trade deadline. Gibson has been a solid contributor for the Bulls this season. Currently, he is averaging 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and almost one block per game but that is not what the…