The 2024 College Slam Dunk contest hosted by Grand Canyon will include a local flavor, with GCU’s own Gabe McGlothan and Arizona’s Keshad Johnson taking part on Thursday. The event’s organizers on Wednesday released the final rosters for the dunk contest, as well as the three-point shootout for men and women that will take place at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix. ESPN … [Read more...] about College Slam Dunk and 3-Point contests at GCU include Gabe McGlothan, Arizona’s Keshad Johnson
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Grand Canyon using NCAA Tournament run as springboard for next year
It was another year of forward progress for the Grand Canyon men’s basketball team led by head coach Bryce Drew. For a second consecutive season, the Antelopes punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. But unlike last year’s first-round exit, No. 12-seeded GCU caught fire in an 75-66 upset win over No. 5-seeded St. Mary’s. It marked yet another first for a program that … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon using NCAA Tournament run as springboard for next year
GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster improved NBA Draft stock in March Madness
After leading Grand Canyon men’s basketball to its first NCAA Tournament win, draft experts from ESPN and USA Today said WAC Player of the Year Tyon Grant-Foster has improved his NBA Draft stock. Grant-Foster stuffed the stat sheet. He tallied 22 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks in GCU’s win over Saint Mary’s in a win. Then, he put up 29 points, eight rebounds, … [Read more...] about GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster improved NBA Draft stock in March Madness
Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
The Phoenix Suns’ first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft sits at No. 19 overall entering Wednesday’s action and there are plenty of March Madness stars who will be available in their range just outside the lottery. Over general manager James Jones’ tenure making selections for the Suns, he has only selected three players, Cam Johnson (No. 11, 2019), Jalen Smith (No. 10, 2020) … [Read more...] about Here’s who Phoenix Suns fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — Caitlin Clark makes pulling up from the midcourt logo look easy, routinely hitting shots most players would consider a heave. The Iowa star’s deep range has expanded the scope of possibilities for up-and-coming women’s basketball players, much the way NBA star Stephen Curry changed the men’s game more than a decade ago. “Guys will say the game is not as … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is inspiring a younger generation of players