Basketball

New Yorkers Making History in helping to lift Kansas State over Michigan State

In a game that could only be written up by the writers in Hollywood, Harlem-native Markquis Nowell had himself one of the more iconic performances in one of the more iconic venues in the NCAA Sweet 16 Tournament held at Madison Square Garden. Nowell who made history in having an NCAA Tournament record with 19 […]

St. John’s University Welcomes Rick Pitino as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Program

Being from New York and sitting in front of the members of the media one can only imagine the emotions that were going through the mind of one Rick Pitino, who sat at Madison Square Garden as now the Head Coach of the St. John’s Men’s Basketball program. It must have only been yesterday that […]

Hofstra Men’s Basketball Duo Earn more Honors

The awards keep on rolling in for the Aaron Estrada and Tyler Thomas of Hofstra University, as the duo were recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. It was announced that the two student-athletes were named to the Division 1 All-District Teams. In addition, Estrada was named on the District 10 First Team, while […]

Roster set for USA Basketall Men’s Junior National Minicamp

Basketball fans will have a chance to see the future of Men’s Basketball, as the USA Basketball team announcing 61 athletes who will be participating in the USA Basketball Junior Team Minicamp. The camp will be held on March 31-April 2 during the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four. The participants of the minicamp will represent […]

Second Day of BIG EAST Tournament rocks MSG with action packed day of Hoops

The second day of the BIG EAST Tournament thrilled fans with some action-packed College Basketball, in front of rocking crowds and enthusiastic fans. In the second game of the day The University of Connecticut defeated Providence 73-66. Helping to lead the way for the Huskies was Jordan Hawkins who had 19 points, while Tristen Newton […]

Heartbreaker for St. John’s University in Overtime loss to Marquette

In what was a classic at Madison Square Garden, the St. John’s University Men’s Basketball team fell to Marquette in the Second Round of the BIG EAST Tournament on Thursday. Marquette, who won the BIG EAST Tournament during the 2022-23 season, now has a seven-game winning streak, having won 12 of their last 13 contest. […]

1495 Sports TV: Butler University Men’s Basketball Press Conference

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following Butler University Post Game Press Conference from 3/8/23. Video features thoughts from Head Coach Thad Matta along with student-athlete Simas Lukosius. This was after the team’s 76=63 loss to St. John’s University in the First Round of the BIG EAST Conference Tournament. Butler University Athletics – Official […]