Basketball
Washington Mystics Unveil 25th Anniversary Campaign
The Washington Mystics have unveiled their campaign celebrating the team’s 25th anniversary season. As the most successful professional women’s team in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, Mystics fans have had a chance to witness special moments including the franchise’s first ever WNBA championship in 2019. Inspired by the grooves of the basketball, the Mystics’ 25th anniversary logo […]
USA Men’s Basketball Top Previously Undefeated Mexico 89-67
The USA Men’s Basketball team (3-1) never trailed while cruising to an 89-67 win over previously undefeated Mexico (3-1) on Sunday afternoon at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The victory wrapped up the USA’s play in the second window of FIBA World Cup Qualifying action in the Americas zone. Sunday’s performance was […]
Third-Quarter Surge Propels USA Men to 93-76 Win Over Puerto Rico
Trailing 44-42 at halftime, the USA Men (2-1) outscored Puerto Rico (1-2) 32-14 in the third quarter to take control of the game on the way to a 93-76 win in FIBA World Cup Qualifying play in the Americas zone on Thursday night at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. “I thought our […]
NBA Star Chris Paul Named Inaugural Recipient of Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award
Recently, the WNBA announced that Phoenix Suns’ 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul has been named the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award for his significant contributions to the advancement of girls’ and women’s basketball, and advocacy for the WNBA. The WNBA and Vanessa Bryant will present Paul the award at […]
Jim Boylen Returns as Head Coach of USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team
Veteran NBA coach Jim Boylen, who led the USA in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying November 2021 window, will return as head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team for the February 2022 qualifying games. Also returning to assist on the bench will be experienced USA Basketball coaches Ty Ellis and Othella Harrington. The USA will […]
Tickets on Sale Jan. 25 for Women’s, Men’s FIBA World Cup Qualifying Games in Washington, D.C.
Tickets for the previously-announced USA Basketball women’s and men’s FIBA World Cup Qualifying games at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., will go on sale starting at 10 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 25, and will be available via Ticketmaster.com and USAB.com/tickets. Tickets for all games range from $10 (plus Ticketmaster fees) for general admission to […]
Kevin Durant Named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
After he captured his third Olympic gold medal (2012, 2016, 2020) this past summer at the Tokyo Games, Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets/Texas/Washington, D.C.) was honored as the 2021 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year. “It’s amazing to be honored in this way,” Durant said. “First off to represent your country and do it amongst the best […]
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