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Hofstra University stars Wright-Foreman And Pemberton Added To NBA Summer League Rosters
Two all-time greats of the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program will get the opportunity to impress NBA teams this summer as Justin Wright-Foreman (’19) and Eli Pemberton (’20) have both been added to rosters for NBA teams this summer. Wright-Foreman will be a member of the Washington Wizards team that will compete in the MGM Resorts […]
Record 121 NBA and WNBA to Compete in 2021 Tokyo Olympics
A record 121 NBA and WNBA players are featured on national team rosters for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The men’s and women’s 5×5 competitions will feature a record 49 current NBA players and a record 29 current WNBA players, as well as 16 former NBA and 22 former WNBA players. The inaugural […]
New England’s Future VII To feature 3 title fights
Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) pro boxing returns August 14th for the first time in three years, presenting the seventh installment of the popular New England Future series, at the famed Worcester Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. “New England’s Future VII,” presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment, in association with Shearns Boxing Promotions, will feature three title fights and […]
Hofstra University adds Tom Parrotta to Coaching Staff
A veteran of the coaching industry and one very familiar to the Hofstra community, Tom Parrotta was named an assistant coach with the Pride today, it was announced by Head Coach Speedy Claxton. “I’ve known Coach Parrotta for a long time now and I’m thrilled to bring him back home to Hempstead, commented Claxton. “His ties […]
Dallas Wings Selects Charli Collier with First Overall Pick
Two-time All-American Charli Collier of Texas tonight was selected by the Dallas Wings with the first overall pick of WNBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm®, which was held virtually for a second year in a row in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. A finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award as the nation’s top center, […]
Speedy Claxton To Lead The Hofstra Men’s Basketball Program
Past. Present. Future. That is what defines Speedy Claxton and his relationship with the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program. During his spectacular playing career, he lifted the Pride to the NCAA Tournament. Over the last eight years as a member of the coaching staff, he helped guide the team back to the top of the conference. […]
Grant Hill Selected to Succeed Jerry Colangelo as USA Basketball Men’s National Team Managing Director
Olympic gold medalist and 19-year NBA standout Grant Hill has been approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors as the next managing director of the USA Men’s National Team. Hill will succeed current managing director Jerry Colangelo after the Tokyo Olympics. “It is a tremendous honor to serve as managing director of USA Basketball’s Men’s National Team. I […]
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