By Pietro Colombo, Contributing Writer NBA fans were shaken up on Thursday, March 25, leading up to that 3 p.m. deadline. The day started with some small moves made. The Miami Heat attained Trevor Ariza, a player that fans think will make a difference for a franchise. Blake Griffin agreed…
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By Derrick Edafe, Staff Writer The New York Knicks and their new dynamic team have been currently battling in the East sitting at .500, and New Yorkers are loving it. Previously in past years, the Knicks have been falling far from the playoffs, but with high hopes and some good…
By Chris Smith, Staff Writer The NBA offseason has kicked off in a big way, with multiple free agency acquisitions shifting the league’s landscape as a whole. The drama began instantaneously, when last year’s number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks, acquired all-star Jrue Holiday from the…
Who is the Greatest NBA Player of All-Time? By Dean Joannou NBA fans have always sought to enthusiastically debate who they feel is the greatest player to ever play in the league. In the social media age of constant highlights and sound bites, it is easy to find viewers less…
By Lexi DeLorimiere, Staff Writer The Long Island University Basketball teams are working hard despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Ty Flowers and Brandy Thomas received All-NEC awards going into the playing season. While this isn’t the first time being awarded, both players are still grateful and excited…
By Chris Smith, Staff Writer The NBA has announced its schedule for the 2020-2021 season. There is a return date much sooner than anticipated for some players. The announcement comes on the heels of the Los Angeles Lakers championship to cap off a COVID-19 shortened season on Oct. 11. The…
By Dante Della Porta, Staff Writer The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have leaked into the sports seasons at LIU. The impacts of the pandemic have devastated both students and coaches. Men’s Basketball head coach Derek Kellogg is excited for the day the season can get back underway. “I feel…
By Dean Joannou, Staff Writer The NBA Finals began Wednesday, Sept. 30, with the Lakers defeating the Miami Heat 116 to 98. The fact that the Finals will be played at all is a major feat for a league that floated the idea of canceling the rest of the postponed…
By Andrew Scarpaci, Assistant Sports Editor Raiquan Clarke, a men’s basketball senior, was recognized by the East College Athletic Conference for his play this past season, giving him all All First Team ECAC honors. Clarke had an outstanding season for the Sharks, leading the NEC with 19.9 points per game,…
By Jason Glickman, Staff Writer There was no shortage of things to celebrate for the men’s basketball team on Thursday, Feb. 27 as they came away with a victory over the Wagner College Seahawks on senior night with a score of 74-66. The starting five for the Sharks represented the…