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Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out

Monique Williams Staff Writer “You (expletive) need me, Scott. You can’t win without me.” This is what Jimmy Butler yelled to Minnesota Timberwolves general manager, Scott Layden, in his return to practice last week.   Emotions were high and toes were stepped on at that practice, and one thing remains clear: Jimmy wants out of Minnesota, but why?   The outburst is not something that … Continue reading Trouble in Minnesota Paradise: Jimmy Butler Wants Out

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What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?

Alexis Pitchford Staff Writer Ostensibly, it seems that each and every reporter for ESPN gets paid every time the words “LeBron James” come out of their mouths. LeBron’s move to LA has not only drawn him more NBA attention, but Hollywood attention as well. James has spent plenty of time in the studio this offseason, but that’s what you can do when you’re the King. … Continue reading What All Did We Learn from the NBA Preseason?

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Trusting The Process with Trina Patterson

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer This season, UNCG Women’s Basketball will have to endure a grueling non-conference schedule loaded with quality opponents. Head Coach Trina Patterson explained that her team’s goal is “to put ourselves in the position to win the SoCon Championship and in order to win championships you have to play teams that are champions or that have been there before.” “We have a … Continue reading Trusting The Process with Trina Patterson

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The Worst Championship Blunders in Sports History

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer A title, ring, cup, trophy, hardware. These are just a few of the many names for a championship, the ultimate goal of any athlete from the first time they play the sport. As one could imagine, athletes face an immense amount of pressure whenever they find themselves in a championship game. So, when an athlete rises to the occasion and thrives … Continue reading The Worst Championship Blunders in Sports History

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Recapping the NBA Playoffs

Brayden Stamps Staff Writer Much like a beloved film series which is being dreadfully dragged into a fourth movie, part four of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers meeting in the 2018 NBA Finals was by far the most disappointing part of the series. With the Warriors sweeping the Cavaliers into their third championship win in four seasons, it was the ending we … Continue reading Recapping the NBA Playoffs

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Deandre Ayton Goes First in NBA Draft, Hornets Acquire Miles Bridges

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor The Phoenix Suns now have their man. Teaming up with superstar-in-the-making Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton who is a freshman from the University of Arizona was selected first overall by the Suns in the 2018 NBA Draft last Wednesday. Ayton, who averaged 20.1 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game for the Wildcats last season, comes into the league with a … Continue reading Deandre Ayton Goes First in NBA Draft, Hornets Acquire Miles Bridges

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Five Things I Learned in March

Daniel Johnson Sports Editor We are now marching out of the spring and into the month of April, marking the final month of the semester. With the arrival of April showers and pollen which will make breathing out of the nose for any person cursed with allergies a task so difficult, you would think it is only one of twelve labors you need to perform. … Continue reading Five Things I Learned in March

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Thriller at the Kaplan and A Win for Uncle Drew’s Grandkids

Douglas Burns Staff Writer With the winter intramural basketball season beginning this past Sunday and running until the end of February, the season tipped off with Saturday’s IM Basketball Preseason Tournament. The   competition was won out by Uncle Drew’s Grandkids, defeating the $kramlot bois (pronounced scramlot boys) 55-35. That game was never really tense, as Uncle Drew’s Grandkids maintained a very firm lead over the … Continue reading Thriller at the Kaplan and A Win for Uncle Drew’s Grandkids

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