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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Asheville, NC – UNCG’s quest for back-to-back Southern Conference championships fell just short on Monday night, losing to 20th-ranked Wofford in the SoCon Tournament Final 70-58. Wofford now earns the SoCon’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while UNCG’s postseason fate has yet to be determined. Senior guard Francis Alonso paced the Spartans with 20 points, and sophomore guard Isaiah Miller added … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Wofford Pulls Away Late, Beats UNCG In SoCon Final

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2019 NBA All-Star Weekend in the 704

Alexis PitchfordStaff Writer There are several moments throughout the year when celebrities and actors all gather together: Super Bowl, Grammys, ESPYs, Oscars and this past weekend’s NBA All-Star Weekend. The NBA All=Star Weekend typically holds six events: the Celebrity All-Star game, Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, Three Point Shootout, Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game. The Celebrity All-Star game kicked things off and typically … Continue reading 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend in the 704

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NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer The NBA trade deadline passed at 3:00 pm last Thursday, and a host of players—including former number one pick Markelle Fultz, up-and-coming forward Tobias Harris and future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol—found new homes, but prized commodity Anthony Davis will remain in New Orleans. The loudest conversation prior to the deadline was whether or not superstar forward Anthony Davis would get the … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline: AD Talks Dominate, Fultz, Harris, Gasol Find New Homes

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UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

Andrew SalmonSports Editor Four years ago, UNCG recorded an 11-22 season record. They were the basement dwellers of the SoCon, and it looked to remain that way for the foreseeable future. That all seems like a bad dream now, as UNCG (20-3, 9-1 in SoCon) continued its historic start last Thursday, crushing the VMI Keydets (7-15, 1-9 in SoCon) 93-66 at the Coliseum to secure … Continue reading UNCG Secures 20th Victory, Plows Past VMI, 93-66

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UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak

Chelsea McBayStaff Writer Last Thursday, UNCG Men’s Basketball (19-3, 8-1 SoCon) faced off against The Citadel (10-10, 2-7 SoCon) at the Greensboro Coliseum. Coming off of a three-game win streak after their ugly loss to Wofford a few weeks ago, UNCG needed a good game to keep the momentum going. That is exactly what they did, beating The Citadel 83-60. It was a competitive opening … Continue reading UNCG Basketball Defeats The Citadel and Mercer, Continues Five-Game Win Streak

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Spartan Madness: A Key Start to the 2019 Basketball Season

Monique Williams Staff Writer Spartan Madness 2018 was in full effect on Thursday. Hundreds, nearly thousands, of UNCG students, athletes, supporters, alumni, and parents gathered at Fleming Gym to witness the excitement. To kick off the night, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced and participated in 10-12 minute scrimmages. After the scrimmages, players from both teams faced off in a three-point shooting contest. … Continue reading Spartan Madness: A Key Start to the 2019 Basketball Season

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UNCG Men’s Basketball: Big Week For Spartan Hoops

Andrew Salmon Sports Editor It was an exciting week for UNCG Men’s Basketball, for both present players and alumni. For starters, All-SoCon favorite and 6’10 defensive standout James Dickey made the preseason watchlist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, an award annually handed out to the nation’s top center. Dickey was among 21 centers named to the watchlist, a prestigious distinction shared by Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ, … Continue reading UNCG Men’s Basketball: Big Week For Spartan Hoops

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Previewing the UNCG Basketball Season with Kyrin Galloway

Monique Williams Staff Writer It is officially September. November is only two months away. That means college basketball action will be in full effect. What does that mean for fans and members of Spartan Nation? It means the world will see the new and improved UNCG men’s basketball team. The Carolinian spoke with one of the players, Kyrin Galloway, junior forward for the UNCG men’s … Continue reading Previewing the UNCG Basketball Season with Kyrin Galloway

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Spartans gather to watch the Final Four

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer There are 351 schools playing basketball at the Division I level. In March, 68 of those teams were chosen as the best in the NCAA and invited to compete in the NCAA Tournament. This Easter weekend, three weeks later, those 68 teams have all fought and have been reduced to four. Enter this season’s Final Four: Loyola-Chicago, Michigan, Villanova and Kansas. … Continue reading Spartans gather to watch the Final Four

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Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey

Andrew Salmon Staff Writer When it comes to UNCG basketball, it is all about defense. It is a cornerstone of head coach Wes Miller’s philosophy, and it shows both on the court and on the statline. UNCG was sixth in the country in scoring defense this year, and the Spartans won their first SoCon Championship since 2001. The centerpiece of that defense is James Dickey, … Continue reading Recapping the UNCG Basketball Season with James Dickey

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