basketball

The Gopher men’s basketball team won at #7 Indiana 77-74 Thursday night.  Minnesota led by 3 at halftime and held the lead throughout the 2nd half.  Austin Hollins led Minnesota with 18 points, Rodney Williams added 12 points and 6 rebounds and Joe Coleman chipped in 8 points including 4-4 from the free throw line in the final minute...

A couple of clearly intoxicated guys wound up with the best seats in the house during Tuesday nights basketball game between the Pistons and Mavericks in Detroit. No, they aren't front row seats...they're bench seats.

While we never pegged Dennis Rodman — and his penchant for eye shadow and high heals — as NBA coaching material, this new career choice for the NBA legend sounds about right.

NBA legend Michael Jordan popped the question over the weekend to his girlfriend of three years, model Yvette Prieto. Now that's my kind of Christmas present...diamonds!

A near capacity crowd came out to see 5-star recruit and sophomore point guard Tyus Jones of Apple Valley at the Granite City Classic at Apollo High School Wednesday night.  Jones electrified the crowd at times as Apple Valley beat Buffalo...

During half-time at the Florida Gators basketball game on Sunday a fan was given the chance to make a half court shot for $25,000 - find out what happened.

In what may be one of the most spectacular saves in basketball this year, Nate Davis of Heidelberg University caught a high-flying rebound and pulled off an amazing dunk during a game against Trine University.

In honor of Veterans Day President Obama visited the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego Friday for a basketball game. Yes, I'm serious, a basket ball court was constructed on a Navy warship for the Michigan State vs. North Carolina college basketball game. See the time-lapse video of the construction on the next page.

The lockout is still in progress, and now NBA players and staff have taken to the streets to raise money so they can maintain their livelihood. Check out this Jest.com parody and let us know if you feel moved to donate -- all they need is $200-million or so to get going.

Did you hear the one about the basketball player who got thrown off the team because he had pre-marital sex?  Did I mention he was going to Brigham Young?  Jon Stewart sums up my feelings on this.

There has been much 'buzz' about Biebs cutting his famous hair. (for a charity/publicity stunt). This story may have been overlooked...

It appears to be accidental, but you decide... We could use this guy on the Timberwolves.