(AURN News) — On this day in 1950, Earl Lloyd made history as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted by
With NBA 2K26 officially releasing today, September 5, 2025, it’s time to break down how it stacks up. Thanks to the preorder bonus (NBA 2K26:
According to Sports Illustrated, Dick Crews — the first Black men’s basketball player at the University of Washington — has died at 89 after a
As March Madness kicks off in the world of college basketball, we’re bringing our own version of the Madness to gaming. The Elite 8 Gaming
On February 17, 1963, Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Jordan’s
NBA legend Samuel Jones was born June 24, 1933. Selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1957 NBA Draft, he spent his entire 12-season professional
On April 2, 1984, history was made on the basketball court as Coach John Thompson of Georgetown University led his team to victory in the
On March 29, 1945, basketball legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier was born in Atlanta. As the point guard for the New York Knicks, his impressive career
Travis L. Williams is a family man, entrepreneur, philanthropist, Nupe, and veteran basketball coach with experience at HBCUs and PWIs. As CEO and founder of
Julius Erving, widely known as Dr. J, was born February 22, 1950, in Roosevelt, New York. Attending the University of Massachusetts, Erving honed his skills
At 6’5″, according to the WNBA, the former Los Angeles Sparks center is considered to be “one of the most dynamic, popular female basketball players in the world.”
Paul Silas, a former NBA All-Star and head coach, has passed away, the NBA announced. He was 79 years old. The New York Times reported that
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