basketball

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Stripling checked with a basketball agent, who said he represents 24 college players that each have a different money manager.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

He has served as head coach at Sotomayor for boys’ basketball and volleyball, and is interim head coach for baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

After playing college basketball at San Jose State and then Gonzaga, he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder and traded to the Grizzlies soon after.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

For another, James spent the first round of the playoffs reminding the basketball world what he is still capable of—even as the oldest player in the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

It was like the moment in a basketball game when every cell in his body seemed to know, Time for your breakaway go!

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix