basketball

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The grounds include a 4-acre lake with a waterfall, mountain views, a barbecue area, pool, poolhouse, tennis court, and basketball court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

For New York, a season’s worth of setbacks—including those heartbreaking losses early in the playoffs—was all worth it for the payoff: basketball perfection when the games matter most.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

When Tyler got kicked off the basketball team, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Rioux is one of only three college basketball players in history taller than the decorated former Irvine center, according to ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Later, when I started playing basketball, same thing happened. I practiced and I got better. So that’s my tip. Remember the piccolo,” he says as we pull up to the park.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko