This past week Position Sports finished up its final premium basketball experience for the summer. Working alongside our partners at Nike Elite Youth Basketball (Division of NIKE, Inc.) to deliver the “Nike Basketball Academy.”
CP3 Elite Guard Camp
Chris Paul Family Foundation's "CP3 Fantasy Experience" in Las Vegas Produced by Position Sports and ProCamps
Los Angeles Clippers point guard and nine-time All-Star, Chris Paul announced today that he will be hosting his first-ever Fantasy Experience to benefit the Chris Paul Family Foundation. The exclusive basketball training camp for adults will be held July 28-30 at the illustrious Wynn Las Vegas. Many of the game’s leading coaches and personalities will be on hand as team coaches. The CP3 Experience is also geared towards the full family experience with a youth program and spouse activities.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Tip-Off Tournament Schedule
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and brackets for the 2017 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will take place Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Eight schools will compete in two four-team brackets with campus round games leading up to the Mohegan Sun Arena contests.
STAPLES Center to Host Second Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams for the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, a premier college basketball showcase held in conjunction with STAPLES Center on December 8, 2017. The one-day doubleheader will feature University of Oklahoma vs. the University of Southern California and St. John’s University vs. Arizona State University.
Winners Named for John R. Wooden Award and Basketball Hall of Fame Awards at The College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s
The college basketball season officially closed out tonight with the sport’s top coaches, players (past and present) and Hollywood stars all gathering at The College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s televised live on ESPN2 from The NOVO by Microsoft at L.A. Live. Eight prestigious, end-of-season awards were presented to the game’s best and brightest during the 90-minute telecast.
Washington Point Guard Kelsey Plum Named 2017 Lieberman Award Winner
Yesterday at the Women’s Final Four in Dallas, TX, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Kelsey Plum from the University of Washington as the winner of the 2017 Nancy Lieberman Award. Now in its eighteenth year, the award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Announcement presented by Haggar Clothing Company
Today, at a press event presented by Haggar Clothing Company, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 11 members of the Class of 2017 to be honored September 7-9, 2017 during this year’s Enshrinement festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Class Announcement was made in Glendale, Arizona the site of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and televised live on ESPN2.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Matchups for Third Annual Hoophall Miami Invitational
Finalists Announced for 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame College Basketball Awards
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the five finalists for each of their 2017 College Basketball Awards including Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year, Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year, Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year, Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year.
All-American Girls Roster Revealed for 16th Annual Jordan Brand Classic, Presented by American Family
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Fourteen Finalists for Class of 2017 Election
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today, at NBA All-Star Weekend, four phenomenal players, seven standout coaches, one outstanding referee, one legendary contributor and one record-setting team as finalists from the North American and Women’s committees to be considered for election in 2017.
“THE 602”: Ready to Shine in the Big Easy
Roster Revealed for 16th Annual Jordan Brand Classic, Presented by American Family Insurance
"THE 602": Back at the Birthplace of Basketball
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Eligible Candidates for the Class of 2017
As part of the celebration of this momentous day, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the eligible candidates for the Class of 2017. A first look at the list was provided by The Jump on ESPN2, hosted by Rachel Nichols and first-time Hall of Fame nominee Tracy McGrady. A complete list of eligible candidates can be found below.
"THE 602": Position Sports Goes Coast-to-Coast Tomorrow With Two College Basketball Doubleheaders
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Record-Setting Attendance for 2016 Tip-Off Tournament
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the record-breaking attendance number of 18,308 for the 2016 Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Over 9,000 fans filled the sold-out venue each day to watch a field of teams that included three nationally ranked programs, Duke (AP Poll #1), Rhode Island (AP Poll #21) and Cincinnati (AP Poll #24),
Candidates Announced for 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame College Basketball Awards
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced this week the watch list members for their 2017 College Basketball Awards including Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year, Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year, Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year, Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year.
Fifth Annual Jerry Colangelo Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic presented by Nike & IOA Returns to The Wigwam
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will host its fifth annual Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic, presented by NIKE and IOA, on September 22nd and 23rd at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This year’s field will once again bring out some of the biggest names in basketball including Gary Payton, Spencer Haywood and PJ Carlesimo. Hall of Famers scheduled to participate include Elgin Baylor, Bernard King, Bob Lanier, Annie Meyers, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes and more. Arizona legends Cedric Ceballos and Eddie House will also be on hand.