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Malcolm X grad sets sights on NBA

Relentless coaching helped turn Phil Gary from a decent player to a great one, coaches say. Now he’s going to play Division I ball for Florida International University.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Roosevelt: Has athletics, needs gym

Roosevelt University is restarting its athletics program from scratch, with baseball, tennis and cross-country on the way. The school is also looking for a place for some of its new teams to play.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

New Toledo hoops coach has Chicago roots

Gene Cross begins his first basketball head-coaching job at Toledo. The Chicago native is a former Illini player and DePaul assistant who recruits heavily in the city.

over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Simeon grad scores big at Ball State

Anthony Newell leads Cardinals despite breaking his foot twice this season. The team faces Eastern Michigan today in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

And 1 Tour takes hoops back to the streets

Acrobatic dunks, Dick Vitale on speed

4 years ago | Ben Strauss

Bulls trade talk

Should the team get rid of its draft pick?

over 4 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

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