Basketball player Austin Hatch is a remarkable individual who has overcome hardships both on and off the court. Hatch's basketball career got its start in high school, where he showed off his great skill as a player. He committed to playing for the University of Michigan basketball team as a result of his abilities and commitment. But twice in his... read full bio
Kelsey Plum, a WNBA champion and MVP of the All Star Game, inspires people with her dedication to mentoring and inspirational insights from her illustrious career. The "un-guardable" Kelsey finished her career as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I women's basketball, was named the AP, John Wooden, Naismith and USBWA College Player of the Year and was selected first overall... read full bio
Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo was raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and didn't watch his first basketball game until he was 12 years old. He was spotted at a youth competition in Yemen when he was 16, which gave him the chance to train in Spain. Before the Sacramento Kings selected Biyombo seventh overall in the NBA Draft, he had... read full bio
Mike Breen, a seasoned NBA play-caller, serves as the NBA's primary announcer for ESPN and ABC, as well as for the NBA Finals and NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC. Breen set a season record by calling the NBA's marquee event 18 times. Alongside courtside colleague Walt "Clyde" Frazier, a former New York Knicks player, Breen serves as the primary play-by-play announcer... read full bio
ESPN has employed LaPhonso Ellis as a college basketball commentator. On Saturdays, Ellis travels with host Rece Davis, commentators Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg and other analysts on College GameDay Covered by State Farm. Prior to joining ESPN, he worked as the color analyst for the University of Notre Dame's men's basketball radio broadcasts. The Denver Nuggets selected Ellis with the fifth overall... read full bio
NBA champion Alex Caruso plays guard for the Chicago Bulls. Caruso played basketball for four seasons while a student at Texas A&M University, where he made a name for himself as a good defender and playmaker. He ended up leading the school all-time in assists and steals and he also helped the Aggies go to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Additionally, he... read full bio
The Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez plays center. Prior to entering the NBA Draft, Lopez played two seasons of collegiate basketball at Stanford University. The Phoenix Suns picked him with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Prior to joining the Suns, Lopez played for the New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards and... read full bio
For the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports and NBC, Robbie Hummel serves as a studio and in-game commentator for college basketball. He was a standout for the Purdue Boilermakers in college and a seasoned NBA player who helped the USA win the gold medal at the FIBA 33 World Cup. He also won the competition's MVP award and was later awarded... read full bio
Domantas Sabonis is a power forward for the Sacramento Kings and a three-time NBA All-Star. Sabonis began his professional career at Unicaja Málaga in Spain. He later relocated to the United States and began playing collegiate basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, helping them reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight and Sweet 16. Sabonis was selected by the Orlando Magic as the... read full bio
Formerly known as Akeem Olajuwon, Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a revered Nigerian-American basketball legend who made an enduring impact on the game. Olajuwon, who played for both the Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets, dominated the center position in the NBA from 1984 to 2002. He enjoyed great success during his time with the Rockets, helping them win back-to-back NBA... read full bio
Willis Reed is a retired American basketball player who was voted as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. His basketball abilities were clear at a very young age in Louisiana. Reed attended Grambling State University for basketball and accumulated 2,280 career points. Reed was then drafted in the National Basketball League in 1964 as the eight overall... read full bio
Former NBA Star, Walter Clyde Frazier began his basketball career when he attended Southern Illinois University. Although better known for his football skills, Frazier accepted the basketball scholarship. He became the Division II All-American for two consecutive years. After his basketball career at Southern Illinois, he became the 5th pick overall in the NBA Draft for the New York... read full bio
Five-time All-NBA selection, six-time NBA All-Star, and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with the St. John's men's basketball team, Mitch Richmond is about to start his fourth season. After serving as a special assistant during his first year on the team, Richmond was promoted to assistant coach. Recruiting and scouting, player development, practice and game planning—all of... read full bio
Elvin Hayes, who had a powerful turnaround jump shot, played both well in college and professionally, making the most of his abilities. Hayes's most famous moment as a University of Houston center was when he outmatched UCLA and Lew Alcindor in front of a 52,693-strong crowd at the Houston Astrodome. In what was dubbed "The Game of the Century," Hayes... read full bio
Following his graduation from Guilford College, where he was selected an All American and helped his team win the NAIA Championship, M.L. Carr began his illustrious career as a professional basketball player. Following graduation, he was selected in the first round by the National Basketball Association's Kansas City Kings and the American Basketball Association's Kentucky Colonels. He joined the Israel... read full bio
Breanna Stewart excels. "Stewie" won crowns in the WNBA, EuroLeague and an Olympic gold before claiming her biggest title to date: mom. She won three championships in the space of one year. Stewie is the first athlete of any gender to achieve that accomplishment. He is widely regarded as the best collegiate basketball player of all time. Stewie is a four-time NCAA... read full bio
Chris Spatola is a presenter on SiriusXM radio and a college basketball commentator for ESPN. Spatola was a four-year starter for the basketball team at the United States Military Academy in West Point where he graduated. He was selected for both the All-Freshman and All-Patriot League teams. With 1,543 career points, he is the sixth-most prolific scorer in Academy history and ranks... read full bio
Rodney Pryor has forged a tremendous journey in the world of athletics. His name is synonymous with basketball skill and tenacity. He is an Evanston, Illinois native, and his basketball career to date has been nothing short of inspirational. Early on, Pryor fell in love with the game. At Evanston Township High School, where he developed his abilities, he made an... read full bio
Over the past ten years, Natalie Achonwa has been among Canada's most prominent and successful athletes. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Nat is a mother who enjoys the special pace that being a professional athlete and raising children brings. She is a pioneer and a trendsetter who created history at the age of 16 when she was chosen as the... read full bio
Nneka Ogwumike, the WNBA MVP and champion, was chosen first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA Draft. Nneka, a proud first-generation Nigerian American and resident of Texas, is a champion of equality, opportunity, women's emancipation, health and wellness. She is hailed as the ideal role model. She led the WNBA Players' Association (WNBPA) in successfully renegotiating a ground-breaking... read full bio
