Stories By Christopher Lawlor
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA U16 Men’s Team rallies to top Argentina, 83-57, in FIBA Americas Championships opener; Jabari Smith Jr. nets 22 in win
BÉLEM, Brazil – It was nearly a fatal opening result for the USA Men’s U16 National Team on Monday. Then the...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoPANGOS CAMP: Annual California showcase attracts top, young bigs; and future NBA, McDonald’s All-American players
NORWALK, Calif. – If it’s the first weekend in June, rest assured schoolboy basketball universe is gathered for the Pangos All-American...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA U16 Men’s National Team pares down to final 12-man roster for FIBA Americas Championship next week in Brazil
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Twelve players from nine different states. That’s the composition of the USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA Men’s U16 training camp invite 32 prospects that will compete in FIBA Americas Championship in Brazil; coach Mike Jones takes over reigns
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Mike Jones knows a thing or two about the USA Men’s U16 National Team. Jones, the first-year...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA Basketball invites 33 talented hopefuls to U16 Women’s National Team trials
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The names are in and now comes the hard part: earning a spot on the USA Women’s...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA U16 men’s and women’s teams learn FIBA Americas Championships draw
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The USA U16 men’s and women’s basketball teams learned their groupings today for the upcoming 2019 FIBA Americas championships....
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoLegendary Texas girls’ program hires alumnus as new head coach
DUNCANVILLE, Texas – One of the nation’s most storied girls’ high school basketball programs reached into its past to move forward....
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA Basketball names three coaches for Women’s U16 team; Mark Campbell heads experienced trio
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Basketball appointed three coaches that are prepared to lead the next generation of young, talented hopefuls....
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoGLOBE TROTTERS: World Team at Nike Hoop Summit features size, physicality and American high school flavor
PORTLAND, Ore. – The next generation of globetrotters was on display Friday night at the 22ndNike Hoop Summit in the Moda Center....
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoUSA rallies late, beats World Team, 93-87, at Nike Hoop Summit; Anthony Cole strikes for 25 points
PORTLAND, Ore. – Cole Anthony showed why he is one of the nation’s most coveted players. With a band of precocious USA...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoEYE OF THE TIGER: No. 1 New Hope Academy (MD) girls’ basketball captures Blue Star Media Elite 25 National Championship after GEICO Nationals triumph
NEW YORK – Rarely can you crown a true National Champion in the high school girls’ basketball, but last weekend it...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoNATIONAL CHAMPIONS: No. 1 IMG Academy (FL) in Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ rankings wins GEICO Nationals leaving no doubt
NEW YORK – Wave the blue and white banner of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) high in the sky; they are officially...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoHEAVENLY HOOPS: No. 11 Christ the King (NY) draws inspiration from Clare Droesch, Anton Turkovic in securing Federation title
BENSALEM, Pa. – For the second consecutive week, the Blue Star Media Elite 25 girls’ basketball rankings are static. The biggest...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoDYNAMIC DOZEN: World Select Team roster for Nike Hoop Summit flush with talent from Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ teams
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The talent is undeniable. The 12-member World Select Team for the Nike Hoop Summit features many of the...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoTHE CRUSADES: No. 8 Moeller (OH), No. 9 Long Island Lutheran (NY) complete title runs; Blue Star Media Elite 25 boys’ rankings head to finish
BENSALEM, Pa. – The final weekend of the schoolboy basketball was highlighted by three teams from the Blue Star Media Elite...
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Christopher Lawlor
/ 6 years agoPERFECT: No. 6 Africentric Early College (OH), No. 12 Hopkins (MN) finish as unbeaten state champions; Blue Star Media Elite 25 girls’ basketball rankings remain static
BENSALEM, Pa. – It was a rare quiet week in the Blue Star media Elite 25 girls’ basketball rankings. The order...
