Mia Chen

Basketball Writer

Mia tracks basketball and badminton and the stories behind the scoreline.

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Georgia Trio Carnegie, Wright and Faison Join Iowa Women's Basketball

Three players with Georgia roots - Carnegie, Wright and Faison - are bringing Southern ties to the Iowa women's basketball program this season.

By Mia Chen23 days ago2 min read

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High School Girls Basketball Teams Put Skill Development First

High school girls basketball programs are shifting their priorities, emphasizing skill development over game volume as a path to long-term player growth.

By Mia Chen23 days ago2 min read

Iowa women's basketball players on the court during a team practice session

Carnegie, Wright and Fasion Bring Georgia Roots to Iowa Women's Basketball

Three players with ties to Georgia are shaping the identity of Iowa women's basketball, bringing southern roots to the Hawkeyes' roster.

By Mia Chen23 days ago2 min read

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Avery Strayhorn Named Head Coach of WKCTC Basketball

Paducah Tilghman alum Avery Strayhorn is set to take over as head coach of the West Kentucky Community and Technical College basketball program.

By Mia Chen23 days ago2 min read

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Chicago Kids Get WNBA Skills Boost at 'Play Like a Girl' Clinic

Young Chicago basketball players got hands-on court time at a 'Play Like a Girl' clinic held in the lead-up to the WNBA All-Star Game.

By Mia Chen23 days ago2 min read

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Louisville Basketball Alumni Eliminated From TBT by Kentucky Rivals Again

Louisville basketball alumni have been knocked out of The Basketball Tournament once more by a Kentucky-affiliated squad, extending a painful rivalry into the summer.

By Mia Chen24 days ago2 min read

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Eian Elmer on Adjusting to Big Ten Basketball at Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Eian Elmer has been candid about the challenges and growth that come with practicing at the Big Ten level as a Badger.

By Mia Chen24 days ago2 min read

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UH Lands First Basketball Recruit for 2027: A Shooting Guard from Florida

The University of Houston has secured its first basketball recruit for the class of 2027, picking up a shooting guard from Florida in an early program commitment.

By Mia Chen24 days ago2 min read

Basketball players in alumni uniforms competing in a summer tournament game

Kentucky Basketball Alumni Claim TBT Series Win Over Louisville

Kentucky basketball alumni held off their Louisville counterparts to secure the series in The Basketball Tournament, extending the rivalry beyond college courts.

By Mia Chen24 days ago2 min read

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Veteran Coach Ed Fry Named Head Coach of the Dots Boys Basketball Program

Experienced prep basketball coach Ed Fry has been selected to lead the Dots boys basketball program, according to a report from the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

By Mia Chen24 days ago2 min read

Young basketball players practicing drills on an indoor high school court with a coach instructing them

Alex English Basketball Camp Returns to Dreher High School

NBA Hall of Famer Alex English has brought his basketball camp back to Dreher High School in Columbia, SC, blending on-court skills with life lessons for young players.

By Mia Chen25 days ago2 min read

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Jeff Ackermann Hired as West Allegheny Basketball Coach

Five-time WPIAL basketball champion Jeff Ackermann has been named the new head coach at West Allegheny, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

By Mia Chen25 days ago2 min read