Mia Chen

Basketball Writer

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

Young girls dribbling basketballs on an indoor court during a youth clinic

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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months 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 Chen3 months ago2 min read

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Ronald Nored Uses Summer Practices to Build Butler Basketball Identity

First-year Butler head coach Ronald Nored is using summer practice sessions to define how his team plays and competes heading into the new season.

By Mia Chen3 months ago2 min read

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Farmington AD Takes Over as Girls Basketball Head Coach

Farmington's athletic director has been named the new girls basketball head coach, bringing a clear vision for rebuilding and growing the program at the Illinois school.

By Mia Chen3 months ago2 min read

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Keyonte George Runs Kids Basketball Camp in Farmington

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George brought his basketball camp to Farmington, giving young players a chance to learn from an NBA pro close to home.

By Mia Chen3 months ago2 min read

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Jake DuPree Named LSUA Men's Basketball Head Coach

Jake DuPree has been appointed as the new head coach of LSUA Men's Basketball, signaling a fresh chapter for the program, according to KALB News Channel 5.

By Mia Chen3 months ago2 min read