Tag: basketball

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Op-Ed: Jayson Tatum will make or break the season for the Celtics

October 23, 2018

Tatum has continued to show his superstar potential through the start of the season (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Editor Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has become one of the most exciting young players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also has the potential to be the best player on the… Read More Op-Ed: Jayson Tatum will make or break the season for the Celtics

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Seattle Storm win third WNBA championship sweeping the Washington Mystics, 3-0

September 18, 2018

The Storm win their third championship with help from stars Stewart, Bird and their supporting cast (Courtesy of Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Editor For the third time in franchise history, the Seattle Storm have won the WNBA finals sweeping the Washington Mystics 3-0. The Storm capped off the series beating the… Read More Seattle Storm win third WNBA championship sweeping the Washington Mystics, 3-0

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Paul Pierce’s jersey retired with the Boston Celtics

February 20, 2018

Pierce was a seminal piece of the 2008 Boston Celtics’ Championship-winning team. (Courtesy of Getty Images) Matt Kaiser Connector Staff On Sunday, Feb. 11, Boston legend forward Paul Pierce, known as “The Truth,” had his jersey retired and raised to the rafters of the TD Garden. One of the instrumental members of the “Big Three”… Read More Paul Pierce’s jersey retired with the Boston Celtics

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Men’s basketball ready for upcoming season following pre-season exhibition games

November 7, 2017

Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team are prepared for their first season of Division I eligibility. The team believes this is due in large part to the 10-day Italy trip back in August where everyone on the team got to improve and bond together before the season begins Nov. 10. The… Read More Men’s basketball ready for upcoming season following pre-season exhibition games

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A most promising season: Women’s basketball season preview

November 7, 2017

Megan Hendrick will return to the court this season. (Courtesy UMass Lowell Athletics) Monique Reyes Connector Contributor The road to recovery seems to be the theme this year for the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team. With hopeful spirits, they are looking forward to increasing their 3-25 record from last season. The most anticipated change of… Read More A most promising season: Women’s basketball season preview

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UMass Lowell students face off against New England Blazers wheelchair basketball team

October 24, 2017

The New England Blazers played against the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team in April of last year. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff On Friday, Oct. 20, in their annual partnership with the New England Blazers, the physical therapy club invited students to learn first-hand the challenges people in wheelchairs go through by playing… Read More UMass Lowell students face off against New England Blazers wheelchair basketball team