I'm a Michigan boy, and I love Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!). But last week, I was actually pretty happy to see Louisiana Tech's Men's Basketball team score a big NIT win against the Chippewas. I think LA Tech should have made the big dance, and they're proving it in the NIT...
This Indiana high school basketball game wasn't even 3 minutes old when a bench-clearing brawl brought the game to an end.
The kid who undercut the shooter on the breakaway should be charged with inciting a riot. His actions unleashed a full blown riot with players, fans, and even cops hitting the court...
When it comes to the NBA Development League, there's a reason that the players aren't in the actual NBA.
They're just not good enough yet. That's not to say that they won't be some day. But, as for right now, not yet.
The same could be said for the play-by-play guys in the D-League.
It's not very often that you see a basketball player lose his shoe in the middle of an NBA game.
It probably happens from time to time, but it's no big deal. They put the shoe back on and continue with the game.
Here's a little advice for anyone who works in a field where microphones are used: Always assume that the microphone is on and people can hear you.
NBA TV analyst Rick Fox didn't heed that advice.
During a recent interview between Fox Sports' Allie Clifton and the Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, Thompson did something very unexpected.
After being interviewed, he made an awkward wink to the camera. However, it's what the NBA player did next that is really strange.