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NDSU Men’s Basketball Adds Two National TV Games on CBS Sports Network

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team has added a pair of national television broadcasts to its 2024-25 schedule, through The Summit League’s partnership with CBS Sports Network.   Both games involve adjustments to the originally scheduled date or time.   The Bison will play on CBS… Continue reading NDSU Men’s Basketball Adds Two National TV Games on CBS Sports Network

NDSU Women’s Basketball Picked Third in Summit League Preseason Poll

Story Links SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the second straight season, the North Dakota State women’s basketball team was picked inside the top three in the Summit League Preseason Poll, the league office announced on Tuesday morning.   The Bison picked up 427 total points and one first-place vote to… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Picked Third in Summit League Preseason Poll

NDSU Women’s Basketball Travels to Minnesota for WNIT Super 16 Matchup

Story Links THIS WEEK          The North Dakota State (22-11) women’s basketball team is set for the Super 16 round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) at Minnesota (17-15) on Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m., at Williams Arena.   GAME COVERAGE Watch: The contest will be available… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Travels to Minnesota for WNIT Super 16 Matchup

NDSU Extends Contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jory Collins

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen has announced a new five-year extension for women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins through the 2028-29 season. “Jory and his staff have completely transformed our women’s basketball program since the day he stepped on campus,” said Larsen. “We… Continue reading NDSU Extends Contract of Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jory Collins

Bison Basketball Signs Transfer Luke Kasubke

Story Links   FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State University men’s basketball program has signed transfer Luke Kasubke, NDSU head coach David Richman announced Monday, May 13. Kasubke comes to NDSU from Illinois State, where he played two seasons from 2022-24. He spent his first two collegiate seasons at Kansas State from 2020-22. Kasubke… Continue reading Bison Basketball Signs Transfer Luke Kasubke

NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Lenz to Signing Class

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins has announced the addition of Molly Lenz to the 2024 signing class. Lenz joins the Bison after spending last season at Illinois State. “Molly is a complete player,” said Collins. “She will play both on and off the… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Lenz to Signing Class

NDSU Women’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short at Minnesota in WNIT

MINNEAPOLIS – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team erased a 16-point deficit before falling short in the final seconds at Minnesota, 69-65, in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) on Friday night at Williams Arena in front of 2,367 fans. With the loss, the Bison finish the season with the… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short at Minnesota in WNIT

North Dakota State Basketball Adds Patrick Bath

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball program has added transfer forward Patrick Bath, NDSU head coach David Richman announced Friday, May 17.   Bath comes to NDSU from Drake University, where he redshirted as a freshman in the 2023-24 season for the Missouri Valley Conference champions. The… Continue reading North Dakota State Basketball Adds Patrick Bath

NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Hobson to Signing Class

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins has announced the addition of Amelia Hobson to the 2024 signing class. Hobson joins the Bison from Parkdale Secondary College in Parkdale, Australia. “We’re super excited to have Amelia joining our program,” said Collins. “She is just scratching… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Hobson to Signing Class

NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Vanderpool to Signing Class

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Jory Collins has announced the addition of Sacia Vanderpool to the 2024 signing class. Vanderpool joins the Bison after spending the last three seasons at Wisconsin. “We’re excited to add Sacia to the program,” said Collins. “We recruited her out… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Adds Vanderpool to Signing Class

NDSU Women’s Basketball Finalizes Signing Class

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team closed out its 2024 signing class this week with five total additions dating back to November. The Bison will welcome Claire Stern, Marisa Frost, Amelia Hobson, Molly Lenz and Sacia Vanderpool to the roster next fall. “We are excited to… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Finalizes Signing Class

Whittle Named to Australian Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team for Paris Olympics

Story Links Olympic 3×3 Basketball Marena Whittle FARGO, N.D. – Former North Dakota State women’s basketball player Marena Whittle has been named to the four-member Australian women’s 3×3 basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Whittle played for the Bison… Continue reading Whittle Named to Australian Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team for Paris Olympics

Bison Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State University men’s basketball program released its complete 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday.   The season opens with a home exhibition game against MSU Moorhead on Oct. 23, the regular season opener vs. Jamestown on Nov. 4, and a showdown with Illinois State… Continue reading Bison Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Whittle Wraps Play at Paris Olympics with Australian Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team

Story Links Olympic 3×3 Basketball Marena Whittle FARGO, N.D. – Former North Dakota State women’s basketball player Marena Whittle finished up play with the four-member Australian women’s 3×3 basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics over the weekend. Australia played… Continue reading Whittle Wraps Play at Paris Olympics with Australian Women’s 3×3 Basketball Team

NDSU Women’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women’s basketball team and head coach Jory Collins have announced the 2024-25 schedule. The Bison will play 29 total regular season games, including 13 games at Scheels Center. NDSU will open the season at home for the first time since 2020… Continue reading NDSU Women’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Swiping Justice: Ex-Bemidji State Basketball Player Faces Probation for Sex Assault on a Minor

Swiping Justice: Ex-Bemidji State Basketball Player Faces Probation for Sex Assault on a Minor

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a shocking turn of events, Colin Schaefer, a former basketball player at Bemidji State University, has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation following his guilty plea in the alleged sexual assault case involving a juvenile. The 24-year-old Sun Prairie, Wisconsin native met the 15-year-old victim through popular dating… Continue reading Swiping Justice: Ex-Bemidji State Basketball Player Faces Probation for Sex Assault on a Minor

Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man waived his Monday, July 8, preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to two felony charges stemming from a reported shooting at a local basketball court. Allen Jaborie Ticordiyae Little, 24, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and reckless endangerment showing extreme indifference,… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from Basketball Court Shooting

Legendary Basketball Coach Robert Hughes Passes Away at 96

Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes, the iconic Fort Worth basketball coach and the winningest high school boys basketball coach in history, has died at the age of 96. Hughes, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy in the world of high school sports. Known for his remarkable coaching career, Hughes amassed more victories than… Continue reading Legendary Basketball Coach Robert Hughes Passes Away at 96

Farewell to ‘The Jet’: Basketball Legend Chet Walker Dies at 84

Chet Walker

Chet Walker, a Hall of Fame basketball player known for his exceptional career with the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls, has passed away at the age of 84. Walker, affectionately nicknamed “The Jet” for his speed, was a seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the 1967 NBA championship team with the 76ers. His death… Continue reading Farewell to ‘The Jet’: Basketball Legend Chet Walker Dies at 84

Legendary NBA Star Bill Walton Dies at 71: A Champion On and Off the Court

Bill Walton

606 Bill Walton, the legendary NBA Hall of Famer renowned for his incredible career and vibrant personality, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Walton’s illustrious career saw him winning championships at every level of basketball—high school, college at UCLA, and professionally with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston… Continue reading Legendary NBA Star Bill Walton Dies at 71: A Champion On and Off the Court

Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting

Allen Little

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks man accused of shooting another man on a basketball court is speaking out, claiming he was defending his family. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Abbott Sports Complex across from Purper Arena. “I got my family beside me,” said 24-year-old Allen… Continue reading Grand Forks Man Claims Self-Defense in Basketball Court Shooting