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The first round of one of the biggest rivalries in women’s college basketball is happening tonight as the No.6 USC Trojans host the No.1 UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center.  Here’s everything you need to know.  Undefeated sitting at 23-0, UCLA is having its best season in the history of the 51-year-old program. Led by […] The post Everything You Need to Know Ahead of UCLA vs USC appeared first on SLAM ..read more

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With eight minutes to go in the first, Austin Reaves fed Luka Doncic the ball. A screen from Rui Hachimura set up a one-on-one matchup with Jazz center Walker Kessler. A quick hesi and between the legs. A stepback three over Kessler’s outstretched arm. Bang. The LA crowd erupted into a standing ovation for Doncic’s […] The post Everything that Happened in Luka Doncic’s Lakers Debut Against Jazz appeared first on SLAM ..read more

We’ve seen them across the W alongside Angel Reese. We’ve seen ’em in the League, courtesy of Matas Buzelis. First looks at PEs are circulating across the G League at the behest of Dink Pate. The Reebok Engine A is everywhere. Following months filled with teasers and an on-court unveiling, the Boston-based brand is bringing […] The post Reebok Returns to the Court For the First Time in a Decade with the Release of the Engine A appeared first on SLAM ..read more

SHOP THE ST. JOHN’S COLLECTION Barely 12 hours after an emotional win vs Marquette, the head coach and three best players on the No. 12-ranked St. John’s Red Storm strut into their classic on-campus venue, Carnesecca Arena, and suit up for, as some of the other St. John’s athletes walking around say excitedly, “a SLAM […] The post St. John’s Trio and Rick Pitino Talk Establishing Confidence, Building Through Transfer Portal and the Red Storm’s Resurgence appeared first on SLAM ..read more

The Rockets ignited something completely unexpected this season. Their core four have guided them to the second overall seed in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. Their SLAM 254 cover story details how they’ve ascended in the West, first impressions of each other, becoming a defensive powerhouse and more. The post Houston Rockets Cover SLAM 254 appeared first on SLAM ..read more

She’s collected every single award that’s up for grabs across the basketball landscape. She’s inspired countless women and young girls to be their authentic selves along the way. She’s an author, an Olympian and now, she’s ready to unveil her signature sneaker.  A’ja Wilson has been on an insane ride for the past few years.  […] The post Behind the Design of A’ja Wilson’s Nike Signature Collection and the Nike A’One appeared first on SLAM ..read more

From the logo to the rafters. After taking the basketball world by storm during her time at Iowa, Caitlin Clark recently had her No. 22 jersey retired at her alma mater on Sunday. Held in Iowa City to a sold out Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Clark received praise from fans, former teammates, and coaches at the ceremony […] The post Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Jersey appeared first on SLAM ..read more

One of the greatest, period. WNBA M’VP A’ja Wilson had her No. 22 jersey retired at her alma mater, South Carolina, this past Sunday to a sold out Colonial Life Arena. The event took place as the current squad faced off against Auburn. As the most decorated Gamecock basketball player of all-time, Wilson was overwhelmed […] The post South Carolina Retires A’ja Wilson’s No. 22 Jersey appeared first on SLAM ..read more