Hornets’ Kon Knueppel named to NBA All-Rookie 1st team
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel was named a unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie first team.
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Saturday on WCCB: Charlotte Crown Season Opener
Don’t miss your chance to witness the season opener for the area’s newest sports franchise!
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season.
Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total.
Hornets’ Brandon Miller out indefinitely after undergoing left shoulder surgery
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke.
Charlotte's Moussa Diabaté wins NBA's Hustle Award for this season
Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets has been announced as the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for this season.
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests
During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court, Jones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in what prosecutors say were sports betting and rigged poker game schemes.
Heat, Hornets react to NBA ruling on uncalled LaMelo Ball foul, and how he'll be eligible to play
In Charlotte, the fact that the ruling didn’t include a suspension brought relief.
AP: UNC working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach
North Carolina is working to finalize a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels' basketball program, according to the AP.
Geno Auriemma apologizes after tense endgame exchange with Dawn Staley in UConn loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies' loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year
Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters in results released Friday. BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, another potential top NBA pick, received the other two votes after averaging a national-best 25.5 points per game.
Charlotte's Kon Knueppel sets Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to play the part of the unheralded “little guy.”
Kon Knueppel scores 26 as Hornets snap Knicks' 7-game win streak with 114-103 victory
Kon Knueppel scored 26 points and made six 3-pointers to become the youngest player in NBA history with 250 in a season, and the Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
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