It seems like ages ago since the Washington Wizards were the hottest story in the NBA. A 10-3 start had them sitting at first in the Eastern Conference with plenty of reasons for optimism going forward. However, Washington’s play dropped off, with a 13-21 record Jan 25, 2022 by Brian Paul As of Sunday afternoon, […]
The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles were the surprise of the NCAA tournament in the 2020-21 NCAA Men’s Basketball season. As a 15 seed, the team defeated powerhouses in Ohio State and Florida. Eventually, they succumbed to Arkansas in a heart-breaking 72-70 defeat. Not all was Dec 06, 2021 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and […]
As a startup, CrownHoops is actively looking for new members to join our little family. Whether you can write, edit, have skills with graphic design, or maybe you are just extremely passionate about basketball, odds are we want you! Have skills that aren’t listed but still could be beneficial to CrownHoops? Apply anyways! We offer […]
“In my hood, bullies get bullied.” These infamous words embody the “Grit and Grind” Memphis Grizzlies. That never-back-down philosophy shaped one of the most unique teams of the decade into a championship contender. Zach Randolph, the man who said those words (albeit not while in Memphis), has officially retired from the NBA. As he was […]
When Stephen Curry was drafted in 2009, everyone knew that he had potential. However, he still surpassed many expectations. The Golden State Warriors’ superstar would eventually end up a two-time MVP, six-time All-Star, three-time champion, and become the first unanimous MVP in NBA history. With this in mind, there is one team who glaringly missed […]
SLAM Magazine, also known as the Bible of Basketball, has been putting out some of the best basketball content available since 1994. Some of the best and most eye-catching content can even be found right on the cover! Here is a look at some of the best and most iconic SLAM magazine covers of all […]
For years, height and weight have always been almost a matter of opinion – no exact measurements were ever verified. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, NBA teams are now required to provide exact height and weight measurements. This led to a lot of NBA player height changes NBA spokesman Mike Bass […]
Wilt Chamberlain is one of, if not, the most dominant force in NBA history. What is not known about the Big Dipper? He is the first player to score 100 points in a game, he holds the record for most rebounds grabbed in a game (55), most career rebounds (23,924), and the most 30 point-30 […]
Surprisingly, the Minnesota Timberwolves were awarded the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. With Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell, and last year’s lottery pick Jarrett Culver in the fold, this team could make a playoff run. What should the Timberwolves do with the first overall pick? Draft Options Most likely, instead of trading for […]
The 2019 NBA schedule has just been officially released by the league. As is the case every year, each team will play 82 games, squaring off against every other team in the league. Also the case every year, there are a few matchups that stand out more than others. You can’t watch all 2,460 games […]