Pop Culture Archives – CrownHoops
On March 10, The series Last Chance U enters a new season, but of course, there’s a twist. Instead of hitting the gridiron, the series centers on the hardwood of Junior College basketball. The series visits The East Los Angeles College Huskies basketball program with
Mar 11, 2021 by Heath Sutphin
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
Nov 02, 2020 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
On March 25th, an African-American man by the name of George Floyd was killed while being in police custody. The cause of death was when officer Derek Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck causing him to go unconscious and eventually passing away. This event
Jun 05, 2020 by Heath Sutphin
The WNBA has been struggling for a long time. Fan attendance is low and overall interest in the league has never reached the level that it deserves to. Paige Bueckers is looking to change that. Basketball fans who have seen her play all agree —
May 26, 2020 by Ben Okazawa, Senior Editor
The worlds of hip-hop and basketball intersect constantly. You can see the world’s best rappers at basketball games pretty much on a nightly basis. Drake even takes a business role with the Toronto Raptors as their Global Ambassador. That goes both ways. Kevin Durant and
May 16, 2020 by Ben Okazawa, Senior Editor
The NBA has become one of the most popular sports in not just the United States, but the world. With Nike taking over the NBA jerseys a couple of seasons ago, the marketing has made the brand even more popular. If one is a big-time NBA jersey
May 10, 2020 by Matt Huff, Director of Recruiting and Development
May 4th is National Star Wars Day (may the fourth be with you), which means absolutely nothing to some sports fans. Star Wars and the NBA have no association, nor do the films have any sports in them (Han Solo playing driveway-pickup against Chewbacca would
May 07, 2020 by Zach Crowe
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
Apr 23, 2020 by Jordan Daly, CEO
The sporting world has come to a halt due to COVID-19 and the NBA was the first to suspend the season. In the days following the NBA’s suspension of the season, the other major sporting leagues soon followed suit. Thousands of NBA fans feel lost
Mar 18, 2020 by Celeste Sabin
The importance of mental health wellness in the NBA is hugely important. The initiatives, programs, and regulations adopted by the league to ensure the players and staff have the proper mental health support are becoming increasingly better. The NBA leads the sporting industry in providing
Jan 24, 2020 by Celeste Sabin