By Rece Allen SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz continue to surprise NBA fans as they surpass the expectations they were given at the beginning of the season with the help of their young core. Three of the young players showed off their skills in the Skills Challenge, winning it Saturday in front…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – Persistence until your name is called. Some of the best stories in sports start like that. Mac McClung told the world he practiced two new dunks he was “sure” no one had done before. Although only 6-foot-2, the…
Photo By NBA By Zoria McClerklin SALT LAKE CITY – For the second year in a row, the Maroon Tiger was in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend. Morehouse students Christopher Doomes, William Clay III, Rece Allen, and Spelman’s Zoria McClerklin, were blessed to attend the thrilling weekend. Alongside students was Professor Ron Thomas, chair…
Photo by Jay (@legend_6ix) By: Miles Johnson, Managing Editor Up until his game winning shot, Ibn Williams failed to score a point in the game, however when preparation met opportunity, the junior guard maximized his moment. The final play came down to an offensive rebound by senior guard Andrew Stewart who dished a pass across…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – A purple “Gigi” bracelet surrounded the wrist of Pau Gasol after the game. As usual, his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and goddaughter, Gigi Bryant, were on his mind and heart, but not as a player of the game this time….
Photos By Christopher Doomes By Zoria McClerklin, Sports Producer SALT LAKE CITY – Although Jose Alvarado came away with the MVP trophy, Quentin Grimes made sure to put the rest of the league on notice with his play. The second-year guard from the New York Knicks left the game with an efficient 14 points…
Photo By, Christopher Doomes By Rece Allen, Staff Writer From Jose Alvarado’s days at Georgia Tech, an overlooked player, to being a part of All-Star Weekend makes his journey to stardom seem surreal in his own eyes. He was MVP in the Rising Stars games and was able to show progress in his level…
Photos By Christopher Doomes By Christopher Doomes, Managing Editor of Visual Media During a weekend when the lights shine the brightest, the NBA will be hosting its second annual HBCU Classic. The league has selected Grambling State University and Southern University to compete in this classic meant to showcase young black athletes and raise…
Photo By Getty Images By Niles Garrison, Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, members of the Maroon Tiger want to highlight this prominent alumni of Morehouse College. Morehouse is home to names such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Edwin C Moses, and John David Washington. Though, we have yet to honor a…
Edit From ESPN By: Marlon “MJ” Scott Patrick Mahomes is just special. The now two-time NFL MVP had an excellent performance to win his second Super Bowl ring. He led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. The Eagles received the kickoff and marched right down the field which…
