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Late John Thompson Remembered as Loyal Hoops Guru
John Thompson, former basketball coach for Georgetown University, is seen on the basketball court speaking to Allen Iverson. Thompson, who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship, died Aug. 30...
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St. Francis Prep Remembers 2 Ring of Honor Inductees
Joe Hughes, Denver’s most potent long shooter and St. Francis Prep Ring of Honor inductees passed away in October. (Photos: Courtesy of St. Francis Prep) The St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, athletic...
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Loughlin Hoops Coach Thriving After Aneurysm
Longtime Bishop Loughlin H.S. head boys’ varsity basketball coach Ed Gonzalez is back with the team following a health scare one year ago. (Photo: Courtesy of Ed Gonzalez) The life of a high school...
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Local College Hoopsters Earn Conference Awards
St. Francis College’s Travis Atson, who played high school basketball at Christ the King, was named to the All-Northeast Conference Third Team. (Photo: Courtesy of St. Francis College Athletic...
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Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s Biggest Fan, Returns to March Madness
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, longtime chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team and campus icon, gives a thumbs up after the team defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack in the semifinals...
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Fond Basketball Memories Still Present for McGuires’ Sister
Even to casual hoops fans, Dick and Al McGuire are legendary basketball names in this diocese. Local basketball legends Dick (above) and Al McGuire (below) carved out an impressive hoops legacy in the...
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March Madness Starts With Saint Peter’s Stunning Upset of Kentucky
By Carol Zimmermann The Peacocks’ 85-79 win over No. 2-seeded Wildcats in overtime March 17 was one for record books since the New Jersey team went into the tournament at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in...
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Caitlin Clark: Catholic Basketball Star Going Pro
Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against the Universityof Maryland Terrapins on Feb. 3. (Photo: Greg Fiume/Getty Images) PROSPECT HEIGHTS — As...
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Tom Konchalski’s Legacy a Lasting Influence on Future Generations
It’s been four years since the passing of local high school basketball scout Tom Konchalski, center. He’s pictured with longtime friends Joe Dunleavy, left, and Barry Rohrssen, right. (Photo: Courtesy...
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Diocesan Ties Run Deep for St. John’s Director of Athletics
New St. John’s University vice president and athletic director Ed Kull is a product of Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, and Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood. (Photo: Courtesy of Ed Kull) In...
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