How Do You Like Us Now?
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
17 April 2008
STANDING ON TOP: The Lakers will open their postseason push this weekend as the favorite to come out of the West as Kobe Bryant went from preseason pariah to the favorite to the frontrunner for Most Valuable ... read more >>
Collision Hoops Jam Takes Flight This Weekend
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
10 April 2008
After months of hype and anticipation, the 10th edition of the Collision Scholastic Hoops Jam will finally go down this weekend at Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach. On Friday, two of the ... read more >>
Lil’ Romeo’s Scholarship to USC is a Perfect L.A. Story
Written by Sentinel News Service
13 March 2008
Lil’ Romeo’s Scholarship to USC is a Perfect L.A. Story involving a music mogul, a child TV star and basketball Romeo Miller is a 5-foot-10 point guard with a bad knee. He has never played ... read more >>
Pac-10 Tournament Is Final Test Before Big Dance
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
13 March 2008
The final exam of the second trimester of the college season begins today for No. 2 UCLA and USC as they begin their run today in the Pacific 10 Conference tournament. STAR STUDENT: Sophomore guard Russell ... read more >>
Bruins, Trojans advance in Pac-10 Tournament
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
13 March 2008
Bruins, Trojans advance in Pac-10 Tournament It will be third meeting of the year after they defeat Cal, Arizona St. in quarterfinals. It was fitting that the Cal cheerleaders danced to the hit ... read more >>
JUCO Report: El Camino Makes First Playoff Appearance in Over a Decade?
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
26 February 2008
It's been over 10 years since El Camino College has had a playoff basketball team and it's been 20 years since they've had a 20-win season. But those dubious streaks ended as the Warriors ... read more >>
City Boys Basketball Semis To Be Held at Galen Center
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
21 February 2008
Friday Night Lights usually refers to high school football, but this week, it will takes on new meaning at the Galen Center at USC. The City Section announced Wednesday that the boys basketball ... read more >>
Seven California products to play in McDonald's All-American Game
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
20 February 2008
Drew, Derozan, Dixon lead So. Cal contingency along with former Dominguez star Jennings in March 26 showcase Six of the brightest California high school ballplayers will be traveling to Milwaukee in ... read more >>
Ariza Arrives and the Lakers Rise in West
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
20 December 2007
Former Westchester star may have found home at last Just one look at Trevor Ariza on a basketball court and it becomes evident quite quickly. He has long flexible arms, gliding range of motion and ... read more >>
Lakers Announce Partnership With East West Bank
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
22 November 2007
The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that East West Bank is a new sponsor for the 2007-08 season. With the new sponsorship, each Lakers regular season and playoff home game Tip-Off will be “Brought ... read more >>
Lakers' Crittenton Adjusts to New Surroundings
Written by Jeff Skibiski, Lakers.com
22 November 2007
When former Georgia Tech star Javaris Crittenton walked off the court last March after losing to UNLV in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, he looked up above for guidance, knowing that the most ... read more >>
Lakers Extend Bynum and Farmar Contracts
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
08 November 2007
EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised a fourth year contract option on Andrew Bynum, it was announced today. Additionally, the team has also picked up the third year contract option ... read more >>
Off-Season Troubles Can't Stop Rutgers' Recruitment
Written by Richard Kent, (BlackAthlete.net)
08 November 2007
CONNECTICUT - Things weren’t looking too good on the Banks Of The Old Raritan. UConn and Tennessee were bringing in the big recruits. Star recruiter Jolette Law had left the program to take over ... read more >>
UCLA to Set Sail with Shipp; Gibson and Mayo Key to USC Success
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
08 November 2007
UCLA has seen their last two seasons end at the Final Four, but each time, they left empty-handed at the hands of Florida. This year, the Bruins are once again favored to reach college basketball’s ... read more >>
Lakers Drop The Ball: Dodgers Pick It Up
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
01 November 2007
The Lakers began their basketball season on arguably one of the most historical nights in Los Angeles sports history, Tuesday Oct. 30.While the swirling rumor mill speculated on whether or not star ... read more >>
The Heartbreak Kids
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
25 October 2007
After years of infamy playing in the dusty old Sports Arena, the Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling tinkered with the thought of moving his franchise to Orange County to escape the shadows of the fabled ... read more >>
Hoop Dreams Still Alive For Currie
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
25 October 2007
Bryan Currie had a dream of playing in the NBA since he was a child and it seemed like he was on the road to making it happen. In the spring of 2005, after transferring from Leuzinger, Currie won a state ... read more >>
Sparks, Partner for Cancer Research
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
25 October 2007
The Los Angeles Sparks will partner with Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute for the 2007 “Run for Her” 5K Run and Friendship Walk Sunday, Nov. 11, it was announced.The third ... read more >>
It's Not a Matter of IF but WHEN Will Kobe Be Traded
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
18 October 2007
The relationship between Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers has come to a head and it’s possible that Bryant may not even start the season with the only franchise he’s played for during ... read more >>
Odom Hopes To Finish Career As Laker Despite Trade Talk
Written by JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer
11 October 2007
HONOLULU - Lamar Odom did his best to ignore the offseason trade talk.There was no way, because it never went away.The versatile 6-foot-10 forward, who has shown an ability to play everywhere on the ... read more >>
Heeeere's KOBE!
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
04 October 2007
Training camp begins as Bryant returns for perhaps his last season as a Laker You didn’t have to be at Lakers media day to realize how much Kobe Bryant wants to be the center of attention and ... read more >>
'The Difference' Lands at Fairfax
Written by Kenneth Miller (Contributing Writer)
06 September 2007
“The Difference” is wearing a striped polo shirt and a pair of blue jean short. Sitting right next to him is his father, equally casual sporting a blue and white L.A. baseball cap. Both are ... read more >>
Charity Starts At Home
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
09 August 2007
The LA STARS Celebrity/NBA All-Star Weekend drew to a close Sunday night at USC's Galen Center but there was no doubt who was at the center of attention.Baron Davis and Paul Pierce played gracious hosts ... read more >>
NBA Vegas Summer League Wrap-Up
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
19 July 2007
For all of the rookies and undrafted free agents, summer school was in session last week in front of team executives and personnel. The NBA Las Vegas Summer League ended last weekend and amidst the hype ... read more >>
Fisher Returns To The Lakers
Written by Sentinel Staff Writer
19 July 2007
He signs reported three-year deal for $14 MillionThe Lakers have gone to their past in hopes that it will help solidify their immediate future in the backcourt.Point guard Derek Fisher, who played an ... read more >>