The UPSHOT League Announces its Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed women’s professional basketball league built on the pillars of opportunity and community, with a mission to uplift players, fans, and the cities it serves.
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces the Retirement of Coach Michael Miller
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the 2025-26 college basketball season underway, long-time university, junior college and high school coach Michael Miller has formally retired from coaching, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and more than 750 victories, the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announced today.
Sports marketing guru turns mystery writer for old guys
PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ — Marketing guru, Jon Spoelstra, has always had a penchant for pushing the outrageous. He wrote “Marketing Outrageously,” a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and now he’s at it again. This time he’s written a series of mystery novels for what he calls “old guys” in the “Old Guys Murder Mystery Series.” This fifth novel in the series, “Who is Killing all the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?” (ASIN: B0C5S1ZP9M) is scheduled to publish on November 7, 2023.
Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media and is Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women’s mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women’s sports events.
Skyhawks Sports Teams Up with Kevin Garnett and Big Ticket Sports
SPOKANE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ — Skyhawks Sports, powered by Stack Sports and renowned as the premier provider of youth sports programs for children aged 4 – 14 years in the United States, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Kevin Garnett’s Big Ticket Sports for operation and management of Kick It 3v3 Soccer and Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball events across the nation, further enhancing Skyhawks’ extensive offerings.
ULACD Makes College Basketball History
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) basketball team, led by one of California’s most successful high school and college coaches, Michael Miller, posted the second-best record in the nation of any four-year college over the last four years.
We Are G.A.M.E. Alum Haley Jones Graduates from the U.S. Air Force Academy
TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — On May 25, 2022, Haley Jones, one of the most distinguished We Are G.A.M.E. (Getting Athletes Mentoring and Education) alumna, graduates from the U.S. Air Force Academy (AFA), concluding her storied collegiate basketball career.
Kalyagen Announces Release of ‘The Stemregen Effect’ Commercial with Three Former UCLA Players to Coincide with the Bruins Advancing to the Final Four
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Kalyagen™ is pleased to announce the release of its “The Stemregen Effect” social media ad featuring former UCLA Bruins and NBA players Niguel Miguel, Marques Johnson and Mitchell Butler to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).
Florida Gators, The Libman Company Announce Multi-Year Relationship with Primary Presence During Basketball Season
GAINESVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Florida Gators Sports Properties, on behalf of the University Athletic Association (UAA), today announced a new relationship with The Libman Company, a family-owned business that has been making quality cleaning tools since 1896.
Harlem Wizards Committed to Driving Equality, Fairness and Justice for All
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The Harlem Wizards’ players, staff and support personnel want to express their deep sympathy to the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. As an organization, it’s saddened to see the images of such heinous murders. This is very personal for the group as 90 percent of the players are people of color.
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Captures The First National Championship of March Madness
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — In only its third season of fielding a men’s basketball team the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) overcomes all odds to win the ACCA national championship in Joplin, Missouri.
University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) and Coach Mike Miller Notch Nations Second Best Two-Year Record of 56-4 Among All Four-Year Colleges from 2018-19 to 2019-20
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Association of Christian College Athletics announce 2020 Championship Tournament Bracket. Despite a wonderful record of 27-1 the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) has a very tough road ahead as the fourth seed.
Team Rio National and Sports U announce merger to create Team Rio University
COLTS NECK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — Team Rio National and Sports U are proud to announce a collaboration and combination of NJ’s most successful grassroots basketball programs over the last decade with the creation of Team Rio University (Rio U).
Introducing HOOPLANDIA – Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Competition and Festival on East Coast Planned for Greater Springfield June 26-28, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Greater Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball. And now, the birthplace of an extraordinary new event to celebrate one of the great games on Planet Earth. Introducing HOOPLANDIA, the largest 3-on-3 basketball competition and celebration on the East Coast – planned for June 26-28, 2020 and hosted by Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Coach Michael Miller and the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces Jerron Wilbut Declares for the NBA Draft
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Coach Michael Miller and the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announce former Seton Hall recruit Jerron Wilbut’s decision to declare for the NBA Draft. Wilbut, originally from Chicago, had a stellar season on and off the court while leading ULACD in scoring.
LACC Basketball Coach Mike (Michael) Miller Reveals Facts About His Innocence on TV show After Being Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Jury Trial
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Los Angeles City College Coach Mike Miller, who gained fame as the most winning college basketball coach in the country from 1997-2006, with a winning percentage of .885 and a record of 241-38, was found not guilty by 12-0 vote in a jury trial verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court; announced the California Basketball Association (CBA).
Coach Michael ‘Mike’ Miller found not guilty by 12-0 vote in jury trial verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Former Los Angeles City College (LACC) Coach and current CBA Commissioner, Michael Miller, exonerated on all charges in jury trial, the California Basketball Association (CBA) announced today. Miller, was unanimously found not guilty in a jury trial in Department 54 of the Los Angeles Superior Court .
Ballin’ 4 Peace Celebrity Charity Basketball Tournament Founded by Former Pro Ball Player H2O, Returns to Queens, NY April 21
QUEENS, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — H2O Basketball announces the BALLIN’ 4 PEACE CELEBRITY CHARITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Founded by Queens native and Former Division 1, International Pro Basketball Player, Haron “H2O” Hargrave; returns to ELMCOR YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES CENTER in Corona, Queens, N.Y., this Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Former Los Angeles City College Basketball Coach Michael ‘Mike’ Miller’s Amazing New Self-Help Book Is Endorsed by Clergy and Coaches Alike
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Pyramid Press proudly announced today its latest book, “Coach Miller’s Guide and Workbook To Life And Success” (ISBN: 978-0996893503) is available now at all bookstores and on Amazon. The book has an inspired and moving introduction by Virginia Tech Coach Buzz Williams and an amazing foreword by noted religious and political leader Rev. Misi Tagaloa, Ph.D., Head Pastor Second Samoan Church of Long Beach.
LA Watts Summer Classic Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Finals June 24, 2017 at Crenshaw High School and East Los Angeles College
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The annual LA Watts Summer Classic Basketball Tournament returned to action last week on June 16, 17 and 18 at various sites throughout Los Angeles. Over 20 boys and girls teams participated in the basketball event announced the California Basketball Association.
The Los Angeles Classic Announces ‘Time Out with Coach Miller’ as Main Sponsor for 2017 Event April 1, 2017
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The annual Los Angeles Classic Basketball Event is set for April 1, 2017 and will be again held at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. The main sponsor this year has been announced as the popular web based Television program “Time Out with Coach Miller.”
Coach Michael ‘Mike’ Miller Recognized as First Coach in California History to Win State Titles for High School and Community College
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Coach Michael “Mike” Miller has been recognized by the California Basketball Association for being the first coach in California history to win State Titles at the high school and Community College levels announced the California Basketball Association.
California Basketball Assn. Holds Draft – Center Renardo Sidney Is Men’s First-Ever Player Selected
COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Former Mississippi State star Renardo Sidney was the first player taken in the inaugural California Basketball Association’s draft Sunday January 10, 2016. In all, 48 players were selected by six different CBA men’s teams over eight rounds to play in the new professional basketball league. Free Agent tryouts are Saturday January 23, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the USESS Center in Compton, California.