Basketball

Judge Rules on Critical Eligibility for Glencoe Basketball Players Amid Controversy

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GLENCOE, Okla. — Following a court ruling, the eligibility of several basketball players from Glencoe High School is now in limbo. A district judge rendered a decision that could significantly impact the upcoming season for the athletes. The controversy arose after allegations surfaced regarding the transfer of several players from different high schools. These transfers raised concerns about compliance with the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association rules, which govern player eligibility. The association insists that all student-athletes must adhere to strict guidelines to maintain fair competition. The case drew attention from the community, sparking debate … Read more

Justice or Injustice? Jury Acquits Former Xavier Basketball Player in Fatal Mardi Gras Crash That Claimed Music Legend Kerry Hunter

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NEW ORLEANS — A jury has found Jeremy Lindsey not guilty of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in a case related to a crash that resulted in the death of Kerry Hunter, a celebrated Grammy-winning musician. The decision was reached after approximately 40 minutes of deliberation on Thursday. The incident occurred on Mardi Gras morning in February 2024, when Hunter, known for his long-standing involvement with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and his performances at Preservation Hall, was struck and killed while walking near North Claiborne Avenue and Pauger Street. Lindsey, who was 22 at the time … Read more

Family of Late NCCU Basketball Player Devin Butts Files Lawsuit, Blaming University for Fatal Cardiac Incident

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DURHAM, N.C. — The family of Devin Butts, a former basketball player at North Carolina Central University, has initiated a lawsuit against the school, two years after his tragic death. Butts, a 22-year-old senior, was deeply passionate about basketball and aspired to play professionally. His father, Derex Butts, reflected on his son’s early love for the game, recalling how Devin began playing at the age of three. On the evening of April 30, 2023, Devin Butts suffered a cardiac arrest while with his teammates at McDougald-McLendon Arena, according to legal documents filed by his family. … Read more

Jury Weighs $35 Million Damages in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case Involving Former Bishop Gorman Basketball Star

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LAS VEGAS — A wrongful death civil trial began its deliberations Monday, focusing on the actions of former Bishop Gorman basketball star Zaon Collins, who was involved in a fatal car accident. Plaintiffs in the case seek a $35 million award plus punitive damages in connection with the 2020 collision that claimed the life of 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. At the heart of the trial, Echevarria’s family, represented by attorneys Joseph Chu and Ramzy Ladah, contends that Collins was wholly responsible for the accident that resulted in Echevarria’s death. In 2023, Collins, now a junior at … Read more