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Coach K stays busy with ‘Basketball and Beyond’, speeches

Mike Krzyzewski isn’t coaching for the first time in 48 years, but that doesn’t mean he has retired.

By JOE REEDY / AP Sports Writer February 22, 2023

Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, and his wife, Mickie, laugh with Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey, right, before an NCAA college basketball game game in Durham, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

Hawks GM Fields says Snyder a candidate to replace McMillan

Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday former Utah coach Quin Snyder is among those being considered to replace Nate McMillan.

By CHARLES ODUM / AP Sports Writer February 22, 2023

FILE - Utah Jazz Head Coach Quinn Snyder gives instructions to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, that Snyder, the former Utah coach, will be “somebody we will consider” in the search to replace Nate McMillan. The Hawks fired McMillan on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Fields stressed the team's eighth-place standing in the Eastern Conference is “not acceptable” for a team which advanced to the conference finals in 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Fondren, File)

5-at-10: Alabama, Oats face deserved heat, UT stumbles, pay to play, win Lady Vols tickets

We'll start in Tuscaloosa this morning, where basketball has been a bright spot this season.

By Jay Greeson February 22, 2023

FILE - Alabama forward Brandon Miller brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Feb. 11, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. Police say Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a fatal shooting near campus. Tuscaloosa Police investigator Brandon Culpepper testified during a preliminary hearing Tuesday, Feb. 21, that Miller brought Darius Miles’ gun to him on the night of the shooting after Miles texted him and asked him to do so. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

GHSA playoff basketball roundup: Baker goes off as Northwest Whitfield moves on

The seasons and the players may change, but it seems Bob Williams' girls' basketball teams always surge in the postseason.

By Lindsey Young February 22, 2023

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Northwest Whitfield girls' coach Bob Williams has his team in the Sweet 16 of the GHSA Class AAAA playoffs after the Lady Bruins rallied to overcome a five-point deficit late Tuesday in Tunnel Hill.

Best season gets better for Signal Mountain girls

Kendra Bell has coached a bunch of solid teams in her nine years as head girls' basketball coach at Signal Mountain High School.

By Patrick MacCoon February 21, 2023

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Signal Mountain's Abby Walker (0) shoots. Soddy-Daisy took on Signal Mountain in the District 6-AAA championship game at East Ridge High School on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Brainerd knocks off rival Tyner to claim district title

As impressive as they were, none of the previous stats related to Hamilton County's top prep basketball rivalry mattered Tuesday night.

By Stephen Hargis February 21, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Brainerd players celebrate their win after defeating Tyner in the District 4-AA Boys championship basketball at Brainerd High School on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East

The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.

By CHARLES ODUM / AP Sports Writer February 21, 2023

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Brewer, Ware lead Bearettes to 13th straight district championship

There is nothing lucky about the 13th district championship in a row for the perennial powerhouse Bradley Central girls' basketball program.

By Patrick MacCoon February 20, 2023

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Bradley Central (11) Harmonie Ware drives the paint as Cleveland (5) Paige Moody defends on Monday, February 20, 2023 during their District 5-AAAA girls championship game at Cleveland High School.

Vols, Aggies arrive at 20-7 from very different directions

Tennessee and Texas A&M are both 20-7 and nationally ranked entering their Tuesday night showdown in College Station, but they have reached this point from very different directions.

By David Paschall February 20, 2023

Texas A&M Athletics photo / Texas A&M graduate transfer guard Dexter Dennis will be seeking his third consecutive double-double Tuesday night when the Aggies host Tennessee in a matchup of 20-7 teams.

Brewer helps Polk County defend its district championship over Tyner

It was obvious how much helping her Polk County basketball team claim its second consecutive District 4-2A tournament championship meant to Callie Brewer.