Basketball
The latest Basketball coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Sports section.
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Wes Moore helping to recharge Chattanooga Christian School’s basketball programs
Wes Moore can't deny there is a buzz surrounding the basketball programs at Chattanooga Christian School.

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Purdue holds top spot in AP poll as UConn climbs to No. 2
Purdue maintained its grasp on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll on Monday.

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St. John’s cracks women’s AP Top 25 for 1st time since 2015
St. John's earned its first ranking in seven years after matching the best start in school history, entering The Associated Press women's basketball poll at No. 25 on Monday.

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Whitwell star point guard amazes in first game back from the flu
With 6:45 left in the fourth quarter, Courtney Zensen drove from the top left of the arc into the paint where she powered through a close-line from two defenders to still make a left-handed layup.

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The Jordan Trophy: NBA rebrands, redesigns its MVP award
Michael Jordan was moments away from hoisting his third of what would become five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and then-Commissioner David Stern greeted him at the midcourt ceremony with words that were both simple and profound.

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Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama cracks top 5
Purdue picked up wins over West Virginia, No. 15 Gonzaga and No. 12 Duke in consecutive weeks to win the Phil Knight Legacy tournament earlier in the season.

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Paul Silas, three-time NBA champ, longtime coach, dies at 79
Basketball taught Paul Silas how to be patient.

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Preseason No. 1 North Carolina drops out of AP Top 25
Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina has dropped out entirely after a fourth straight loss.

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Nehemiah Bloodsaw steps up in the final minute to help Tyner pull away from East Hamilton in prep basketball
Tyner High School fans jumped out of their seats on two occasions in the final minute of the Tuesday's 59-54 home win over East Hamilton when senior Nehemiah Bloodsaw produced highlight moments on the basketball court.

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Tuesday’s Best of Preps Stars of the Night
Tuesday's Best of Preps Stars of the Night and the The High Five.
