KANSAS CITY, KS. — Kansas University Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self was the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Roos Basketball Tip-Off Dinner on Sept. 30. The event was hosted by the UMKC men’s basketball program and took place at the College Basketball Experience, next to the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. Source: University News.
Photo shows Jayhawks coach Bill Self from a 2013 interview with Fox Sports.
Former Pistons shooting guard, Chauncey Billups, announced his retirement Tuesday, September 9, 2014 after 17 seasons in the NBA, telling Yahoo! Sports: “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years.”
Photo shows Chauncey Billups who announced his retirement on Sept. 9, 2014.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — Join Golden State Star Point Guard Stephen Curry and his father, former Charlotte Guard, Dell Curry for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Dell & Stephen Curry Basketball ProCamps in partnership with State Farm. Location: St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, CA. Date: Sept. 20, 2014. Session 1 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $199. Session 2 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for parents and chld pairs. Cost: $299. Package Deal for Both Camps: $449. Source: Procamps.com.
Photo shows Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry at 2014 ProCamps
NEW YORK, NY. — New York All-Star Forward Carmelo Anthony will be on hand for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Carmelo Anthony Basketball ProCamp. Location: Baruch College, New York, New York. Date: Sept. 13, 2014. Session 1 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 5. Session 2 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for boys and girls grades 6 – 12. Cost: $249. Limit: 200 campers per session. Source: Procamps.com.
Photo shows New York Knicks All-Star Forward, Anthony Carmelo, appearing at 2014 ProCamp.
THE WOODLANDS, TX. — Houston All-Star Shooting Guard James Harden was on hand for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Kroger James Harden Basketball ProCamp. Location: Legends Sports Complex, The Woodlands, Texas. Dates: Aug 09 – 10, 2014. Session 1 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 6. Session 2 Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for boys and girls grades 7 – 12. Cost: $199. Source: Procamps.com.
Photo shows Houston Rockets All-Star Guard, James Harden, appearing at 2014 ProCamp
BUFFALO, NY. — According to BuffaloNews.comto cite sources, the 2014-15 lineup for the University at Buffalo’s Distinguished Speakers Series includes comedian John Oliver, NBA legend Magic Johnson and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Rounding out the list of speakers are authors Cheryl Strayed, Wes Moore and oceanographer Robert Ballard.
Photo shows NBA legend, Magic Johnson, speaking Feb 2014 on the Breakfast Club Power 105.1.
ST. LOUIS, MO. — Kansas State basketball coach, Bruce Weber, has been named the guest speaker at the inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer Coaches Clinic from Aug. 5-6 to be held at the Missouri Athletic Club. According to 247 Sports, to cite souces, Weber will be joined at the clinic by St. Louis head coach Jim Crews, UMKC coach Kareem Richardson, Illinois head women’s coach Mike Divilbiss and Maryville (Mo.) University head coach Kevin Carroll.
Photo shows Kansas State head basketball coach, Bruce Weber, speaking to the media at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on March 20, 2014.
LOS ANGELES, CA. — It’s official! The Los Angeles Lakers have named former Laker and Cleveland Cavaliers coach, Byron Scott, as their next coach. According to the Los Angeles Times, to cite sources, Scott, 53, has a four-year deal for $17 million, with a team option for the fourth year. A news conference was held at 11 a.m. ... Read More
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Jayhawks head coach, Bill Self, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Missouri Kansas City’s 2nd Annual ’Roos Tip-off Dinner to be held on Sept. 30 at the College Basketball Experience. Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo served as keynote speaker at last year’s event. Tickets start at $100.
Photo shows Kansas coach Bill Self speaking to Reid Forgrave at Fox Sports Live on Nov 13, 2013 about Andrew Wiggins, the season outlook and tradition in Lawrence, Kansas.
OVERLAND PARK, KS. — Join 2008 National Champion, 10-time Big XII Champion and 2012 Coach of the Year, Bill Self, for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bill Self Basketball ProCamp with host Andrew Wiggins. The dates are August 9-10 at Shawnee Mission West High School. Wiggins will be at the camp on August 10th. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.
Photo shows Bill Self, Kansas basketball head coach and 2012 Coach of the Year.
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