Brian Scalabrine takes a selfie with a Seeds of Peace camper during the Play for Peace basketball clinic Monday in Otisfield. OTISFIELD — They may not know them, they may not love basketball, but they appreciate the basketball stars showing up. Former NBA players Brian Scalabrine and Matt Bonner and Detroit Pistons rookie Luke Kennard […]
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Americans play crucial role for Seeds of Peace
OTISFIELD — Mathias is experiencing a temporary athletic prowess at Seeds of Peace this month. The 16-year-old from New York City is one of the more experienced basketball players at the camp, which makes him one of the better players. “Usually, in regular settings, I’m not considered good at sports, but coming here to Seeds, […]
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Blais, Decourcey named CMCC women's basketball captains
AUBURN — Sophomore guards Kristina Blais and Holly Decourcey have been selected as captains for the Central Maine Community College women’s basketball team, coach Andrew Morong announced Thursday. “Both Kristina and Holly are exemplary young women. They lead by example, in the classroom, on the court, and in the weight room — and truly embrace what it […]
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76ers get No. 1 pick from Celtics, chance to draft Fultz
History will say the Boston Celtics passed on the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, not only trading it away but doing so in a deal with one of the team’s fiercest rivals. Danny Ainge isn’t worried. Philadelphia and Boston completed their trade of draft picks on Monday, the 76ers acquiring the […]
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SJ Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year: Hickey revived Winthrop basketball tradition
A day spent volunteering for the Winthrop Recreation basketball program is like a trip back in time for Winthrop guard Jacob Hickey. “I can remember being that small and being inspired by the, quote, big kids, in front of me,” he said. Sam Leclerc and the 2008 Class C state champion Ramblers inspired Hickey and […]
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NBDL Eastern finals: Raptors 905 manhandle Claws to take 1-0 series lead
PORTLAND, ME – APRIL 16: Jordan Mickey #23 of the Maine Red Claws stretches for a rebound grabbed by C. J. Leslie #21 of the Raptors 905 in Game 1 of the NBADL Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Portland Expo in Portland. PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws established a […]
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Edward Little hires Chris Cifelli to coach girls' basketball
Edward Little High School didn’t have to look very far to find its next girls’ basketball coach — just down to the other end of the bench. Chris Cifelli, who has been an assistant with the program under Craig Jipson for 12 years, will take the reins of the program going forward, succeeding Jipson, who […]
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Pro basketball: Red Claws record historic playoff win over Mad Ants, advance to second round
Abdel Nader of the Maine Red Claws shoots over Stephan Hicks of the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants in Game 3 of their NBA Development League first-round playoff series Wednesday at the Portland Expo in Portland. PORTLAND — Game 3 between the Maine Red Claws and Fort Wayne Mad Ants was a big one for the […]
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The Hot Corner: So you're saying there's a chance? Well, no
Statistics, culture and psychology fascinate me. By extension, I’ll never be able to quit sports, which are more inseparably intertwined with those concepts than ever before. I saw an informational graphic this past week. It was released by the NCAA. You might have heard that the organization has this little tournament going on right now. […]
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Maine Red Claws' Josh Hagins always looking for next opportunity
Josh Hagins goes after the ball during a game against the Delaware 87s earlier this season. In the 2016 NCAA basketball tournament, the Little Rock Trojans shattered plenty of office brackets when they upset fifth-seeded Purdue in the first round. Little Rock guard Josh Hagins played an influential role in the game, leading the Trojans […]