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USC forward Kiki Iriafen is ready to hit the court in Skechers basketball shoes.
Skechers Drafts Kiki Iriafen
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2025--Skechers expands its basketball roster by signing University of Southern California forward Kiki Iriafen ahead of the 2025 WNBA draft. Expected to be a top … more
UConn players from left, Azzi Fudd, Ashlynn Shade, Paige Bueckers, KK Arnold and Kaitlyn Chen pose with the trophy after a game against Southern California in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing
Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. Both became can’t-miss stars in college, … more
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Workers make final preparations around the Men's NCAA Final Four college basketball court at the Alamodome, Monday, March 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Maple hardwood, the very foundation of the Final Four, is ingrained with basketball's rich history
Down on hands and knees in the Alamodome, workers lurched forward to generate enough leverage to slide one large wood panel alongside another. Nearby was a 15-pound sledgehammer at the ready for … more
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Workers make final preparations around the Men's NCAA Final Four college basketball court at the Alamodome, Monday, March 31, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Maple hardwood, the very foundation of the Final Four, is ingrained with basketball's rich history
Down on hands and knees in the Alamodome, workers lurched forward to generate enough leverage to slide one large wood panel alongside another. Nearby was a 15-pound sledgehammer at the ready for … more
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Lady Zizzers split results at Branson tourney: Win, two losses
It was a win and two losses for the West Plains Lady Zizzers varsity soccer team Friday and Saturday at the Branson Tournament.  West Plains beat Carthage 3-2 Friday to open up the … more
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FILE - Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young shoots during the 3-point contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FILE)
Hardwood is basketball's longtime foundation. A German company would love to change that to glass
Chris Thornton loves talking about playing basketball on the most fragile-sounding of surfaces: glass. Thornton is managing director of the Americas division of ASB GlassFloor, a German company … more
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West Plains R-7 School District officials have announced Dr. Seth Huddleston as the new head coach of the West Plains High School Boys Basketball team. Huddleston has a long history of coaching, most recently leading the West Plains Middle School boys' basketball program. His experience, dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on student athletes at every level, said officials. In addition to his new role, Dr. Huddleston will continue serving as principal of South Fork Elementary School, where officials say he has been a “valued leader and advocate for students and staff.” He has been employed with the district since 2008. From left: Huddleston with wife Suzanne, daughter Charlie and son Rhett.
Huddleston named WPHS head boys basketball coach
Lady Zizzer Basketball Camp dates set
This year’s Lady Zizzer Basketball Camp will be held May 20 through 22, with time slots available for girls in third through eighth grades and ninth through 12th grades. Registration is … more
Zizzers make good showing at Waynesville Open
Several athletes from the West Plains Zizzers track and field teams earned candy stripe performance standards Thursday at the Waynesville Open.  "It was a very good showing, being this … more
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LJ Temple of the West Plains Zizzers varsity tennis team prepares to make contact Thursday during a singles match, as the team played Salem on the courts at West Plains High School. The Zizzers lost 3-6 overall to the Tigers. During the matches, Temple and doubles partner Adam Vaughan secured their first win of the season as the Zizzers' No. 1 doubles team.
Zizzers Tennis seeks first win after early season struggles
The West Plains Zizzers varsity tennis team fell 3-6 Thursday to Salem on the courts at West Plains High School.  Despite the loss, Zizzers Head Coach Nathan Huddleston had some bright … more
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Zizzers baseball Head Coach James Sharp has 40 players on his roster, including returning seniors Hunter Roberts, Ethan Tuma, Hoyt Weisbrod, Avery Miller, Blake Chitwood, Brett Walker and Isaiah Jones. Returning varsity members are Tuma, Roberts and Landon Montgomery. The team is coming off an impressive 24-5 record last season, and Sharp seems optimistic about what's ahead. "I think we will have a pretty decent year. We have a really good pitching staff and good defense,” he said. "If we can piece it together offensively, we'll have a pretty good season."
Meet the Coach: James Sharp, Zizzers Baseball
Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) cuts the net after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Broome's health is a Final Four key but Auburn proved in March Madness it is more than a 1-man team
Johni Broome's performance in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight showed why he's one of the nation's top players. Auburn's play without Broome showed why the Tigers are more than a … more
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South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley celebrates after their win against Texas in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
March Madness: How to watch the women's NCAA Tournament and what to watch for
Women’s basketball has not slowed down at all this season as March Madness arrives. A year ago, the women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game … more
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Auburn guard Denver Jones (2) takes a photo after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Efficiency metrics touted Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn all year. Now they're in the Final Four
The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. In that regard, it shouldn't be a surprise to see them in the Final Four as only the second all-chalk set of 1-seeds to reach … more
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Duke forward Cooper Flagg (2) cuts a piece of the net after Duke defeated Alabama in an Elite Eight round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Looking for an inspiring underdog or a glass slipper lying around in San Antonio? This year's version of the Final Four is not for you. Fittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from … more
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Zizzer runners earn their stripes
The West Plains Zizzers varsity boys and girls showed nicely In the nonscoring candy stripe Mt. Grove/West Plains dual meet Tuesday vs. the Panthers at Mtn. Grove.  " This was a great meet … more
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Tennis: Vaughan, Temple shine at Rolla
The West Plains varsity tennis team fell 0-9 Tuesday to the Bulldogs at Rolla. "I knew going into it Rolla is one of the two toughest teams on our schedule this year, the other being Branson," … more
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Camden Bryant reaches base as the ball gets missed by the Willard first baseman Wednesday, during the Zizzers' 8-1 loss to the Tigers on the field at Zizzer Ballpark. The West Plains junior varsity team also fell to the Tigers 12-0.
Zizzers shut out Eagles in Tues. matchup, struggle against Willard on Weds.
It was a 14-0 shutout win for the West Plains Zizzers varsity baseball team vs. Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty Tuesday at Zizzer Ballpark.  "We took care of business last night and put some … more
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Coach Amy Lipford
Meet the Zizzer coaches: Soccer, track & field
The West Plains High School Zizzers’ spring sports season is underway. Girls soccer and boys and girls track and field coaches took a moment to highlight their standout athletes and share their … more
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Zizzers find some success on the diamond in Saturday tournament
The West Plains varsity baseball Zizzers scored a win in the consolation bracket Friday and Saturday at the Harrison Tournament, going 2-1 in the games. The Zizzers came up short Friday 5-4 in … more
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