Tag: 796.323 (Basketball)
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Mattel honors Angel Reese with her own Signature Barbie doll, making her the first Black WNBA player with this honor. Learn about the doll’s details and its powerful message of representation.
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The NBA will celebrate 75 years since Chuck Cooper, Nat Clifton, and Earl Lloyd opened the doors for Black players, with season-long events, tributes, and the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic.
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George Raveling, the first Black coach in the Big Ten, influenced Michael Jordan’s Nike deal and left a lasting mark on basketball and American history.
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A’ja Wilson Named First Jr. WNBA Global Ambassador to Help Girls Stay in Basketball and Dream Bigger
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson becomes the first Jr. WNBA Global Ambassador, inspiring young girls to stay in basketball and dream bigger.
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Basketball legend Lynette Woodard sues Harlem Globetrotters for using her image without permission in a clothing line from 2021–2024.
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Angel Reese makes WNBA history as the fastest player to reach 30 double-doubles. Learn how she surpassed legends and what’s next for the Chicago Sky star.
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Chuck Cooper was the first Black player drafted into the NBA in 1950 by the Boston Celtics, paving the way for generations of athletes.
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Barbie unveils the first-ever Ken doll inspired by an athlete—NBA star LeBron James—honoring his cultural impact and work with youth.
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C.B. Claiborne, Duke’s first Black basketball player, fought for civil rights and transformed the university. A new documentary tells his powerful story.
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Angel Jackson, former Jackson State player, becomes the first HBCU student to sign with Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball. Discover her journey from the WNBA to this groundbreaking achievement in professional women’s basketball.
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