In the middle school game, Lucy Addison defeated Breckinridge 45-30 to remain undefeated this season.

Vikings defeated the Knights 80-66 behind 27 points from Cy Hardy.

"Our goal is just to make sure we bring great basketball to the area, competitive basketball," said Flycodes founder Champ Hubbard.

The UVA Basketball Coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Thursday, and he is set to hold a press conference on the subject at 11 a.m.

UVA Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement after 15 seasons at the University, the school announced Thursday.

"We wanted to do something to reward the William Fleming community,"

Salem will host the 2027 NCAA D-III Football Championship, better known as the Stagg Bowl.

The William Fleming Colonels have a new head coach at the reigns after replacing longtime head coach Mickey Hardy.

Tymon Smith, a former inmate, overcame addiction and founded the youth basketball program Next Level Hoops to mentor inner-city kids and aid his own recovery.

Kennedy Taylor honors her late brother Ja’Kolbi by continuing his basketball legacy with the support of the Next Level Hoops program.

“We were blessed to be in a position to help these young men.”

The American men have won gold medals at all but three Olympics (not counting the boycotted 1980 Games in Moscow), while the women have won every gold medal at an Olympics since 1996.

"We develop leaders, restore, communities, empower youth, achieve our goals, and we move mountains."

Brooke and Eric are joined by WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard to talk all things professional women’s hoops.

The Los Angeles Lakers held a press conference to introduce the team’s new head coach, JJ Redick.

Ryan Price played with JJ Redick on the same AAU program and against him in high school.

Former Cave Spring Head Basketball Coach, Billy Hicks, coached Redick from 1998-2002.

"It's nice knowing the brand is out there and people know it and we appreciate it and we appreciate the people."

A few weeks ago, we wrote about what a tough decision this was going to be for USA Basketball. Sure enough, the no-win scenario is playing out.

"I just think it's going to be some exciting basketball once we get the right pieces together."

Stay tuned for what likely be a controversial decision no matter what it ends up being.

The multi-sport athlete will focus on his basketball skills at the next level.

"I knew when my playing career was done I wanted to have the game be part of my life in some way."

A deep run by the Lakers in the NBA playoffs might have altered any Olympic plans for James.

Christiansburg holds signing day for ten heading to next level

The 36-year-old Curry previously turned down other opportunities to compete in the Olympics, but pledged his services for Paris.

"I am grateful...just to see something that was a dream five years ago," said Mackenzie Lewis.

Expect Clark to be in Paris, even if that means a deserving older professional is left home. Fair or not fair, business is business.

Both the men’s and women’s competition will have three groups of four teams, where the top two finishers and the two best third-place teams will advance to the quarterfinals.

We are eyeing five unique things of the tournament itself aside from just wins, losses and who’ll cut down the nets in Arizona.

Georgia Amoore scored 23 of her 27 points in the second half for her 15th 20-point game this season and short-handed No. 11 Virginia Tech beat Miami 55-47 on Friday to advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals for the third straight year.

The Auburn boys basketball team fell to the defending Class 1 state champs Lancaster 65-59 in the Siegel Center on the campus of VCU in Richmond.

Local police officers and deputies in Bedford County are wearing different uniforms during the Hooping for Heroes basketball game at Liberty High School Friday night.

This year’s Commonwealth Clash had a competition separate from what was played on the court.

Breaking boundaries for equality—that’s the goal of the Special Olympics Southwest Regional Basketball Tournament.

The Adam Ward Classic kicks off at Salem and Glenvar High Schools on Friday.

HLA held its 5th annual winter camp this week at Eureka Park Rec Center

Several familiar faces and division one prospects were featured in Sunday's two games.

"I think people trust us and we give a great product."

Seven different athletic programs were represented in this signing class.

Just months after being convicted of DUI, Radford University’s Men’s Head Basketball Coach is headed back to court.It’s all because of a positive interlock reading, the device used to test if there is alcohol on someone’s breath before driving.

Proceeds of the event went to Kingston Campbell's family as they deal with the tragic loss of their son.

LSU's win was not the big talking point for many after the game.

Grandfather and grandson. The same achievement for the same school 69 years apart. But wait, this story gets even better.

Virginia Tech defeated Ohio State 84-74 in their Elite Eight Matchup in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.

Hopeful Hokies are eager to cheer the women’s basketball team on to a win in Cassell Coliseum on Friday.

The NCAA tournament kicks off its round of 64 play on Thursday and the Virginia Cavaliers will try to make another run.

Blacksburg businesses are prepping for an influx of people as the NCAA Women's tournament makes it's way to Blacksburg.

The Patrick Henry High School boy’s basketball team is leading Woodside, 21-12 at the half in the Class 5 State Final.

Patrick Henry boys basketball team hope to bring home a state title for the first-time in over 30 years.

North Carolina State is leading Virginia Tech in Wednesday’s matchup at the Greensboro Coliseum, 53-26.

Players and fans are celebrating after Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team had a big win last night.

Parry McCluer hosted Eastern Montgomery girls in the Pioneer District championship Friday night. The Fighting Blues won in double overtime 55-51.

No matter how much we may wish otherwise, we will never have complete control over how life unfolds. While we can be intentional with bettering ourselves, life will always continue to flow in the way that it chooses to, throwing challenges or even blessings our way that we hadn’t anticipated.

Lawrence Cole led the Vikings with 19 points in a 66-31 victory.

The Pulaski County Girls Basketball team is off to a great start this season.

The Roanoke native earned Big South honors during his senior season under then head coach Mike Jones.

Athletes from all over Southwest Virginia traveled to Cassell Coliseum today to compete in the Special Olympics VA regional basketball tournament.

UPDATE:

It was a night this community will never forget.

Martinsville City Public Schools has placed a restriction on the basketball game scheduled for Jan. 20, 2023 versus Mecklenburg.

No. 10 UVA will face unranked Virginia Tech Wednesday night in the Commonwealth Clash rivalry game.

Roanoke College’s men’s and women’s basketball games set for Jan. 14 will be relocated due to a burst pipe at the Cregger Center.

The Chance Harman Classic serves as a give back to the community while also honoring the legacy of a Floyd native.

It’s not often after a state semifinal loss, redemption almost immediately follows.

The two games featured some the elite college prospects from the Roanoke Valley and beyond.

If you shop online for clothes or furniture, sneakers or concert tickets, you’ve seen the option at checkout to “buy now, pay later” by breaking the cost into smaller installments over time.

The organization was formed in 2016 and has a regional footprint, extending to Richmond and even parts of northern Virginia.

Andrew Wilson made his first ever trek to Salem on Monday night.

Former Pittsylvania County and Danville basketball players play pickup game while proceeds go to a community engagement project

The big man led the Hokies in scoring the past two seasons.

The summer camp is in its first session of the summer at William Fleming High School.

Many people are remembering the life of Ricky Wright, a prominent community figure fondly remembered for playing great basketball from Lincoln Terrace.

Mike Cartolaro is putting up his whistle for good but will remain athletic director.

Thursday marked ten days since Virginia Tech’s Aisha Sheppard’s name was called on draft day. She’s hit the ground running in Vegas, and head coach Becky Hammon has noticed.

The No. 1 seed Kansas Jayhawks defeated No. 8 seed University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 Men’s Basketball Championship by a score of 72-69.

We now know who will be at the helm of the University of Virginia Women’s Basketball program.

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing Friday night and just a half-hour ago it was Hokie heartbreak.

The ACC Champion Hokies are facing the Longhorns in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday afternoon.

The Eagles proved to be too much for the Hokies on Friday afternoon in College Park, Maryland.

Richmond did its part on Thursday afternoon to keep Virginia colleges advancing to the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In case you've ever looked at an NCAA Tournament bracket and wondered, "Where the heck is that school located?," we have just the quiz for you.

Hokie history was made on Friday night as Virginia Tech beat UNC, 72-59 in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The Cavaliers took on the Tar Heels in the ACC Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals Thursday night,

The Virginia Cavaliers take on the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in the Big Apple.

Elissa Cunane had 20 points and 13 rebounds and No. 3 North Carolina State used a strong second half to pull away from No. 21 Virginia Tech 70-55 on Saturday and return to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game.

It took some extra basketball on Friday afternoon to determine who would advance to the ACC Women’s Basketball semifinals.

Virginia Tech defeated Clemson on Thursday afternoon as the team began its quest for an ACC Title.

The top-seeded Yellow Jackets led by as many as 22 in Saturday's victory.

Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard struck a Wisconsin coach in the head during the handshake line after his team’s loss to the Badgers.

Harris was the leading scorer and rebounder at the 1976 Olympics for the U.S., which won the silver medal.

The Maroons scored 50 points in the paint leading to a 62 percent shooting performance.

The Colonels led 30-25 at halftime before gaining separation in the second half.

In what was a close game throughout, the Knights outlasted the Highlanders 50-47.

The camp offers instruction on basketball fundamentals and teamwork while also teaching valuable life lessons.

The Vikings and Knights went toe to toe in a physical, back-and-forth matchup Monday night.

William Fleming held off rival Patrick Henry in front of a sold out gym on Ferncliff by a 56-44 count. The Colonels led 29-27 at the half.

September 30th was a good day for Liberty Men’s Basketball as they took the to the floor for the first official practice of the 2021-2022 season. The Flames made an NCAA tournament appearance in March and return some big dance talent like Darius McGhee and Kyle Rode.