USC’s newest addition didn’t take long to make waves. Guard Rodney Rice, the transfer from Maryland by way of Virginia Tech, has already earned national recognition — landing on the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Preseason Watchlist.
Recognition keeps rolling in for the UConn Huskies' backcourt. And this time, it has come calling for Solo Ball. The Huskies’ sharpshooting junior has officially been named to the Preseason Watch List for the 2026 Jerry West Award, given annually to the nation’s top shooting guard.
The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead.
Wesley Yates III and Jerry West probably just missed each other as these two dedicated basketball shooters from different generations taking up residence in Los Angeles.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Today, it’s hard to believe that Michael Cooper was drafted 60th overall, considering everything he went on to accomplish with the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, though, his name wasn’t on any scout’s radar, which is why he didn’t even attend the draft.
The Los Angeles Lakers left the Minnesota Timberwolves in the dust with a 128-110 victory on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, thanks to their star guard Luka Doncic putting up historic numbers.
Moments ago, West Virginia men's head basketball coach Ross Hodge wrapped up his press conference at Big 12 media day in Kansas City. Here's everything the first-year header had to say.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Hall of Fame guard Jerry West recalled some of his favorite Kobe Bryant memories in a recent interview. After Hall of Fame forward Dennis Rodman addressed Bryant’s GOAT status recently, the Los Angeles Lakers legend, West, recalled memories of Kobe that separated him from the rest of the pack.
Back in the winter, WVU athletic director Wren Baker considered making a run at former Alabama head coach and West Virginia native Nick Saban when he relieved Neal Brown of his duties at the end of the 2024 regular season.
The Pistons have signed their second-round pick, guard Chaz Lanier, according to a team press release. He was chosen with the 37th overall pick. Detroit didn’t have a first-round selection.
Jalen Williams has been superb in support of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Finals. Where does his Finals performance rank all-time among sidekicks? Here's a look at five of the best.
Jerry West is one of the best NBA players of all time. Last year, the Hall of Famer passed away at the age of 86. On Wednesday, West would have turned 87.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are in trouble after losing their first two playoff games at home. It's tough to come back in that situation, but six teams have previously done it.
The late great Jerry West was surprised NBA icon Michael Jordan became a superstar with the Chicago Bulls despite watching him in college at UNC. Jordan played three years at UNC.
At halftime of West Virginia's game on Saturday versus No. 2 Iowa State, West Virginia Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced that Jerry West's No.
Back in 1996, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal made the biggest decision of his career which was to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. That catapulted one of the greatest dynasties of all time but also ruined what could've been a legendary era for the Orlando Magic.
The Golden State Warriors announced on Friday that Jonnie West, the youngest son of the late basketball icon Jerry West, has been promoted to their Senior Director of Pro Personnel.
The late Jerry West was best known for his ties with the Lakers, but the legendary player-turned-executive impacted the fortunes of several other franchises, too.
Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson remembered Lakers legend Jerry West after his death on Wednesday. West died Wednesday at the age of 86, and both current and former Lakers, as well as the NBA community, have been mourning his loss.