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Congratulations to the 2025-26 DSBA Boys' and Girls' Basketball All-State Teams!

Here is the full list of honorees #delhs

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As we prepare for the final single champion state tournament season for #delhs basketball, here's a look back at how the state tournament was born.

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4 angles of Bones Hyland's ankle breaker!

23 PTS (6/9 FG), 5 3PT, 4 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL in 21 MINS

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St. Georges Tech's own is warming for his sixth NBA season #delhs

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BONES: NASTY HANDLES. 3 POINTS.

What a move to create separation!

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Two-time DSBA Girls' Basketball player of the year GG Banks has committed to South Carolina.

She'll join former Ursuline teammate Taylor Brown to play for Dawn Staley, so that will be fun to watch on TV next season #delhs

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If you've ever wondered how we've been able to attend #delhs basketball media days in recent years, Brad always extended an invitation.

A class man and a great journalist. We'll miss him greatly!

[Brad Myers @BradMyersTNJ]

Personal news: I’m retiring. After 44 years in journalism, tonight is my last night. Thanks to everyone who has helped me so much over the years - athletes, coaches, ADs, readers, everyone #delhs

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@BradMyersTNJ It's been an honor to share the sidelines with you! Congrats on retirement and enjoy!

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@CGraham_Sports And true to that comparison, plenty of glitches in the system, which will only make it worse.

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As I've often said, trying to control where kids play sports is a pointless endeavor when other places will provide a platform for them.

It happens and we'd be foolish to think it doesn't happen here.

One reason why has yet to be explored fully. - Chris

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[Mike Sielski @MikeSielski]

According to @PIAASports bylaws, recruiting isn’t allowed at any school: public, private, charter. But several public-school coaches believe programs throughout the Philadelphia Catholic League are bending or breaking the rules.
Full story in next tweet.
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@SeanGreeneWDEL Steve Watson, a reliable target for a pair of Johns - Elway and Wilmington's current mayor, Carney.

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FSHR editor Chris Stevens shares his experience covering the Delaware State game Thursday night for https://t.co/IUuLTsdN9I and as you can tell...he's not amused by the lack of professionalism on display. Check out the full episode at the link below:

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Can confirm.

We were there last night as well, waited forever and there was zero communication.

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More than 16 hours after @DSUHornets 41-34 opening football win vs. @StonyBrookFB concluded, still no postgame stats & live stats still say it’s 2nd quarter. Inexcusable for Division I school, as was nobody showing up for postgame presser before media gave up after 90 minutes

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@DelHSFootball This punishment feels like a warning shot to any school who feels they'll be overwhelmed in other sports.

Not really a fan of it over here, either.

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Ursuline Academy and the University of Delaware's own Elena Delle Donne goes into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame tonight!

You can watch the ceremony starting at 7 on NBA TV #delhs

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A legacy worthy of the Hall 🌟

Tune in to the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony tonight at 7pm/ET on @NBATV.

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Smyrna High legend Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will join the Washington Mystics after being released by the New York Liberty earlier this week.

Laney-Hamilton adds a defensive presence and veteran leadership to a young and extremely talented Mystics roster #delhs

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Forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been claimed off waivers by the Washington Mystics.

Laney-Hamilton was waived by the NY Liberty earlier this week.

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Former Concord baseball and basketball standout Luke Gabrysh on the move on Deadline Day #delhs

[Jayson Stark @jaysonst]

The Phillies are sending RHP Luke Gabrysh and OF John Spikerman to the Mets for LH reliever Brooks Raley.

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The 2014 DSBA Boys' Basketball player of the year and Salesianum state champ gets a nice pay raise #delhs

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The Vikings and OT Brian O'Neill have agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension, per @AdamSchefter.

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Just a pair of Ursuline hoop greats doing big things at WNBA All-Star Weekend.

Soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne and two-time Delaware GPOY GG Banks helped Team Washington get the dub in the Kia Shooting Stars competition Friday night. #delhs

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Team Washington is CLUTCH! They needed 25 to win, they excelled with 31!

@Kia | #KiaShootingStars

[Chad @CGraham_Sports]

New 2029 Names to Know

Iyon Barber | Salesianum
Trust Birgholtz | Seaford
Brendyne Newman III | Salesianum
Joshua Ruiz | St. Elizabeth
Ahmad Sudler | Concord
https://t.co/4NIGAPrSwx

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2029 Prospects Trending Up

Brae Sosa | Salesianum & Team Final
Zion Rothwell | Salesianum & NJ Scholars
Baye Goodman | Hodgson & Him League
Travis McGrory | Conrad
Jahki Green | Concord & HL
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Congratulations to @Appobball alum Lorenzo Carrier, drafted in this past weekend's Major League Baseball draft by the Colorado Rockies.

In honor of Lorenzo starting his journey to the Majors, here's a couple of dunks from his Jaguar hoops days #delhs