U.S. Basketball Writers Association

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[John Clay @johnclayiv]

My first column for Inside Kentucky Basketball. Why I decided to join @InsideKentucky and his new venture. https://t.co/Gfz9zvGDiP

[College Sports Communicators @CollSportsComm]

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues of Wilmington University's Dan Lauletta during this difficult time.

Please consider supporting the Lauletta family ��️
https://t.co/rCcsMf5tsY

[Penn Men's Basketball @PennMBB]

The Penn basketball program is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Hall of Fame alum Keven McDonald.

McDonald, who played at Penn from 1974-78, was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 1977-78 and Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year in 1976-77.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family in this difficult time.

🔗: https://t.co/nFTrAVJvab

[College Sports Communicators @CollSportsComm]

A fitting tribute for one of CSC's finest. ❤️

[Illinois State Men's Basketball @Redbird_MBB]

Some connections go beyond the game 🤝

A special moment for the Collins family, Illinois State Basketball, and Northwestern Basketball on Sunday as Doug Collins sat courtside to watch his alma mater face his son, the head coach of Northwestern.

[Pat Forde @ByPatForde]

A rare honor for an SID. A totally deserved honor. There were stretches of time when Kenny was the glue keeping the Louisville athletic department together. He's missed every day.

[Gene Wang @gene_wang]

If college hoops in our region matters to you, please do support @D1scourse and his work!

[Zach Braziller @NYPost_Brazille]

St John’s honors the late Kenny Klein, Rick Pitino’s close friend. “Not since 9/11 have I felt so sad.”
https://t.co/pUFDP2dQ1d #sjubb

[Eric Crawford @ericcrawford]

NEW | Louisville is putting Kenny Klein's name in the rafters. That's exactly where it belongs.
https://t.co/42i02VZpNE

[Louisville Men's Basketball @LouisvilleMBB]

He spent his career celebrating Louisville’s legends. Now, he’ll take his rightful place among them.

On Jan. 2, we’ll honor Kenny Klein with a permanent place in the rafters of the KFC Yum! Center. We love you, Kenny. ❤️

More Info: https://t.co/Ophh3OJpAI

#GoCards

[Wagner Seahawks @WagnerAthletics]

Congratulations to the Wagner Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026!🌟

#LetsFly | #WagnerFamily

[New York Post Sports @nypostsports]

How Rick Pitino, St. John's are honoring late friend and Hall of Fame SID Kenny Klein this season https://t.co/6XBjUCFp89

[John Fanta @John_Fanta]

Final from MSG in 4 OTs:

St. John’s 104, Rutgers 99

The Red Storm’s new point guard Quinn Ellis guided the Johnnies to the win with 13 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds — all while committing just 1 turnover. Keyshawn Hall and Ian Jackson each scored 24 in the victory.

[Carson Fowler @CarsonFowlerTV]

For the third straight year, @kayla_karius and @gbphoenixwbb hosted their Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Game, known as “Macklin’s Game,” honoring Karius’ son, Macklin, who passed away in 2021.

This year, players wore jerseys bearing the names of children gone too soon, bringing together 15 other families who have experienced the loss of a child to remind them they’re not alone. ❤️❤️

[St. John's Men’s Basketball @StJohnsBBall]

K.K. ❤️

Kenny Klein, always in our hearts.

[Mark Fratto @LinacreMedia]

Forever in our hearts, Kenny. ❤️

@KKcards

#SJUBB #L1C4

[Brenda Frese @BrendaFrese]

Am so grateful for you @dipaularose!

[John Fanta @John_Fanta]

This says it all about Tom Izzo and @MSU_Basketball. Really powerful.

[Illinois State Men's Basketball @Redbird_MBB]

Both us and Northwestern will have an extra coach for a half tomorrow 👀

Doug Collins will serve as an honorary coach for the Redbirds during the first half of tomorrow’s exhibition, and will switch to serve as honorary coach for Northwestern during the second half.

[Mark Story @markcstory]

Herald-Leader obituary for Cliff Hagan, one of our state’s greatest home-grown basketball players https://t.co/1QSd4l7gr4