Men’s basketball looks to rebound with youth, chemistry
Two seasons ago, the men’s basketball team was riding high off a dominant season, yet a disappointing campaign last year set them back. The Brewers are looking to turn the…
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Tanking fad compromises NBA integrity
By the time you read this, the Boston Celtics will have likely been swept in four games by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most people would have expected this to happen, considering…
Watch out, Roellke: students favorites in annual game
There is a unique event—or new-founded Vassar tradition as some might call it—that is fast approaching. On April 1st, the annual Student-Faculty basketball game is scheduled to take place at…
Drakeley’s presence as valuable as her scoring ability
Caitlin Drakeley, a junior guard from Woodbury, Conn., has been tearing apart the Liberty League this season. So far, she has been selected as the Liberty League Player of the…
Big East removal brings basketball blues
As we approach March Madness and the conference tournaments leading up to it, I am saddened by the fact that there is no longer a Big East Tournament in Madison…
Deadline drama shakes up standings
The NBA trade deadline hit the basketball world last Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, and with it the league got a major makeover. The NBA approached Thursday afternoon in the…
Basketball looks to rebound from injury ridden season
The Vassar Men’s basketball squad has been a little beat up this season. Their record currently is resting at 7-16 overall and 3-11 in conference play. This weekend the Brewers…
Mad for March, fed-up with long April
When you ask a casual sports fan whether they prefer college or professional basketball, they will likely reply that they prefer the NBA regular season, but that the NBA playoffs…
NBA All-Star weekend returns to roots
This year’s NBA All-Star weekend will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The festivities this year will include the celebrity game, Rising Stars challenge for younger players,…
Women’s basketball bonds in face of Liberty League
Vassar College’s Women’s basketball team this year has had a busy time during Winter Break. The team began conference play on January 2nd, 2015 and is now about halfway through…