Basketball in the United States

Washington Football Team Names Trista Langdon Senior Vice President, Operations and Guest Experience

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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LANDOVER, Md., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington Football Team announced today it has appointed Trista Langdon as the organization's Senior Vice President of Operations and Guest Experience.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington Football Team announced today it has appointed Trista Langdon as the organization's Senior Vice President of Operations and Guest Experience.
  • As part of Washington's executive leadership team, Trista will be responsible for ensuring an excellent end-to-end stadium experience for guests, partners, and fans on gameday and year-round.
  • Trista's hiring continues the Washington Football Team's evolution as a franchise of the future and builds upon the strong leadership team assembled over the last year in Washington.
  • Before joining the Washington Football Team, Trista spent nearly 20 years in a variety of leadership roles at the Charlotte Hornets.

Ziaire Williams’ Childhood Hoop Dreams Realized On 2021 NBA Draft Night

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athlete Ziaire Williams, who played forward at Stanford University, was selected in the first round of this year's NBA* Draft.

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  • Herbalife Nutrition sponsored athlete Ziaire Williams, who played forward at Stanford University, was selected in the first round of this year's NBA* Draft.
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    Ziaire Williams, the 10th overall pick for the 2021 NBA Draft who will play for the Memphis Grizzlies**, has been training alongside Joe Abunassar, founder, and president of the Herbalife Nutrition IMPACT Basketball Center, for the past three years in preparation for the draft.
  • Training at the facility was not only about developing my technical skills, but I also learned how proper nutrition could elevate my game on the court," said Williams.
  • Williams, a five-star recruit out of high school, played college basketball at Stanford University before declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft.

Former Duke Basketball Coach McCallie to Address FAU Students

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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BOCA RATON Fla., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Duke University womens basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie, now an author and advocate for mental health awareness, will speak to students in Florida Atlantic Universitys College of Business on July 22.

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  • BOCA RATON Fla., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Duke University womens basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie, now an author and advocate for mental health awareness, will speak to students in Florida Atlantic Universitys College of Business on July 22.
  • McCallie, known as Coach P, will address the Managing the Sport Enterprise class, part of FAUs MBA Sport Management program .
  • Before stepping down prior to the 2020 season, McCallie spent 13 years at Duke, winning three Atlantic Coast Conference titles and three ACC Coach of the Year awards.
  • We are honored, grateful and excited to provide the opportunity for our students and friends of FAU to hear from such a renowned and iconic women's college basketball coach, Riordan said.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) Names FanDuel as Official Daily Fantasy Partner

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and FanDuel today announced a strategic partnership designating FanDuel as an Official Partner of TBT.

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  • The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and FanDuel today announced a strategic partnership designating FanDuel as an Official Partner of TBT.
  • Daily paid fantasy contests will mirror FanDuels NBA product, with a $100 salary cap to be spread across two guards, two forwards and two utility players.
  • The Basketball Tournament has grown in stature over the years, making this the right time to offer a fantasy basketball contest for the fans who will be watching the games on ESPN, said Mike Raffensperger, CMO of FanDuel Group.
  • Jon Mugar, founder and CEO of TBT, added: We are excited to partner with FanDuel for this years tournament.

DCP Entertainment Launches the Rookie Year Podcast with Host Jared Jeffries

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DCP Entertainment , a media production and distribution company, today announced the launch of Rookie Year with host & former NBA player, Jared Jeffries.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DCP Entertainment , a media production and distribution company, today announced the launch of Rookie Year with host & former NBA player, Jared Jeffries.
  • "Making the show has been a lot of fun - and very revealing," explains Jared Jeffries.
  • "We're thrilled to have helped make Rookie Year a reality," said Chris Colbert, CEO of DCP Entertainment.
  • DCP Entertainment , LLC is your destination for the underrepresented voice, sharing stories you won't find anywhere else.

GoNoodle Partners with The Harlem Globetrotters to Get Kids Moving On and Off the Court

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Friday, October 12, 2018
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The organizations are collaborating on new video content and exciting live appearances with talent from GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters.

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  • The organizations are collaborating on new video content and exciting live appearances with talent from GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters.
  • GoNoodle and the Harlem Globetrotters will co-develop two videos, both featuring GoNoodle talent, Moose Tube, and Globetrotter Stars Firefly, Hot Shot, Moose, Scooter and Torch.
  • These videos, with original songs, will get kids moving and excited about basketball while also providing opportunities for social, emotional, and academic learning.
  • GoNoodle talent will also join the Globetrotters for four live performances during the team's Fan Powered World Tour.

Harlem Globetrotters Select Son Of Legendary Globetrotter, Plus Manchester United Star And World's Strongest Man, In 2018 Player Draft

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.

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  • In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.
  • "The Globetrotters have always been open-minded about who plays for us, as well as who we select in our draft," said Sweet Lou Dunbar, who is also the Globetrotters' longtime director of player personnel.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years.
  • The American Red Cross is the official charity of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Six Kids Crowned in Elks Hoop Shoot Finals

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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CHICAGO, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The dust has settled over Gentile Arena at Loyola University Chicago, home of the National Finals of the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw tournament.

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  • CHICAGO, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The dust has settled over Gentile Arena at Loyola University Chicago, home of the National Finals of the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw tournament.
  • Funded by the Elks National Foundation, the Hoop Shoot has been developing gritty kids for 46 years.
  • Notable alumni from the Hoop Shoot program include college coaches Chris Mullin and Steve Alford, and WNBA players Kristi Toliver and Seimone Augustus.
  • The Elks organization is headquartered in Chicago, which will be hosting the Hoop Shoot National Finals again next year.