Author: Ryan Shafer

Former Football, Basketball and Baseball player. Currently a football and basketball Coach. Bigger fan. Loves the Jets, Nets and Yankees.
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One Fix the NCAA Should Make Before the Next Tournament

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Pittsburgh Panthers Nike Sibande (22) celebrates with Blake Hinson (2) after making a three point shot during the second half against the Syracuse Orange on February 25, 2023 at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh Panthers Vs Syracuse Orange Mens Basketball

It’s Sunday night. The final games from the first weekend are tipping off. And once again, I find myself reflecting on one of the best weekends of the sports year. The first four days of the NCAA tournament are like none other. Upsets, heartbreak, bracket busters galore. Despite the greatness of the tournament, there is […] READ MORE

Three Reasons Why the 76ers Won’t Win a Title

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Mar 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

As of March 13, the Philadelphia 76ers sit as the 3rd overall seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-22. They have surely emerged as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, behind only the Bucks and Celtics. Many around the league believe that the team has a really good […] READ MORE

Did Nets Win the Mega Trades?

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Mar 12, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) drives to the net in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

On February 3, Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world. Despite arguably Irving’s best season on the Brooklyn Nets after signing with the team in July 2019, Irving was unhappy with the team’s lack of interest in signing him to a long term maximum extension.  In a meeting with ownership, Irving demanded a trade, a common […] READ MORE