Olivia Vukosa, the senior 6-foot, 4-inch center for the Christ the King H.S., Middle Village, girls’ varsity basketball team affectionately known as the “Big O,” has committed to continue her hoops career at the University of Connecticut (UConn).
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Loyola University Basketball Chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the beloved chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at the age of 106.
Sister Jean, Who Inspired Loyola Chicago On and Off the Court, Retires at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain who inspired Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team for three decades, has officially retired at age 106 due to health concerns.
CYO Coach Honored for 50 Years of Dedicated Service
For some, volunteering is a hassle, but for others, it’s a calling. For Phil McBride, coaching boys’ CYO basketball across multiple age groups has been his calling for more than 50 years.
Villanova Hoops Broadcaster Walked Same Halls as New Pope
Whity Rigsby, a graduate of Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, and now radio broadcaster for the Villanova men’s basketball team, says it’s surreal to think that he walked the same halls and shared in similar experiences as the pope.
The Tablet’s High School Boys’ 2024-2025 Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA boys’ varsity basketball, here’s a look at The Tablet’s annual diocesan All-Star team.
Diocesan Ties Run Deep for St. John’s Director of Athletics
In just a few short months, St. John’s University’s new vice president and director of athletics Ed Kull has truly experienced a storm of emotions … a Red Storm, that is.
Tom Konchalski’s Legacy a Lasting Influence on Future Generations
A few weeks ago, I released the Mount Rushmore of Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA basketball as selected by the league’s longtime coaches, administrators, officials, and superfans. Had I conceived the idea even five years ago, there would have been no question regarding who I would have contacted first — Tom Konchalski.
Caitlin Clark: Catholic Basketball Star Going Pro
As women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark plans to turn pro next season, one thing she will bring with her that has been a presence throughout her basketball career and life is her faith.
March Madness Starts With Saint Peter’s Stunning Upset of Kentucky
St. Peter gained the upper hand on St. Patrick’s Day when the underdog team of the small Jesuit school, Saint Peter’s University of Jersey City, New Jersey, upset the mighty University of Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament.