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Q & A with former NBA star Muggsy Bogues
Former NBA star Muggsy Bogues was recently interviewed by Betway Insider and reflected on his 14-year NBA career and shared his thoughts on today’s teams and players. What do you think of the running playoffs? It’s been pretty interesting. No one expected Phoenix to be where they are with the Pelicans, but injuries cause a…
Read MoreNBA announces early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2022
The NBA announced that 283 players — 247 from colleges and 36 international players — have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2022. Players who have applied for early entry have the right to withdraw their names from consideration for the Draft by notifying the NBA of their decision in writing no later…
Read MoreScottie Barnes wins the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year award
On Saturday, the Toronto Raptors announced that swingman Scottie Barnes had been named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 season. Barnes joins Vince Carter (1998-99) and Damon Stoudamire as the third player in franchise history to earn the honor. Barnes was selected fourth overall by the Raptors in the 2021 NBA Draft (1995-96).…
Read MoreHow March Madness Led to Rivalry Between Sports Betting Companies
March Madness, officially known as the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, is one of the most anticipated sporting events on the US sporting calendar. The single-elimination knockout tournament is full of edge-of-your-state basketball action from the first game to the last. It’s also an event that is a big draw for sports betting fans…
Read MoreZlatibor wins 2021/22 NLB ABA League 2 Championship
What a way to finish the season! Zlatibor prevailed over MZT Skopje Aerodrom in overtime to win the 2021/22 NLB ABA League 2 championship 78-73! It was undoubtedly one of the most thrilling finals ever seen in NLB ABA League 2. Zlatibor made a flying start as they gained a 20-point lead already in the…
Read MoreBasketball Betting Continues to Become More Popular
The rise of sports betting continues. Many states in the US are legalizing sports betting, making it possible for millions of Americans to finally join the game. This and other factors are causing basketball betting to continue to rise in popularity. As one of the most popular sports in the world, basketball is a preferred…
Read MoreKansas wins NCAA title after historic comeback
Kansas won the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Title by beating North Carolina 72-69 in the final. Along the way, Kansas completed the biggest comeback in NCAA championship history after being down 16 points during the first half. David McCormack scored with 22 seconds left in the game, putting Kansas ahead three points. The win marks…
Read MoreSweden cuts ex-NBA star Jonas Jerebko due to politics
Ex-NBA star Jonas Jerebko has been cut from Sweden’s national basketball squad; the federation said Thursday, a day after joining CSKA Moscow, despite international condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. “A player on the national team represents the Swedish Basketball Federation,” the body said in a statement announcing his exclusion. Jerebko, 35, is…
Read MoreWhich Sponsors Invest the Most in the NBA?
Despite not being the most popular (but still very popular) sport in the country of its birth, basketball has an enormous global reach. Regular league games and playoff games from the NBA are beamed onto television screens in 215 countries and territories. It’s no wonder then that companies pay such a high price to have…
Read MoreChristian Laettner looks back at milestones
Duke legend Christian Laettner looks back at his 1992 buzzer-beater, his selection on the Dream Team, and coach K’s retirement. In an exclusive interview, Christian Laettner told Betway Insider about these milestone events. Can you compare this Duke team to some of the other Duke teams in recent years? I think it’s like a regular…
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