Basketball

The Legend of Doug

Close your eyes. Picture the pinnacle of a human specimen in peak condition. Multiply it by ten. Open your eyes, because that exists. This mythical creature is named Doug Edert. Think of all the names of famous basketball legends and...

There’s Method to the Madness

It is that time of year again. Procrastinating on school and work to watch the games. Filling out a perfect bracket, that will inevitably be ruined less than three hours in on the first day. Tuning in to watch...

Prelude to March Madness: The First Four

March Madness is finally here folks! And with that the first four games. These pre tournament games determine whether or not four teams get into the actual tournament - they are essentially play in games. If you win you...

Coach K’s Final Home Game

This past weekend, on Saturday, March 5, legendary Duke head basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, famously known as Coach K, coached his final home game played at Cameron Indoor Stadium against rival North Carolina. Additionally, Krzyzewski announced his retirement last...

Recap of Second Half of District play for Varsity Basketball

In the last stretch of district play, Jesuit concluded their season going 5-2 in the back half of district play. Overall, their district record was 10-4, with losses to state-ranked Lake Highlands and nationally ranked Richardson High School. The...

Jesuit Starts 1st Half of District Play On a Roll

After a slow but promising start to the season, the Rangers have caught fire this January. The non-district schedule for the rangers consisted of prominent opponents each week. The Rangers would drop a few games especially in the highly...

Mid Season 2021 JV Basketball Recap/Update

The leather ball is caught by the player near the large oval line. It seems as if the ball travels in slow motion through the air. While the hardwoods creak and squeak from the player's shoes getting in position....

Varsity Basketball Off to a Promising Start

Recently, the Jesuit Rangers started off their varsity basketball season with a strong start. With several solid performances from their starting five, the Rangers hope to make a deep playoff run led by seniors Ryan McCormick, Ben Johnson, and...

Analyzing the Chris Paul Effect

Chris Paul has played in the NBA for 16 seasons. Not one of those seasons has resulted in a trip to the NBA Finals, much less an NBA championship. Until now. This season, with the Phoenix Suns, Paul has helped lead...