"If you lose a parent...you just look for signs and I'll take any sign I could get and I prayed to her strong before that possession…I take it as a sign my mom was there with me so I appreciate her so much" — Karl-Anthony Towns🙏❤️ (h/t @ohnohedidnt24)

"Through Jesus Christ, I've been made new. I no longer have the desire to serve the idol of football ... I just want to serve the Lord Jesus Christ." Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4 is our guest on the latest Sports Spectrum podcast with @MattForte22.

'Pistol Pete' Maravich sharing his testimony of faith in Jesus Christ in 1987 less than one year before his death at the age of 40: "I want all of you to know this tonight about Peter Maravich. You may never have heard of me. It makes no difference. I'm just one person on this earth saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. I want you to know this, that the change that came into my life was Jesus Christ. It was not winning. I won all my life. I won every trophy, award, everything you can think of, but every time I won something, I wanted something more. I had to win again. It wasn't money, because money'll buy you everything but happiness. It'll pay your fare at every place but Heaven. Material things—I've driven everything some of you strive for from Rolls Royces to BMWs to Mercedes to Porsches. It wasn't religion because in the name of religion, Jesus Christ was placed upon that cross. And the purest thing about Christianity is the fact that it's your choice. You can't work. You can't earn. I knew that, and I understood it now. I want you to know this. The last thing I'd like to say is this, next week I'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I'll get that big ring. In fact, it's a bigger ring than I would have got for the championship, but I'll tell you something about all the awards. They all pale to the glory of Christ and what He's done in my life. It's amazing what He has done in my life. I wouldn't trade my position in Christ for a thousand NBA championships or a thousand Hall of Fame rings or for a hundred billion dollars. There's nothing like the joy of Jesus Christ in your life."

“If you're a tough dude, this is a good spot for you. If you like yourself way too much, this is probably not the spot for you." - Ben McCollum

Steve Nash didn’t just lead in assists. He led the NBA in high-fives, fist bumps, and pats on the back. And a UC Berkeley study found that teams who showed more physical enthusiasm… won more. Energy is contagious. Encouragement matters.

I'm excited to introduce a dynamic, high-IQ floor general who has serious scoring chops while masterfully running the show and making everyone around him better to our @MadeHoops Challenger Circuit team: @RylanSlavens_27   This sharp, composed 6'0" point guard from Dayton Christian High School in Miamisburg, Ohio—thriving in the Southwestern Buckeye League-a conference built on smart, gritty, high level, high-character guard play—is a 2027 prospect who embodies the modern true point guard: elite court vision, pinpoint decision-making, constant vocal leadership, and that special feel for the game where he always seems two steps ahead, dictating flow and creating advantages effortlessly.   Rylan commands the floor like few others—he controls pace masterfully, reads defenses pre-posession, positions himself perfectly to exploit gaps, and directs traffic with loud, clear communication on every possession, ensuring the team stays locked in and connected.   In transition, he attacks with burst and purpose, slicing through seams for tough finishes at the rim, draws fouls with crafty footwork, and pulls up in rhythm for clean looks. In the half-court, he's lethal using hesitations, crossovers, and change-of-speed to freeze defenders, then either threading needles to bigs, whipping kick-outs to shooters, or stepping back for pull-ups and deep threes with range and consistency. He attacks closeouts fearlessly, gets to his mid-range spots for floaters or jumpers with touch, and finishes with poise and body control—he can erupt for double figures and carry the load when the system or situation calls for it. Off the ball, he's always engaged, sliding to open spots, making intelligent cuts, and staying threat-ready to punish help with quick-trigger shooting or smart drives.   On defense, his IQ pops—he anticipates plays brilliantly, jumps passing lanes for steals and deflections, pressures the ball with active hands without fouling recklessly, and vocalizes rotations to keep the defense organized and aggressive, turning smarts into disruptions and easy transition buckets.   What sets Rylan apart is his rare maturity and leadership—he plays with veteran calm under fire, handles adversity with composure, elevates teammates through encouragement and example, and brings a relentless winning edge that fuels the group. He is a tireless worker, and his work ethic and discipline translate directly to his on-court mastery.   Rylan is a true point guard with elite upside as a combo threat: high-level orchestrator, vocal floor general, and budding scorer with the tools to dominate the game. He's geared up to keep running point this season, unleashing more of that scoring arsenal, expanding his perimeter game, and leading Dayton Christian to big wins in a gritty league next winfer.   Elite floor general. Advanced basketball IQ. Vocal commander. Legitimate scoring threat with untapped range. True difference-maker.   Let's keep directing traffic, dropping dimes, lighting up the scoreboard, and soaring to new heights!   Together We Will Rise! @madehoops @PrepHoopsOH @_MikeRoth @Mfrauenheim2 @mosesk225 @iancle1 @WOACSports @MidwestBBClub @Allohiohoopsco1 @MiddieDK @CpsTraining @ekess33_MADE @BleacherProspec @SWBLSPORTS @SWOSportsDaily @DCWarriorBball @DCSATHLETICS #MadeHoops #ChallengerCircuit #TeamAnnouncement #MadeChallenger

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ OHSAA Tournament- Round 1‼️ 🆚 Preble Shawnee High School ⏰ Tip off- 8PM 📍 Location- @ Bethel High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC 🙏

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #21‼️ 🆚 Valley View High School ⏰ JV B- 4:30PM , JV- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Home- Dayton Christian High School 🔥Youth night🔥 # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #20‼️ 🆚 Carlisle High School ⏰ JV- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Home- Dayton Christian High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #19‼️ 🆚 Eaton High School ⏰ JV- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 @ Eaton- Eaton High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

The Warriors are coming off a big league win vs Brookville Friday Night 52-47! We’re back in action tonight on the road vs Eaton!

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #18‼️ 🆚 Brookville High School ⏰ JV B- 4:30PM, JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 HOME- Dayton Christian High School, SENIOR NIGHT! 🙏 # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

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Thank you seniors for your dedication to our program over the last 4 years! You will be missed! Psalm 133:1 🙏🏀 #TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #17‼️ 🆚 Waynesville High School ⏰ JV B- 4:30PM, JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Away- @ Waynesville High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #16‼️ 🆚 Oakwood High School ⏰ JV B- 4:30PM, JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Away- @ The Pit. Oakwood High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #15‼️ 🆚 Carroll High School ⏰ JV B- 4:30PM, JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Away- @ Carroll High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC Coming off 2 big league wins last week!

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #13‼️ 🆚 Eaton High School ⏰ JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Home- Dayton Christian High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

🏀Gameday 🏀 ‼️ Game #11‼️ 🆚 Brookville High School ⏰ JV A- 6PM, Varsity- 7:15PM 📍 Away- @ Brookville High School # Psalm133:1 # TripleC

The best high school basketball programs don’t just teach players to run plays—they teach them how to respond to adversity, communicate under pressure, and carry themselves with humility. Those lessons outlast any championship trophy.