Starting basketball as a freshman in high school, Jessica Centore ‘20 always knew she wanted to play sports in college. It wasn’t until she entered high school that she started playing organized ball and became more serious about the sport. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women’s basketball team, Centore reflects on her career playing collegiate basketball and how the sport changed her.
Read moreThe Big Green Scream for Ice Cream
Take a short walk away from campus and you will find a Stewart’s Shops — a place that, when the sun comes out, many Skidmore College students travel to for ice cream. This spring, both Skidmore College and Stewart’s Shops are bringing new life to a beloved ice cream flavor.
Read moreVIDEO: Highlights From Both Men's Basketball vs Vassar and Women's Basketball vs Union
This video features highlights from both the Skidmore men's basketball game against Vassar College on Jan. 21 and the women's basketball game against Union College on Jan. 25.
Read moreRemembering Mamba: One Student's Perspective on the Late Icon
Between the legs, left to right. One dribble to create separation, but the defender anticipated it well. Head fake as a decoy. Right foot pivot behind, then immediately back. Fade away jumper. Shot clock, barbecue chicken. Kobe!
Read moreVIDEO: Skidmore Basketball Highlights from 12/06/19
Check out highlights from both the 12/06/19 men’s and women’s basketball games!
Read moreThe Drive to Stardom: Maddie Hasting’s Basketball Journey
Now a player on the women’s basketball team and a first year student on the pre-med track, Hastings is ready to take her collegiate career to the next level — but first, she has a story to tell.
Read moreAdapting to the Unexpected: Claire Driscoll on Her First Thoroughbred Season
Playing collegiate basketball was not always on the talented forward’s mind. After being encouraged to stay in AAU tournaments by her dad who hoped she would be scouted — and to keep her options open — Driscoll decided that she wanted to continue her basketball career.
Read moreMen’s Basketball Undefeated, Ranked Through 4 games
After their fourth consecutive win to start the season, the 20th ranked Men's Basketball team face back-to-back Liberty League opponents.
Read moreSkidmore Basketball Sets the Academic Pace in Liberty League
Despite faltering in Liberty League playoffs, Skidmore’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams cleaned up in post-season awards on both sides. The two teams combined to have 9 athletes named to the Liberty League All-Academic Teams for the Winter sports season, which requires athletes who are sophomores or older to maintain a GPA of at least 3.30.
Read moreThe Dion Waiters Paradox
Let's get this straight; Dion Waiters is bad at professional basketball. The idea of Dion Waiters is better than the ability of Dion Waiters. Essentially, he is more meme than man, and I would not have it any other way.
Read moreWin Totals Aside: Are the 2016 Warriors Better than the ‘96 Bulls?
Since regular season win totals should not be the main measure to determine who the greatest NBA team of all time is, which team is truly better: the 2016 Warriors or the 1996 Bulls?
Read moreMarch Madness 2016: Six Teams That Could Bust Your Bracket
Contrary to past seasons, the 2016 college basketball regular season was largely defined by a lack of consistency among the top teams. But with March Madness about to begin, three clear favorites have emerged. The NCAA Championship betting line at TopBet favors Kansas, with North Carolina and Michigan State close behind. Judging by expert predictions, public sentiment is clearly in line with these championship odds. But you tell me, do any of your friends have a bracket with only one of these teams, or perhaps none at all, in their Final Four? Didn’t think so.
Read moreMarch Madness is Near: What You Need to Know
Some argue that March is the most exciting month in sports. I suppose it may be because aside from Super Bowl Sunday, February is such an unbearably slow month in sports. But obviously, the main reason people love March is because of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, which tips-off in less than two weeks.
Read moreSkidmore Men’s Basketball Repeats as Liberty League Champions
For the fourth time in six years, and for a second straight year, the Skidmore Men’s Basketball team has won the Liberty League Championship. The team is slated to play Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) on March 4th at Tufts for the NCAA DIII Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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