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Once Destined To Play At UM, DJ Russell Tries To Rebound With Sharks

October 27, 2017 Darian Vega Basketball, Student Profile

A YouTube video from 2011 depicts DJ Russell’s dominance on the basketball court. The blue chip prospect towers over his opponents, blocking shots and dunking at will—all as a middle school student in Jacksonville, Florida. By the eighth grade, the basketball phenom had verbally committed to play at the… Read the rest at our website.

Emporess James during a basketball game.

Women's Basketball Sports Kendall Campus

James Leading Lady Sharks Attack

December 5, 2016 Peter Carrera Basketball, Student Athletes

Emporess James, one of last year’s most productive players on the Miami Dade College women’s basketball team, is continuing her stellar play for the Lady Sharks this season. Ten games into the season, the 6-foot sophomore is the team’s leading scorer and rebounder. She is averaging 15.2 points and… Read the rest at our website.

Kevona Gay driving the ball towards the basket. Lady Sharks

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Lady Sharks Bounce Back After Tough Start

December 5, 2016 Franco Araujo Basketball, Lady Sharks

Miami Dade College’s women’s basketball team had a rocky start to the 2016-17 season, but have been able to come back and are currently over .500. The Lady Sharks started the season 0-3, but managed to pull it together and are currently 5-4. While the Lady Sharks have been… Read the rest at our website.

Cedric Belemene taking the ball up the court.

Kendall Campus Men's Basketball Sports

Congo-Native Making An Impact For Sharks

December 5, 2016 Peter Carrera Basketball, Student Athletes

Cedric Belemene, a 6-foot 6 forward born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been contributing on both ends of the floor for the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team. Belemene, a freshman, is averaging 11.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and almost two steals per game this… Read the rest at our website.

JeTuan Rouse about to shoot the ball in the basket.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Former High School Phenom Looking To Bounce Back From Injury-Riddled Past

October 18, 2016 Peter Carrera Basketball, Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

After multiple surgeries due to degenerative cartilage in both knees derailed her basketball career at Marquette University in Milwaukee, JeTaun Rouse is attempting a comeback at Miami Dade College. Rouse, who was once one of the most coveted high school guards in the country, brings an aggressive, fast paced… Read the rest at our website.

Men's Basketball Sports

Sharks To Feature Fast-Paced Offense With New Head Coach

October 3, 2016 Peter Carrera Sports, Basketball, Men's Basketball

Last year, the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team finished the season 16-15, missing out on the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament. It was a setback for a program that had made back-to-back appearances in the tournament while posting 21-11 records in both years. Several issues plagued… Read the rest at our website.

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LeBron James At The Zenith Of His Career

August 17, 2016 Mayara Castro 0 Comments Basketball, LeBron James

Selling out is the new black in the NBA, but someone like LeBron James would have an epiphany and decide to challenge the status quo and get his hometown a ring. Growing up, James didn’t have it easy. It’s safe to say young James wasn’t born with a silver… Read the rest at our website.

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What Is All The Hoopla About March Madness?

April 7, 2015 Lydi’Ann Mary 0 Comments Basketball, March Madness

For some, this means graduation is drawing near and the end of another semester. However, for the die-hard sports fanatics, the month of March is all about the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) March Madness. Spring time brings about die-hard fans of college basketball and even the occasional bandwagoner.… Read the rest at our website.