Mettle in Motown

by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown

March Madness Pedestal

By Isabelle Aquilina (’23) With the completion of the first March Madness tournament during a pandemic (and the first since 2019), a variety of different players stick out amidst the 64 teams in the women’s bracket. Ignited with a video from Sedona Prince, a 6’7” forward from the University of Oregon, discussions about fairness in women’s and men’s sports sprang up across many platforms. Prince’s … Continue reading March Madness Pedestal

The Detroit Pistons’ Season Has Been Going As Expected. Or Has It?

By Aadit Jain (‘23) The Detroit Pistons’ season has been going as expected. Or has it? Heading into this NBA season, fans were startled by general manager Troy Weaver’s initial transactions. Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard were quickly traded away and to make matters worse, Christian Wood departed as he signed with the Houston Rockets. So what happened next? The Pistons then signed Jerami Grant … Continue reading The Detroit Pistons’ Season Has Been Going As Expected. Or Has It?

Predictions for the Detroit Pistons’ 2020-2021 NBA Season

By Aadit Jain (‘23) The 2020-2021 NBA season will commence on December 22, 2020. For the Detroit Pistons, it has now been nine months since they have played an NBA game, following the suspension of the 2019-2020 season in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And now that the NBA Draft and free agency have concluded, the Detroit Pistons are a completely different team with … Continue reading Predictions for the Detroit Pistons’ 2020-2021 NBA Season

Should the Pistons Start Tanking?

-Alex Fry (‘19)   The NBA is now about a month into its 2017-18 season, and there certainly has not been a shortage of intriguing storylines throughout the league. Amongst these storylines is the prospect of the Philadelphia 76ers and the concept of tanking. Tanking is most commonly known as being a team’s intention to do everything it can to lose, usually in a process … Continue reading Should the Pistons Start Tanking?

NBA Record Predictions For The 2017-18 Season

The 2017-18 NBA season is dawning upon us, and with it comes a plethora of new storylines. Can Lonzo Ball live up to all the hype? Are the Thunder and Rockets now serious contenders? Will the Cavaliers and Warriors meet up in the finals for the fourth straight year? All of these questions will be explored in my predictions for the this upcoming campaign. -Alex … Continue reading NBA Record Predictions For The 2017-18 Season

NBA Western Conference Standings Predictions

After the draft and free agency frenzy have ended, the NBA enters the summer’s dog days. Looking ahead to the 2016-17 season, predictions of which teams will come out on top can be made (Featured picture corutesy of Best Online Sports Books) By Neal Doshi (’17) Los Angeles Lakers: Entering the first season of the post-Kobe Bryant era, the Lakers have made the necessary moves … Continue reading NBA Western Conference Standings Predictions

NBA Eastern Conference Standings Predictions for the 2016-2017 Season

With the Summer Basketball doldrums finally coming to a close and the preseason in mind, we can look ahead to the 2016-17 NBA season and see which teams will come out on top. (Featured picture courtesy of Scorebored Sports) By Neal Doshi (’17) Philadelphia 76ers: It wouldn’t shock anyone if the 76ers managed even slightly after losing #1 pick Ben Simmons to injury. However, that … Continue reading NBA Eastern Conference Standings Predictions for the 2016-2017 Season