Social media has had a major impact on the sports industry and ultimately changed how sports is consumed around the world. Since the inception of sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube sports fans have enjoyed instant access to game highlights, their favorite teams and players. While each social platform serves a different purpose,…
As an 18-year-old, Dušan Ristić nearly accepted a professional basketball contract to play for one of the best teams in Europe, Belgrade’s “Red Star.” Before he could say yes, University of Arizona head coach Sean Miller called him and asked him to play for the Wildcats. Four years later, the 7-foot Serbian is graduating from UA as…
Prior to the 2006 NBA draft, former commissioner David Stern instituted the one-and-done rule that many believe caused the corruption in college basketball today. Some people think that if athletes have the ability to enter the league out of high school, they should. Others believe athletes need to stay in college for more than a…
