The Players Tribune

NCAA Basketball

The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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The EuroLeague final four will always hold a special place in my heart.... I recently went to Vitoria to see this year's edition of the final four — and man, fo

Ricky Rubio

Black women in coaching positions are held to higher standards — especially because there are so few opportunities.

Dawn Staley

I hoped that Harvard would prepare me for the rest of my life. What it couldn't prepare me for was how a kid from Ferguson, Missouri would change me.

Christopher Egi

To me, Michigan will always be this place where, if you work hard enough, and you work together enough — you can become your best self.

Moe Wagner

I peeked one more time at the clock and there was five seconds. I was like, “Dang, this is our moment.” And I put it up.

Chennedy Carter

I was 13 when I first met Dawn Staley. We shook hands at a basketball camp. I didn’t think it was such a big deal, meeting the head...

A’ja Wilson

We’re ready to take Louisville fans on the ride of their lives during this year’s NCAA tournament.

Asia Durr

What is Lipscomb University and what do you need to know about this underdog before it enters the national spotlight? Get the inside...

Lipscomb University men’s basketball

The Tennessee men’s basketball team was predicted to finish 13th in the SEC this season. Instead, they have defied the odds and become...

University of Tennessee Men’s Basketball

What’s up, y’all? This is Joey Lane. Number 14 from The Ohio State men’s basketball team, co-founder of Towel Gang. If you don’t know...

Joey Lane

A lot of people remember me for being a part of that Texas Western team that made history. But now you know how one bad boxing impression almost took it all awa

Nevil Shed