"We couldn't really believe what happened," said 14-year-old Malik Tchecoim, who was at the tournament Saturday and said he knew Sarr. "The day before that happened we just saw him, we talked to him. And the next day we just heard about him passing away," he said. "It was a shock."
Tyler Herro has become more than just a basketball player, leveraging his skills, confidence, and distinct style into partnerships with major brands like Bose and Armani.
"Reaching the Final Four is not just about sacrifice - it's about the fight. Only when you've truly fought for something can you understand its real value."
Herb Sendek signed a contract extension that ensures his position as Santa Clara's basketball coach through the 2029-30 season. Athletic director Heather Owen expressed confidence in Sendek's leadership ability amid the shifting landscape of college athletics, stating that he exemplifies Santa Clara's values and is a top-tier educator in the sport.
I grew up as a kid where hockey was my whole life. I thought at one point that I would get good enough to potentially play Junior B or something like that. It obviously didn't turn out.
