Kobe Bryant almost went to Duke — and it would've changed basketball forever originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Kobe Bryant almost went to Duke. And had he done so, the ripple effects might have changed the modern history of basketball.

Six years ago today was a day the city of Los Angeles would never forget. Kobe Bryant, one of LA’s most beloved figures, and eight others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Known for his exploits on the court and insane competitive nature,

Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash shared his favorite Kobe Bryant moment, which was the 2010 Western Conference Finals.

Six years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser,

January 26, 2020 is a date that all Angelenos — and basketball fans throughout the world — will remember. It’s the day when Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles.

John Linehan and Kobe Bryant used to talk. A lot. This would not have been unusual for other AAU teammates, but these two were fierce high school rivals. Linehan was a scrappy point guard for Chester.

Last season, Martelli led the Bryant Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament. Now, his VCU Rams are among the contenders in the Atlantic 10.

The young Bryant men's basketball team took a step in the right direction Thursday, coming together in the biggest moments to beat UMBC at the Chace Center.

Bryant held Vermont to 34.8% shooting in the second half with four 3-pointers. The Bulldogs’ defensive effort tightened as Bryant used its size over the final 20 minutes to chip away at Vermont’s lead.