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The duo together. Photo by Spinnaker

Women’s Basketball Backcourt Duo: Sierra Shepherd and Claire Ioannidis

Joslyn Simmons | Nov 11, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGP7kYX3aYA&feature=youtu.be Video by Jack Drain This years women’s basketball squad may have new faces, but at the hem are two familiar players looking...

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The 2016-2017 men’s basketball team. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Fans meet basketball teams at Hooptoberfest

Ronnie Rodgers | Oct 24, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pne9Pb7JHs&feature=youtu.be Video by Ronnetha Rodgers and Joslyn Simmons On Saturday the women’s and men’s basketball teams met fans at the second annual Hooptoberfest. The...

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The Ospreys received two banners recognizing their accomplishments last season.

Basketball team honored for last season’s accomplishments

Ronnie Rodgers | Oct 23, 2016

On Friday night the men’s basketball team was honored for its 2015-2016 run in the UNF Arena. The team was recognized with two banners commemorating their hard work and accomplishments last year. The...

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Photo by Luiza Motta.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball earn preseason ASUN individual honors

Joslyn Simmons | Oct 14, 2016

  https://youtu.be/qoemxrNqBDs With basketball season around the corner, both UNF basketball teams picked up conference accolades, including Preseason Player of the Year awards. Along with the individual...

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Moore dodging two Eagle defensemen in a drive to the basket  Photo by Connor Spielmaker

2016-2017 men’s basketball schedule released

Will Weber | Aug 19, 2016

The Ospreys released the 2016-2017 basketball schedule Thursday night. Here are the important dates, followed by key takeaways. Nov. 11: @ Auburn Nov. 16: Miami Nov. 18: @ LSU Dec. 1: UF Dec. 3:...

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Senior Beau Beech. Photo by Christian Ayers

Beech signs contract with Nets

Mark Judson | Jul 25, 2016

Beau Beech is inching closer to an NBA roster, signing a one-year, partially-guaranteed contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.     Beech, who put up 8.8 points per game during his three...

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Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
 Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

Review: Beech’s NBA summer league stint

Will Weber | Jul 21, 2016

Beau Beech flanked his point guard as he sprinted down the court after forcing an errant shot on defense. He stopped just behind the three-point line and called for the ball with the confidence of a five-year...

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Player Profile: Benedikt Haid

Player Profile: Benedikt Haid

Will Weber | Jul 19, 2016

Leading up to the start of basketball season, the Spinnaker will be profiling the incoming recruits for the 2016-2017 season. Benedikt Haid is a 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard from Austria. Haid grabbed...

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Beech played five games in the NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
 Photo by Connor Spielmaker.

Beech struggles to find shot; Nets advance to Quarterfinals

Will Weber | Jul 15, 2016
An update on Beech's performance with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Graphic by Ben Cross

Player Profile: J.T. Escobar

Will Weber | Jul 13, 2016

Leading up to the start of basketball season, the Spinnaker will be profiling the incoming recruits for the 2016-2017 season. J.T. Escobar is a 6-foot-2-inch guard who is transferring to UNF from Ole...

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Beau Beech hit three treys in his third game with the Brooklyn Nets.

Photo by Michael Herrera

Beech shines with Nets

Will Weber | Jul 13, 2016

Following a disappointing performance Monday night, UNF grad Beau Beech tallied 13 points, including seven straight points to end the first quarter, for the Brooklyn Nets in the Las Vegas Summer League...

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Beau Beech and Dallas Moore both finished with 31 points against LSU. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Beech struggles in second summer league game

Nick Blank | Jul 12, 2016
Former UNF Osprey Beau Beech struggled in his second NBA Summer League game to find the quality from his debut.
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