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Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith

Historical Spotlight: Jamal Crawford

March is always an exciting time for basketball. The NCAA tournament has fans excited to fill out brackets and see what team will cut the nets. Similarly, the NBA is heating up and teams are making moves to either secure their playoff bid or move up in the rankings for a more favorable seeding. Players make names for themselves and leave lasting legacies on the game they love. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Jamal Crawford, one of the best ball handlers in basketball.

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Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith

Historical Spotlight: Allen Iverson

Like all things, basketball has morphed and evolved over time as players have entered the league and left their mark. Legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe, LeBron, and many others live on well past their playing days and spark debates online about who is rightfully the GOAT. While some players are loved for their on-the-court excellence, others have fought through negative press and stigma like Dennis Rodman, Latrell Sprewell, and Gilbert Arenas just to play the sport they love. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Allen Iverson and the influential impact he left on the league.

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Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith Historical Spotlights, Sports Jessica Marie Smith

Historical Spotlight: Debi Thomas

With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to an end, many athletes have trained their entire lives to compete against the world. Not only is it a great opportunity to display excellence, but there’s also patriotic pride in seeing your country rack up gold, silver, and bronze medals. Similar to other sports, barriers had to be broken for Black Americans to showcase their skills on the ice. Join me as we shine a Historical Spotlight on Debi Thomas, one of the very first Black figure skaters to achieve national and international success.

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