Spencer Dinwiddie paused for three seconds between sentences, taking just enough time to collect his words. After the Wizards’ latest loss — their fifth straight — the point guard had just been asked how he tries to be a leader when things start to go sideways. Did he feel like ... … [Read more...] about Spencer Dinwiddie's leadership not 'necessarily welcomed' as Wizards continue free fall
Archives for January 2022
GW alumnus commemorated during NBA game
The Washington Wizards held a Japanese Heritage Night last Friday night to commemorate the relationship between the United States and Japan and the impact it has had on the D.C. area during their game against the Toronto Raptors. Playing in the game were the only two Japanese players in the NBA, Rui Hachimura of the Wizards and alumnus Yuta Watanabe of the Raptors. Watanabe’s … [Read more...] about GW alumnus commemorated during NBA game
Duo of alumni set to compete in the Winter Olympics
Two alumni are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, which will take place this week in Beijing. Softball program alumna Elana Meyers Taylor heads for her fourth Olympics, where she will serve as the pilot for the two-women bobsled team, according to an Athletics Department release. Meyers Taylor, who graduated in 2006, is one of 12 bobsled athletes sent to compete for Team … [Read more...] about Duo of alumni set to compete in the Winter Olympics
Men’s and women’s swimming and diving look ahead to A-10 Championships
As the Atlantic 10 Championships draw near, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are gearing up to repeat their success from the previous season. Despite a pandemic-induced shortened season last year, the men’s and women’s teams still managed to finish successfully at first and fourth in the A-10 championships, respectively. Both teams are coming back off of fresh … [Read more...] about Men’s and women’s swimming and diving look ahead to A-10 Championships
Pair of guards light up men’s basketball scene
Joe Bamisile and Brayon Freeman both came to GW looking for a chance at consistent playing time under a coach that they trusted. Bamisile is a sophomore guard who transferred to GW from Virginia Tech last summer and has burst onto the scene with the Colonials this year. He has appeared on the SportsCenter Top 10 three times already thanks to his dunks and has no plans to … [Read more...] about Pair of guards light up men’s basketball scene