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Coach Herman “Tree” Harried gives instructions to one of the players on his team. Harried serves Lake Clifton as a coach, athletic director, and mentor, and he is widely considered in the national basketball community to be one of the very best coaches in the country, who has dedicated close to  30 years to Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore, MD., on March 7, 2023.
How Herman “Tree” Harried built a basketball powerhouse at Lake Clifton
The legendary coach shoots for his seventh state championship on Saturday.
Fayetteville State guard Tyler Foster led his team in scoring with 13.8 points, despite only starting 16 of 30 games this season.
Tyler Foster’s family ties forever connect him to Baltimore’s rich basketball history
The 23-year-old from Baltimore has been on a quest to find the right basketball experience since he left the Gilman School as a high school sophomore.
NyAsia Blango of Elizabeth City State University surveys the court during the championship game of the CIAA basketball tournament against Shaw University. Blango would help lead her team to the title and was named MVP of the tournament.
Elizabeth City State’s Lady Vikings capture the school’s first-ever CIAA Tournament championship
The Elizabeth City State women’s basketball team defeated Shaw University 55-40 to win the school’s first-ever CIAA Tournament title.
This photo shows Jonathan Hicklin of Winston-Salem State dribbling the ball and running toward Lincoln's Bakir Cleveland in the men's championship game of the CIAA basketball tournament at CFG Arena.
Cleo Hill Jr. adds to the family legacy with Winston-Salem State’s 2023 CIAA Title
The Rams men’s basketball team defeated Lincoln University, 62-57, to capture the school’s second championship in the last three seasons
Players run down the court during the Shaw University vs. Winston-Salem State game during the CIAA  tournament at CFG Bank Arena, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
CIAA basketball tournament headed toward thrilling finish
Winston-Salem State faces Lincoln in the men’s final, while Elizabeth City State takes on Shaw in the women’s championship game.
Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Dandridge, poses for a portrait during the CIAA  tournament at CFG Bank Arena, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
NBA legend Bob Dandridge on the CIAA: ‘I found a haven at Norfolk State’
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer is in town to watch the CIAA tournament.
Shaw’s Makenzie Pollard (25) goes up for a shot against Winston-Salem State Valencia Carroll (23) during the quarterfinals at the CIAA tournament at CFG Bank Arena, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Baltimore native MaKenzie Pollard moves her mother to tears with critical baskets to send Shaw to CIAA semifinals
“I was crying because I know how bad she wanted this, with it being her senior year,” Ronnetta Pollard said.
Players from Elizabeth City State University practice on the court for the CIAA basketball tournament at CFG Bank Arena, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Baltimore.
A look at all 24 teams in the CIAA basketball tournament
This is what you need to know about each of the teams that will play at CFG Bank Arena this week.
FILE PHOTO (EDITOR'S NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1445115801, 1195611619 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles (L) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs (R). They will meet in Super Bowl LVII on February 12,2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. ***LEFT IMAGE PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks across the field in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
Having two Black QBs in the Super Bowl is not a triumph. It never should have taken this long.
Don’t celebrate the fact that Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will make history on Sunday night. Not when so many Black players through history were unjustly denied the chance to play QB.
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Breaking the scoring record is — somehow — a small part of LeBron’s legacy
LeBron James has now scored more regular-season points than anyone in NBA history, but his legacy goes so far beyond what he has accomplished on the court.
Mount. St. Joe's Tyonne Farrell won MVP honors in the Gaels 54-48 win over Kentucky's North Laurel High School
Baltimore players shine at the Spalding Hoophall Classic
Baltimore was well represented at one of the country's premier high school hoops showcases at the Basketball Hall of Fame over the MLK holiday weekend.
The best sports books of 2022
One writer’s thoughts on the most riveting sports reads of the year.
BEIJING - AUGUST 20:  Kobe Bryant #10 and Lebron James #6 of the United States prepare for play during the men's basketball quarterfinal game against Australia at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 in Beijing, China.  The USA won 116-85.
The best sports films of 2022
One writer’s thoughts on some of the best sports movies and documentaries that 2022 had to offer.
Baltimore native Tamir Goodman in Jerusalem with NBA legend Amar’e Stoudemire.
Tamir Goodman’s passion for basketball burns brighter than ever
Once tabbed as the ”Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated, Baltimore native Tamir Goodman is still on a fast break journey to share his love for the game.
Towson’s D’Ago Hunter is one of the most electrifying talents in all of college football
Go watch Towson’s D’Ago Hunter, one of the most electrifying talents in college football
D’Ago Hunter might be the smallest player on the field, but his speed, versatility and vision coalesce into an explosive package that sends shivers down the spines of opposing coaches.
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley questions a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind
Maryland’s Mike Locksley is winning games, but he’s focused on changing lives
Sports saved Mike Locksley's life, and the University of Maryland head football coach is determined to pay it forward
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with safety Geno Stone #26 of the Baltimore Ravens and safety Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens after an interception during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Tom Brady thrives through adversity, leaving the Ravens in a dangerous spot heading into Thursday
In a huge game that could dictate the immediate trajectory of the 4-3 Ravens and 3-4 Buccaneers, Thursday night's outcome will determine whether they’ll be recognized as contenders or pretenders as the season marches toward its halfway point.
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) scores a touchdown on a 7 yard run during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore.
Patrick Queen, the ‘Gus Bus’ and special teams lead the way in Ravens’ 23-20 win over Browns
Unlike their previous meltdowns against the Dolphins, Bills and Giants, the Ravens wouldn’t relinquish this lead, although it seemed like they just might.
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on in the first quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
After another collapse, this year’s Ravens team has much it can learn from 2012 Super Bowl champions
Members of Baltimore’s last Super Bowl winner will be honored when the Ravens play the Browns Sunday, giving extra motivation to current players trying to overcome a third late-game collapse.
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 30: Head coach Michael Locksley of the Maryland Terrapins watches the game in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 30, 2021 in College Park, Maryland.
The Terps could be bowl eligible with a win over Northwestern. Has Mike Locksley fixed the program?
The Maryland Terrapins, who square off against the Wildcats Saturday, are 5-2 for the first time in six years. They're making strides in the fourth year of head coach Mike Locksley’s reclamation project.
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