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With a combined 25 years of NBA experience (and counting) between the three of them, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum and Larry Hughes have lived most of their professional lives under the scope of national attention. Art by Merry Schlarman.

From The Lou to the League

Hayden Davidson, sports writer February 5, 2020

  TKC had exclusive interviews with three of the best basketball talents to ever come out of St. Louis. Here are their journeys from local high schools to the national spotlight.   Bradley...

Kobe Bryant said farewell to basketball in 2016 but his legacy on the court lives on

Remembering Kobe Bryant

Jack Matousek, sports writer February 4, 2020

Just before 10 a.m. PT on Jan. 26, 2020 a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed near Calabasas, Calif. Former NBA player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant were among nine killed Sunday...

This photo is courtesy of Wikimedia under the Creative Commons License.

From the Vault: Thank you, Kobe. Thank you, sports.

Hayden Davidson, sports writer January 31, 2020

Note: This story was originally written by Ryan Davidson and published in the May 18, 2017 print issue of The Kirkwood Call. See the digital print version here. The date was April 13, 2013. I sat on...

On Jan. 24th, boys varsity basketball played against Ladue in an intense back and forth fight for the win, ultimately coming out on top with a score of 65-61.

Photo Gallery: boys’ varsity basketball vs. Ladue Jan. 24

Sophie Smith, Photographer January 26, 2020

On Jan. 24, boys' varsity basketball played against Ladue in an intense back and forth fight for the win, ultimately coming out on top with a score of 65-61. "We definitely wanted to beat Ladue because...

Chicago hosts the 69th NBA All-Star game on Feb. 16, 2020. Design courtesy of @NBAAllstar Twitter.

2019 NBA All-Star Predictions

Tom Mueller, sports editor January 23, 2020

Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, John Wall and Kyrie Irving are just a handful of elite NBA players who will miss this year’s All-Star game due to injuries — but, in a sad paradox, their injuries...

Players of both teams compete to grab the ball.

Photo Gallery: boys’ varsity basketball vs. Jennings High School Jan. 16

Julia Knoll and Mia Alexander January 22, 2020

Kirkwood boys' varsity basketball played against Jennings High School Thursday, Jan. 16 as a part of the losers bracket in the Denver Miller tournament. They led throughout the first half, but eventually...

Girls varsity basketball won against Marquette on Wednesday Jan. 15 with a score of 59-47.

Photo Gallery: girls’ varsity basketball game vs Marquette High School Jan. 15th

Ella Davies, photographer January 16, 2020

Girls varsity basketball won against Marquette on Wednesday Jan. 15 with a score of 59-47. “I was nervous going into the game because Marquette is always a tough opponent for us,” Tara Behnam, sophomore,...

Tara Benham, sophomore, looks to pass the ball while getting around an opposing player.

Photo Gallery: girls’ varsity basketball game vs. Rock Bridge Nov. 29

Julia Knoll, photo editor December 2, 2019

The girls' varsity basketball team started their 2019 season with a tournament at St. Joseph's Academy on Fri., Nov. 29th. Their game was close, but they eventually lost to Rock Bridge 45-35. "I'm really...

From game-winning shots in double overtime to freakish displays of athleticism, the NBA’s best players routinely captivate crowds with their dazzling displays of basketball ability.

Shooting the crystal ball: NBA awards predictions

Tom Mueller, features writer March 15, 2019

From game-winning shots in double overtime to freakish displays of athleticism, the NBA’s best players routinely captivate crowds with their dazzling displays of basketball ability. This season is different...

photo by Malayna Vines

Denver Miller basketball tournament debrief

Jack Matousek, features writer January 19, 2019

After three seniors graduated from the previous year The Kirkwood Boys Varsity Basketball Team brought back the majority of the varsity team from last year. Bringing in a host of juniors coupled with some...

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