2017

In one of the strangest games in college basketball history, Alabama is reduced to three players on the court for the final 13 minutes of a game against Minnesota due to multiple ejections, injuries, and foul outs. But Collin Sexton catches fire and the Crimson Tide almost fully erase a 13-point deficit while playing three-on-five before the Golden Gophers ultimately escape with an 89-82 victory.

1969

Anthony Peeler is born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was named Missouri Mr. Basketball in 1988 and was part of the McDonald’s All-American team.

1972

NBA champion (with the Spurs) Gerard King is born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1981

Jared Jeffries is born in Bloomington, Indiana. He was named Indiana Mr. Basketball in 2000 while playing for Marion High School, where his teammates included Sean May.

1997

Dennis Smith, Jr. is born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Raised in public housing, Smith now organizes a yearly basketball tournament in Fayetteville to raise money for the community and give opportunities to local youth.

2009

During a 130-99 Mavericks victory over the Rockets, Jason Kidd records his 10,335th career assist, passing Mark Jackson for second in NBA history, behind only John Stockton. Kidd ultimately finished his career with 12,091 assists, which is still second all time (as of 2024).

A week after getting waived by the Grizzlies, Allen Iverson seemingly announces his retirement in a statement relayed by analyst Stephen A. Smith. But Iverson would instead sign a contract with the 76ers a few days later and play out the remainder of the ’09-’10 season.

2016

The Rockets become the first team in NBA history to attempt 50 three-point field goals in a single game, shooting 21-of-50 (42.0%) on three-pointers in a 117-104 victory over the Kings. The Rockets would break their own single game record just a few weeks later by attempting 61 three-point field goals in a win against the Pelicans.

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