Basketball News and Highlights

Aug. 17, 2026 - "I think everyone sees me as like the OG is what they call me, like the veteran," U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Christie Ayers says with a grin. As a player who’s been through it all, Christie embodies the kind of leadership that only comes from decades of dedication to both basketball and service. She earned that nickname from 10 years of past teammates playing for Armed Forces Sports. Her journey started at just five years old in her hometown in Pearl City, Hawaii, where she was always in some sport, dragging her parents to every sporting event on the island. “Since I was little, I was just in the game,” she says. “My brother was into sports too, so we were always active year-round, just doing something competitive.”

July 28, 2026 - Longtime military basketball coach Theodus Green remembers the day a young Army sergeant walked into his office at U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz in Baumholder, Germany, during the fall of 2013.

July 7, 2026 - "Teamwork isn’t just about working together; it’s about trusting each other enough to push through anything." U.S. Marine Corps First Lt. Lindsay Llewellyn’s words resonate deeply with her journey, one built on family support, resilience, and a passion for the game. As a first-year member of the Armed Forces sports all-women Marine Corps basketball team, she’s discovering what it truly means to unite under a common goal. Her story is about more than just basketball; it’s about overcoming challenges and the strength that comes from those who stand behind you.

June 24, 2026 - In the fall of 2022, Army Capt. Cara Adams sat with then-coach Paul Parker during the All-Army women’s basketball training camp in a gym at Fort Bliss, Texas. For more than a week, the best basketball players in the Army battled to earn a spot on the All-Army team that would compete for the Armed Forces Championship.

June 9, 2026 - For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vinny Ortega, basketball wasn’t just a sport; it was a way of life. A passion that shaped who he is today. Growing up in the Philippines, he played with dedication and believed that the game was more than just a game, it was like a religion. “Basketball is everything to me,” Vinny says, “it’s like a game of life, pretty much.” His love for the sport followed him across the world, shaping his character and opening doors he never expected.