When deciding what type of initiative my PenPal Professional and I could work on, I came up with the idea to bring a passion we both share to the casual sports fan. For many sport fans, they may believe that… Continue Reading →

From Pressure to Purpose: The Story of Michael Phelps By: Jordan Smolsky At the 2000 United States Olympic Swimming Trials, a 15-year-old burst on the scene to become the youngest male swimmer to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team since… Continue Reading →

Unity in Isolation – Athlete activism in the 2020 NBA Bubble Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA had to postponed their season and subsequently move all games and operations to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. During the months… Continue Reading →

For this project, I connected and had an interview with my Sport Professional PenPal and professor, Dr. Yoseph Mamo. As someone who is extremely interested in Data Analytics and how it can impact sport, Dr. Mamo was able to provide… Continue Reading →

TRAE YOUNG MAKES HIS ANTICIPATED DEBUT FOR THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS – 2025 NBA DRAFT STARS CLASH March 6, 2026 by: Jordan Smolsky Norfolk, VA – Utah Jazz defeats Washington Wizards in a matchup of young stars and new trade acquisitions… Continue Reading →

As an avid sports fan for most of my conscious life, my sports media diet has changed drastically throughout the years. Beginning as a child and into my teen years, I was heavily invested into ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” I would be… Continue Reading →

Through the creation of my new Twitter/X account, I have been able to attach my persona as a basketball fan with my passion of sport analytics. My passion in sport, specifically basketball, has been deeply rooted in curiosity. What strategies… Continue Reading →