November 11, 2009
Burke County Center Signs Letter Of Intent With Winthrop
Burke County’s Martaveous Smith signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Winthrop, on Wednesday. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane has more.
November 10, 2009
Shooting Guard With Augusta Ties Expected To Commit To Georgia Tech
One of the country’s top shooting guards, with strong ties to Augusta, is heading back to the Peach State. On Wednesday, Jason Morris is expected to sign with Paul Hewitt and Georgia Tech. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane has more.
October 16, 2009
Augusta State Men’s Basketball Team Begins Practice
He’s energetic….passionate…and gets the most out of his players. For the past five season, Dip Metress has been the face of Augusta State basketball and during this time, the Jaguars have enjoyed not one…but two trips to the division II Final Four. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane spoke to Coach Metress about the upcoming season.
USC Aiken Basketball Prepares For Upcoming Season
Vince Alexander has certainly put USC Aiken basketball on the national map. In the last 2 seasons, the Pacers have won 52 games and made back-to-back trips to the Division II National tournament. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane spoke to coach Alexander about the upcoming season
October 13, 2009
Georgia Tech’s Miller Recovering From Concussion
Georgia Tech point guard Moe Miller continues to suffer the effects of a concussion he suffered in a car wreck last month. Coach Paul Hewitt says Miller told him that he felt “off-balance” while practicing “a little bit” on Monday. Hewitt says Miller hit his head on a side window in the accident and suffered his third concussion in 10 months.
July 14, 2009
Monday Nike Peach Jam Recap—July 13, 2009
A local hoops player shines at the Peach Jam and Kentucky’s John Calipari is talking cell-phones and air conditioning. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane has more.
John Calipari Talks About Nike Peach Jam, Recruiting
If you love people watching, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t…then the Nike Peach Jam is right up your alley. It’s hard not to keep your eyes off the big-name coaches who are keeping their eyes on some of the best high school basketball players in the country. Kentucky coach John Calipari spoke with WJBF News Channel 6’s Sports Director Chris Kane about the Nike Peach Jam and how recruiting can be improved.
June 17, 2009
Garret Siler’s NBA Stock Soaring
With the NBA draft only 9 days away, former Augusta State Basketball star Garret Siler is sporting a new look. WJBF News Channel 6’s Sports Director Chris Kane has the details.
May 06, 2009
USC-Aiken’s Legg Recovering From Cancer Treatment
Former USC-Aiken basketball player Meredith Legg, seen here on April 28th, is doing well in her recovery from a rare form of eye cancer according to her family.
April 30, 2009
Florida Guard Signs with Georgia
University of Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox on Thursday announced the signing of Vincent Williams, a guard from Homestead, Fla., to a national letter-of-intent to attend UGA and play next season for the Bulldogs.
April 29, 2009
Division I Basketball Player Transferring to USC-Aiken
USC Aiken head men’s basketball coach Vince Alexander announced on Wednesday that former Winthrop guard Byron Faison is transferring from the NCAA Division I Big South institution to play for the Pacers.
Meredith Legg Makes Special Appearance At USC-Aiken Athletic Banquet
It was an emotional night at USC-Aiken as the Lady Pacers’ all-time leading scorer, Meredith Legg, made a special appearance at the school’s athletic banquet. WJBF News channel 6’s Chris Kane has more.
April 27, 2009
Clemson Football Coach Swinney Coming To Aiken
New Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney, as well as Tigers head basketball coach Oliver Purnell, are coming to Aiken for the annual meeting of the Aiken/Edgefield County Clemson Club on Tuesday, May 5th.
Augusta State’s Metress Named Southeast Region Coach of the Year
Augusta State head men’s basketball coach Dip Metress has been named the Southeast Region’s Coach Of The Year by the NABC.
Augusta State’s Siler, Madgen and USC-Aiken’s Commons Earn National Honors
The Augusta State duo of Garret Siler and Ben Madgen, as well as USC-Aiken senior Chris Commons, earned more All-America honors recently when they were named to the Division II Bulletin All-America squad.

