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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Detroit Mercy Ends 27-Game Losing Streak with Victory Over IUPUI"

After losing their first 26 games of the season, Detroit Mercy's basketball team secured their first win, beating IUPUI 81-66. The victory was celebrated as a symbol of humility and faith, with the team dedicating it to the late Earl “The Twirl” Cureton. Despite a challenging season marked by injuries and eligibility issues, Jayden Stone led the team with 25 points, while Marcus Tankersley contributed 19 points. The win comes after a tumultuous season for Detroit Mercy, which saw significant changes from the previous year's performance.

via Defector|

#college-basketball #detroit-mercy #jayden-stone

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Detroit Mourns the Loss of Basketball Legend Earl Cureton at 66

Earl Cureton, a beloved Detroit basketball legend, passed away suddenly at the age of 66. Known as "The Twirl," Cureton had a successful career as a Detroit high school and University of Detroit basketball standout, as well as a Detroit Pistons center. He played 17 seasons in the NBA, winning championships with the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. Cureton was also a community ambassador for the Pistons and a Titans television analyst. His cause of death is unknown, and he is deeply mourned by the Detroit basketball community.

via Detroit Free Press|

#detroit-basketball #detroit-mercy #detroit-pistons

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Detroit Mourns the Loss of Basketball Legend Earl Cureton at 66

Former Detroit Pistons player and University of Detroit basketball star Earl Cureton passed away at the age of 66. Known for his long and successful basketball career, Cureton was a beloved figure in the Detroit community, working as an ambassador for both the Pistons and Detroit Mercy. He had a significant impact on and off the court, winning NBA championships and being inducted into multiple athletics Hall of Fames. Cureton's dedication to Detroit and his contributions to the basketball community will be deeply missed.

via Detroit News|

#basketball #detroit-mercy #detroit-pistons

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Detroit Basketball Legend Earl 'The Twirl' Cureton Dies at 66"

Earl "The Twirl" Cureton, a former Detroit Pistons player and community ambassador for the franchise, passed away at the age of 66. He was known for his contributions to the Pistons and the Detroit community, as well as his successful NBA career and college basketball achievements. Cureton's impact as a player, coach, and community advocate was widely recognized and celebrated by the Pistons organization and his former teammates.

via MLive.com|

#basketball #detroit-mercy #detroit-pistons