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SS PODCAST: Notre Dame All-American Hannah Hidalgo on her relationship with Jesus

The Notre Dame basketball star talks about her record-breaking freshman year and growing in her faith in Jesus.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey gets baptized, declares he's 'nothing without Jesus'

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was baptized this summer and wants to tell everyone about Christ. "Jesus is the way, the truth, the life."

SS PODCAST: Minnesota State men's coach Matt Margenthaler on winning titles, growing in faith

The Minnesota State coach talks about winning titles and staying disciplined as a coach and follower of Jesus.

Orlando Magic sign unashamed Christ-follower Jonathan Isaac to 5-year contract extension

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, one of the NBA's most outspoken followers of Christ, signed a new five-year contract worth $84 million.

Toronto Raptors draft Baylor's Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA draft: 'All glory to God'

The Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. "I prayed so many times for just this moment right here."

SS PODCAST: Southern Illinois men's coach Scott Nagy on God's plan, being others-oriented

The Southern Illinois basketball coach discusses coaching, being others-oriented, and performance-based faith struggles.

Boston Celtics win 18th NBA title, 17-year vet Al Horford gets his 1st: 'Glory to God!'

Boston got its 18th NBA title, the 1st for 17-year vet Al Horford. He said in the postgame press conference, "It's glory to the Lord for me."

SS PODCAST: College basketball coaches panel about living on mission with an eternal mindset

Today's podcast features a college basketball coaches panel on coaching with an eternal mindset and living out your faith as a coach.

Guard Jrue Holiday is 'making Christ a priority' as he guides Celtics in NBA Finals

Veteran guard Jrue Holiday has led one of the best Celtics teams ever to the NBA Finals. "I believe in a God that loves me," he says.

Mavericks' P.J. Washington trusts in God ahead of NBA Finals: 'He's done so much for me'

Dallas' P.J. Washington seeks to trust in God before the NBA Finals. "The closer I get to Him, things just start getting a lot better for me."

Head coach Joe Mazzulla leads Celtics back to NBA Finals, says it's 'where God has us'

Second-year Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knows God has directed his steps to the NBA Finals. "It's just where God has us right now."

SS PODCAST: Former NBA player Antonio Daniels, wife Sonia on keeping Jesus at the center

The former NBA player and his wife talk about life in the NBA and keeping Jesus at the center of their marriage.

Celtics center Al Horford provides veteran leadership as he lives by 'faith in Jesus Christ'

Celtics vet Al Horford has provided a lift for Boston on and off the court. Meanwhile, he says he's rooted in "my faith in Jesus Christ."

Nuggets assistant Ryan Saunders remains strengthened by his 'relationship with Christ'

As the Nuggets seek back-to-back titles, coach Ryan Saunders leaves it with God. "Things will work out the way He wants them to work out."

Mike Conley providing leadership for Timberwolves, leans on faith: 'Jesus means everything'

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley has helped lead the team to its first playoff series win in 20 years, and says, "Faith is big in my family."

With a culture of faith, Milwaukee Bucks seek another deep NBA playoff run

The Milwaukee Bucks have a culture of faith in Christ and winning on the court, thanks in part to chaplain Kenneth Lock and GM Jon Horst.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton advances to 1st NBA postseason as his 'faith has grown a lot'

Ready for his 1st NBA playoffs, Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton has seen God transform his heart. "I go to church on Sunday every chance I can."

Dan Hurley leads UConn men to back-to-back titles as he leans on his 'faith in Jesus Christ'

With a foundation of "faith in Jesus Christ," fiery coach Dan Hurley has led his UConn Huskies to their second consecutive national title.

Freshman Tessa Johnson powers South Carolina to 3rd national title, believes 'God is able'

Freshman Tessa Johnson led South Carolina with 19 points in the title game. Her faith helped her overcome a gruesome injury in high school.

Purdue's Mason Gillis finds strength in Isaiah 40:31 at men's Final Four

Despite hardships and injuries, Purdue sixth man Mason Gillis has always taken solace in the words from the Bible verse Isaiah 40:31.

Superstar Paige Bueckers leads UConn back to Final Four: 'I give all glory to God'

Paige Bueckers trusted God while recovering from an ACL tear last season. Now, she's led UConn back to the Final Four. "I'm a living testimony."