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Gia Nguyen

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Gia is a Basketball Insiders contributor based in Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science, so she knows the make-up of a winning bet. Gia uses her analytical background to tell stories using the latest data and statistics. Her work has been sourced by Entrepreneur, Inquirer, and more. Gia is also interested in health, wellness, and yoga.

Articles by Gia Nguyen (104)

Duke Basketball Recruiting: Cooper Flagg Dominates Nike EYBL Session 4 In Front Of Top Schools

The No. 2 college basketball recruit from the Class of 2025, Cooper Flagg has dominated the last few Nike EYBL sessions. The 16-year-old from Newport, Maine has already received 11 scholarship offers. In the recent Nike EYBL Session 4, Flagg averaged 27.8 points, 15 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 5.8 blocks per game, putting up video […]

Gia Nguyen  •  31 May 2023
WATCH: Bryce James Viral Putback Dunk At Nike EYBL Session 4

LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, set the internet on fire with a putback dunk in Session 4 of the Nike EYBL in Memphis, Tennessee earlier this week. The younger James followed a missed shot from his teammate on a corner 3-point attempt, catching the ball mid-air and slamming it with authority. The video showcases […]

Gia Nguyen  •  31 May 2023
Memphis Basketball Recruiting: Can Penny Hardaway Land Carmelo Anthony’s Son, Kiyan Anthony?

Carmelo Anthony’s son, Kiyan Anthony, burst onto the scene with a strong performance in Session II of the Nike EYBL. With Anthony’s recruitment set to ramp up in June, Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has been named as one of the frontrunners to land the prized recruit. Kiyan Anthony has been ascending up the ranks […]

Gia Nguyen  •  30 May 2023
Bronny Tax: USC Basketball Raises Ticket Prices Ahead of James’ Arrival

Bronny James’ commitment to USC basketball is already positively impacting the Trojans’ athletic department. Bronny, the son of LeBron James, was one of the final prized recruits to make his college decision. Now, the USC athletic department is cashing in by raising ticket prices ahead of the 2023-24 basketball season. USC chief marketing officer and […]

Gia Nguyen  •  28 May 2023
Watch: Scottie Pippen Call Michael Jordan A ‘Horrible Basketball Player’

In a recent podcast with Stacey King, Scottie Pippen released a jaw dropping take on the NBA’s GOAT debat between Michael Jordan vs LeBron James. As Jordan’s former teammate, Pippen was often over-shadowed playing alongside arguably the greatest player of all-time. However, in a video recently released on Twitter, Pippen claims that James will be […]

Gia Nguyen  •  28 May 2023
Cavinder Twins Join Jake Paul, Sign Equity Deal with Sports Betting Company Betr

The Cavinder Twins, Hanna and Haley Cavinder, have signed a new equity partnership deal with Betr, the sports betting company owned by boxer and social media star Jake Paul. Hanna and Haley Cavinder recently ended their college basketball careers following a Cinderella run to the Elite Eight with the Miami Hurricanes. Now, the Cavinder twins […]

Gia Nguyen  •  21 Apr 2023
WATCH: Charles Barkley, Shaq Say Joel Embiid’s Kick Was Worse Than Draymond Green’s Stomp

The 2023 NBA Playoffs just started but the league has already seen players become more physical during the postseason. Draymond Green was recently suspended by the NBA for stomping on Sacramento Kings’ center Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 of the Kings-Warriors series. Just a day later, Joel Embiid was caught kicking Nicolas Claxton in the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  21 Apr 2023
Comparing Salaries For The Highest-Paid NBA & NFL Players in 2023-24

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently signed a $255 million deal that will make him the highest-paid player in the NFL this season. But, at just $51 million per year, Hurts would be just the fourth-highest paid player in the NBA next year. Find out how much the highest-paid NBA players are making compared to […]

Gia Nguyen  •  17 Apr 2023
Most Popular Basketball Shoe Brands Worn By NBA Players in 2023

Using data from Kix Stats, the data analysts at Basketball Insiders have crunched the numbers to determine the most popular shoe brands in the NBA. Nike is still far and beyond the top choice among NBA players, followed by Adidas, and Jordan. The top three brands make up 86 percent of the shoes worn in […]

Gia Nguyen  •  17 Apr 2023
Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ Nike Air Jordan 13 Sneakers Sell For $2.2M

Michael Jordan is setting new records again this past week, a pair of his shoes worn in his final NBA season became the most valuable sneakers sold at an auction. Known as “The Last Dance, the Nike Air Jordan 13 sneakers were sold for a record $2.2 million dollars. The shoes were worn during the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  16 Apr 2023