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Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

By Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Best landing spots for Dillon Brooks

By Luke Scotchie May 3, 2023
After a first-round elimination, the Memphis Grizzlies told Dillon Brooks he will not be returning to the team next season. Here are some potential landing spots.
Walter Whyte

‘It was more than just hoops’: Walter Whyte reflects on his last season with BU Basketball

By Sam Robb O’Hagan April 28, 2023
After six years at Boston University, Walter Whyte has left a remarkable impact on the Terrier men's basketball program. Now, Whyte is looking toward his next steps in life.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: AI Predicts the 2023 All-NBA Teams

By Luke Scotchie April 26, 2023
In this week's edition of The Backdoor Cut, columnist Luke Scotchie turns to artificial intelligence to predict the 2023 All-NBA teams.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: A letter to the Dallas Mavericks

By Luke Scotchie April 19, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks went from contenders to missing the playoffs. Columnist Luke Scotchie shares his message to the Mavericks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Lamenting the fallen Western Conference teams

By Luke Scotchie April 13, 2023
While some teams are gearing up for the 2023 NBA playoffs, there are others who are already out of contention.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Lamenting the fallen Eastern Conference teams

By Luke Scotchie April 6, 2023
While some teams continue to look to make a playoff push, others have been mathematically eliminated and can look toward next season.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Western Conference Play-In Picture

By Luke Scotchie March 30, 2023
As the NBA regular season approaches its end, many Western Conference teams are in a tight battle for the Play-In Tournament and playoff seeding.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Eastern Conference Play-In picture

By Luke Scotchie March 22, 2023
As the NBA regular season inches toward a close, Columnist Luke Scotchie predicts which Eastern Conference teams will sneak into the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Breaking down the top teams during the NBA’s final month

By Luke Scotchie March 16, 2023
Columnist Luke Scotchie breaks down the top teams in the NBA as the regular season approaches its end.
Senior guard Liz Shean walking off the court

Women’s basketball drops Patriot League Championship game to Holy Cross

By Mark Fraenkel March 14, 2023
Despite a thrilling comeback, women's basketball fell short against Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game.
Women's Basketball Patriot League Final

GALLERY: Terriers women’s basketball falls in Patriot League Final

By Hui-En Lin March 13, 2023
The Boston University women's Basketball team lost 66-61 against Holy Cross in the Patriot League final on March 12.
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