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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 (81)

Angel Reese Suspended: Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom & Reese’s Mother Twitter Beef Reveals Reason for Suspension

LSU basketball has suspended Angel Reese reportedly due to a low GPA. The speculation began when Reese was not in uniform and was absent from the bench for the team’s game versus Southeastern Louisiana on Friday. Head coach Kim Mulkey did not give an official explanation for the All-American’s absence before or after the game. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  18 Nov 2023
Haley Cavinder Announces Transfer To TCU Amid Rumors of Dating Dallas Cowboys’ TE Jake Ferguson

Haley Cavinder stunned the college basketball world after she announced she would be returning for her final year of eligibility. Earlier this year, the Cavinder twins, Haley and Hanna had planned to forego year 5 after graduating from Miami. On Monday, Cavinder revealed she committed to playing at TCU for her final year of eligibility. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  15 Nov 2023
Denver Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone Joins List of Highest-Paid NBA Coaches

After leading the Denver Nuggets to the first NBA Championship in franchise history last season, head coach Mike Malone has been rewarded with a contract extension, according to ESPN. Malone helped turn the Nuggets from a 30-win team when he took over in 2015 to a perennial NBA title contender. Now, he’s set to join […]

Gia Nguyen  •  13 Nov 2023
Victor Wembanyama’s Reach Already Impacting NBA Revenue & Jersey Sales

Key Highlights 377 million across NBA social media & NBA app since Oct. 1, most among all players Spurs viewership on NBA League Pass in France is up 200% No. 2 in jersey sales on NBA’s European online store in just three months First win brought in the most video views on NBA France’s Facebook […]

Gia Nguyen  •  07 Nov 2023
Dame Time: Damian Lillard Trade Paying Early Dividends For The Milwaukee Bucks

Key Highlights: Since trading for Damian Lillard, Bucks.com web traffic is up 500% Milwaukee has added over 200,000 social media followers since Lillard joined the team The Bucks have sold an additional 1,500 ticket packages for the 2023-24 NBA season Lillard leads the NBA in clutch points per game (10.5) by a wide margin It’s […]

Gia Nguyen  •  06 Nov 2023
Memphis Recruit Mikey Williams To Stand Trial On Gun Charges

Former prized recruit Mikey Williams was ordered to stand on trial on six felony gun charges by a Superior Court judge in California on Tuesday. The Memphis freshman’s basketball career is in jeopardy following an incident earlier this summer, where he’s being accused of firing a gun at a car carrying five people. No one […]

Gia Nguyen  •  17 Oct 2023
Angel Reese & Caitlyn Clark Have Earned Over $1M In NIL Deals Since National Championship Showdown

Last year, the women’s college basketball National Championship set a new record for most viewership ever. Nearly 10 million tuned in to watch LSU vs. Iowa play, making it the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history. The viewership increased 103% from the previous year, thanks in large part to the hype surrounding Caitlin Clark […]

Gia Nguyen  •  26 Aug 2023
Kiyan Anthony Will Star in New Overtime Documentary “The Evolution”

In the last few years, social media has absolutely changed the way fans and scouts follow top recruits. Overtime, a Youtube channel known to release the latest games and mixtapes for upcoming athletes, also follows the most talented NBA and college prospects and releases the first footage of NBA kids. Having a father in the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  29 Jul 2023
Bronny James Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack At USC Practice

USC freshman guard Bronny James collapsed on the court Monday during practice after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to Shams Charania. The USC medical staff was able to treat Bronny and rush him to the hospital, where he is now in stable condition. While the severity of the heart attack is unknown, James was able […]

Gia Nguyen  •  25 Jul 2023
Highest-Paid NBA Players Ever: LeBron James, Chris Paul, & Kevin Durant Lead All-Time Career Earnings List

It should come as no surprise that King James tops the list of the highest-paid NBA players ever. With over $430 million in career earnings, LeBron James has earned $72 million more than Chris Paul, the next highest-paid player. Let’s go over the top 100 highest-paid NBA players of all time. Highest-Paid NBA Players of […]

Gia Nguyen  •  18 Jul 2023