Just in case you haven’t noticed, there’s an uncanny similarity between East Carolina’s football and basketball programs right now. Both are in the early stages of a building process. Both are led by coaches with track records of success. Both are making positive strides, albeit not always in the win column. And most importantly, both have dynamic young stars with multiple … [Read more...]

Life changed abruptly for Jeff Lebo when he resigned as East Carolina basketball coach early in the 2017-18 season. He has recently filled a void in his life by becoming an assistant coach for the Greensboro Swarm, the G League affiliate of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. "My good friend and teammate, Joe Wolf, is the head coach of the team," Lebo said. "He had approached me … [Read more...]

It would have been enough for East Carolina golfer Grace Yatawara and her family to visit Nepal, a country she never expected to see. Or to walk in the opening ceremonies representing her father’s country Sri Lanka, clad in traditional dress. Or to play on a golf course where dozens of monkeys could scamper out of the trees at any moment and interrupt a … [Read more...]

ECU women's golfer Grace Yatawara struck gold when she won the women's event at the South Asian Games. The Salisbury native had to complete the requirements for a dual citizenship in her father's home country of Sri Lanka before participating in the biennial multi-sport competition. The 2019 games, featuring athletes from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, … [Read more...]

WICHITA, KS — East Carolina sophomore Jayden Gardner posted game highs in points (29) and rebounds (10), but it wasn't enough for the Pirates to fulfill an upset bid at No. 24 Wichita State on Wednesday. The Shockers, 19.5-point favorites, managed a 75-69 win in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Wichita State (12-1) trailed 45-44 after a layup by … [Read more...]