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Saturday will be a special day at Eastern Michigan University. A legendary former basketball coach will be honored in a special ceremony ahead of the start of the EMU men’s basketball game. The basketball floor at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will become officially known as “Ben Braun Court." WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Coach Braun to look ahead to a most special day and reflect on a lifetime of building relationships and molding the lives of young men.

Prior to last night’s Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions, in which the Lions won 26-14, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby made a significant donation to his alma mater. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

A statue of George Gervin, the greatest basketball player in Eastern Michigan history, was unveiled outside of the arena that bears his name Thursday in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The career of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, better known as "The Iceman," is nothing short of legendary. He lit up the court for Eastern Michigan University and played alongside such icons as Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. On Thursday, the venue that carries his name, the EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, will unveil a new statue of Gervin in honor of his contributions to the game and to his community. Gervin looks back on his many accomplishments in a conversation with WEMU's Josh Hakala.

An Eastern Michigan University football player is receiving national attention for a very generous gift to a teammate. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

Public universities are now allowed to sell beer, wine and cocktails at sporting events. This is after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law. But, as WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, this is something Eastern Michigan University has been doing for a few years.

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team kicks off conference play at home tonight against Bowling Green State University. Despite getting national attention with the addition of Emoni Bates during the offseason, the team has just a 3-10 record. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

For the first time in 35 years, Eastern Michigan football has won a bowl game. They defeated San Jose State 41-27 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise on Tuesday afternoon. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Eastern Michigan football team will take on San Jose State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles are attempting to win a bowl game for the first time since 1987. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Eastern Michigan football team is going bowling. The Eagles will be playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise, Idaho against San Jose State. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.