Monthly Archives: December 2024

Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels

[ad_1] Nov 25, 2024; Lahaina, Hawaii, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) reacts to scoring against the Dayton Flyers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images After a runner-up finish at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set …

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How Celtics can still advance as wild card in NBA Cup

[ad_1] How Celtics can still advance as wild card in NBA Cup originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics can still punch their ticket to the knockout stage of the 2024 NBA Cup on Tuesday night despite not winning their group. They can advance in the tournament as a wild card team. Wild card berths are awarded to …

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The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Is LeBron cooked?

[ad_1] Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and fantasy basketball. Check out who I’m vibing with, and let me know in the comments or @DanTitus about what’s got you feeling a type-of-way about fantasy basketball. 🚿 No, LeBron James is not washed The internet is already yapping …

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How Iowa State basketball’s strong schedule prepared Cyclones to play No. 4 Marquette

[ad_1] AMES — Iowa State football is stealing a lot of the spotlight in early December, having made it to the Big 12 title game. But snow and sub-freezing temperatures mean it’s basketball season, and the Cyclones men’s basketball team is gearing up for what could be their toughest matchup this season. Iowa State (5-1) hosts Marquette (8-0) on Wednesday …

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20 Under 25: Jordan Walsh’s development is crucial for future Celtics

[ad_1] 20 Under 25: Jordan Walsh’s development is crucial for future Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: NBC Sports Boston has launched its annual “20 Under 25” series in which fans can vote on the 20 best male professional athletes in Boston under age 25. Voting is open until Dec. 16. If you need a reminder of …

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gives special praise to Payton Pritchard

[ad_1] Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gives special praise to Payton Pritchard originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has been the NBA’s best bench player through the first quarter of the 2024-25 season, and now people outside of Boston are really starting to take notice. This isn’t a small sample anymore. It’s not just a hot streak. …

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Latrell Wrightsell Jr. out: Nate Oats updates on injury status for Alabama basketball

[ad_1] Alabama basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is out for the year with a ruptured Achilles, head coach Nate Oats shared on Tuesday. Over the weekend, Wrightsell exited the Crimson Tide’s game against Oregon in the Players Era Festival championship at the top of the second half. The returning Final Four starter fell to the floor after a three-point attempt, …

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LeBron James is struggling, with that so are the Lakers

[ad_1] LeBron James is in a slump — and as LeBron James goes, so go the Lakers. In his last five games, LeBron is averaging 16.6 points a game (down from his 22 for the season) on 39.6% shooting overall and 7.7% from 3 — he has missed his last 19 shots from beyond the arc. That was capped off …

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers face the James Madison Dukes, aim for 5th straight win

[ad_1] East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-2) at James Madison Dukes (4-4) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -3; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State aims to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Buccaneers take on James Madison. The Dukes are 2-1 in home games. James Madison ranks fifth in the Sun Belt …

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