[ad_1] Winning on the road in college basketball is one of the hardest things to do. When you pull it off, the rewards are significant. Xavier nearly doubled its chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament (20% to 35.4%, according to TeamRankings.com) with its 59-57 upset of No. 7 Marquette at Fiserv Forum. Xavier’s first road win over a top 10 …
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Iowa basketball officially signs former four-star forward from transfer portal
[ad_1] After committing to the program through the transfer portal from the Miami Hurricanes, forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has officially joined the Iowa men’s basketball program, head coach Fran McCaffery announced Tuesday. Despite being added to the roster, the 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward will be unable to receive any game action per NCAA rules on mid-season transfer additions. Johnson-Arigu will be able …
Read More »UConn men drop five spots in college basketball polls
[ad_1] The UConn men’s basketball team has dropped five spots in the latest USA Today Sports Coaches Poll. The Huskies have also dropped in the Associated Press Top 25 following Saturday’s 68-63 loss against Creighton at Gampel Pavillion. The Huskies’ 28-game home winning streak has ended. UConn’s loss against the Blue Jays was their first defeat at home since Jan. …
Read More »Where BYU landed in national way-too-early top-25 rankings
[ad_1] BYU’s defense celebrates an interception during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The ink is barely dry on those celebratory newspaper editions honoring Ohio State’s national football championship, and yet it’s already time to take a look ahead to the 2025 season. Such is the modern-day news …
Read More »Kansas State All-American forward Ayoka Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured bone in her foot
[ad_1] Texas Tech v Kansas State Kansas State forward Ayoka Lee will be sidelined indefinitely after an X-ray and MRI exam revealed the All-American fractured a bone in her foot in the second quarter of the No. 10 Wildcats’ win over Arizona State. The school called it “probable” that Lee will return before the end of the season, but more …
Read More »Tigers take down Harding Saturday in Ada
[ad_1] Jan. 21—The East Central University men’s basketball team extended their win streak to three with a 77-65 victory over Harding University on Saturday at the Kerr Activities Center. With the win, ECU improves to 7-9 overall and 4-6 in Great American Conference play, while Harding drops to 9-7 and 5-5. Nikk Williams got the Tigers off to a strong …
Read More »Glaring truth about Warriors in Looney’s 2022 title comments
[ad_1] Glaring truth about Warriors in Looney’s 2022 title comments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Often after a Warriors loss, there’s a consistent image: Kevon Looney speaking at the podium in a postgame press conference. There have been plenty of times Looney has talked after a win, too. But the good-guy Warriors veteran will take …
Read More »How to watch Wisconsin vs UCLA: Live stream info for tonight’s Big Ten men’s college basketball game
[ad_1] It’s Wisconsin vs UCLA tonight on Peacock as the Badgers and Bruins go head-to-head for the 8th time in program history at 9:30 PM ET. The Bruins lead the all-time series 5-2 and have won the last 5 match ups, with their most recent victory coming in the 2017 Hall of Fame Classic. Tonight’s coverage on Peacock features a …
Read More »Why NBA games on European soil are so important — especially when Victor Wembanyama is involved
[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama meets a young audience as he dedicates a basketball court Tuesday in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, south of Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla) PARIS — If you are an American-born NBA fan, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s a waste of time for teams to play games on European soil, while altering the inner body clock …
Read More »Florida basketball’s NCAA Tournament resume for March Madness: Jan. 21
[ad_1] Florida basketball still finds itself in strong position to earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 6 Florida Gators (16-2, 3-2 SEC) split a two-game homestand last week, falling to No. 24 Missouri 83-82 before beating Texas 84-60 on Saturday. The SEC grind will continue this week, as Florida will play Wednesday night at South Carolina …
Read More »Chicago Bulls taking a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower in 1997! 📸
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Read More »Trail Blazers vs. Heat prediction: Odds, expert picks, recent trends, and stats for January 21
[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 21, and the Portland Trail Blazers (14-28) and the Miami Heat (21-20) are all set to square off from Kaseya Center in Miami. They met in Portland 10 days ago with Miami winning 119-98. Tyler Herro had 32 to lead all scorers. The Blazers won Sunday in Chicago, 113-102. Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 23 points. …
Read More »Where Vanderbilt basketball stands in updated March Madness bracket predictions after beating Tennessee
[ad_1] Vanderbilt basketball is back in the March Madness bracket projections after beating Tennessee. The Commodores (15-3, 3-2 SEC) had previously fallen out of the brackets after losses to Mississippi State and Missouri. This week, Vanderbilt had a last-second win against South Carolina before beating the Vols. It’s possible that both the men’s and women’s teams could qualify for March …
Read More »@tphills tests Jalen Brunson on his own trivia!
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Read More »Magic vs. Raptors prediction: Odds, game preview, recent trends, Best bets, and stats for January 21
[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 21, and the Orlando Magic (23-21) and Toronto Raptors (10-32) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Yes, Paolo Banchero’s return in theory helps this Magic team, but Orlando remains a banged-up team with both Wagner brothers still sidelined along with Jalen Suggs. Orlando has lost its last three including a 13-point …
Read More »How to watch Marquette vs Seton Hall: Live stream info, preview for tonight’s game
[ad_1] Don’t miss tonight’s men’s college basketball tripleheader on Peacock. Ohio State takes on Purdue at 7:30 PM, then at 8:00 PM it’s Marquette vs Seton Hall, and Wisconsin vs UCLA at 9:30 PM. See below to find out how to live stream each game, as well as additional information on how to follow the men’s college basketball action all …
Read More »The luxury of unpredictability 🏀
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Read More »NBA Midseason Power Rankings: Let’s grade all 30 teams on their first-half performances
[ad_1] (Amy Monks/Yahoo Sports Illustration) What do you get when you cross the internet’s most accurate NBA power rankings with the world’s best midseason report card? A completely inarguable NBA Midseason Power Rankings Report Card, of course. A team’s ranking is a representation of its current standing within the league, and its grade is an account of how well that …
Read More »Iowa State women’s basketball: Cyclones coach Bill Fennelly gives update on Emily Ryan
[ad_1] AMES – The Iowa State women’s basketball team will return to its home court Wednesday night at Hilton Coliseum, and so could one of its biggest stars. Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said Tuesday he’s “hopeful” that starting point guard Emily Ryan will be back on the floor when the Cyclones host BYU on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Ryan, …
Read More »Curry shares valuable perspective on Celtics’ quest to repeat
[ad_1] Curry shares valuable perspective on Celtics’ quest to repeat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s a reason why we haven’t seen a repeat NBA champion since 2018, and the Boston Celtics are finding out first-hand. After winning 21 of their first 26 games of the 2024-25 season in a blistering start to their 2024 NBA title defense, the …
Read More »How to watch Ohio State vs No. 11 Purdue men’s college basketball: Streaming info, preview for tonight’s game
[ad_1] After their football team took home a national title on Monday night, the Ohio State men’s basketball team hopes to keep up the momentum for the Buckeyes when they visit No. 11 Purdue at Mackey Arena as part of a three-game slate tonight on Peacock. The Buckeyes and the Boilermakers kick off game action at 7:30pm ET, followed by …
Read More »The Warriors need to blow it up! Why it’s time to trade Stephen Curry and Draymond Green
[ad_1] I spent my Monday afternoon watching the Warriors get obliterated by the Celtics — a 40-point loss, wire-to-wire domination, and a stark reminder of just how far Golden State has fallen. One thought kept creeping into my mind: The path Boston took to become the powerhouse it is today is the exact lesson Golden State needs to learn. The …
Read More »Arkansas basketball assistant hits back at ‘archaic’ label of John Calipari
[ad_1] It’s an easy time to pile criticism upon Arkansas basketball and head coach John Calipari. The Razorbacks (11-7, 0-5 SEC) are still winless in conference play and look like a shell of the program Calipari left behind in Kentucky. National college basketball writer Jeff Goodman surveyed anonymous SEC coaches last week and published a story sharing their opinions of …
Read More »Is a Celtics rotation tweak helping starters regain their mojo?
[ad_1] Is a Celtics rotation tweak helping starters regain their mojo? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For much of the 2024-25 season, the Boston Celtics’ preferred starting five has struggled to find its championship swagger in the limited instances that the unit is fully healthy. But a recent shift back to a more familiar sub pattern might be aiding …
Read More »AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner dominates in pair of wins
[ad_1] The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 11 of the season: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The 7-foot-1 senior center had a dominating week in a pair of wins, averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Kalkbrenner opened the week with 20 points, 10 rebounds, six blocked shots and three assists in …
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