Daily Archives: February 6, 2025

Providence basketball fades down stretch. Here’s what happened vs. Creighton

[ad_1] PROVIDENCE — Can’t imagine there are too many opposing Big East fans who will shed a tear when Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth eventually exhaust their college eligibility at Creighton. That veteran duo was at its sharpest when the Bluejays required it Wednesday night, and the result was a rare road victory in a place where they’ve traditionally struggled. …

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UNC basketball star freshman named to prestigious award’s Midseason Watch List

[ad_1] It’s always difficult to see someone in your starting lineup go down with an injury, but for the UNC basketball team, Seth Trimble’s injury paved the way for one of his freshman teammates to shine. The Tar Heel freshman in question here is Ian Jackson, who is arguably his team’s greatest offensive producer this college basketball season. Jackson averages …

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3 observations after Sixers lose final game before trade deadline to Heat

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers lose final game before trade deadline to Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are heading into Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline on a losing note. They fell to a 108-101 defeat Wednesday night to the Heat at Wells Fargo Center, dropping to 20-30 on the season. Miami moved to 25-24. Tyrese Maxey led …

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Former Syracuse player returns to Dome, helps Duke win with ‘incredibly unselfish’ play

[ad_1] SYRACUSE — Following No. 2 Duke’s 29-point drubbing of Syracuse Wednesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome, second-year Orange coach Adrian Autry said the Blue Devils may very well be the best team in the country. Who’d argue with Autry after freshman forward/guard Cooper Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, only needed 11 points …

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Why Wiggins’ five-year Warriors tenure deserves its flowers

[ad_1] Why Wiggins’ five-year Warriors tenure deserves its flowers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area He arrived to the Warriors labeled as a player who never reached his potential as a former No. 1 overall draft pick, and left as someone who always should be revered by the fan base, the same way he was by teammates, coaches and …

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LaVine appreciates love from Kings fans despite disappointing debut

[ad_1] LaVine appreciates love from Kings fans despite disappointing debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Zach LaVine was welcomed with a rousing ovation by the Golden 1 Center crowd when he made his Kings debut Wednesday. It arguably was the loudest the crowd has been this season, and maybe one of the loudest ovation in the …

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Nebraska holds off Washington for third-straight win

[ad_1] The Nebraska men’s basketball remained up in the Pacific Northwest, traveling to Washington for an after-dark bout in the Big Ten Conference. The Huskers started off struggling against the Washington Huskies, heading into the locker rooms down 47-37. But Nebraska took off the second half, outscoring Washington 49-25 to get its third-straight win 86-72. The Huskies outshot the Huskers …

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Raptors land Brandon Ingram from Pelicans in next big trade: Report

[ad_1] Raptors land Brandon Ingram from Pelicans in next big trade: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Brandon Ingram is the next big NBA star set for a move. The New Orleans Pelicans are trading the one-time All-Star to the Toronto Raptors, NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported Wednesday night. Toronto will send Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, one …

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Michigan basketball ‘can’t put a price tag’ on what Will Tschetter brings to team

[ad_1] Another Michigan basketball lead had nearly evaporated, yet there he stood on the sidelines, pumping his arms in the air, encouraging the Crisler Center crowd to stand up. Will Tschetter, the senior forward and heartbeat of the Wolverines, was the first player standing along the U-M bench. Almost immediately, the rest of his team soon followed his lead, pleading …

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Warriors get risky, invite capricious Butler into their home

[ad_1] Warriors get risky, invite capricious Butler into their home originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Kerr’s face conveyed sheer exasperation. The Warriors coach could not conceal his displeasure, with only its source in question. Was it because he’d seen the Warriors, only minutes earlier Wednesday night, blow an 11-point lead in the final three minutes to smack …

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Jimmy Butler traded to Golden State in massive four-team deal

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler, not very subtly, let it be known that he wanted out of Miami. The Golden State Warriors wanted to get one more superstar shot creator next to Stephen Curry and give him a chance to make a run at ring No. 5 Those stars all aligned on Wednesday in another blockbuster, mind-bending NBA trade. Jimmy Butler reportedly …

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Lonzo Ball reaches 2-year, $20 million extension with Bulls amid trade talks

[ad_1] Lonzo Ball isn’t going anywhere just yet. The Chicago Bulls reached a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the former No. 2 overall pick on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal came just ahead of the trade deadline as multiple teams were apparently interested in Ball. The Bulls, however, have now signed him through the 2026-27 …

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Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Weekly: Trade Deadline Preview

[ad_1] Even if there are zero trades on Thursday, this deadline will be one of the most exciting in recent memory because of the deals that have already been made. The Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis swap was so surprising that the three-team deal to send De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio and Zach LaVine to Sacramento felt underwhelming. Both were massive deals, …

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Newman and Louisiana Tech host Liberty

[ad_1] Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 CUSA) at Liberty Flames (17-5, 5-4 CUSA) Lynchburg, Virginia; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -7.5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech visits Liberty after Sean Newman Jr. scored 22 points in Louisiana Tech’s 66-61 overtime win against the Sam Houston Bearkats. The Flames have gone 8-2 at home. Liberty is …

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McHenry leads Western Kentucky against Kennesaw State after 27-point game

[ad_1] Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-8, 5-4 CUSA) at Kennesaw State Owls (13-9, 5-4 CUSA) Kennesaw, Georgia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -1.5; over/under is 157 BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky visits Kennesaw State after Don McHenry scored 27 points in Western Kentucky’s 101-69 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies. The Owls are 10-1 in home games. Kennesaw …

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Don’t worry about Nikola Jovic

[ad_1] Wednesday proved to be even more action-packed than many expected. In addition to 11 games being on the schedule, multiple trades were consummated, including Jimmy Butler’s move to Golden State, the Bucks acquiring Kyle Kuzma (and sending Khris Middleton to Washington), and the Lakers adding a starting center in Mark Williams. And the trade deadline isn’t until 3 PM …

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Tennessee Tech and SIU-Edwardsville face off in conference showdown

[ad_1] SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (16-8, 9-4 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (12-11, 7-5 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -1.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: Jaylon Johnson and Tennessee Tech host Ray’Sean Taylor and SIU-Edwardsville in OVC play. The Golden Eagles have gone 6-2 in home games. Tennessee Tech is 2-1 in games decided …

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