Monthly Archives: February 2025

Roy Williams on Cooper Flagg: ‘I admire the way he plays’

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz chats with the Hall of Fame head coach about what’s changed in today’s game of college basketball, his thoughts on Duke’s freshman phenom Cooper Flagg, and the hurricane recovery efforts in his home state of North Carolina. Roy joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Verizon and the “random acts of kindness” campaign. Video Transcript Hanging …

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Akron basketball score, live updates vs. NIU | Zips try to extend streak, honor Enrique Freeman

[ad_1] Akron is trying to remain the hottest men’s basketball program in the country Tuesday night, when the Zips will honor UA great Enrique Freeman by unveiling his jersey number in the rafters at Rhodes Arena during a halftime ceremony. Victorious in each of its past 13 games, Akron owns the nation’s longest active winning streak entering its Mid-American Conference …

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Pat Kelsey’s faith in process pays off for Louisville basketball

[ad_1] Coach Pat Kelsey’s unwavering faith in his first team with Louisville basketball is the most important attribute that has led to their success this season. Just look at their 3-point shooting. Through the first 13 games of the season, the Cardinals were trending toward being the worst 3-point shooting team in program history. At the time, they were making …

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Watch Steph, Kerr relive emotional Paris Olympics gold medal win

[ad_1] Watch Steph, Kerr relive emotional Paris Olympics gold medal win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Team USA’s gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and specifically Steph Curry’s Herculean effort in the game’s final minutes, will go down as one of the greatest moments in basketball history. And with the release of Netflix’s new “Court of …

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KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion

[ad_1] KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant was not interested in a midseason trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Warriors, and his reason was valid. Golden State and Phoenix reportedly had a blockbuster trade in place that would have sent the superstar forward back to the …

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What’s behind the rise of SEC basketball? | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young discuss how the SEC has gotten so dominant in college basketball and what to expect from the league in the tournament this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Basketball Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Video …

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Fantasy Basketball Roundtable: Potential ‘silly season’ standouts

[ad_1] With NBA play resuming on Wednesday, now is a good time to hold a roundtable discussing a few questions that will impact fantasy basketball for the rest of the season. The last question focuses on the “silly season.” Every year, there tend to be a few players who emerge during fantasy playoff time, providing surprisingly positive value. Rotoworld fantasy …

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Kevin Durant breaks down in tears when talking about his love for basketball and Olympic competition

[ad_1] Kevin Durant loves ball. So much so that it brought him to tears when talking about his love for Olympic competition. The Phoenix Suns star sat down for an interview for the Netflix and Olympic Channel documentary “Court of Gold” about the basketball competition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Durant played in those Olympics and helped lead …

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Biggest college hoops stories so far, UNC legend Roy Williams joins + winners of the weekend | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to the College Basketball Power Hour Welcome to College BASKETBALL Power Hour! Just in time for the best part of the college basketball season, we’ve given the Power Hour a hoops makeover to bring you the top stories in men’s and women’s college basketball. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & …

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Sixers agree to sign Lonnie Walker IV from Lithuania

[ad_1] Sixers agree to sign Lonnie Walker IV from Lithuania originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are set to make a post-deadline pickup in Lonnie Walker IV. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Tuesday that Walker has agreed to join the Sixers on a two-year, $3 million deal. A source told NBC Sports Philadelphia the contract is for the …

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