[ad_1] LeBron James is bringing back his “Mind the Game” podcast, but with two-time MVP Steve Nash filling in the place of J.J. Redick, who is now busy coaching LeBron and the Lakers. To promote that, LeBron is doing some media stops, and one of them was a lengthy, in-person interview on the ‘Pat McAfee Show’ on ESPN. If you …

[ad_1] UCLA Bruins coach Mick Cronin talks with point guard Dylan Andrews (2) during a game against Washington at Pauley Pavilion on Dec. 3. Andrews has entered the transfer portal. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) After an unusual trajectory to the start of his college career, UCLA’s Dylan Andrews is moving elsewhere to finish it. The junior point guard …

[ad_1] Lakers star LeBron James directs a teammate during a game Monday against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla. (John Raoux / Associated Press) The LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith feud doesn’t look like it will be ending anytime soon, as the Lakers superstar trashed Smith on the network that employs the “First Take” host. Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of ESPN’s …

[ad_1] West Virginia hired Ross Hodge of North Texas as its men’s basketball coach on Wednesday. The 44-year-old Hodge replaces Darian DeVries, who left after one season for Indiana. Hodge agreed to a five-year deal to become West Virginia’s fourth coach in four seasons. Terms of the contract weren’t immediately disclosed. “Ross Hodge is a proven winner and leader who …

[ad_1] Utah’s young core had an impressive first half Tuesday night, leading Memphis 65-64 at the break. That was the last of the good play by the Jazz for the night. Utah was outscored 76-38 in the second half of what became a blowout loss, shooting less than 40% and getting outworked in every aspect of the game. In his …

[ad_1] NEWARK, New Jersey — It’s quite the change of pace for Alabama. Literally. In Sunday’s Round of 32 matchup against Saint Mary’s, the Crimson Tide allowed just three made 3-pointers to a Gaels squad that ranks No. 360 nationally in tempo. Thursday, however, Alabama will take on BYU — one of the fastest, hottest offenses in the sport — …

[ad_1] EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tre Holloman isn’t the star player on the Michigan State roster. He isn’t a starter. He’s averaging fewer than 10 points and hasn’t reached double figures in assists or rebounds in a game this season. At 6-foot-2, he’s not going to dominate the post. And, he is a 34.3% shooter from the 3-point line. …

[ad_1] MIAMI – The quickest solution to make sure the Warriors don’t spiral and fall to the NBA play-in tournament is obvious: Have a healthy Steph Curry. That always has been the case, even in the past with Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and any other star, and it remains the same with the addition of Jimmy Butler. “We definitely need …

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. — VCU has hired Bryant’s Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men’s basketball coach. The Rams announced the hiring Wednesday, coming less than a week after Ryan Odom left to take over at Virginia. VCU reached the NCAA Tournament but lost in the first round to BYU last week. The son of the former longtime Saint Joseph’s …

[ad_1] On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the unfortunate news about Damian Willard being out indefinitely due to a blood clot. Next, Vince and Dan unpack LeBron James candid interview on Pat McAfee where he expresses his interest in having a relationship with Michael Jordan and claps back at Stephen A. Smith …

[ad_1] WATCH: Boogie Fland recaps return from injury in Arkansas basketball’s win over Kansas Boogie Fland was critical to Arkansas basketball’s win over Kansas Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. SAN FRANCISCO — Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari declared Adou Thiero available for the Razorbacks Sweet 16 showdown with Texas Tech during an appearance on ESPN’s Pat …

[ad_1] LeBron James: ‘I’m still playing, I’m still focused on my craft right now.’ Photograph: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE/Getty Images LeBron James has opened up about his relationship with Michael Jordan, the man who he often finds his NBA career measured against. The question of which of the players is the greatest has become such a staple of sports talkshows that it …

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — VCU has hired Bryant’s Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men’s basketball coach. The Rams announced the hiring Wednesday, coming less than a week after Ryan Odom left to take over at Virginia. VCU reached the NCAA Tournament but lost in the first round to BYU last week. The son of the former longtime Saint …

[ad_1] (Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports Illustration) March Madness is supposed to be about winners, but for NBA scouts, it’s just as much about what we learn from the guys who go home early. Some flame out. Others show flashes before their teams fall short. But the tournament can provide both good and bad glimpses of what’s to come. So let’s build …

[ad_1] The Colorado Buffaloes lost another player to the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon after Courtney Anderson entered early today. After three seasons in Boulder, Harrison Carrington entered the portal. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged three points and 1.3 rebounds on 59% shooting this season. His transfer comes before Colorado gears up to play in the first round of the College Basketball …

[ad_1] Doc Rivers had three teams — Orlando Magic in 2003 and Clippers in 2015 and 2020 — blow 3-1 playoff leads, but the current Milwaukee Bucks coach says the series collapses are “unfair in some ways.” (Los Angeles Times illustration, Photos by Associated Press) Doc Rivers is one of the winningest coaches in NBA history. The current Milwaukee Bucks …

[ad_1] Purdue’s Braden Smith on advancing to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Hear what Purdue’s point guard said after beating McNeese State 76-62 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Last week, the NCAA Tournament got whittled down from 68 teams to 16. The glass slipper didn’t fit in 2025, and we’ve got a Sweet 16 comprised of power conference …

[ad_1] It’s time for the Sweet 16, which makes this a perfect time to release my first mock draft for the 2025 NBA Draft. Below is the first round for my mock. You can find this mock, plus a full second round and scouting reports for every single prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft Guide. Some of the top prospects …

[ad_1] The transfer portal is already buzzing with hundreds of players hoping to find more playing time or, in this day and age, more money elsewhere. Many teams in these second and third-tier postseason tournaments have to deal with the brunt of the transfer portal. Colorado basketball is no different, as redshirt freshman guard Courtney Anderson entered the transfer portal …

[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is often willing to speak his mind, but rarely sits down for an extended interview on all-things NBA. James did just that Wednesday, addressing a number of topics during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” During the hour-long sit down, James discussed his relationship with Michael Jordan, thoughts on ESPN journalist Brian …

[ad_1] March Madness is pure chaos, and that’s why we love it. But it’s also a goldmine for NBA Draft scouting. With the Sweet 16 tipping off, here are seven questions I’m looking to answer about some of the top prospects still dancing: 1. Can Texas Tech steal the spotlight from Coach Cal? Somehow John Calipari can paint his Razorbacks …

[ad_1] The Sixers signed Phillip Wheeler to a 10-day contract, the team announced Wednesday. According to a source, the deal was again done via the NBA’s hardship exception. Marcus Bagley, Oshae Brissett and Chuma Okeke have been other March 10-day signings for the injury-depleted, 23-49 Sixers. Wheeler has taken a unique, circuitous route to the NBA. The 6-foot-8 forward decided …

[ad_1] A lot of the NBA scouts I chat with don’t spend too much time obsessing over lottery prospects. What they care about is the meat of the draft, those late first-round and second-round prospects that don’t grab headlines but end up being key contributors. Who has underrated upside? Who can play immediately? Who got lost in the shuffle? Here …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler made it abundantly clear where he stands with Miami Heat president Pat Riley. It’s no secret the star forward’s relationship with Riley soured in the months leading up to the blockbuster trade to the Warriors on Feb. 5, but now six-plus weeks removed from the trade deadline saga, Butler does not appear to be on speaking terms …

[ad_1] FTW Staff  |  For The Win As the clock ticks down to Thursday, the men’s Sweet 16 looms. After this weekend? We’ll be down to the Final Four teams left in the NCAA tournament who will fight for a national title. Wondering who will be remaining and who will win it all? Just like we did last week, we’ve …