[ad_1] Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview The Chicago Bulls (33-41) and Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12) are all set to square off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Bulls have won seven of their last 10 games. They have moved into the ninth position on the Eastern Conference. The Thunder have the best record in the NBA and …

[ad_1] The state’s high school basketball tournament came and went here earlier this month and, despite strong supportive efforts locally, it resembled more of a whisper than a roar. A time used to exist when this event took Champaign-Urbana and downstate Illinois by storm. Some of us remember the charm of Huff Gym’s map of Illinois with the 16 lights …

[ad_1] Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes to setting your lineup or music in my rotation — for the upcoming week in fantasy basketball. Each week, you’ll see a compilation of the pickups you need to make and a quick look at the schedule and lineup …

[ad_1] The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four, and now they are ranked No. 2 in The Athletic’s latest Final Four power rankings. After a jaw-dropping 84-79 comeback win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite Eight, it’s no surprise the Gators are being taken seriously as a national title contender. The Gators …

[ad_1] The Big Ten national championship drought extends to 25 years at the NCAA Tournament After a red hot start to the NCAA Tournament, there was optimism among Big Ten folks that this could finally be the year that the conference ended its basketball national championship drought. As it turns out, however, that optimism was premature. With Michigan State’s loss …

[ad_1] Michigan State basketball saw their 2024-25 season come to an end on Sunday, falling in the Elite 8 to Auburn. While fans would like to sulk in the loss, and digest the ending of the season, the way college athletics does not allow that to happen. With the season over, it is immediately time to turn to offseason roster …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball’s success during the 2024-25 season can be partially attributed to the emergence of transfer wing John Tonje. The former Missouri and Colorado State wing joined the Badgers with little expectations — he played just eight games with Missouri in 2023-24, averaging 9.8 minutes and 2.6 points. While he excelled at Colorado State the year prior (31.3 minutes, …

[ad_1] Two-Minute Drill: Gators in Sweet 16; NFL’s league meetings set to begin The Florida Gators will play Maryland in the Sweet 16 Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; The NFL’s league meetings will be taking place Sunday through Wednesday. UCF’s men’s basketball team heads to Las Vegas to compete in the inaugural College Basketball Crown.The tournament offers a significant NIL payday, …

[ad_1] MSU basketball: Video analysis of MSU’s Elite Eight loss to Auburn Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down MSU’s loss to Auburn. Michigan State’s basketball season ended with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight.Freshman guard Jase Richardson is considering entering the NBA draft.Sophomore forward Xavier …

[ad_1] Arkansas basketball’s first season under the stewardship of John Calipari is over, and now it’s time to watch one of the best recruiters in college basketball history attack the offseason. A March turnaround for the Razorbacks culminated with an 85-83 overtime loss to Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 and a 22-14 season. Only two players who logged meaningful …

[ad_1] The legendary head coach complimented Auburn’s strong effort in Sunday’s Elite Eight loss. Auburn basketball earned a berth in the Final Four for the second time in program history on Sunday by defeating Michigan State, 70-64, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Several factors led to Auburn’s win, including a 13-0 run in the middle frame of the …

[ad_1] A Phoenix Suns team desperately in need of wins could be without Kevin Durant for at least the start of a critical three-game road trip after Durant rolled his ankle on Sunday night against Houston. The injury happened with 6:57 left in the third quarter, when the Suns were already down by 35. Durant drove the lane, stepped on …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball prepares for March Madness first round game The Badgers had a 35-minute workout Wednesday in Denver in advance of their NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Montana Thursday. It’s been 10 years since the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team made an unforgettable run to the national championship game, complete with a legendary win over undefeated Kentucky and a …

[ad_1] Former Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley averaged 19.6 points per game during his stellar freshman campaign. One of the top transfer portal prospects in college basketball narrowed his list of schools down to four on Saturday. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Kennesaw State transfer guard Adrian Wooley has cut his list down to Alabama, Auburn, …

[ad_1] PC coach Kim English speaks after Friars fall to Butler The Providence Friars’ stay in New York City was a quick one, losing to Butler, 75-69, in their opener on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Christ Essandoko, a former Providence College men’s basketball center, has committed to South Carolina.Several other college basketball players from Rhode Island, including David Fuchs …

[ad_1] Duke, Florida, Auburn, Houston punch their ticket to the Final Four The madness continues as Mackenzie Salmon previews the Men’s Final Four matchups, which will feature all No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008. Sports Seriously The men’s Final Four has been determined and so has the semifinals of the NIT, but the newest college basketball postseason …

[ad_1] MSU basketball: Video analysis of MSU’s Elite Eight loss to Auburn Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down MSU’s loss to Auburn. Michigan State’s basketball season ended with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight.Freshman guard Jase Richardson is considering entering the NBA draft.Sophomore forward Xavier …

[ad_1] Duke, Florida, Auburn, Houston punch their ticket to the Final Four The madness continues as Mackenzie Salmon previews the Men’s Final Four matchups, which will feature all No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008. Sports Seriously Duke enters Final Four as a worthy favorite, but how can you ignore Houston’s experience, defense and grit? Beware the upset!March …

[ad_1] The Rockets defeated the Suns, 148-109 tonight in Phoenix. Jalen Green finished with a team-high 33 points along with 4 three … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ege0SYbswZA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Cleveland State Vikings (26-9, 15-7 Horizon) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (27-8, 20-3 Horizon) Fort Wayne, Indiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State meet in the National Invitation Tournament. Advertisement The Mastodons are 20-3 against Horizon opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks second in the Horizon with 24.0 defensive …

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[ad_1] Utah Utes (16-16, 8-13 Big 12) vs. Butler Bulldogs (14-19, 7-15 Big East) Las Vegas; Monday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces Butler after Keanu Dawes scored 21 points in Utah’s 87-72 loss to the UCF Knights. Advertisement Butler ranks seventh in the Big East with 14.0 assists per game led by Jahmyl Telfort averaging 3.4. Utah ranks …

[ad_1] Kansas basketball coach Bill Self talks Arkansas loss in March Madness Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and his players had to say following a NCAA tournament loss in March Madness against Arkansas. LAWRENCE — When Kansas basketball’s 2024-25 season ended in March, with a loss in the NCAA tournament against Arkansas, speculation began about what the Jayhawks’ …

[ad_1] North Texas Mean Green (27-8, 15-5 AAC) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (31-6, 18-4 Big West) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and North Texas play in the National Invitation Tournament. Advertisement The Anteaters are 18-4 against Big West opponents and 13-2 in non-conference play. UC Irvine ranks sixth in college basketball with 27.0 defensive rebounds per …

[ad_1] The Washington Wizards are about to complete their seventh losing season in a row. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP The business of sports is about winning. But that, of course, doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of losers out there. That’s most evident every year in the NBA around the first day of spring. With about a dozen games left in …