Monthly Archives: March 2025

Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast: NCAA Tourney projections, Ismaila Diagne’s impact and Ryan Nembhard’s milestones

[ad_1] Mar. 4—After two big wins last week, Gonzaga’s off the bubble. But there’s still plenty of work to do. In the latest Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast, longtime Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan and TV analyst and former GU big man Richard Fox examine the most recent NCAA Tournament projections, preview the upcoming West Coast Conference tourney and break down Ismaila …

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Knicks squander double-digit lead in frustrating 114-102 loss to Warriors

[ad_1] The Knicks were unable to extend their winning streak to four games on Tuesday night, as they fell to the Golden State Warriors, 114-102, at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways… — New York shared some discouraging news just a few hours before tip-off, as Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out due to personal reasons. The superstar center entered …

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Pritchard, Heady lead Central Michigan over Ball State, 69-67

[ad_1] MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Anthony Pritchard led Central Michigan with 18 points and Jakobi Heady hit the game-winning jump shot with eight seconds left as the Chippewas took down Ball State 69-67 on Tuesday night. Central Michigan and the Cardinals are tied for ninth — a game behind Western Michigan and Bowling Green — in the Mid-American Conference standings …

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Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. to miss weeks with Grade 2 ankle sprain

[ad_1] How many players in the league are their team’s best offensive player and best defender? Giannis Antetokounmpo is an obvious choice in Milwaukee but after that? Jaren Jackson Jr. is that in Memphis. He leads the team in scoring at 22.7 points a game (with 5.8 rebounds) and has become a primary shot creator for the Grizzlies, plus Jackson …

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North Carolina dominates Virginia Tech on the road

[ad_1] The North Carolina Tar Heels (20-11, 13-6) avoided a trap game on Tuesday night, doing so in a big way to continue their momentum. Entering the game with a five-game win streak, North Carolina extended it to six after a dominant 91-59 win over Virginia Tech on the road. And the Tar Heels did it behind the three-point shot, …

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Fantasy fallout: Kyrie Irving suffers season-ending torn ACL

[ad_1] The Dallas Mavericks received the news they hoped to avoid on Tuesday, as it was announced that Kyrie Irving would miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. The nine-time All-Star suffered the injury, which was initially ruled a sprain, during the first quarter of Monday’s loss to the Kings. To say this …

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Warriors convert Spencer to standard NBA contract, sign Key to two-way

[ad_1] Warriors convert Spencer to standard NBA contract, sign Key to two-way originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors point guard Pat Spencer has played his way to a permanent role with Golden State for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. The team announced Tuesday it has converted Spencer to a standard NBA contract after the 28-year-old averaged …

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Has Cooper Flagg played his final Duke home game? | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young marvel at the Duke star’s freshman season and discuss if he’s played his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Hear the full conversation on the “College Basketball Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Video Transcript Is that Cooper …

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Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball prep for showdown in finale

[ad_1] Mar. 4—After a final star showing in front of Duke basketball fans, Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils face their final regular-season test. And it’s a big one. Flagg played his final game of the season at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday, and it was a fitting finale for the Newport native, who has captured national media attention and …

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East rival claims Anton Watson off waivers from Celtics

[ad_1] East rival claims Anton Watson off waivers from Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Anton Watson, the Boston Celtics’ second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will get a fresh start with a new team. On Tuesday, the 24-year-old was claimed off waivers by the New York Knicks on a two-way contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The …

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