[ad_1] Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, pulls up for a short-range jumper against Pacers forward Pascal Siakam during the first half Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast / Associated Press) All it took was 70 seconds to lose focus, to stop playing with the right intention, the right mindset, the right spirit. All it took was 70 seconds for the …

[ad_1] The glass slipper is strapped on tight for the Connors State men. The No. 17-seed Cowboys rallied from 12 points down with 5:05 left to defeat No. 8 Daytona State Wednesday 66-65 in the quarterfinals of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. Connors advances to the semifinals for the second …

[ad_1] No stat shows LeBron James’ consistency and longevity like this one. (Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters) LeBron James is inevitable. The Los Angeles Lakers star saved his quietly legendary streak of double-digit scoring, then loudly won the game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday with a tip-in buzzer-beater off a Luka Dončić miss. James …

[ad_1] Jason Richardson, while watching his son Jase at MSU, has noticed three things he feels are hurting college football and basketball today. College sports are in a weird place right now. With the introduction of NIL a few years ago, loosened transfer portal restrictions, and the proliferation of sports gambling, things are changing in the sports world faster than …

[ad_1] UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas March 31-April 6 If the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team can extend its stay at the College Basketball Crown tournament until April 6, they could be in line for a $300,000 Name, …

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[ad_1] The Sixers reached the 50-loss mark and dropped their sixth consecutive game Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center. They fell to 23-50 on the season with a 119-114 defeat to the Wizards. Washington moved to 16-56. Both teams will obviously be hoping for the best on NBA draft lottery night. The Sixers’ top scorers were Quentin Grimes (22 points) …

[ad_1] “Coach (Izzo) is one of the best that has ever done this, he’s on my Mount Rushmore.” Chris Beard of Ole Miss shared some high praise for Michigan State and the Spartans head coach Tom Izzo ahead of their clash in the Sweet 16 this week. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports caught up with Beard ahead of the Spartans-Rebels …

[ad_1] Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has undergone successful surgery on a torn left ACL suffered earlier this month, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The surgery reportedly took place on Wednesday at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Irving went down during the Mavericks’ loss to the Sacramento Kings on March 3 after his left knee bent awkwardly while …

[ad_1] One of March Madness’ most indelible memories is Ali Farokhmanesh getting the ball with a half-minute left and opting to let fly a wide-open 3-pointer against No. 1 seed Kansas. “Farokhmanesh, a three… GOOD!” Fifteen years later, that player is now a college basketball coach. Colorado State announced Wednesday it was promoting Faokhmanesh to head coach after seven years …

[ad_1] UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas March 31-April 6 Though NCAA college basketball players have been posting their availability shortly after their team’s untimely demise from postseason tournaments, Monday marked the official opening of the transfer portal for men’s college …

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[ad_1] Starters check out in closing moments of Texas Tech basketball’s win over Drake Starters check out in closing moments of Texas Tech basketball’s win over Drake SAN FRANCISCO — Arkansas head coach John Calipari said the Texas Tech basketball team is the favorite in Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup in the Chase Center for a reason. “They’re very, very good,” …

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[ad_1] Wes Wilcox’s time in Sacramento has come to a close. Wilcox, who spent nearly five seasons as assistant general manager of the Kings, is leaving the NBA to become the next general manager of the Utah men’s basketball program. The front-office exec released a statement Wednesday afternoon bidding farewell to the Kings and the city of Sacramento. “I want …

[ad_1] NEWARK, New Jersey — Leading scorer Richie Saunders told and retold his story about becoming the “Tater Tot King,” 26-year-old Trevin Knell joked about being so old that he could have been on BYU’s last Sweet 16 team in 2011, and teenager Egor Demin drew a lot of attention because he might be an NBA lottery pick in June …

[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 …