Monthly Archives: March 2025

Sonny Vaccaro: The man who convinced Nike to sign Michael Jordan

[ad_1] There were 15 seconds left on the clock when a 19-year-old college basketball player launched a 16-foot winning shot that would change sports marketing forever. Watching that day was marketing executive and grassroots promoter Sonny Vaccaro. He was so impressed by what he saw that two years later he would bet his job at sports manufacturer Nike on backing …

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Kentucky basketball vs Tennessee March Madness game: Jay Bilas podcast

[ad_1] This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas to break down Kentucky basketball’s Sweet 16 matchup with Tennessee and the rest of the NCAA Tournament. Bilas details why the Wildcats offense puts so much pressure on the Volunteers to defend and was successful in both regular-season meetings. He also points to the battle in the …

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March Madness Sweet 16 bracket: Kentucky-Tennessee round 3 different

[ad_1] Kentucky basketball: Wildcats react to earning No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team reacted to their No. 3 seed selection for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats are healthier than they were in the regular-season wins over the Volunteers.UK’s Ansley Almonor scored double figures in making two starts against the Vols but is not likely …

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Richard Pitino Takes New Job

[ad_1] Credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball team has a new head coach — “one of us” U of M alum, Niko Medved — who was officially announced on Tuesday, just two days after leading his former team, the Colorado State Rams, to a second round defeat in the NCAA …

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3 keys for Purdue basketball that can lead to upset of Houston

[ad_1] Purdue 76, McNeese 62: Matt Painter’s reaction to Boilers win The Boilermakers coach on Trey Kaufman-Renn’s rebounding, defensive answers, what happens when the transfer portal opens Monday and more. WEST LAFAYETTE — Did McNeese State just set up Purdue basketball for its next NCAA Tournament challenge? The Cowboys were buried early by the Boilermakers’ outside shooting. Backs against the …

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The thing Kon Knueppel does better than any player in NCAA Tournament

[ad_1] Duke basketball was having what Neal Begovich described as a “regular practice” on the Tuesday before the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.  During the Blue Devils’ 5-on-5 portion of preparation, freshman Kon Knueppel did something that made Begovich smile and chuckle as he reflected on the moment. After playing 114 minutes during an ACC Tournament MVP run …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays Of The Night | March 25, 2025

[ad_1] Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNlOpCjkZig Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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NBA team owners reportedly considering launching European league, will discuss proposal this week

[ad_1] NBA team owners are expected to vote this week on an initiative to launch a professional basketball league in Europe, Sportico’s Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams reported Tuesday. The proposed league would be comprised of eight to 10 teams and aims to expand basketball’s presence across Europe and capitalize on the sport’s popularity by being more involved in the …

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Assumption’s second-half charge can’t catch Nova Southeastern at NCAA D2 Elite 8

[ad_1] Worcester Telegram & Gazette The Assumption men’s basketball team made a stunning three-game run through the NCAA Division 2 regionals to earn their first Elite Eight berth in 50 years. Another possible three games faced the Greyhounds in Evansville, Indiana. But the Shark attack was too much in Tuesday’s Day 1 matchup. Eighth-seeded Assumption fell to top seed Nova …

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Chris Mack will return to Charleston

[ad_1] Chris Mack, Xavier’s all-time wins leader and rumored to be the front-runner to replace Sean Miller, will not be returning as the Musketeers head coach. Mack, who played for Xavier during the 1992-93 season, announced on social media Tuesday night that he was returning to the College of Charleston. More: Sean Miller on leaving Xavier basketball: ‘It was a …

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College of Idaho beats Oklahoma Wesleyan 93-65 for its 2nd NAIA championship in 3 years

[ad_1] KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Samaje Morgan scored a season-high 28 points, Dougie Peoples had 21 points and five 3-pointers, and No. 1 seed College of Idaho beat seventh-seeded Oklahoma Wesleyan 93-65 on Tuesday night to claim its second NAIA championship in three years. College of Idaho (35-2) won the program’s third national title, also securing the NAIA Division …

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Xavier makes right move going outside to hire Richard Pitino

[ad_1] Chris Mack is a better coach. Richard Pitino is a better choice. Xavier University apparently passed on the opportunity to run it back with a coach who has deep ties to the Musketeers program, deciding instead to bring in a new voice and fresh perspective. It’s refreshing that Xavier hired Pitino from New Mexico on Tuesday night after Sean …

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