Yearly Archives: 2025

Pat Kelsey’s faith in process pays off for Louisville basketball

[ad_1] Coach Pat Kelsey’s unwavering faith in his first team with Louisville basketball is the most important attribute that has led to their success this season. Just look at their 3-point shooting. Through the first 13 games of the season, the Cardinals were trending toward being the worst 3-point shooting team in program history. At the time, they were making …

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Watch Steph, Kerr relive emotional Paris Olympics gold medal win

[ad_1] Watch Steph, Kerr relive emotional Paris Olympics gold medal win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Team USA’s gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and specifically Steph Curry’s Herculean effort in the game’s final minutes, will go down as one of the greatest moments in basketball history. And with the release of Netflix’s new “Court of …

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KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion

[ad_1] KD clarifies why he was not interested in Warriors reunion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant was not interested in a midseason trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Warriors, and his reason was valid. Golden State and Phoenix reportedly had a blockbuster trade in place that would have sent the superstar forward back to the …

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What’s behind the rise of SEC basketball? | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, and basketball analyst Isis “Ice” Young discuss how the SEC has gotten so dominant in college basketball and what to expect from the league in the tournament this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Basketball Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Video …

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Fantasy Basketball Roundtable: Potential ‘silly season’ standouts

[ad_1] With NBA play resuming on Wednesday, now is a good time to hold a roundtable discussing a few questions that will impact fantasy basketball for the rest of the season. The last question focuses on the “silly season.” Every year, there tend to be a few players who emerge during fantasy playoff time, providing surprisingly positive value. Rotoworld fantasy …

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Kevin Durant breaks down in tears when talking about his love for basketball and Olympic competition

[ad_1] Kevin Durant loves ball. So much so that it brought him to tears when talking about his love for Olympic competition. The Phoenix Suns star sat down for an interview for the Netflix and Olympic Channel documentary “Court of Gold” about the basketball competition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Durant played in those Olympics and helped lead …

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Biggest college hoops stories so far, UNC legend Roy Williams joins + winners of the weekend | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to the College Basketball Power Hour Welcome to College BASKETBALL Power Hour! Just in time for the best part of the college basketball season, we’ve given the Power Hour a hoops makeover to bring you the top stories in men’s and women’s college basketball. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & …

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Sixers agree to sign Lonnie Walker IV from Lithuania

[ad_1] Sixers agree to sign Lonnie Walker IV from Lithuania originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers are set to make a post-deadline pickup in Lonnie Walker IV. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Tuesday that Walker has agreed to join the Sixers on a two-year, $3 million deal. A source told NBC Sports Philadelphia the contract is for the …

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How will Missouri basketball play Alabama’s hot offense? Perhaps by fighting fire with fire

[ad_1] Dennis Gates said there’s a storm coming. He was, of course, referencing the winter weather currently passing through mid-Missouri, but all that snow and sub-zero temperatures aren’t going to do anything to halt No. 16/15 Missouri basketball suiting up Wednesday evening for its major late-season matchup against Alabama. But there’s another storm coming, and there ain’t anything icy cold …

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76ers reportedly reach 2-year deal with Lonnie Walker IV after brief EuroLeague stint

[ad_1] Lonnie Walker IV is returning to the league. Walker struck a last-second deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday afternoon, his agent told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Walker and the 76ers agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract. Walker started this season with Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania, and he’s been competing in the EuroLeague. He had an NBA opt-out …

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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Illini tries to regroup on road

[ad_1] CHAMAPIGN — After another close defeat to Michigan State on Saturday, the University of Illinois men’s basketball team will face another tough Big Ten opponent on the road tonight. The Illini (17-9 overall, 9-7 in the Big Ten) will take on No. 11 Wisconsin tonight and it is an situation that Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said is perfect …

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Fantasy Basketball Roundtable: Which fantasy surprise will maintain their value for the rest of the season?

[ad_1] With NBA play resuming on Wednesday, now is a good time to hold a roundtable discussing a few questions that will impact fantasy basketball for the rest of the season. Having already discussed the top of the fantasy rankings, next up are the surprises. Nick Schlain, Noah Rubin, Raphielle Johnson, and Zak Hanshew make their picks for the overachieving …

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Biggest college hoops stories so far, UNC legend Roy Williams joins + winners of the weekend | College Basketball Power Hour

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to the College Basketball Power Hour Welcome to College BASKETBALL Power Hour! Just in time for the best part of the college basketball season, we’ve given the Power Hour a hoops makeover to bring you the top stories in men’s and women’s college basketball. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & …

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