Yearly Archives: 2025

How many do Blue Devils have in NCAA Tournament?

[ad_1] Jon Scheyer to uphold Coach K’s legacy with Duke’s Final Four berth Jon Scheyer isn’t worried about the pressure of coaching Duke after Coach K, he’s looking to build on his legacy. Duke basketball dominated its way back to the Final Four on Saturday night, defeating No. 2 seed Alabama 85-65. Coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils are …

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ASU adds 4-star transfer forward Marcus Adams Jr. from CSUN

[ad_1] Here’s what you need to know about Arizona State University ASU, founded in 1886, has its main campus in Tempe, and Sparky the Sun Devil is the mascot for the school. The Republic Cal State Northridge transfer forward Marcus Adams Jr. has committed to the Arizona State basketball program, per On3. Adams is a four-star transfer prospect, per 247Sports. …

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Kevin Willard agrees to become Villanova men’s basketball coach, leaving Maryland after 3 seasons

[ad_1] Kevin Willard has accepted an offer to become Villanova’s next men’s basketball coach and will leave Maryland after three seasons. The school officially announced Willard’s hiring on Sunday morning. Maryland’s 2024-25 season ended with an 87-71 loss to Florida on Thursday in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16. It was the second tournament berth for the Terrapins in Willard’s three …

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Jeremy Fears Jr. has Michigan State basketball 1 win from Final Four

[ad_1] MSU basketball: Video analysis of the Spartans’ win over Mississippi Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor analyze MSU’s win over Ole Miss. Jeremy Fears Jr. is one of four Michigan State basketball point guards to lead the Spartans to a 30-win season.Friday’s Sweet 16 win over Ole Miss …

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Villanova hires Maryland’s Kevin Willard as basketball coach

[ad_1] Villanova hired Maryland’s Kevin Willard as its new coach Sunday to replace the fired Kyle Neptune. Willard had been linked to the Villanova job throughout the NCAA Tournament, where the Terrapins earned a No. 4 seed and reached the Sweet 16 before losing to Florida. Maryland went 27-9 this season and 14-6 in the Big Ten Conference. Advertisement “Coach …

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A look at how many times each SEC school played in the Final Four

[ad_1] The 2024-25 men’s basketball season will conclude with the NCAA Tournament Final Four, April 5-7, at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The first NCAA men’s basketball tournament was won by Oregon in 1939. UCLA (11), Kentucky (8), North Carolina (6), UConn (6), Duke (5), Indiana (5), Kansas (4) and Villanova (3) have won three-plus national championships all time. Kentucky …

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Kansas basketball standout Zeke Mayo plans to pursue NBA career

[ad_1] Kansas basketball guard Zeke Mayo reflects on Arkansas loss Check out what Kansas basketball guard Zeke Mayo had to say Thursday following a loss in the NCAA tournament against Arkansas in March Madness. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the moments that followed Kansas basketball’s loss in March against Arkansas, Zeke Mayo understood the end of the season wasn’t going to be …

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UGA basketball 2025 NCAA transfer portal targets

[ad_1] The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team will likely utilize the NCAA transfer portal this offseason just like almost every other team in the country. Head coach Mike White and Georgia were dealt a major blow when starting point guard Silas Demary Jr. announced his plans to enter the transfer portal and 2025 NBA draft. Georgia is already losing guards Tyrin …

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South Carolina and Duke square off in Elite 8

[ad_1] Duke Blue Devils (29-7, 18-4 ACC) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (33-3, 18-1 SEC) Birmingham, Alabama; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -8.5; over/under is 128.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 South Carolina and No. 7 Duke square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. Advertisement The Gamecocks have gone 18-1 against SEC teams, with a 15-2 record in …

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LeBron James, Luka Dončić recreate iconic photo as Lakers recover from Bulls meltdown with win over Grizzlies

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed win Saturday, against a team suddenly trying to figure out its future. There were no shooters left open, inbounds turnovers or Josh Giddey buzzer-beaters this time. Los Angeles recovered from its absolute howler of a loss to the Chicago Bulls with a 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, a day after Memphis …

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Belmont takes on Villanova after Jones’ 26-point performance

[ad_1] Villanova Wildcats (21-14, 12-8 Big East) vs. Belmont Bruins (25-12, 17-6 MVC) Indianapolis; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Belmont hosts Villanova after Tuti Jones scored 26 points in Belmont’s 90-45 win over the James Madison Dukes. Advertisement Belmont scores 71.5 points while outscoring opponents by 8.1 points per game. Villanova is fifth in the Big East scoring 64.0 …

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Illinois State plays Louisiana Tech in NIT matchup

[ad_1] Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (18-15, 9-11 CUSA) at Illinois State Redbirds (23-12, 15-7 MVC) Bloomington, Illinois; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Louisiana Tech meet in the National Invitation Tournament. Advertisement The Redbirds’ record in MVC play is 15-7, and their record is 8-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State ranks third in the MVC with 25.2 …

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Duke and Cooper Flagg Will Take Center Stage at Final Four

[ad_1] With under eight minutes left in Duke’s comfortable and convincing 85-65 victory over Alabama in Saturday night’s East regional final of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Blue Devils freshman phenom Cooper Flagg found himself with the basketball, being hounded by a smaller Crimson Tide player. That Alabama player was the 6 ft. 1 in. Mark Sears, who like Flagg …

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USC Trojans take on the UConn Huskies in Elite 8

[ad_1] UConn Huskies (34-3, 21-0 Big East) vs. USC Trojans (31-3, 18-2 Big Ten) Spokane, Washington; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -13.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 USC takes on No. 3 UConn in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament. Advertisement The Trojans are 18-2 against Big Ten opponents and 13-1 in non-conference …

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