[ad_1] Zion Williamson, who has been out since Nov. 6 with a left hamstring strain, will return to the Pelicans’ lineup Tuesday night against Minnesota. Zion has played in just six games this season due to several nagging injuries, but a left hamstring strain has been the primary setback. He was upgraded to questionable on Monday, signaling a possible return, …

[ad_1] Jan. 7—The East Central University men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome an 18-0 first-half Southern Nazarene surge in an 83-68 loss to the Crimson Storm Saturday inside the Kerry Activities Center. The Tigers dropped to 4-8 overall and 1-5 in Great American Conference play, while Southern Naz improved to 9-1 overall and stayed atop the conference standings at 6-0. SNU …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Phoenix Suns (16-18) and the Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Suns won last night in Philadelphia, 109-99, behind 25 points from Bradley Beal. Charlotte has lost 10 straight overall and has not won at home since November 21. Sunday they lost by 10, …

[ad_1] STORRS — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma announced Tuesday that superstar Paige Bueckers sustained a sprain in her left knee during the Huskies’ win at Villanova on Sunday, and she will likely be unavailable for at least the next week. Auriemma said Bueckers won’t play in No. 7 UConn’s next Big East matchup against Xavier at the XL …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Minnesota won at home by two over the Clippers Monday night, 108-106, behind 37 from Anthony Edwards. The Pelicans have won two in a row most recently knocking off the Wizards 110-98 …

[ad_1] Jan 16, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) brings the ball up court against Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports The Florida Gators will host the Tennessee Volunteers in a battle between two top-10 Southeastern Confernece men’s basketball …

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Atlanta Hawks (18-18) and the Utah Jazz (9-25) are all set to square off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Hawks have lost the first four on their current six-game road trip. Saturday, they lost by 26 to the Clippers, 131-105. Utah is back home following a 105-92 win over the …

[ad_1] It’s not surprising that the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles are off to a 4-0 start in the Big East. But it’s at least an eye-opener that their opponent Tuesday night also hasn’t lost a conference game. The Georgetown Hoyas (12-2 overall, 3-0 in the Big East) have won 10 of 11 games and are one of just three …

[ad_1] There’s been a lot of chirping in NBA circles about the future of Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler. On Tuesday morning, Chris Haynes reported on X that the Memphis Grizzlies and a few other teams received word that Butler has no interest in being there. One of those other teams? Sources tell me that the Milwaukee Bucks were also …

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn guard Paige Bueckers has a left knee sprain, avoiding a serious injury. She will miss Wednesday’s game against Xavier. Bueckers injured the knee in the third quarter of UConn’s win over Villanova on Sunday. Coach Geno Auriemma said she may miss a few games. “It is just a sprain,” Auriemma said on Tuesday. “There …

[ad_1] Ben Taylor from Thinking Basketball breaks how the OKC Thunder’s offensive spacing maximizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMMKo79SHFE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] It’s Tuesday, January 7, and the Boston Celtics (26-10) and the Denver Nuggets (20-14) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are back on the court for the first time since Saturday’s 122-111 OT win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Jokic tallied 46 in the win. The Celtics lost …

[ad_1] UCLA Bruins guard Jules Bernard (1) works to drive past Michigan Wolverines guard Mike Smith (12) during the Elite Eight round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Ncaa Basketball Ncaa Tournament Michigan Vs Ucla The UCLA Bruins welcome the Michigan Wolverines to the West Coast for a Big …

[ad_1] Zion Williamson will return to the court following a 27-game absence. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. He’s played in just six of the Pelicans’ 36 games …

[ad_1] FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball has gone through three days of hard reflection since a thumping 76-52 loss to No. 1 Tennessee in the SEC opener. The Razorbacks (11-3, 0-1) have had individual meetings, physical practices and some self-reckoning in the aftermath of a rebounding embarrassment. The Hogs were punished on the offensive glass as Tennessee won the rebounding battle …

[ad_1] Report: Zion not on Warriors’ radar ahead of trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It does not appear the Warriors have much interest in one of the biggest names that could be available on the NBA trade market. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who reportedly could become available before the league’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, …

[ad_1] Mar 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) drives to the basket around Baylor Bears guard Miro Little (1) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports The Baylor Bears get set to host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday night in Waco as the Big 12’s college basketball …

[ad_1] Clemson basketball is on track to make the NCAA tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time under coach Brad Brownell. The Tigers (12-3, 4-0 ACC) are tied for first in their conference, but they are not ranked in the Top 25 in the coaches and AP polls. Still, they have won three consecutive games and performed well in their …

[ad_1] Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to his team during overtime of MSU’s 98-93 overtime loss in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. Msuku 032323 Kd6405 It was a busy weekend for Big Ten men’s basketball. The nonconference slate is officially over, and conference play is now in full swing. For USC, that meant …

[ad_1] There is a lot of average basketball being played in the NBA’s regular season. Do not get me wrong: Average for this league is pretty damn good. But 11 teams are within two games of .500. You wonder who is winning. The Minnesota Timberwolves are as average as it gets. No Jimmy Butler. No Ja Morant. No Luka Dončić …

[ad_1] COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the wall in Ted Carter’s office is a framed picture of two fighter jets in mid-flight against a blue sky. “I’m in one of those,” he says. No university president in the country can claim the exploits of Ohio State’s leader. In 38 years of active military service, Carter, 65, logged more than 6,300 flying …

[ad_1] Taking stock of Celtics’ title aspirations after loss to Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’re not in the business of dismissing losses. The Oklahoma City Thunder bullied the Boston Celtics in the second half of Sunday’s potential NBA Finals preview and the Celtics limped out of the Paycom Center with their first double-digit loss of the season. …

[ad_1] Jan. 7—THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking. RK., TEAM REC. PTS. PREV. 1. Tennessee (45) 14-0 1484 1 2. Auburn (15) 13-1 …

[ad_1] Perhaps the third time is the charm. Winless in their first two Big 12 outings, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team will be in Waco, Texas Tuesday night facing their latest highly respected opponent, the Baylor Bears. Like Arizona, which downed UC 72-67 Saturday, it’s a team they’ve yet to defeat. Coach Wes Miller and company took …

[ad_1] Two years ago, it looked like the NBA’s 3-point revolution was nearing an end. In 2022-23, teams attempted fewer 3s per game than the previous season for the first time in more than a decade. In 2023-24, there were still fewer 3s attempted than in 2021-22. Just over two months into the 2024-25 season, however, the 3-point explosion is …