Rutgers basketball has seen increased flak on social media in recent weeks as the San Antonio Spurs have made their way through the playoffs to the NBA Championship, with former Rutgers superstar Dylan Harper being a major contributor to that run. One message regarding Rutgers basketball has been amplified over social media over that time: “How did Rutgers not make …

SAN ANTONIO – The NBA’s defending champions required five regular season games and seven Western Conference Finals bashfests to suss out San Antonio’s Spurs, failed. The Knicks needed but three quarters. Another dynamite fourth quarter from Knick hero Jalen Brunson gave New York its first Finals lead in a over a half-century on Wednesday night, toppling San Antonio 105-95 in …

It may only be June, but preseason rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season are already in full swing. It’s common knowledge at this point that the Duke basketball program will enter the 2026-27 campaign as a heavyweight national title contender, and potentially the best team in the sport. Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach …

Caleb Wilson has been a busy guy over the last month, to say the least. One recent stop that he made was to NBA Today, where he was asked about the NBA Draft, and whether or not he felt like he should be drafted #1 overall. Here is what the now former Tar Heel had to say: ”I definitely do. …

UCLA men’s basketball heads into the upcoming season with tempered expectations compared to a year ago. Last season, the Bruins checked in at No. 12 in the preseason poll and were positioned as one of the Big Ten’s elite programs. However, they were unable to back it up, finishing 24-12 overall and 13-7 in conference play. Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, …

As noted, New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee said in one of the Nike commercials he directed in 1988, starring Michael Jordan, “it’s gotta be the shoes.” Even Mars Blackmon, who was played by Lee in the spot, has to admit that Knicks guard Jalen Brunson changing his sneakers at halftime worked wonders in the second half of Game 1 …

Clemson basketball’s 2026-27 season is still months away, but with most rosters now in place, national projections are starting to roll in. CBS Sports recently released its early ACC outlook and placed Clemson in the conference’s bubble tier, projecting the Tigers as a team that could be fighting for an NCAA Tournament spot next March. Advertisement The projection includes all …

The list of celebrities expected at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden just got a lot more interesting. President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Game 3 in Manhattan next Monday, reports Joe Varden at The Athletic. Barring a schedule change, Trump plans to attend the Knicks’ first home NBA Finals game in 27 years. Advertisement …

On Monday morning, I made a trip to the grocery store, and as usual, I had my earbuds in the whole time to get some podcast listening done. FUN FACT: The combination of March Madness viewing and Assorted Life Items has put me VERY BEHIND on my podcast listening. That’s why I was listening to an episode of Phantom Island …

It took a full team effort for the Knicks to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson came on late with 31 points in New York’s 105-95 Game 1 win. Karl-Anthony Towns was sublime with 18 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Josh Hart did a little bit of everything. OG Anunoby …

Entering their third season under coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans are primed to be among the most underrated teams in the Big Ten as they look to make an expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament in what would be the first time in four years. The return of star guards Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, a talented 2026 recruiting class, and …

The New York Knicks took the 1-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after a 105-95 Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, June 3, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Knicks are three wins away from capturing their first NBA championship in 53 years. Jalen Brunson was the driving force for the Knicks, scoring …

The biggest acquisition of the offseason for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs has officially arrived in Spokane. Massamba Diop, a 7’1 transfer from Arizona State, arrived on campus this week, according to a source, and will spend time in his new home ahead of the team’s summer workouts, which are set to begin in early July. Advertisement Diop joins …

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One of the New York Knicks’ biggest supporters won’t be in the stands when the team returns home. Former Knicks forward Charles Oakley remains banned from Madison Square Garden despite pleas from both Michael Jordan and Adam Silver, according to NBA reporter Rachel Nichols. Prior to Game 1 of the Finals, which the Knicks won 105-95, Silver revealed he and …

It’s been a great overall offseason for the Iowa State Cyclones. They brought in five new transfers, all coming in from different places, different environments, and provided different roles to their team. But now, they all come together at Iowa State to attempt to build something special and bring the Cyclones back to the Final Four, a feat they haven’t …

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The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the final quarter as the Knicks scored 11 points without reply to surge clear in the final two minutes. Advertisement With their 12th win …

Kentucky Basketball fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about the addition of Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, and the numbers show why. According to Basketball Reference (via Kyle Tucker), Momcilovic is the only Division I player since the introduction of the 3-point line to make at least 130 3-pointers while shooting 48% or better from beyond the arc …

SAN ANTONIO – A few notes after the Knicks’ win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals… KAT-A-LYST Victor Wembanyama didn’t leave the court on Wednesday with any overt concerns about himself or his team. Advertisement “I’m not worried (in) the slightest,” he said after the Knicks’ come-from-behind win in Game 1. It almost sounded like Wembanyama …

The University of Dayton men’s basketball team has announced some of its non-conference opponents for the upcoming season. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dayton said that they will play a two-game series with South Florida starting this season, according to a university spokesperson. Advertisement USF will play UD at the UD Arena on December 12. …

SAN ANTONIO — Midway through the third quarter Wednesday night, the New York Knicks found themselves in a position they haven’t been in much over this past magical month: staring up at an opponent on the scoreboard, thanks to an inability to consistently generate good looks. Trailing by 13, Jalen Brunson got what might’ve been his cleanest look of the …

Duke vs. Michigan ditching Madison Square Garden for an MLB stadium. Here’s why originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. When Duke vs. Michigan was announced, there was a ton of excitement for the matchup to be at Madison Square Garden. A few months later there will be a venue …

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA’s hopes of starting a new independent league in Europe by the end of 2027 are on schedule, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. That plan — a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport’s global governing body — has been in the works for …