A new edition of the Rothstein 45 dropped on Thursday, where college basketball insider Jon Rothstein showed just a tad more faith in the UCLA Bruins following their addition of Serbian teenager Nikola Kusturica, slotting in UCLA at No. 19, a bump ahead of their No. 20 ranking from before the team landed Kusturica. The expectations for Kusturica are giant. …

Subscribe to The Dunker Spot We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest players of all-time. From there, the guys cap off schedule release week by sharing the five games they’re most excited to watch this year, then briefly …

A Kentucky judge will wait until late next week to rule on whether Mark Mitchell and other college athletes will receive an additional year of eligibility after a hearing Friday focused on the NCAA’s eligibility restrictions. Jefferson County Judge Brian C. Edwards heard roughly an hour of arguments from attorney Ryan Downton, who represents the athletes, and the NCAA. Edwards …

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Brandon Clarke died in May from an accidental overdose. The former Memphis Grizzlies forward was in the middle of a four-year, $50 million deal that started in 2023. And on Thursday, a Front Office Sports report stated the Clarke estate would not be paid the $12.5 million remaining on his contract. But multiple NBA sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports that …

Considering Nebraska had not won an NCAA tournament game heading into this spring’s edition of March Madness, CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein probably felt his promise to Cornhuskers fans would likely never need to be fulfilled. “I, at some point before the 2026-27 season, am going to fly to Lincoln, Nebraska,” Rothstein said on CBS’ “Inside College Basketball Now” last …

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The NBA — and Lakers fans — are still reeling from the shocking sale of the iconic franchise for the second time in 14 months this week. Nobody saw this coming, including the league office. There’s been a lot of fallout from the news of the sale, here are some of the latest reports. Advertisement Why is Walter selling now? …

Villanova will take a trip back to a familiar place before the start of the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats have scheduled an exhibition against Rutgers on Oct. 11, announced by the Scarlet Knights on Friday. Advertisement The scrimmage will take place at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ, where Villanova had many battles when it was known as the RAC. …

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Two hands. That’s the way you’re taught, from the first time you set foot on the court and your coach has you pair up to start practicing how to pass. Whether you’re bouncing it off the wood or sailing it from your chest, you throw the pass with two hands. That’s how you best ensure the ball will arrive safely; …

Rutgers Basketball has announced that it has scheduled an exhibition game against Villanova, slated for Sunday, October 11th at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Tickets for the game will be available for purchase on the program’s website, as fans will have the opportunity to get a first look at the team against a quality opponent before the season officially tips off about …

TOP 10 PLAYS OF RUSSELL WESTBROOK’S UNFORGETTABLE CAREER Congrats on a special 18 years, Russell … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEZ0YTi3VvI Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28, the team announced on Friday. Garnett played 14 seasons for the Timberwolves in two separate stints. He began his NBA career with Minnesota as the team’s 1995 first-round pick (No. 5 overall) out of Chicago’s Farragut Career Academy. Advertisement The 6-foot-11 forward is the Timberwolves’ all-time leading …

Welcome back to another stimulating and spirted edition of “You’re Nuts.” The Friday edition, as always, is the basketball version, and despite us being smack in the middle of the deadest part of the offseason, we push onward. Advertisement There’s not any new news to speak of regarding the Ohio State men’s basketball team. The Buckeyes wrapped up their trip …

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey, the team announced on Friday. Garnett played 14 seasons for the Timberwolves in two separate stints. He began his NBA career with Minnesota as the team’s 1995 first-round pick (No. 5 overall) out of Chicago’s Farragut Career Academy. Advertisement The 6-foot-11 forward is the Timberwolves’ all-time leading scorer with 19,201 …

The Duke Blue Devils will be very battle-tested by the time their grueling non-conference schedule is over. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his club won’t have much time to ease into the regular season before Duke’s premier contests commence. The Blue Devils will take on Michigan State on Nov. 10, Illinois on Nov. 17, UConn on Nov. 25, and Florida …

With the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns schedule officially released, we now have some insight into the cadence of next season. We now know how many back-to-backs exist, how long the road trips are, and when the NBA’s joke of a “rivalry week” will occur. One of the more interesting aspects, though, is how often the Suns will appear on a national …

RENO, NV – JANUARY 27: Grand Canyon Head Coach Bryce Drew calling out a play from the sideline during a college basketball game between the Grand Canyon Antelopes and the Nevada Wolf Pack on January 27, 2026, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV. (Photo by Greg Ashman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We …

Kevin Garnett is the greatest player in Timberwolves franchise history. The 2004 MVP when with the team was a nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player while in Minnesota, and remains the franchise leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots, assists, and steals. His Timberwolves team was the first in franchise history to reach the Western Conference Finals. His jersey retirement is …

Auburn basketball is taking advantage of a recent court ruling, adding another experienced piece to its backcourt ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Tigers added Utah State transfer guard Kolby King on Thursday. King was one of the players involved in an eligibility lawsuit that ultimately opened the door for him to play one more season of college basketball. Advertisement …

What sprung to mind, for Mike D’Antoni, was laughing. The feeling of watching Amar’e Stoudemire doing what he could do — what seemingly only he could do — and being overcome by an involuntary physical expression of pleasure. So many times, I would come to the timeout and just giggle,” Stoudemire’s former head coach told reporters this spring. “The rim …

I was vacationing in Bar Harbor, Maine, with my father and youngest son when a bizarre email crossed my phone. A marketing company was offering me ten minutes with OG Anunoby. The Knicks’ star forward had partnered with the water brand Essentia and would be making the promotional rounds in two days. Would I be available to chat? There are …

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Welcome to Pounding the Rock’s 2025-26 player reviews! The series will look at the players who finished the season with the San Antonio Spurs on guaranteed contracts and who played consequential minutes and/or a vital role (so no two-way players because we hardly saw them this year, no players who were traded away, and none of the deep bench centers, since they …