USC men’s basketball is bringing in three new freshmen next season: Christian Collins and twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff. The trio ranks as the No. 9 recruiting class of 2026 in the nation by 247Sports. USC assistant coach Will Conroy shared what his expectations are for the incoming freshmen next season. Conroy said the Ratliff twins will eventually become NBA …

At first, you don’t see him. Like the rest of the 19,812 people in the Garden, or the 23.2 million viewers watching elsewhere, you’re following the ball. Jalen Brunson takes one jabbing step forward before Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox rush to converge on him, and then he uses the momentum from springing back to jump and lightly launch the …

The latest edition of CBS Sports’ bracketology saw Florida basketball dethroned from its top overall seed by the Duke Blue Devils, though the Gators still hold onto a No. 1 seed in the South Region. “Duke narrowly edged Florida as the No. 1 overall seed in the latest simulation from the CBS Sports Bracketology model following the NBA draft withdrawal …

The streets of New York City are set to be dotted with NBA Finals watch parties for Game 5 on Saturday, June 13 as 130 LinkNYC kiosks tune into the Knicks vs. Spurs game. The news comes as the whole city is set to transform into essentially a giant watch party for the NBA Finals Game 5 on Saturday, June …

Newly hired head coach Michael Malone had his work cut out for him upon arrival in Chapel Hill, with the North Carolina Tar Heels’ roster in complete shambles at the time of his appointment. Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble were all inevitable departures this offseason, but losing five other key contributors from last season’s roster was an avalanche …

Taylor Jenkins has made another round of hires as Milwaukee’s head man—per reporting from Hoops Hype’s Mike Scotto—bringing in Vince Legarza & Brad Jones as assistant coaches. Legarza’s name may ring a bell for Bucks fans, as he was hired as an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in his final season in Milwaukee; he then followed coach Bud to Phoenix the …

The Kentucky Wildcats are already looking like a formidable outfit in the off season, with not too long to go before the new campaign begins, but it’s clear that Mark Pope isn’t quite done with recruiting just yet. Despite the high profile acquisition of Milan Momcilovic, the return of Malachi Moreno after his departure from the NBA draft on withdrawal …

Profile Position: Point guard Height: Six-foot-two Weight: 185 pounds Comparisons: Elfrid Payton, Earl Watson, Collin Sexton, Reggie Jackson, Jeremiah Fears Raptors Comparisons: Rafer Alston, T.J. Ford Strengths Rim-pressure Ebuka Okorie’s elite trait is his ability to get to the basket at will. Ranking in the 99th percentile per 100 possessions for attempts at the rim, Okorie understands how to deploy …

The New York Knicks visit the San Antonio Spurs tonight at Frost Bank Center for Game Five of the NBA Finals. New York leads the series 3-1 and is one win away from its first championship since 1973, while a Spurs victory tonight would send the series back to Madison Square Garden. Inquiring minds want to know: can San Antonio …

The Duke basketball program returned much more of its rotation from last season than most fans are used to seeing. Of the three starters that head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff were able to get back, arguably none were more important than big man Patrick Ngongba. Ngongba will enter his junior season in Durham with the potential to be …

It’s been five years since Mikal Bridges walked off the court in disappointment after the Phoenix Suns lost Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, Bridges finds himself one win away from finishing the job with the New York Knicks, as they are up 3-1 against the San Antonio Spurs with three chances to clinch. Advertisement …

The Kentucky Wildcats landed one of the biggest additions of the offseason when they secured former Iowa State Cyclone standout Milan Momcilovic. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier shooters, Momcilovic brings elite floor spacing, proven scoring ability, and valuable experience. Kentucky Basketball Projected Top 15 After Milan Momcilovic Commitment Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. What can we say about Jalen Brunson that hasn’t already been said about Tecmo Bowl Bo Jackson? Absolutely unstoppable. Advertisement Brunson’s late-game heroics have the New York Knicks knocking on the door of their first NBA title since 1973 when they visit the …

What’s going on, y’all? It’s officially the “off-season” for Oregon sports, so that means… Big Ten Basketball previews are back! And today, we’re going to be looking at the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers finished the ‘25-’26 season with a 18-14 record, finishing 10th in coach Darian DeVries’ inaugural season at IU. He will have essentially an entire new roster once …

This is shaping up to be a busy summer in the NBA with the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo trade likely coming after the Finals wrap up. That could be the first domino in what is a transaction-heavy offseason. It remains to be seen what role the Cleveland Cavaliers will play in that busy summer. The Cavs don’t have many assets they …

For most NBA teams, a uniform unveiling is a relatively simple affair. The team releases a few photos. Social media argues for 48 hours. Some people love them. Some people hate them. A few months later everyone has moved on and the jerseys just become part of the routine. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, this past week’s unveiling felt different. Partially …

The Dallas Mavericks are narrowing down their search for the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. There are only a handful of prospects the Mavericks can choose from, especially with eight teams selecting ahead of them. One player who has been linked to the Mavericks consistently throughout the pre-draft process is Arizona guard Brayden Burries, who was …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has made extraordinary progress in NBA Finals MVP odds, pushing into second place behind his teammate, Jalen Brunson. Advertisement The latest NBA Finals MVP odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have Anunoby second at +210 to Brunson’s -115. Key …

The 2026 NBA Finals return to San Antonio for Game 5 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will have a chance to close out the series on the road, having already won the first two games in the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs and the Knicks split the two games held …

Joe Mazzulla could have been anywhere. He could have been back home in Rhode Island, decompressing after a Celtics season that started with everyone lowering expectations because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear and ended with everyone furious because those lowered expectations had somehow turned into 56 wins and a blown 3-1 lead to Philadelphia. Advertisement He could have been holed …

We’re cracking the Top 15 in this week’s drop of the Top 25 players since 1989 for the Michigan men’s basketball program. This group is a slight tier up in our scoring model from last week’s rendition, with us cracking the 90-point range. Without further ado, let’s jump right in. No. 16 – F Iggy Brazdeikis – Score: 87.2 The …

Nothing has happened on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front yet, but there are strong rumors that Boston may win the sweepstakes. There are various reports of how the trade would be structured, with some saying it would be a three-way deal between Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Advertisement Other reports say Brad Stevens is trying to swing a deal that would get …

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 09: Malachi Smith #18 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on April 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the …

Kobe Bryant went off for 65 points, including 33 in the 4Q and OT, in the Lakers OT win over the Trail Blazers on March 16, 2007. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvOq3b4TRQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Led by Jimmy Butler’s Playoff career-high and Heat franchise record 56 points (19-28 FG), the No. 8 seed Miami Heat defeated … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t7tajp0Bok Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.