Stephen Curry is set to return to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, with five games left to play in the regular season and plenty to figure out. The former MVP has missed 27 games with a knee injury sustained in January and is reportedly expected to be cleared for this weekend’s game against the Houston. His timeline has been …

NORMAN — It appears Oklahoma men’s basketball might have found its general manager. The Sooners are hiring Lucas McKay — who held the role of general manager at Clemson and worked under Tigers coach Brad Brownell for 13 of the past 16 seasons — to an unspecified role, according to a report from TigersIllustrated.com. McKay was previously with Brownell at …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves has a Grade 2 oblique muscle injury that will force him to miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ regular season along with Luka Doncic, the team announced Saturday. Reaves and Doncic both incurred potentially significant injuries on Thursday in Oklahoma City, throwing a major complication into the postseason hopes of the Lakers …

Keaton Wagler’s Jerry West Award win proves Illinois star is built for March moments originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. For a player who wasn’t supposed to dominate college basketball this quickly, Keaton Wagler has spent the entire season doing exactly that. Now, the recognition has caught up. Advertisement …

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday that Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 oblique strain. The news is a devastating blow to a Lakers team that’s already playing the remainder of the regular season without injured All-Star and MVP candidate Luka Dončić, who’s sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Advertisement …

Darius Acuff Jr.’s Cousy Award win caps freshman takeover that made Arkansas must-watch originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. For most freshmen, the transition to college basketball is about survival. Adjust to the speed, learn the system, and slowly carve out a role. It is rarely smooth, and even …

Michigan coach Dusty May revived the Wolverines in just two seasons, leading the program to the Final Four in 2026 after taking over a team that went 26-40 in the two years prior to his arrival. May has only been a head coach for eight seasons but already has two Final Four appearances at two schools – Michigan and Florida …

Tonight, graduate senior forward Ben Humrichous will take the floor on the nation’s biggest stage as Illinois prepares to play in its sixth Final Four with a shot at the program’s first ever National Championship on the line. Humrichous’ journey to Indianapolis is about as unique as any you’ll find on the court this weekend, a path less traveled by …

INDIANAPOLIS — Arizona is out to Bear Down at the 2026 Final Four. The Wildcats are back on the biggest stage in college basketball, breaking a 25-year drought to reach the national semifinals. It’s been a remarkable ride, winning the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles to earn a No. 1 seed in March Madness. Arizona hasn’t slowed down …

And then, there were four. On the men’s side of March Madness 2026, the Final Four is here with a quartet of teams left in the NCAA tournament. It’s a pair of No. 1 seeds facing off on Saturday in Indianapolis and a No. 2 seed playing a No. 3. First, it’s Illinois vs. UConn, followed by Michigan against Arizona. …

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2026 inductees, representing some of the most impactful individuals who have played a part in the growth and advancement of basketball. The Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2026 is headlined by Joey Crawford, Mark Few, Doc Rivers, Amar’e Stoudemire, the 1996 U.S. Women’s national team, Elena …

Oklahoma tops Baylor with late run, makes Vegas final Xzayvier Brown scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half to show the way for Oklahoma in a 82-69 victory over Baylor in the College Basketball Crown semifinals Saturday in Las Vegas. Advertisement Tae Davis scored 11 of his 18 points in the final 12 minutes for the Sooners …

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Austin Reaves’ status for the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday is to be determined. Reaves suffered a rib or back injury during Thursday’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving the game in the first half but eventually returning and finishing with 15 points. The Lakers are still awaiting results of an MRI exam …

Dan Hurley is a man of superstition. The Connecticut men’s basketball coach is also often animated on the sidelines, whether it is his displeasure with something from his team or displeasure with a call from a referee (or referees) on the officiating crew. Advertisement Speaking of officials, the Huskies will see three officials in their Final Four game on Saturday …

One team will head home with a national championship trophy when Michigan, Arizona, UConn and Illinois face off in the Final Four and national championship game this weekend. Another team across the country won’t be winning a national title, but will be going home with $300,000 in name, image and likeness cash. Advertisement The second annual College Basketball Crown, which …

We will get another mid-major in the Final Four – at some point. It’s been bleak. No mid-majors making even the second weekend, let alone the third weekend for a second straight year. We’re just three years removed from TWO mid-majors in the Final Four. We love you San Diego State and Florida Atlantic. Now, we’re experiencing a second Final …

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has been voted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Rivers, who boasts one NBA championship and 1,162 wins (sixth-most all-time), will join legendary figures like Mark Few, Amar’e Stoudamire, and Candace Parker. The enshrinement ceremony will occur from August 14–15 in Springfield, MA. Although Rivers can boast a successful career as …

Mike Krzyzewski’s last remaining Duke player enters the transfer portal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Stanley Borden has hit the transfer portal for a second time in his career. Advertisement The last college basketball player to have played for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke is reportedly leaving UTSA, according to …

The Phoenix Suns will have even more representation in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as head coach Mike D’Antoni has officially been selected for enshrinement. It’s a fitting honor for a coach who helped redefine how the game is played, especially during his time in Phoenix. Pace, space, and offensive freedom became more than philosophy during his time …

UConn’s Alex Karaban has craziest NCAA basketball stat company with Bill Russell, Lew Alcindor originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. It’d almost be impossible to have better historic company than what UConn’s Alex Karaban finds himself residing in. Advertisement He’s on an all-time record list that has three names: …

Would you believe the Knicks beat the Bulls at MSG? Easy peasy victory, as New York reached FIFTY wins for the third consecutive season. S/o Thomas Joseph Thibodeau. On a fast start against Chicago: “Tonight we started the right way, and when we do, we might jump on somebody. It’s about making our opponents feel us executing our defense the …

We’re back to March Madness in April, so it’s still: Brackets, brackets, brackets! Forgive me Jan Brady, but it’s Final Four Saturday, sister. RELATED: 2026 Final Four TV schedule, tip times for today’s games on April 4 Ahem, everyone and their dog sitter filled out at least one March Madness bracket. Advertisement Happens more and more every year as newbies …

Up 3-2 in the first round of the 2014 playoffs, Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers look to close the series out at home against … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXdtycMuG84 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.