After committing a blunder on the previous possession, LaMelo Ball more than made up for it by converting a leaning lay-in with seconds to go, and Miles Bridges swatted away Davion Mitchell’s floater at the other end. The unbelievable game-winning sequence came after Tyler Herro executed a personal 6-0 run in the waning seconds to secure what Miami must have …

The NCAA Tournament may be over, and the world of college basketball has shifted into offseason mode, but that doesn’t mean the Duke basketball program and its fans have forgotten about the soul-crushing way the Blue Devils’ 2025-26 season ended. Duke struggled with injuries to Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba throughout the offseason, but it still looked like one of …

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As the Play-In tournament is upon us, I’m thinking of humility. The kind you don’t choose. The kind the game chooses for you. Back in April 2021, Draymond Green sat in front of a microphone and delivered one of the more honest things a superstar has ever said in the middle of a desperate stretch run. “Fighting for a play-in …

North Carolina rumors: Tar Heels ‘well-positioned’ for 20 PPG scorer as Kentucky, Kansas chase appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Now that North Carolina has its new guy calling the shots in Michael Malone, the team is being more aggressive in finding talent in the transfer portal. Advertisement Malone’s clout could entice players …

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PHOENIX (AP) — Deni Avdija showed he’s got a little bit of the clutch gene in his initial foray into postseason basketball. The first-time All-Star followed a breakout regular season with a fantastic all-around performance in Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament, scoring 41 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns for a 114-110 win to clinch the …

Former Providence forward Jamier Jones has signed with Missouri out of the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Pete Nakos. The 6’6, 220-pound wing was a Big East All-Freshman Team selection this season after averaging 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for the Friars. But Jones, a Florida native, opted to enter the portal after head coach Kim …

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PHOENIX (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Tuesday night. Jordan Goodwin drove for a layup to give the Suns a 110-109 …

Missouri basketball has landed the commitment of former Providence wing Jamier Jones, per a report from Pete Nakos of On3. Miami seemed to be in the running for Jones, but the former Friar chose Missouri in the end. He becomes the second new Tiger in Missouri’s 2026 transfer portal class, joining forward Jaylen Carey. Advertisement Jones started 19 of 31 …

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a wild start to the NBA’s play-in games, eliminating the Heat from the playoffs on Tuesday night. Ball finished with 30 points and 10 …

North Carolina landed its first commitment of the transfer portal period by securing dynamic playmaker Neoklis Avdalas on Monday. Avdalas is the No. 3 shooting guard and the No. 20 overall player in 247Sports’ transfer portal rankings. He chose the Tar Heels after drawing interest from Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma State, St. John’s and Texas. Advertisement The 6-foot-9 …

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The NBA play-in tournament is off to a stunning start, with the Charlotte Hornets winning an overtime thriller against the Miami Heat to keep their season alive, and the Trail Blazers advancing to the playoffs with an upset win over the Phoenix Suns. Play-in action continues Wednesday with two more high-stakes games. Advertisement In the East, the No. 7 seed …

USC has added a skilled guard to pair alongside Rodney Rice in its backcourt next season. The Trojans on Tuesday landed a commitment from K.J. Lewis, the former Arizona Wildcat-turned-Georgetown Hoya who will complete his college career on the West Coast. The Trojans on Tuesday landed a commitment from K.J. Lewis. Getty Images Lewis, who has one season of eligibility …

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PLAYA VISTA — The Draymond Green who termed the Warriors’ play-in fate as “not that exciting” isn’t the same player who’s showed up in the team’s film sessions the past two days. “That was last week,” coach Steve Kerr smiled. “Draymond’s very excited.” Draymond Green said the Warriors’ play-in fate was “not that exciting” last week. Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Preparing …

The Houston Cougars did not have the season they hoped for after finishing as the runner-up in the National Championship the previous year, this time falling in the Sweet 16 to Illinois. Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced that he would return to the program for another year at the helm, but he would be tasked with retooling many key areas …

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The Miami Heat took an early blow in Tuesday’s play-in loss to the Charlotte Hornets when Bam Adebayo left the game with a back injury early in the second quarter. Adebayo grabbed a rebound after a LaMelo Ball layup was blocked. As Adebayo landed near the baseline, Ball, on the ground, grabbed the back of Adebayo’s left ankle while Adebayo’s …

Illinois’s pursuit of Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell doesn’t feel quite as dire as it was just last week after Brad Underwood landed a commitment from Stefan Vaaks. Still, even with the Providence transfer locked in, the Illini are still viewed as one of the top players in Blackwell’s recruitment, along with Jon Scheyer’s Duke Blue Devils. Well, now, Duke isn’t …

The 2026 NBA playoffs are upon us. As of this moment, 20 teams are still alive for a shot at the Larry O’Brien trophy. However, eight of those teams still have some work to do before their playoff journeys can begin in earnest. Things kick off on Tuesday with the Play-In Tournament, as four teams in the Eastern Conference, and …

South Dakota freshman Jonah Funk has entered the NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal. The former Metamora all-stater redshirted during the 2025-26 season. He has four years of eligibility remaining. Funk posted on social media Tuesday that he was leaving The Summit League program. Advertisement Funk, a 6-foot-10 forward, helped Metamora play for a 2025 Class 3A sectional championship. During that …