Yearly Archives: 2026

Next Up – #1 Michigan In DC: Part I

Next up for Duke is a very tough matchup in Washington, D.C. with #1 Michigan, and that game is going to be a really big challenge. To an extent, these teams mirror each other. For one, Jon Scheyer and Dusty May have no interest whatsoever in Small Ball. They’ve both gone big. Advertisement Scheyer started his Duke career with 6-11 …

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The best reactions to Illinois’ blowout win over USC

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) celebrates during the college basketball game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the USC Trojans on February 18, 2026 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images That was quite something. Despite me …

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Villanova hosting 2028 four-star during Saturday’s showdown

Kevin Willard has his eyes on the Class of 2028 during the early stages of its recruiting. According to Dushawn London of 247Sports, four-star guard Rowan Phillips will be on an unofficial visit to Villanova on Saturday as the Wildcats host No. 5 UConn. Advertisement Phillips is currently ranked as the No. 21 overall player in the class and No. …

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Pacers vs Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The NBA All-Star break didn’t do much good for either the Indiana Pacers or Washington Wizards, as both have a laundry list of inactive players as they open a two-game set in the U.S. Capitol tonight. Advertisement It’s a battle between the two …

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2026 NBA mock draft by AI featuring first round picks, predictions

The 2026 NBA draft may be more than four months away, but the consensus about the top-three picks in this year’s loaded class hasn’t changed as the best college basketball players approach March Madness. Darryn Peterson of Kansas, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer are seen as prized prospects capable of becoming franchise players, with only what order they …

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What John Calipari had to say about Alabama after Arkansas’ 2OT loss

If the Alabama Crimson Tide have another deep March Madness run in them, Wednesday night’s game at Coleman Coliseum might prove to be a significant catalyst. No. 25 Alabama overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime, and a spectacular performance from Arkansas true freshman Darius Acuff Jr., to defeat the 20th-ranked Razorbacks in a 117-115 double-overtime shootout in Tuscaloosa. Advertisement Acuff …

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Eric Musselman gives harsh review of USC blowout loss to Illinois

Eric Musselman gives harsh review of USC blowout loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The USC Trojans were overwhelmed 101-65 by No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night at the Galen Center. USC fell to 18-8 overall and 7-8 in Big Ten play, damaging their NCAA tournament outlook. Advertisement …

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Time to get control of court storming before something ugly happens

Hey look, everyone. We’re hand-wringing again! Those mean coaches and players, fresh off a high-intensity game where their very financial livelihood is dependent, are bullying the poor, misunderstood clowns from the stands just trying to post their latest TikTok and chase social cred, that’s all. Advertisement Or as we like to say in these most wonderful United States, storming the …

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Where is Kentucky basketball in latest NCAA Tournament projections?

LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball’s road loss to Florida last week didn’t help in the SEC standings, as the Wildcats fell another game behind in the race to win the regular-season title and the top seed in the league tournament. But the setback to the Gators did little to affect UK’s projected NCAA Tournament seeding. Advertisement On the contrary: Kentucky’s projected …

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Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Thursday, Feb. 19

Good morning, it’s Thursday, February 19th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 34-21 and finally play basketball again for the first time since last Wednesday. A lot has happened since we last previewed a Cavs game. I totaled my car. Jaylon Tyson and Donovan Mitchell competed in All-Star weekend. And, Cleveland went a few days in a row without snowing or dipping …

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Mike Brown challenging Knicks’ pride to turn tide against rival Pistons

This one is about pride. After his team was shellacked by the conference-leading Pistons in their two previous matchups — including a beatdown less than two weeks ago — Knicks coach Mike Brown hopes his players are fired up for Thursday’s rematch at MSG. Advertisement “Yeah, it should [mean something more],” Brown said. “They didn’t just win the game, they …

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Murphy and the Pelicans take on Rollins and the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks (23-30, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (15-41, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pelicans -3.5; over/under is 225.5 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks take on the New Orleans Pelicans in non-conference play. The Pelicans have gone 9-20 in home games. New Orleans is 6-18 in …

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Dallas visits Minnesota after Randle’s 41-point game

Dallas Mavericks (19-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -11.5; over/under is 235.5 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the Dallas Mavericks after Julius Randle scored 41 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 133-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves are 19-17 in …

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Graham Ike scores 22 points as No. 11 Gonzaga beats San Francisco 80-59

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Graham Ike had 22 points and No. 11 Gonzaga cruised to an 80-59 victory over San Francisco on Wednesday night. Ike, the leading scorer in the West Coast Conference, has scored 20 or more in eight consecutive games. That matches the school record shared by Adam Morrison and Derek Raivio, both in 2006. Advertisement Mario Saint-Supery …

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