College Basketball

[ad_1] Feb. 27—The Odessa College men’s basketball team will go up against Howard College in a 7:30 p.m. Thursday Western Junior College Athletic Conference game in Big Spring. The Wranglers (20-8 overall, 9-5 in WJCAC) are currently sitting in fourth place in the conference standings. Howard College (18-10, 6-8) is currently sixth. Odessa College is coming off an 89-74 win …

[ad_1] Kevin Young was supposed to be a NBA head coach by now. The 43-year-old was on track to lead a franchise after last season. But BYU called. A member of the Mormon church, coaching the Cougars was intriguing. So much so that he left the Phoenix Suns for Provo, Utah. And now, Young might be the Big 12 Coach …

[ad_1] It was a wild night in College Park, as No. 8 Michigan State basketball managed to shut down one of the best starting five units in the country to get a huge road win over No. 16 Maryland on Wednesday night. Of course, it took a last second heave from Tre Holloman for the Spartans to escape with a …

[ad_1] The UConn men’s basketball team is back in action on Saturday, March 1 when the Huskies travel to Providence for a Big East Conference battle against the Friars. The game is on CBS at 12 p.m. UConn (19-9, 11-6) is coming off a 93-79 victory over Georgetown on Wednesday in front of a sold-out crowd at the XL Center …

[ad_1] An Oklahoma fan threw a beer at Kentucky basketball players following the Wildcats’ 83-82 road win at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. on Wednesday. Video taken of the incident shows a beer fly in from the crowd and nearly strike Brandon Garrison, an Oklahoma City native who played his first season at Oklahoma State last year. Here’s a …

[ad_1] NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards Shaedon Sharp had himself a night. The third-year wing displayed his freak athleticism and threw down the kind of dunk we wish we had seen in the Dunk Contest. The kind that causes you to gasp watching the highlight alone at home. Shape wasn’t done, he went on to score a career-high …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball’s next opponent is no stranger to manufacturing wins. On Wednesday evening, the Michigan State Spartans (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) vanquished the Maryland Terrapins (21-7, 11-6 Big Ten) in dramatic fashion. With the game tied at 55 and the seconds ticking away, Maryland guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie misfired on a three-pointer from the left wing. Michigan State forward Jaxon …

[ad_1] It was bad enough Arizona State was without freshman standout Jayden Quaintance, who was injured late in Sunday’s game at Kansas State. Then point guard Alston Mason was unable to go due to sickness. Then guard Adam Miller took a hard fall in the first half. Miller returned in the second, only to be shut down because coach Bobby …

[ad_1] WEST LONG BRANCH – The 2023-24 Monmouth basketball season was something to behold at OceanFirst Bank Center, with the Hawks closing on a 13-game home winning streak, with dramatic wins that team’s calling card. And this season, thanks to some heroics by Abdi Bashir and Madison Durr, the games on campus have once again been pretty darn good. Now …

[ad_1] 1. Jase Richardson should be in the discussion for Big Ten freshman of the year COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Jase Richardson might not be the Big Ten’s most acclaimed freshman in a loaded class, but, after his last three weeks, he absolutely belongs in the conversation for Big Ten freshman of the year. If only to talk it out. He’s …

[ad_1] EVANSVILLE — This appeared to be an opportunity for University of Evansville men’s basketball to make a statement. In some ways, it did. The Purple Aces had the best team in the Missouri Valley Conference on the ropes. There were multiple chances in the final minute to tie or potentially win. Yet, the inconsistencies plauging the team remained. More: …

[ad_1] COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Everything about Tre Holloman defines this Michigan State basketball team. Emerging as a starter, only to selflessly move to the bench for a freshman and yet continuing to persevere and play at a high level. Providing tenacious defense and the toughness Tom Izzo cherishes. Giving a veteran presence and demanding perspective as a captain. It …

[ad_1] Once again, Michigan State basketball went into a tough road environment to face a strong, ranked Big Ten opponent, and came away with a massive victory. The No. 8 ranked Spartans, who were an underdog in this game, took down No. 16 Maryland thanks to an insane half-court shot from Tre Holloman. The win firmly places MSU as the …

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball has found a sense of purpose with its back against the wall. The Hoosiers beat Penn State 83-78 on Wednesday night for its second straight win and third win in their last four games. They played inspired basketball in the second half just as they did in an upset victory over Purdue and slammed the door …

[ad_1] Michigan State basketball went into College Park as underdogs to a red hot Maryland squad despite being ranked higher than the Terrapins in the polls. That wasn’t disrespect to the Spartans, instead, it was an acknowledgement of the season Maryland has been having. Maryland has one of the best starting five units in the country, with at least one …

[ad_1] The University of Dayton overcame a first-half deficit to beat the Rhode Island Rams, 85-77, in Kingston, Rhode Island on Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Nate Santos led four Dayton players in double figures with 19 points, including five three-pointers. Enoch Cheeks and Malachi Smith each added 15, while Javon Bennett scored 11 …

[ad_1] Another game, another loss for USC men’s basketball. On Wednesday night, the Trojans suffered their latest defeat, falling 87-82 to Ohio State at Galen Center. USC went down by 15 early in the second half, and the game appeared to be already over. However, the Trojans stormed back, erasing a double digit deficit to tie the game at 80 …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten) earned its twelfth conference victory of the 2024-25 slate on Tuesday. That came in the form of an 88-62 triumph over Washington (13-15, 4-13 Big Ten). While the Badgers’ 26-tally victory over didn’t come as much of a surprise for those invested in the team this season, it did prompt several key statistical …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten) received a timely contribution from an unlikely playmaker in its 26-point win over Washington on Tuesday. In 15 minutes of play, UW bench forward Xavier Amos scored a season-best 12 points off 4-of-5 shooting from the field and 3-of-4 from outside. He captained a bench unit responsible for 33 of those 88 points, …

[ad_1] The FGCU men’s basketball team took care of business Wednesday night at Alico Arena and secured another game on its home court. For the first time under coach Pat Chambers, the Eagles will host an ASUN Tournament game they secured the conference’s third seed with an 80-61 win over Bellarmine. A four-game win streak fueled a late charge up …

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — St. John’s coach Rick Pitino knows a thing or two about coaching a blue blood program back to glory. Over his five-decade-long career Pitino has coached at every level of basketball with a stint in Greece mixed in as well, winning national championships at Kentucky and Louisville. He’s seen programs rise in prominence before fading out, but …

[ad_1] UNC at Duke women’s basketball: How to watch the in-state rivalry on national TV North Carolina is 9-0 in true road games, the last undefeated team on opposing floors. It walks into Cameron Indoor Stadium as a loathed rival, slight favorite and massive ACC litmus test. UNC-Duke is always a good time, but it’s best when both sides are …

[ad_1] Vanderbilt basketball’s game at Texas A&M had all of the ingredients of several other road losses this season. A 12-point lead early on that dwindled to just two by halftime. Jaylen Carey and Devin McGlockton in early foul trouble. Then Jason Edwards in foul trouble, too, when he got a technical for protesting his third foul call. Even before …

[ad_1] Penn State’s path to the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament just got a bit trickier after a loss at Indiana on Wednesday evening. The Nittany Lions took a small lead into halftime in Bloomington but were unable to hold off the Hoosiers in the second half of an 83-78 setback. The loss puts Penn State up against a wall …

[ad_1] Pepperdine Waves (10-19, 4-12 WCC) at Portland Pilots (11-18, 6-10 WCC) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pilots -2.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland plays Pepperdine after Chris Austin scored 24 points in Portland’s 81-73 victory over the Pacific Tigers. The Pilots have gone 8-7 in home games. Portland is sixth in the WCC with …