Where do all the top teams rank in the Week 8 Coaches Top 25 college basketball poll? Which teams just missed out, but received votes? Coaches Poll College Basketball Rankings Week 8 Others Receiving Votes: Ohio State 4s Number in parentheses is where each team finished in last week’s rankings. 25. Xavier Musketeers 10-3 79 (NR) 24. West Virginia Mountaineers 10-2 …
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Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey set to return from injury vs. Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a 4-game road trip that began with their Christmas Day win over the New York Knicks. The Sixers have won eight games in a row and they are beginning to really figure out how they want to play out on the floor. Philadelphia has been playing without Tyrese Maxey since Nov. 18 …
Read More »No. 19 Kentucky begins SEC play at 1-loss Missouri
Kentucky coach John Calipari is bringing a lengthy to-do list as the No. 19 Wildcats begin Southeastern Conference play at Missouri on Wednesday night. The Wildcats (8-3) have lost to Michigan State, Gonzaga and UCLA. They most recently defeated Florida A&M 88-68 last Wednesday, but they led by just seven points with 5:35 left and Calipari was vexed by his …
Read More »Celtics’ Marcus Smart proposes to girlfriend with assist from Will Smith
WATCH: Smart proposes to girlfriend with assist from Will Smith originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics earned a decisive Christmas Day victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, but that wasn’t even the highlight of the day for Marcus Smart. The C’s guard revealed after the 139-118 win that he and his longtime girlfriend Maisa Hallum are now engaged. Smart …
Read More »WATCH: Chris Klieman’s Sugar Bowl arrival press conference
Quotes & Video provided by Allstate Sugar Bowl & Caption Pros COACH KLIEMAN: Great to be in New Orleans. Left some cold weather up in Manhattan, had some snow, and got everybody down here. We’re excited for our first workout this afternoon and great hospitality that’s already been given to us. And our kids are so thrilled for the opportunity …
Read More »Tyrese Maxey injury update: 76ers guard may return as soon as Friday vs. Pelicans, per report
The red-hot Philadelphia 76ers are set to receive a boost in the coming days with the expected return of Tyrese Maxey. Out since Nov. 18 due to a foot injury, Maxey could play as soon as Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania. Maxey suffered the injury during the team’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks when …
Read More »NJHoops.com NJ D-2 College Player of the Week 2022-23 Week 7
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Read More »Coaches around the league believe Sixers’ Tobias Harris is underrated
NEW YORK–Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris remains one of the highest-paid players in the league, and he receives criticism for it, but he also remains one of the more productive players in the game. He’s averaging 16.7 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 40.5% from deep and he continues to be a guy the Sixers can count on. Despite any …
Read More »Where Florida stands in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after Christmas
It comes as no surprise that Florida is nowhere to be found on the Week 8 update to the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. In the week since the last update, Florida played just one game, a 9-point loss to Oklahoma in Charlotte on Tuesday, Dec. 20. It’s far from Florida’s worst loss of the season, but it’s going to …
Read More »Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 26 best bets from proven model
The Brooklyn Nets will attempt to extend their winning streak to nine games when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Brooklyn (21-12) hasn’t lost since falling 103-92 against Boston on Dec. 4 and has won 15 of its last 18 contests, including four straight on the road. Cleveland (22-12) dropped to 16-3 at home on Friday as its five-game winning …
Read More »Florida at Auburn: Gators at a Glance
Florida at #20 Auburn Game Neville Arena | Auburn, Ala. Dec. 28, 2022 | 7 p.m. EST TV ESPN2 | ESPN App PxP: Kevin Fitzgerald | Analyst: Jimmy Dykes Radio Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD | SiriusXM 383 & SXM App 973 Streaming on FloridaGators.com & The Varsity Network App PxP: Sean Kelley | Analyst: Lee Humphrey Gators at a …
Read More »Jaylin Williams assigned to G League’s Blue
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that rookie forward Jaylin Williams was once again assigned to the G League’s OKC Blue. After a brief one-game call-up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Williams returns to the Blue as they prepare to play a game on Tuesday afternoon. Williams recently returned from a concussion that placed him in league …
Read More »No. 2 UConn totes unbeaten mark vs. surging Villanova
Connecticut has been one of the most surprising stories of the college basketball season. The No. 2-ranked Huskies (13-0, 2-0 Big East) will look for their 14th consecutive victory when they host surging Villanova (7-5, 1-0) on Wednesday evening in Hartford, Conn. UConn, which began the season unranked, hasn’t played since an 84-73 win over Georgetown on Dec. 20. The …
Read More »Jayson Tatum runs away with the top spot
20 Under 25 results: Jayson Tatum runs away with the top spot originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NBC Sports Boston’s 2023 20 Under 25 voting wrapped up last week, and Boston Celtics fans will be pleased with the results. Although the C’s only have three representatives on this year’s list, their superstar was voted the No. 1 Boston athlete …
Read More »No. 7 Tennessee, Ole Miss enter SEC play after opposite results
Tennessee finished its pre-conference schedule the way its coach hoped it would. Ole Miss finished its pre-conference schedule the way its coach hoped it wouldn’t. The No. 7 Volunteers (10-2) bounced back from a loss at then-No. 9 Arizona to dominate visiting Austin Peay 86-44 last Wednesday. It was the Vols’ final nonconference game before they open SEC play against …
Read More »Steph Curry, Jordan Poole hilariously celebrate Moses Moody shot vs. Grizzlies
This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Watch Steph, JP hilariously celebrate Moody bucket vs. Grizz originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors had plenty to celebrate as they took down the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Christmas Day at Chase Center. But one layup in particular from guard Moses …
Read More »AP Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Week 8
Where do all the top teams rank in the Week 8 AP Top 25 college basketball poll? Which teams just missed out, but received votes? AP Poll College Basketball Rankings Week 8 Others Receiving Votes: Charleston 102, Maryland 87, Memphis 74, Illinois 65, Ohio State 59, Virginia Tech 57, Missouri 57, San Diego State 39, Iowa State 19, Marquette 12, Texas Tech 10, …
Read More »Ranking top pickups for Week 11
Week 11 of the fantasy basketball season is upon us, and, like every Monday, I’ll break down several players who are less than 50% of Yahoo fantasy basketball leagues. But before we get to this week’s waiver pickups, here are the games played by each team in Week 11. Four games: 15 teams (Bulls, Clippers, Grizzlies, Heat, Hornets, Jazz, Kings, …
Read More »Arizona’s Ąžuolas Tubelis named Pac-12 Player of the Week, presented by Nextiva
Arizona’s Ąžuolas Tubelis was named Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, presented by Nextiva, for Dec. 26, 2022. The junior averaged 20.0 points on 65 percent shooting (15-23), 9.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists as the Wildcats completed a perfect 11-0 non-conference campaign with victories over Montana State and Morgan State. In just 25 minutes against the Bobcats, Tubelis went …
Read More »Lakers trade rumors: Front office doesn’t want to compound previous mistakes with another deal, per report
Getty Images Things are growing increasingly dire for the Los Angeles Lakers. After clawing their way back into the playoff hunt following a 2-10 start, they’ve now lost four in a row with Anthony Davis out injured. It’s a frustrating turn of events especially considering how well LeBron James is playing. The four-time MVP turns 38 this week, and has …
Read More »Deuce Vaughn prepares for 37th, potentially final, game as a Wildcat
For 36 straight games, there has been a miniature 5-foot-6, 172-pound running back darting across the football field in a Kansas State football uniform. In total, he has rushed for nearly 3,500 yards and more than 30 touchdowns. He has been named a first-team Associated Press All-American each of the last two seasons, and he’s accomplished it all with K-State …
Read More »Nets claim the top spot behind a dominant December run
The NBA completed a tremendous slate of games on Christmas Day as the schedule progresses toward the start of a new year with 2022 drawing to a close. The past week of action saw some teams continue to put together some impressive runs, while others are still looking to gain traction. With still much of the season left to play, …
Read More »ACC women’s basketball leaders as of Dec. 25
Christmas is over, which means ACC teams finally can look forward to the conference schedule in earnest. Now is the time for teams to size up the players they most have to plan for. Here they are, at least as far as statistical leaders: Scoring: Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State – 25.0 PPG UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT – DECEMBER 18: Ta’niya Latson #0 …
Read More »Blazers vs. Hornets odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 26 predictions from proven computer model
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Charlotte Hornets at 10 p.m. ET on Monday at the Moda Center. Portland is 17-16 overall and 7-6 at home, while Charlotte is 9-24 overall and 5-13 on the road. Nassir Little (head), Gary Payton II (reconditioning) and Justise Winslow (ankle) are out for Portland, while Josh Hart (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic …
Read More »College basketball rankings: Purdue tightens grip on No. 1 spot in latest Coaches Poll top 25
USATSI Purdue’s grip on the No. 1 spot in the Coaches Poll rankings tightened ever so slightly on Monday as the Boilermakers earned one more first-place vote — 25 — in the latest top 25 rankings. Purdue narrowly took the No. 1 spot three weeks ago despite owning the second-most first-place votes in the poll, but it has slowly won …
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