MADISON – Sophomore guard Connor Essegian was limited to just 4 minutes 35 seconds of playing time in Wisconsin’s season-opener Monday night against Arkansas State because of an apparent back injury. His status for UW’s game Friday against visiting Tennessee is to be determined. Essegian was injured with 6:29 left in the first half when an Arkansas State player fell …

Vanderbilt basketball opens its season against Presbyterian on Tuesday at Memorial Gymnasium with a new look. The Commodores bring back their starting guards, Ezra Manjon and Tyrin Lawrence, but the frontcourt got an overhaul. Jordan Wright, Myles Stute, Liam Robbins and Quentin Millora-Brown are all gone, replaced by both transfers (Evan Taylor, Tasos Kamateros, Ven-Allen Lubin) and younger players stepping …

A day after unveiling Heat Culture court, the Miami Heat announced a transaction that encapsulates the team mantra. Franchise cornerstone Udonis Haslem is joining the Heat’s front office as vice president of basketball development. The Heat announced the hiring alongside a statement from team president Pat Riley. “Born and raised in Miami, UD has been an integral part of the …

At times, the trophy shine of success was noticeable in the eyes of the Florida Atlantic basketball players and threatened to creep into the sequel of their Final Four trip last spring. So, as Owls coach Dusty May considered how to address the issue, he sought someone who wrote the book on the subject. Miami Heat president Pat Riley was …

NBA: Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers The day we get to see the big three of Phoenix all on the court at once is coming. Maybe within the next week. Bradley Beal, who has been battling back spasms, is nearing his Suns debut and has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game in Chicago. Beal went through practice with …

Alabama basketball opened its season with a win on the court against Morehead State on Monday then a win on the recruiting trail the next day. The Crimson Tide landed a commitment from 2024 forward Naas Cunningham. He announced his commitment to play for coach Nate Oats and Alabama basketball Tuesday afternoon. Assistant coach Preston Murphy was Cunningham’s primary recruiter. …

Subscribe to Ball Don’t Lie Tom Haberstroh from Meadowlark Media joins Dan Devine to talk about his favorite NBA announcers, James Harden’s debut with the Clippers and a whole bunch of early season stats. This embedded content is not available in your region. On this episode of Devine Intervention, Dan Devine is joined by Tom Haberstroh from Meadowlark Media to …

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman met with the media on Tuesday ahead of their game against Baylor on Saturday. Kickoff for Saturday is scheduled at 2 p.m. central and will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. Klieman’s opening statement and his full press conference are available below. “Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to see everybody. Tough, tough loss …

Getty Images Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham wasn’t thrilled with some of the whistles, or lack thereof, in his team’s 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. Ham also defended LeBron James from accusations that he might be flopping in an attempt to get more calls. In a physical battle between the Heat and Lakers, James …

WEST LAFAYETTE − Bucky McMillan for two years called schools in the SEC and ACC. McMillan coaches the Samford Bulldogs, a mid-major basketball program in Birmingham, Alabama, that competes in the SoCon (Southern Conference). For programs like Samford to survive, it takes fundraising and it relies on payouts from larger schools to come play in their arena and presumably be …

Surprise. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers don’t think he’s getting enough fouls called his way. A day after James and head coach Darvin Ham waxed poetic about missed foul calls during Monday’s 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that the Lakers filed a formal complaint with the NBA league office. Per the report, the …

USATSI Kansas announced an amended five-year rolling contract Tuesday that will make Bill Self the highest paid coach in college basketball. Self is set to make approximately $53 million over the next five years according to the amended contract released by KU.  Self will be paid more than $13 million in the contract’s first year. Kentucky’s John Calipari was paid …

The Phoenix Suns are inching closer to seeing their superteam realized as guard Bradley Beal has been upgraded to questionable for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, per the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin. Beal has yet to suit up for the Suns this season, as he’s been dealing with back tightness, but he’s been progressing toward a return.  …

The list of stars of the sport in college basketball this season — much like in the last few years — figures to be top-heavy with upperclassmen once again as the perks of name, image and likeness opportunities continue to lure older players (frequently those with unclear pro projections) back to school. But freshmen with big talent still shine bright …

Nov. 7—With the game on the line in Monday night’s season-opener, the smallest man on the court had the biggest impact. Cal State Bakersfield senior Kaleb Higgins, an ultra-quick and dynamic ballhander packed into a 5-foot-10 frame, scored a game-high 27 points, the final two coming from the free throw with less than a second remaining, to provide the difference …

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This former player thinks Jayson Tatum is next up to be face of NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is among the NBA’s top-five players, and one of his former opponents thinks he’s next up to be the face of the league. “Right now I say Jayson Tatum is that guy who’s next up …

Nov. 7—The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma men’s basketball team earned a road win. The Drovers built a double-digit lead in Springfield, Missouri, on Monday but saw that lead disappear after the Evangel University Valor came up with a surge in the same half. The Drovers stepped up, finishing the game on an 8-0 run to pick up …

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It’s tourney time once again. The NBA’s in-season tournament resumes on Friday, one week after the inaugural event tipped off. All league games played on Tuesdays and Fridays between Nov. 3 and Nov. 28 count towards tournament group play and the regular-season standings. No games were scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in recognition of Election Day. Nearly half of the …

The first day of college basketball’s week-long Early Signing Period for the 2024 recruiting class is Wednesday, setting up a stressful seven days for college coaches across America looking to solidify their respective rosters for the 2024-25 season and beyond. Most of the top players in the country have already pledged their commitment to a particular school, but nothing is …

The NBA season is off and running, but it is taking a quick break in the action on Tuesday, Nov. 7. For the second straight year, the league will not have any games on Election Day. Here is a look at why the NBA made the decision: Why are there no NBA games on Election Day? In 2022, the NBA …

Who’s Playing Drexel Dragons @ La Salle Explorers Current Records: Drexel 0-0, La Salle 0-0 How To Watch When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ETWhere: Tom Gola Arena — Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaOnline Streaming: Catch select NCAA Basketball matches on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $22.00 What to Know The La Salle Explorers will host the Drexel Dragons to start …

Warriors’ Curry excited to host 2025 NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry was one month from turning 12 years old when the NBA All-Star Game was last in the Bay Area at The Arena in Oakland in 2000, yet he perfectly remembers the moments that remain on repeat. The Warriors superstar …

Who’s Playing North Dakota Fighting Hawks @ Iowa Hawkeyes Current Records: North Dakota 0-0, Iowa 0-0 How To Watch When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. ETWhere: Carver-Hawkeye Arena — Iowa City, IowaTV: BTN PlusOnline Streaming: Catch select NCAA Basketball matches on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $2.00 What to Know The Iowa Hawkeyes will host the North Dakota Fighting …