[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — The G League Winter Showcase is supposed to buzz with chatter in advance of the NBA’s Feb. 8 trade deadline. While hundreds of front-office executives and pro scouts flocked to central Florida to evaluate minor-league players on the cusp of the NBA — and there will be roster changes stemming from these games regarding teams’ two-way …

[ad_1] EAST LANSING — Tre Holloman quietly has produced a breakout start to his second season. Coach Tom Izzo is going to need his sophomore to become an even more integral contributor for Michigan State basketball the rest of the winter. Especially without his backup backcourt partner, Jeremy Fears Jr. “I have to keep on being me, keep on doing …

[ad_1] Brook Lopez NBA Preview vs. the Cavaliers WEAU [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LndlYXUuY29tL3Nwb3J0cy9iZXR0aW5nLzIwMjMvMTIvMjkvYnJvb2stbG9wZXotbmJhLXBsYXllci1wcmV2aWV3LWJ1Y2tzLXZzLWNhdmFsaWVycy_SAQA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-12-29 18:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Duke Blue Devils basketball team faces the Queens Royals in the final game of 2023. The 16th-ranked Blue Devils (8-3, 0-1 ACC) host the Royals (6-8) on Saturday (2 p.m., CW Network) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’ll be the first meeting between the schools. Duke is coming off a 78-70 win against then-No. 10 ranked Baylor at Madison …

[ad_1] GP2 to return in Warriors-Mavericks after 13-game absence originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – A day after one of their worst losses of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Warriors received some good news when coach Steve Kerr announced that Gary Payton II has been cleared and will be available to play against the Dallas Mavericks …

[ad_1] Clemson basketball will host Radford ON Friday night in the final nonconference game on its 2023-24 schedule. The Tigers (10-1) are 4-0 against the Highlanders (10-4) of the Big South Conference. Clemson is led by PJ Hall, who ranks second in the ACC with a 20.8 scoring average, and was a first-team preseason All-ACC pick. The 6-foot-10½ Dorman High …

[ad_1] Getty Images Las Vegas is one of the most famous cities in the world, but if you ask San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, it’s more than a little overrated. Following the Spurs’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Wembanyama expressed his disdain for Sin City. In his postgame press conference, Wembanyama was asked about his first …

[ad_1] After back-to-back wins, Iowa basketball returns to play tonight by playing host to the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-5) in the Hawkeyes’ Holiday Game from inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa (7-5, 0-2 Big Ten) toppled Florida A&M on Dec. 16, 88-52, in a game where freshman forward Owen Freeman recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. That …

[ad_1] Indiana basketball’s sophomore center Kel’el Ware will miss tonight’s game against Kennesaw State. According to IndyStar’s Zach Osterman, Ware will be out for the nonconference matchup. Xavier Johnson, who has not played since Nov. 26, is listed as questionable. Kel’el Ware out for IU tonight. Xavier Johnson remains questionable. #iubb — Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) December 29, 2023 Ware, who …

[ad_1] Halftime Report A win for Penn State would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Rider 44-24. This game looks nothing like the tight 71-70 margin from Penn State’s win over Rider in …

[ad_1] The Pitt Panthers return to action tomorrow for a noon tip against the Syracuse Orange in the team’s final game before the New Year. The Panthers enter this game having won four straight games, but will be coming off of a 10-day holiday layoff. The opponent here is of course very familiar, but also different. Pitt and Syracuse will …

[ad_1] Brook Lopez Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Cavaliers – Friday, December 29, 2023 Bleacher Nation [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFodHRwczovL3d3dy5ibGVhY2hlcm5hdGlvbi5jb20vcGlja3MvbmJhLXBpY2tzL25iYS1wcm9wLWJldHMvMjAyMy8xMi8yOS9icm9vay1sb3Blei1wbGF5ZXItcHJvcHMtdGhyZWUtcG9pbnRlci1wcm9wcy1hbmQtb2Rkcy12cy10aGUtY2F2YWxpZXJzLWZyaWRheS1kZWNlbWJlci0yOS0yMDIzL9IBAA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2023-12-29 16:35:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Halftime Report Elon fell flat on their face against South Carolina last Friday, but memory of that harsh defeat doesn’t seem to have tripped them up today. Elon has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Valparaiso 42-29. Elon came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these …

[ad_1] The misery of the USC basketball season for head coach Andy Enfield is getting deeper and deeper. New Year’s Day is on Monday. There will be nothing to celebrate for Enfield and USC, who have split their first 12 games despite having a No. 1-ranked recruit at the point guard position, the item Enfield desperately needed to take USC …

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[ad_1] Halftime Report A win for Wright State would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 44-40 lead against Green Bay. This matchup is far closer than the pair’s previous matchup, which was decided by 20 points. If …

[ad_1] Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard drives around USC guard Kobe Johnson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans Dec. 28 at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. Oregon (9-3, 1-0 Pac-12) vs. UCLA (6-6, 1-0) Time/date: 1 p.m. Saturday Site: Matthew Knight Arena TV: CBS. Radio: KUJZ-FM (95.3). About the matchup: The Ducks are coming off an impressive 82-74 win against …

[ad_1] Arkansas guard Keyon Menifield’s addition to the Razorbacks has been reflected in the Hogs’ more fast-paced, smooth play as of late. A transfer from Washington, Menifield looked rusty in his first time wearing an Arkansas uniform during the 69-66 win over Lipscomb — something to be expected after being granted an eligibility waiver just one day before on Dec. …

[ad_1] Why Shaq ‘hates’ Michael Jordan’s banner hanging from the rafters in Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Shaquille O’Neal offered his opinion on league-wide jersey retirements on the latest episode of “The Big Podcast” this week. The Hall of Famer, whose No. 32 jersey was retired by the Miami Heat in 2016, said he disapproves of the organization …

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[ad_1] Michigan State basketball is back after a nice little break over the holidays. The Spartans will return for their first game in nearly two weeks in their final non-conference matchup of the regular season against Indiana State. This matchup pits a pair of teams both with aspirations of playing in the NCAA Tournament this year. Michigan State enters this …

[ad_1] Getty Images The Phoenix Suns announced that guard Bradley Beal is expected to return Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Beal missed the last five games with an ankle sprain that he sustained in the team’s loss to the Knicks on Dec. 15. Beal landed on Donte DiVincenzo’s foot after shooting a 3-pointer, and was subbed out after shooting his …

[ad_1] Few people would consider Caelum Swanton-Rodger a serious candidate to uproot Julian Reese as the primary interior presence for the Maryland men’s basketball team. But what he did in Thursday night’s 75-53 victory over Coppin State before an announced 10,891 at Xfinity Center in College Park provided a look at what the 6-foot-11, 220-pound center can contribute. In 15 …

[ad_1] Phoenix Suns v Houston Rockets After being out five games with a sprained ankle, Bradley Beal will be back on the court for the Suns on Friday night against Charlotte, a return a little ahead of schedule. His return, rumored for a few days, was confirmed by the Suns Friday morning. This will be Beal’s seventh game of the …

[ad_1] Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, running back DJ Giddens, and quarterback Avery Johnson met with the media following the team’s win over NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The full video, along with transcripts for each person, is available below. VIDEO QB AVERY JOHNSON ON THE FINAL DRIVE: Yeah, we knew we needed to finish the drive strong …