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Daily Archives: March 29, 2024

IU basketball to host Louisville transfer Brandon Huntley-Hatfield for visit

[ad_1] Louisville transfer forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield will visit IU on April 12-14, per On3’s Joe Tipton. IU has six open scholarships for the 2024-25 season and need frontcourt help following Kel’el Ware’s departure for the NBA draft. The Hoosiers could use a rugged, rebounding big man to complement the returning Malik Reneau. At 6-10, 240 pounds, Huntley-Hatfield fits the bill. …

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Illinois will face UConn with a trip to the Final Four on the line. 5 takeaways from the Illini’s memorable journey.

[ad_1] BOSTON — Illinois appeared loose, relaxed and carefree Friday, a day after their heart-pounding, late-night win against Iowa State that sent them to the Elite Eight. It’s an attitude they need to carry over into Saturday’s showdown with top-seeded UConn, a prohibitive favorite after dominating in their three tournament victories. Here are five takeaways from their latest leg of …

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Kevin Huerter injury: Kings guard to have season-ending surgery on torn labrum in left shoulder

[ad_1] Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is done for the season. Huerter, who has been sidelined since March 18 because of a dislocated left shoulder and a labral tear, will have surgery to repair the tear, agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. Huerter’s second season in Sacramento didn’t go as nearly smoothly as his first. In 64 …

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NBA DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Friday, March 29

[ad_1] After only two games on Thursday, the NBA comes roaring back with 12 Friday. Injuries continue to play a significant role in DFS, especially among some teams already out of the playoff hunt. With that in mind, here are some players to consider on Yahoo, as well as a few to potentially avoid. GUARDS Jalen Green, HOU at UTA …

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2024 NCAA Tournament: Updated Sweet 16 bracket, game times, TV schedule, and streaming

[ad_1] Editor’s note: Follow all of the men’s March Madness action, scores and highlights here with USA TODAY Sports’ live coverage. The 2024 NCAA Tournament is in the midst of the Sweet 16 round. Sixty-eight teams entered March Madness and just eight programs will remain after this round, giving college basketball fans great games to watch after their brackets busted …

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Kings’ Kevin Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after torn labrum

[ad_1] Kevin Huerter’s season is done. The Sacramento Kings guard will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. Huerter is expected to be fully recovered in time for the start of next season. Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery to repair a …

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Elite Eight March Madness predictions: ESPN game predictor NCAA Tournament win probabilities

[ad_1] Which NCAA Tournament teams have the best chances of winning their Elite Eight games of March Madness on Saturday and Sunday? ESPN Analytics has revealed its Matchup Predictor numbers for the two NCAA Tournament regional final matchups on Saturday, March 30 and the two March Madness Elite Eight games on Sunday, March 31 and they offer some interesting win …

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Checking the film on Celtics’ rebounding woes vs. Hawks

[ad_1] Checking the film on Celtics’ rebounding woes vs. Hawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Fret about late-game offense all you want — and we certainly didn’t love Boston’s play call at the end of regulation — but the story of Thursday’s game against the Hawks was the 17 offensive rebounds that the hosts turned into 28 second-chance points …

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Marquette vs. NC State odds, score prediction: 2024 NCAA Tournament picks, Sweet 16 bets by proven model

[ad_1] The No. 11 seed North Carolina State Wolfpack hope to extend their season with an eighth consecutive victory when they meet the second-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles on Friday in the South Region semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. NC State (24-14) ended its regular season with a four-game losing streak but has won seven straight since then, including triumphs …

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Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, per agent

[ad_1] Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Huerter’s 2023-24 NBA season has come to an end. Huerter is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday, citing his agent Mark Bartelstein. The 25-year-old appeared in 64 games for the Kings during the 2023-24 …

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Elite Eight March Madness NCAA Tournament game odds: Point spreads, moneylines, over/unders

[ad_1] The Elite Eight Round of the NCAA Tournament is Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. What do the betting odds say about the four March Madness games this round? Take a look at the point spread, moneyline and over/under for every regional final game in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Who is the favorite in each game? Which …

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A-Rod, Lore Say They’re ‘Going to Be’ the Next Timberwolves Owners

[ad_1] Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore say they will be the next owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves despite Glen Taylor’s recent proclamation that their four-part deal is off. Speaking to Sportico about 24 hours after Taylor announced that he would retain control of the NBA team, Lore and Rodriguez said they never breached any part of their agreement and said …

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Report: Clippers, Paul George “apart” on contract extension

[ad_1] NBA: MAR 24 76ers at Clippers The conventional wisdom around the league is Steve Ballmer is keeping the band together as the Clippers move into a new building next season, and league sources expect that to happen. Kawhi Leonard already has signed a three-year, $149.7 million extension to stay, James Harden will be re-signed this summer (he can’t be …

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What will UNC basketball roster look like for 2024-25 season?

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Following UNC basketball’s season-ending loss to Alabama in the NCAA Tournament, questions were ramping up about what the Tar Heels could look like in the 2024-25 season. Third-year coach Hubert Davis brought in seven newcomers — including five players from the transfer portal — to surround veterans RJ Davis and Armando Bacot this season. That worked …

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Three things Kings must improve in pivotal rematch vs. Mavs

[ad_1] Three things Kings must improve in pivotal rematch vs. Mavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Friday’s Kings-Mavericks game will air on NBC Sports California at 7 p.m. PT, with “Kings Pregame Live” starting coverage at 6:30. SACRAMENTO – In what was perhaps their biggest game of the 2023-24 NBA season thus far, the Kings crumbled under …

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John Hugley To Enter The Transfer Portal After One Season With Sooners

[ad_1] Another transfer portal dominoe has fallen for the Oklahoma men’s basketball team. This time, it’s hitting their big-man rotation. John Hugley confirmed via social media on Monday that he’ll indeed enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. The announcement marks the end of Hugley’s one-year stint with the Sooners and comes just a few days after the team was not selected …

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NBA: ‘Best in the world’ Nikola Jokic has to win MVP, says Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun

[ad_1] Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun believes team-mate Nikola Jokic deserves to be named as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2023/24 season. Jokic is currently averaging 26.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and nine assists per game this season. The Nuggets won the NBA for the first time last season and currently top the Western Conference. “He’s the best player in …

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