[ad_1] Chicago native Matas Buzelis declares for the 2024 NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chicago native and G-League Ignite star Matas Buzlelis is declaring for the 2024 NBA draft, he confirmed on X (formerly Twitter). Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news. Buzelis, 19, was born and raised in Chicago. His parents are both Lithuanian-born …

[ad_1] Kentucky has hired Mark Pope as its next head coach. Pope, who spent the last five seasons at BYU, replaces John Calipari. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) The most scrutinized job in college basketball didn’t go to someone whose coaching résumé is littered with Sweet 16s and Final Fours. Kentucky hired a men’s coach who has yet to celebrate a …

[ad_1] NBA: Philadelphia 76ers-Iverson Statue Ceremony In the storied history of the Philadelphia 76ers, it would be difficult to find a more beloved legend — and great player — than Allen Iverson. Which means it was past time he should have had his statue unveiled in front of the 76ers practice facility, but that happened on Friday. “This is such …

[ad_1] When news started circulating Sunday that John Calipari was nearing a deal to be the next coach at Arkansas, Kentucky fans celebrated on social media and seemed largely thrilled to be getting the change in leadership they desperately wanted after another disappointing exit from the NCAA Tournament. Four nights later, those same folks were melting down. Mark Pope? Yes, …

[ad_1] Brook Lopez Upgraded To Available For Friday – NBA News | Fantasy Basketball RotoBaller [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnJvdG9iYWxsZXIuY29tL3BsYXllci1uZXdzL2Jyb29rLWxvcGV6LXVwZ3JhZGVkLXRvLWF2YWlsYWJsZS1mb3ItZnJpZGF5LzEzNTAwMzjSAQA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-12 22:29:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] If Caitlin Clark’s popularity — and her epic clashes with players such as Angel Reece and Kamilla Cardoso — is women’s basketball’s “Bird vs. Magic” moment, is the WNBA ready to capitalize? The answer to that question starts Monday night when the WNBA Draft takes place in Brooklyn. There’s not much mystery about when Clark will be selected, but …

[ad_1] AUBURN — Auburn basketball has pulled in its first portal addition of the offseason, and its a productive one. The Tigers landed a commitment from Furman transfer JP Pegues on Friday. Pegues, who averaged 18.4 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds last season, is a point guard with one year of eligibility remaining. He made his announcement in an …

[ad_1] ‘This is a moment I’ll never forget’: Iverson soaks in sculpture ceremony  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CAMDEN, N.J. — Even before glimpsing his sculpture, the emotions hit Allen Iverson. “This is such an honor, man,” Iverson said Friday at the Sixers’ training complex. “And it (doesn’t) even seem real. I don’t get nervous too much, but just …

[ad_1] A new era in Kentucky basketball is on the horizon after longtime coach John Calipari stepped away from the program to take the job at Arkansas. Just days after Calipari’s stunning exit, UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart zeroed in on BYU coach Mark Pope to succeed him.  Pope has deep ties to the Bluegrass State dating back to his …

[ad_1] To celebrate Allen Iverson’s statue unveiling on the 76ers’ Legends Walk, we dive deep into the NBA archive for a look at a … [ad_2] Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FQEP4atmXE Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] Do Celtics’ late-season losses matter? What playoff history tells us originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Charles Barkley wasn’t having it. At halftime of the Celtics’ eventual lopsided loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday — their second straight defeat — the Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA on TNT analyst blasted Boston’s players for their less-than-inspired effort …

[ad_1] BYU head coach Mark Pope, right, reacts as BYU forward Noah Waterman heads to the bench during game against Kansas State, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. | Colin E. Braley, Associated Press Life can change in the blink of an eye, or in the case of Mark Pope, it can by altered by someone else deciding to …

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[ad_1] Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson poses after the unveiling of the statue honoring him. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) NBA legend Allen Iverson has a big legacy. On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers unveiled a statue in his honor that was widely criticized for being too small. After photos and videos of Iverson posing with the sculpture reached social media, Iverson …

[ad_1] Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski will enter the 2024 NBA Draft, he announced Friday afternoon. “This has been a lifelong dream of mine, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to pursue it,” Filipowski said in a post on his social media accounts.  “Thank you, Duke Nation. Your unwavering encouragement and belief in me have fueled my determination …

[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers honored Hall of Famer Allen Iverson on Friday with a sculpture on “Legends Walk” outside their practice facility in Camden, New Jersey. “I’ve accomplished a lot of things in my career, but this is the cream of the crop,” Iverson said at the ceremony. “It don’t get too much better than this.” He added, “It don’t …

[ad_1] Donovan Clingan has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-2 sophomore from Bristol announced his decision on social media Friday after it was originally reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, just four days after winning a second consecutive national title with the UConn men’s basketball team. Clingan was named to the All-Tournament team after averaging 15.3 points, 8.3 rebounds …

[ad_1] PERTH, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 13: Alex Sarr of the Wildcats looks on while warming up before game three of the NBL semifinal series between Perth Wildcats and Tasmania Jackjumpers at RAC Arena, on March 13, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Alex Sarr is expected to be the among the top three selections in the 2024 …

[ad_1] Zach Freemantle will use his additional year of eligibility to return to the Musketeers next season. As expected, Zach Freemantle will return to Xavier for the 2024-25 season. Freemantle will use his extra year of eligibility to return to the Musketeers after missing all of last season, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein and confirmed by …

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors are making a surge but it hasn’t yet resulted in any sort of meaningful movement in the standings. In winning nine of their past 10 games, they’ve merely gone from No. 10 to 9 on the play-in ledger, which means they would still have to win two elimination games to secure the No. 8 seed, …

[ad_1] Getty Images UConn star Donovan Clingan has declared for the NBA Draft, ESPN reports. Clingan played a pivotal role in helping the Huskies become college basketball’s first repeat national champions since 2007. The 7-foot-2 center is a defensive menace who stepped into an elevated role in the 2023-24 season and thrived as an efficient interior scorer and shot-blocking machine. …

[ad_1] Having made my picks for the individual hardware, I now drop-step flawlessly into the portion of the ballot that focuses on team awards: All-NBA, All-Defensive and All-Rookie. Let’s bake this ziti: All-NBA (Henry Russell/Yahoo Sports Illustration) FIRST TEAM Nikola Jokić, Nuggets Luka Dončić, Mavericks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Jayson Tatum, Celtics It’s funny: The NBA shifted to …

[ad_1] Duke guard Jared McCain is entering the NBA Draft after earning a spot on the ACC All-Rookie Team, he announced Friday. McCain arrived in Durham as the Blue Devils’ top-ranked prospect from the 2023 recruiting cycle and blossomed into a potential first-round selection this summer. McCain started all 36 games for the Blue Devils and was a focal point …

[ad_1] Brook Lopez (rest) available Friday FantasyPros [ad_2] Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZhbnRhc3lwcm9zLmNvbS9uYmEvbmV3cy80NDA3ODEvYnJvb2stbG9wZXotcmVzdC1hdmFpbGFibGUtZnJpZGF5LnBocNIBVWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZhbnRhc3lwcm9zLmNvbS9uYmEvbmV3cy80NDA3ODEvYnJvb2stbG9wZXotcmVzdC1hdmFpbGFibGUtZnJpZGF5LnBocD9hbXA?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-04-12 19:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup on the Friday NBA schedule at the Chase Center. Golden State is 45-35 overall and 20-19 at home, while New Orleans is 48-32 overall and 27-14 on the road. Both teams enter this late season matchup riding three game winning streaks. The …