The Iowa Hawkeyes will enter the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season looking for a return to the NCAA Tournament. It remains to be seen whether the combination of in-house development, several transfer portal additions and a hopeful return from its biggest star can propel Iowa back into the NCAA Tournament. In his May rendition of bracketology, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has …

What will Celtics do at center vs. Pacers in Porzingis’ absence? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics won’t have center Kristaps Porzingis to begin their Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Indiana Pacers. The team officially ruled out Porzingis for Game 1 on Tuesday night at TD Garden. The veteran center suffered a right calf injury against …

How bitter college experience ignited Podziemski’s NBA rise originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – When the Warriors selected Brandin Podziemski in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft last June, the general reaction was skepticism, perhaps because many pre-draft projections tagged him as a second-round pick. Or maybe because Podziemski played 69 minutes as a …

Hubert Davis and the UNC basketball program has a new target on their 2025 recruiting board. On Monday, the Tar Heels became the latest team to enter the race for four-star shooting guard Braylon Mullins. The prospect took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he had received an offer from North Carolina. Mullins has caught the attention of the …

Nash congratulates Podz for ‘well-deserved’ NBA All-Rookie honors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On Monday, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski found out he earned 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in one of the coolest ways possible. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, who also was a two-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year at Podziemski’s alma mater, Santa …

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-77 in Game 2 of The Finals to take a 2-0 series lead. Draymond … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gx5-hyMUt4 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The 2024 NBA conference finalists are set. We kick off Tuesday night with the East, where the top-seeded Boston Celtics will play host to the No. 6 Indiana Pacers. On Wednesday, the West gets started with the No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the No. 5 Dallas Mavericks.  Parity abounds in the today’s league, where we will have a new champion …

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in Game 1 of The Finals to take a 1-0 series lead. Shaun … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeSbW4OPlRg Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Podziemski ‘upset’ about Jackson-Davis’ NBA All-Rookie snub originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandin Podziemski on Monday became the first Warrior to earn NBA All-Rookie First Team honors since Eric Paschall in 2020. Their previous three rookies to do so before Paschall were Harrison Barnes in 2013, Klay Thompson in 2012 and Steph Curry in 2010. The Warriors also …

Wisconsin top class of 2025 target E.J. Walker announced his top four schools in a social media post on Monday. Walker, who has garnered offers from 27 schools including California,  Tennessee, Illinois and Iowa, has pinpointed Purdue, Ohio State, Wisconsin and South Carolina as those top four schools. The 6’8″ forward from Kentucky also released that he will announce his …

To celebrate Rajon Rondo’s 35th Birthday, back at his 35 BEST plays of his career so far! #NBABDay Subscribe to the NBA: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePlBMqxinxA Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

USATSI The 2024 NBA Draft class should be a memorable one down the line, as it was filled with a variety of players from a generational talent to quality role players. So it’s no surprise that the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie teams are filled with talented players who will surely have lengthy NBA careers.  Rookie of the Year winner Victor Wembanyama …

Heading into a weekend series against BYU, Kansas State needed two wins to clinch a .500 record in Big 12 play. The Wildcats accomplished that after Friday, taking two of three against the Cougars. In the series opener, K-State jumped out to a six-run lead in the first four innings, headlined by a two-run home run by David Bishop. However, …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn to break down the Western Conference finals showdown. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Western conference finals preview. I’m …

Purdue is now entering the mix for one of Indiana’s premiere talents in the 2025 recruiting class. Four-star Greenfield-Central guard Braylon Mullins picked up an offer from the Boilermakers on Monday evening. Mullins has long been on Purdue’s radar, but hadn’t been extended an offer as Matt Painter and the Boilermakers continue to sort out their roster numbers crunch. The …

LeBron James receives a standing ovation as he checks out of Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals. Subscribe to the NBA: … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsFwdCgDlbQ Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After two Game 7s on Sunday — including one instant classic — to conclude the second round, the conference finals are set in the 2024 NBA playoffs. In the East, it’s the No. 1-seeded Boston Celtics vs. the sixth-seeded Pacers, who have crashed the party on something of a 2021 Hawks run. In the West, it’s the No. 3 Timberwolves, …

The recruiting circuit was on fire this weekend. High-major coaches were spread across the country trying to see prospects at Nike, Adidas and Under Armour events. There’s a lot to keep up with especially as hoops heads were absorbing an awesome weekend of NBA postseason, too.  Because we’re a helpful group over at 247Sports, we decided to consolidate these noteworthy …

The best moments from the end of Round 2 of the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel! Never miss a moment with the latest … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvaSnimeWXs Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Giannis speaks on frustrations in missing playoffs due to injury Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo expresses his frustration in not being able to play in the playoffs and shares his optimism for next year. Giannis Antetokounmpo got his offseason on at the most magical place on earth. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar and his fiancée, Mariah Riddlesprigger, took their three kiddos to …

Warriors’ Podziemski earns 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After bursting onto the scene as a rookie during the 2023-24 NBA season, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has been rewarded for his standout efforts. The 21-year-old has been selected to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced Monday. Podziemski is joined by …

Seimone Augustus BATON ROUGE, La. — Seimone Augustus, who led LSU to three straight NCAA Final Fours from 2004-06 and won three Olympic gold medals, will return to the Tigers as an assistant, coach Kim Mulkey announced. The 40-year-old Augustus in 2023 became the first LSU female athlete to have a statue built in her honor, and she will be …

Following the Timberwolves 20-PT game 7 comeback, here are the best comeback wins from the last 10 years! Never miss a … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez9Lc4LdeWc Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn debate how much blame should Tom Thibodeau shoulder after the Knicks’ Game 7 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Playoffs. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers are being patient in their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham following a first-round playoff exit to the Denver Nuggets. There’s been a slew of candidates reported as possible replacements, from bigger names like JJ Redick and Sam Cassell, to lesser-known assistant coaches like Micah Nori and David …