Daily Archives: July 15, 2024

Xavier’s Jerome Hunter cleared for non-contact activity, hopeful for start of season

While the last few months surrounding Xavier men’s basketball has been about the program’s roster reconstruction through the NCAA’s transfer portal, the Musketeers still have a few key returning pieces they are trying to get back to full strength. Speaking with Jon Rothstein on the College Hoops Today podcast on Monday, Xavier head coach Sean Miller said that forward Jerome …

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Darius Garland on Cavaliers: ‘I don’t want to be traded’

Phoenix Suns v Cleveland Cavaliers The reports came out in May that if Donovan Mitchell re-signed with the Cavaliers, Darius Garland’s agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports) was expected to talk to the Cavaliers about finding the guard a new home. Mitchell re-signed, but Garland isn’t looking to leave. Here’s what he told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com at Summer League …

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Report: Jazz’s Markkanen trade price a ‘non-starter’ for Warriors

Report: Jazz’s Markkanen trade price a ‘non-starter’ for Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Utah Jazz’s asking price in a trade for All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen is a “non-starter” for the the Warriors — the most engaged team on the Finland native, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday, citing league sources. Per Charania, while the Warriors are …

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Bob Asmussen | Underwood and the Illini sitting pretty

Jul. 15—CHAMPAIGN — It’s quiet now near State Farm Center. But that won’t last. Come October, a new friend visits the home of Illinois men’s basketball. Goes by the name Anticipation. Brad Underwood did that. The eighth-year Illini coach just put the school in the Elite Eight for the first time since the magical 2005 team reached the NCAA championship …

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Auburn basketball will play Final Four participant in Birmingham next season

AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham’s Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. Purdue is coming off a season …

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Why Draymond hasn’t allowed himself to process Klay’s Warriors exit

Why Draymond hasn’t allowed himself to process Klay’s Warriors exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dub Nation and the rest of the NBA world still are trying to process Klay Thompson’s Warriors departure. Even weeks later, Thompson hoisting a Dallas Mavericks jersey just doesn’t look right. But for others, it’s easier not to process the breakup — something …

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Purdue basketball adds SEC road trip to 2024-25 non-conference schedule

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue men’s basketball’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule now includes a southern trip to face another NCAA Tournament regular. The team announced Monday it has finalized an agreement with Auburn for a two-game neutral-site series, including a Dec. 21, 2024, game in Birmingham, Alabama. Auburn will play in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec. 20, 2025. The Birmingham …

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Ayden Kelley, son of former Memphis basketball star Antonio Burks, joins Arkansas

Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from …

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Michigan State basketball ‘in contact’ with elite combo guard Jeremiah Fears

Jeremiah Fears is one of the most interesting names to watch in college basketball recruiting right now. The 5-star combo guard and brother of Michigan State basketball point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. recently rescinded his commitment to Illinois to explore other opportunities, and now teams across the company will compete to earn his talents. According to Fears himself, MSU has …

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Can Jaden Springer show Celtics he’s worth a long-term investment?

Can Jaden Springer show Celtics he’s worth a long-term investment? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the Boston Celtics acquired Jaden Springer from the Philadelphia 76ers at February’s NBA trade deadline, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens noted how the move felt like an opportunity to add a young player who might be able to help the Celtics further …

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Cincinnati Bearcats, Dayton Flyers basketball to meet at Heritage Bank Center again

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the Dayton Flyers again at Heritage Bank Center. The Cincinnati Bearcat/Dayton Flyer basketball series will continue in the 2024-25 men’s basketball season when the longtime rivals clash at the Hoops Classic presented by CareSource on Dec. 20 at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. The contest was announced Monday by veteran event promoter, bdG Sports. …

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Under-the-radar Big Ten basketball transfers

Jul. 15—Several high-profile transfers picked Big Ten men’s basketball teams this offseason. Bigs like Oumar Ballo and Great Osobor. Guards like Kylan Boswell and Myles Rice. Other lower-profile transfers, like Tre White at Illinois, might wind up being just as meaningful. Illini beat writer Scott Richey spotlights five: Like all of UCLA’s international freshmen, Buyuktuncel had a difficult freshman season. …

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Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis throws down poster dunk

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis throws down poster dunk originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich LAS VEGAS — The athleticism is plainly there to see. Just ask Daeqwon Plowden from the Golden State Warriors summer league team. Chicago Bulls first-round pick Matas Buzelis is a 6-foot-9-inch leaper whose athleticism during his play for the …

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UD, UC announce ticket info for December game

Jul. 15—The Dayton Flyers and Cincinnati Bearcats officially announced the return of the Hoops Classic on Monday. Jon Rothstein, of CBS Sports, reported the date of the game, Dec. 20, in June. The time of the game and television information will be announced at a later date. The Hoops Classic will be played at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati …

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Knicks could look to consume a ‘high salary’ center via trade

Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks are actively seeking to add the final piece to their roster—a young, contractually controlled center—to complement their recent strategic acquisitions, including Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. As the team positions itself firmly within a championship contention window, it’s crucial that any moves made have a substantial impact. …

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Wisconsin basketball lands official visit with top-30 class of 2025 SG

Wisconsin basketball secured an official visit with top-ranked class of 2025 shooting guard Davion Hannah, per 247sports’ National Basketball Scout & Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins.  Hannah will also take official visits to Alabama, Louisville, Ohio State and Wake Forest this fall. He will visit Wisconsin the weekend of September 14, the same date as fellow four-star basketball target Amari Allen. …

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