Monthly Archives: September 2024

UNC basketball program visiting top 10 recruit

. With the open period beginning last week, North Carolina wasted no time in contacting and visiting recruits that they have on their board for future classes. And on Monday, Hubert Davis and his staff are making a visit to a five-star recruit. Per Jamie Shaw of On3, the Tar Heels’ staff will be in Virginia to pay a visit …

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NBA’s Best Tissot Buzzer Beaters Of The Decade

Check out the best Tissot buzzer beaters from the decade! Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN Full Game … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxClTxKQHNo Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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First look at De’Aaron’s new ‘Curry Fox 1′ signature shoe

First look at De’Aaron’s new ‘Curry Fox 1′ signature shoe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox is set to take the floor in style sometime this season. The deal involving Sacramento Kings star guard, Under Armour and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was first announced in Oct. 2023, making Fox the first NBA player to sign …

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Providence basketball will host New England foe ahead of its season opener. Who is it?

Providence has tabbed a regional opponent for a men’s basketball exhibition before the 2024-25 season begins. The Friars will host Massachusetts in an Oct. 26 game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. That comes just nine days before Providence opens its second campaign under coach Kim English. The Minutemen visit for a 4 p.m. tip on a Saturday. Proceeds will benefit a …

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Fantasy Basketball: 5 NBA stars playing for a new contract in 2024-25

Clint Capela highlights the list of NBA stars playing for a new deal in the 2024-25 season. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) As is the case every year, several players enter the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season with something to prove. Whether it’s delivering a bounce-back campaign, leaving injuries behind, or playing for a new contract, every player in the league …

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What will 2024-25 Sixers be able to depend on?

What will 2024-25 Sixers be able to depend on? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2024-25 Sixers will begin training camp on Oct. 1 in the Bahamas. As that date approaches, we’ll dive into several significant topics for the team in Nick Nurse’s second season as head coach. First up: What will the Sixers be able to depend on?  …

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How good can Knicks be defensively during 2024-25 NBA season?

Over the last four years, the Knicks have enjoyed their best stretch of basketball in two decades, making the playoffs three times and winning two playoff series. Defense has been a central theme of the club’s recent success. The Knicks have ranked in the top 11 in defensive efficiency in three out of the last four seasons. Now, after trading …

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Pitt fires athletic director Heather Lyke months before her contract was set to expire

Heather Lyke PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh fired athletic director Heather Lyke, a somewhat surprising move that came a few months before Lyke’s contract was set to expire. Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel made the announcement. While Gabel thanked Lyke for her leadership, Gabel also noted that with the landscape of college athletics changing rapidly, she felt it was time …

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Illinois women’s basketball unveils nonconference schedule

Sep. 9—CHAMPAIGN — The start of the season is less than two months away, and the full nonconference schedule for the Illinois women’s basketball team is out. The Illini announced on Monday the 11 nonconference games they will have in November and December. A full schedule is not yet out as the Big Ten has not released the 18-game schedule …

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Nets reportedly have high asking price for forward Cameron Johnson

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets’ moves this offseason made their path for the coming season clear: They traded to regain control of their own first-round picks for the next two years (originally sent out in the James Harden deal), then traded away Mikal Bridges. This team is planting the (Cooper) Flagg and will be tanking this …

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Illini just miss cracking Top 25 poll

Sep. 8—CHAMPAIGN — An upset of Kansas left Illinois just outside today’s AP Top 25 poll. The unbeaten Illini received 101 votes from the national panel, including The News-Gazette’s Bob Asmussen. That left Bret Bielema’s team at No. 26 behind Northern Illinois, which upset Notre Dame on Saturday. The Illini host Central Michigan on Saturday. Today’s poll (first-place votes): 1. …

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Pitt and basketball coach Jeff Capel agree to an extension through at least the 2029-30 season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel have agreed to a contract extension that runs through at least the 2029-30 season. Financial details of the extension, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Capel has a 97-92 record in six years with the Panthers, leading the program to the NCAA tournament in 2023. Athletic director Heather Lyke praised Capel …

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Jamal Crawford: Legendary Ballhandler & Playmaker

Jamal Crawford’s NBA journey appears to have come to an end. The 20-year NBA veteran played for 9 teams and 20 coaches … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcL0sFIm2_U Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Field set for Washington ToC

Sep. 9—The Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions brings top basketball teams to Washington every November. Typically included in the tournament field, which is more like four tournaments/shootouts in one, is an Illinois recruiting target or three. This year? There’s just one. At the moment. Illinois fans interested in Class of 2026 prospects can make the trip to Washington Nov. …

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Basketball-football synergy

Sep. 8—Saturday night’s Illinois football win wasn’t just important for Bret Bielema’s team. Brad Underwood can benefit, too. It behooves both programs for each to be successful. Knocking off No. 19 Kansas could be a stepping stone for the Illini football team, but it also should maintain a level of fan interest the basketball team can capitalize on this fall. …

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Ramp to Camp: Bold award predictions for 2024-25 Celtics

Ramp to Camp: Bold award predictions for 2024-25 Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Let’s get bold. To kick off Week 2 of our Ramp to Camp series, we asked our NBC Sports Boston panel to slam the fast forward button on the 2024-25 season and deliver one brash prediction about an honor or award that a member of …

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Decision Dossier: Four-star Eric Reibe

Four-star forward Eric Reibe has yet to announce a commitment date, but the way the German-born big man has been taking, canceling and moving official visits as of late suggests he hopes to wrap things up in a somewhat timely manner. Today, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy explores the developing situation and the decision that lies before Reibe with a …

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Vincent Collet shifts from France men’s basketball coach to new role

France men’s basketball coach Vincent Collet is shifting to an advisory role after leading the team to the last two Olympic silver medals. Collet will be a special adviser to the national technical directorate for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic cycles, the French basketball federation announced Monday. He is still available to pursue an NBA assistant coaching job or a …

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