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Daily Archives: October 2, 2024

Pritchard claims he’s ‘the best overall athlete’ on Celtics

Pritchard claims he’s ‘the best overall athlete’ on Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics’ new approach to training camp warmups has given the players a chance to show off their athleticism. Walking football, handball, wiffleball, and speed-walk baton pass are among the warm-up activities the Celtics have utilized to break up the monotony of practices. “Our …

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NCAA announces regional sites for 2027 and 2028 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments

NCAA Basketball The NCAA is sticking with two regionals for the women’s basketball tournament through at least 2028. Las Vegas and Philadelphia will host the two 2027 regionals and Portland, Oregon, and Washington will be the sites for the 2028 Sweet 16. The NCAA switched to a two-region format in 2023. “The selection of Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Portland, and Washington …

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Why Warriors’ Kuminga believes he’s best served at small forward

Why Warriors’ Kuminga believes he’s best served at small forward originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAIE, Hawaii – As Warriors coach Steve Kerr continually preaches open competition in the starting lineup outside of Steph Curry, and presumably Draymond Green, fourth-year pro Jonathan Kuminga is looking to firmly establish his spot while seeking a massive payday. Kuminga, for a …

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Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams attends Cincinnati Bearcats basketball tip-off dinner

One of the most-anticipated seasons in recent memory was celebrated Tuesday evening at Fifth Third Arena as the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball program held its Tip-Off dinner to donors and season ticket holders. Proceeds went to UC’s Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) collective, Cincy Reigns. The event was presented by the Herche Family Foundation. UC head coach Wes Miller helped …

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Big Ten basketball preseason media poll: MSU a contender? Is Michigan turned around?

BLOOMINGTON – Here goes nothing. That’s how one esteemed voter in this year’s media-organized preseason Big Ten men’s basketball poll led into their ballot this fall. And with good reason. Ballooned to 18 teams and chockablock with transfers and intriguing freshmen, I can’t remember a time when the conference was so hard to forecast. The schedule has never been more …

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Leon Rose welcomes Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, expresses gratitude towards Julius Randle

The Knicks made things official on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets. New York acquired Towns from Minnesota and the draft rights to James Nnaji from the Hornets, while Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop, and a future first-round pick when to the Timberwolves. Charlie Brown, …

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Brook Lopez Illness: Updates on Nets Star’s Status and Return | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Tuesday, March 22 Lopez played in Tuesday’s game against Charlotte, YES Network announced. He finished with 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the 105-100 loss. Lopez is Nets’ Most Valuable Player Despite Injury History Lopez is no stranger to missing time due to injury. He appeared in just 17 games during the 2013-14 season due to …

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Maryland men’s basketball secures verbal commitment from 4-star point guard

Chris Jeffrey, a four-star point guard from Brooklyn, New York, verbally committed to Maryland men’s basketball on Wednesday. Jeffrey, who picked Maryland over Texas A&M and Mississippi State, announced the news on his Instagram account. Jeffrey becomes the second member of coach Kevin Willard’s 2025 recruiting class, joining Baltimore native Marcus Jackson, a 6-foot-8 forward-center. Jackson picked Maryland over Auburn …

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Big Ten basketball preseason media poll: Can Purdue repeat again? Will IU challenge?

BLOOMINGTON – Here goes nothing. That’s how one esteemed voter in this year’s media-organized preseason Big Ten men’s basketball poll led into their ballot this fall. And with good reason. Ballooned to 18 teams and chockablock with transfers and intriguing freshmen, I can’t remember a time when the conference was so hard to forecast. The schedule has never been more …

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Who is the Golden State Warriors No. 2 scorer?

At age 37, Stephen Curry remains one of the game’s elite No. 1 shot creators and scorers. If there were doubters, Curry shut them up during the Paris Olympics. But who is the Warriors No. 2 scorer? The Warriors don’t have one. For years it was Klay Thompson, but he’s in Dallas now (and he hasn’t been that guy for …

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Here’s where Evansville was chosen in the MVC men’s basketball preseason poll

Evansville was selected ninth in the Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball preseason poll on Wednesday. The Aces received 199 points to finish ahead of Valparaiso, Missouri State and Illinois-Chicago. Bradley was the overwhelming preseason favorite choice with 46 of a possible 49 first-place votes. The poll is voted on by Valley head coaches, communications directors and a media panel. More: …

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Mazzulla reveals origin of Celtics ‘World Tour’ T-shirts in Abu Dhabi

Mazzulla reveals origin of Celtics ‘World Tour’ T-shirts in Abu Dhabi originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The reigning NBA champions have taken their act overseas — and they’re already making a fashion statement. The Boston Celtics landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to begin preparation for two exhibition games against the Denver Nuggets later this week in the capital …

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Klay details biggest Warriors-to-Mavericks system adjustments

Klay details biggest Warriors-to-Mavericks system adjustments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After spending 13 years with one team, it will take some time for Klay Thompson to adjust to a new offense with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Warriors guard is getting acclimated to his new team after signing a three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas this offseason …

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