Daily Archives: October 26, 2024

Bobby Hurley, Coach K reunite, reminisce before Duke basketball plays Arizona State

DURHAM — Bobby Hurley never wanted to come back to Cameron Indoor Stadium. A two-time national champion with Duke basketball and the NCAA’s all-time assists leader, Hurley never needed closure with the Blue Devils. With head coach Mike Krzyzewski, along with teammates Christian Laettner and Grant Hill, Hurley helped build Duke’s basketball empire. Standing on Coach K Court as the …

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Mike Woodson ‘anxious’ to see new-look IU basketball roster in Tennessee exhibition

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson repeatedly said he’s “anxious” to see how his new-look roster performs in Sunday’s charity exhibition against Tennessee. Woodson spoke via Zoom with reporters Friday to preview the matchup. The teams have jointly agreed to donate all proceeds from the game to support the John McLendon Foundation. The Vols approached No. 18 Indiana after the NCAA passed a …

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Kansas State vs. Kansas: Staff Predictions for Saturday’s Week 9 Game

Kansas State vs. Kansas: Staff Predictions for Saturday’s Week 9 Game (Photo by © Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) On Saturday, Kansas State will welcome their cross-state rivals, Kansas, for another edition of the Sunflower Showdown. Outside of the apparent fact that this game means more than any on K-State’s schedule, the Wildcats are looking to continue their …

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‘Aggressive’ Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming

‘Aggressive’ Wiggins a telling sign Warriors warmly welcoming originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SALT LAKE CITY – The Warriors’ search for a second-leading scorer behind Steph Curry took center stage throughout the offseason, especially after they weren’t able to pair him with an established star like Paul George or Lauri Markkanen. Coach Steve Kerr quickly pointed to Andrew …

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SEE IT: Knicks’ Miles McBride showing leadership to rookie Ariel Hukporti

Knicks guard Miles McBride has learned a lot since entering the NBA in 2021, and is now sharing his wisdom with rookie Ariel Hukporti. “Don’t throw these minutes away,” McBride told Hukporti during Friday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. “That’s how I earned minutes. You know what I’m saying? That’s how I earned it. And this little time, that’s how …

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Hield quickly living up to his nickname with new Warriors family

Hield quickly living up to his nickname with new Warriors family originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area To listen to the coaches and players under the Warriors umbrella — and to study stat sheets from the first two games – Chavano Rainer Hield is living up to his nickname. Buddy. A Warrior for less than four months, Buddy Hield …

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Why Shaq loves Steph, says he looks ‘like a normal office guy’

Why Shaq loves Steph, says he looks ‘like a normal office guy’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Shaquille O’Neal has no shortage of love for Steph Curry. The legendary NBA center explained that Curry’s unassuming looks and killer shooting have made him a big admirer. “You know why I love Steph Curry?,” O’Neal said to WNBA rising star …

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NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Odds, Props for Oct. 26: Kings vs Lakers, Butler, Cunningham, Giddey, More!

Vaughn Dalzell breaks his three favorite player props, plus a game pick in Kings at Lakers. Jimmy Butler O/U 17.5 Points at Hornets Jimmy Butler opened the season with three points on 1-for-8 shooting and two free-throw attempts. Miami lost 116-97 and he played 26 minutes. That was as disappointing as it gets. However, Jimmy Buckets should bounce back because …

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How to watch Purdue at Creighton exhibition game

For the second straight year Purdue will head on the road for an exhibition game to raise money, and for head coach Matt Painter to help prepare his team in a hostile environment. Purdue lost an overtime game at Arkansas last season. Now it stares down a top-15 Creighton team returning one of the nation’s best big men, Ryan Kalkbrenner, …

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Auburn remains in the mix for No. 1 recruit AJ Dybantsa

Top 2025 recruit AJ Dybantsa joins the crowd as Auburn Tigers take on Mississippi State Bulldogs at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 78-63. As the 2024-25 college basketball season approaches, numerous teams are searching for ways to make their mark in the early going. That includes Auburn and head …

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Darlinstone Dubar enters first season with Vols after transferring from Hofstra

Tennessee’s Darlinstone Dubar (8) is defended by Tennessee’s Felix Okpara (34) and Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler (5) during a men’s basketball practice in Thompson-Boling Arena in Food City Center, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No. 12 Tennessee will open its 2024-25 basketball season against Gardner-Webb on Nov. 4 (7 p.m. EST). Tennessee won …

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Penn State basketball wins charity exhibition game vs. Lafayette

The start of the new college basketball season is just about here, and the Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to surprise many this year. The second season under head coach Mike Rhoades unofficially got underway Friday night with a charity exhibition game against Lafayette on the campus of Lebanon Valley College, Rhoades’ alma mater. Penn State came out on …

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Preview: Arizona State at Duke (exhibition)

Preview: Arizona State at Duke (exhibition) Taking a look at the impact of Khaman Maluach’s surprisingly loud voice on defense; plus everything you need to know for the Blue Devils’ second and final preseason game Duke freshman center Khaman Maluach high-5s fans on his way into Countdown to Craziness. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/USA Today Sports Images) Sometime over the summer, …

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