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Daily Archives: October 31, 2024

Both UNC basketball freshmen on ESPN Top 50 Newcomers

Oct 12, 2024; Cherokee, NC, USA; Mandatory Credit: North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) with the ball as forward James Brown (2) defends in the second half at the Dean E. Smith Center. Bob Donnan-Imagn Images With the men’s college basketball season on the cusp of starting, major, reputable sites are putting out an increased amount of lists …

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NBA Player Props Today: Thursday’s Top Plays Include Brook Lopez [10/31/2024] – Dimers.com

NBA Player Props Today: Thursday’s Top Plays Include Brook Lopez [10/31/2024] Dimers.com Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPdHRjd29Xak1ZN0FTd3JIQUZpUE81eGN4U1c0RkV3VDdfcDIzWTg4MDR6ZlA4eGl1LTh5WmxhXzhmdHZCcVdMR1Z6UW5HQUQ1eXdtREFmakxKQVl2LXRuUkR1R3VJRmRwUk81STZqS0VnMjdSYmQ1bTFMY2RzY1BaMnNPc3bSAX5BVV95cUxPUlkzMXZtWDJOWnFQMHByRUhkOGVxenliOXVpRmpHUnFvVEIxQXQ4cjVFdjVIMXBQQ2cyaHJJREwzRGdydkMwbk9mWlF6UEs3TmVNOVJxbVAxWlNhdFd6UTFCTDNHTFBPUW5Uc1lQZmw2ZVpYTldPeWJxajNZTUE?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-10-31 16:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Giannis’ new runway and Brook Lopez’s rim protection: What we’re seeing with the Bucks – The Athletic – The New York Times

Giannis’ new runway and Brook Lopez’s rim protection: What we’re seeing with the Bucks – The Athletic The New York Times Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOY2JjV0RSLUgteGJHNFUydXdkc21zM1hqM3pQSjVxbGJHMDJGa3V4Nzh2TTZNaElyOEc1a09jdk1XaXZjcFVkSnFXdnRGWVprTVNRUmVwN1VnQmRXVjNZWm9fbWY5bUFCc0thS1NRc1hYaVlROWR6YWFTYXhRSXc1Vk03NjhDaWJYRm1fMjhBczZ6bGs0eXozazNkN1RSNThKMjRFWmdkLUduWGs?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-10-31 13:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Tatum, Brown had similar laments after Celtics’ OT loss to Pacers

Tatum, Brown had similar laments after Celtics’ OT loss to Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback Wednesday night against the Pacers in Indiana. But this game was lost in the first three quarters, and the team’s two All-Stars both hold themselves accountable. “I just really didn’t like the way I …

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Men’s college basketball in 2024: 68 bold predictions

The men’s college basketball season tips off Monday night with all but six AP Top 25 teams in action. To celebrate the start of the new season, here are 68 bold predictions that are sure to come true (unless they don’t). 1. Duke’s Cooper Flagg will be this college basketball season’s biggest story, bigger than Mark Pope trying to reinvigorate …

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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: All aboard the Bilal Coulibaly bandwagon

Wednesday’s 11-game slate did not lack drama or ample opportunity to add a quality streamer in the case of fantasy basketball. In the case of the Washington Wizards, Kyle Kuzma’s groin injury during Monday’s loss to the Hawks resulted in Kyshawn George moving into the starting five. However, Alex Sarr (30%) and Bilal Coulibaly (31% rostered) saw their fantasy value …

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Tennessee basketball offers 2027 combo guard

. Rick Barnes and Tennessee’s basketball coaching staff offered a scholarship to 2027 combo guard prospect LJ Smith. “Extremely blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Smith said. Smith is recruited by Tennessee assistant coach Justin Gainey. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound combo guard prospect is from Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, North Carolina. There are not recruiting rankings …

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Analysis: Gonzaga tightens up on defense, races past overmatched Warner Pacific 109-52 in final exhibition

Oct. 30—Mark Few urged Gonzaga to tighten things up on the defensive end of the floor after the Bulldogs listlessly gave up 96 points to USC during Saturday’s exhibition in Palm Desert, California. The message sunk in for Gonzaga after about 10 minutes during Wednesday’s exhibition against Warner Pacific — an NAIA club from Portland — at the McCarthey Athletic …

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Three key takeaways from Purdue’s exhibition win over Grand Valley State

Three key takeaways from Purdue’s exhibition win over Grand Valley State Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter watches a drill Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, during basketball practice at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. © Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (Photo by © Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) …

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The season glance: Games 17-19

Through 16 games, I have the Tigers at 13-3 and already significantly more successful than last season. First, the non-conference schedule is pretty simple and I think last year was more of an aberration than what to expect from the team moving forward. So let’s keep it going and see how I feel about matchups with Florida, Arkansas and Texas. …

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Wisconsin basketball gives glimpse at starting lineup, rotation in exhibition vs. UW-River Falls

Wisconsin basketball stepped on the Kohl Center court on Wednesday for the first action of the 2024-25 season, albeit in an unofficial capacity. The Badgers faced UW-River Falls in a preseason scrimmage. The score, which doesn’t count, was 78-62 in favor of Wisconsin. Related: Big Ten basketball power rankings entering 2024-25 season: A first look at the expanded conference Transfer …

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Questions, concerns and criticisms as Memphis basketball season opener nears

Penny Hardaway’s Memphis basketball team has turned its attention toward Missouri after a pair of trying exhibition games against North Carolina and Alabama. While the regular season tips off at FedExForum Monday (7 p.m., ESPN+), there is still plenty to digest from a preseason that featured two 8-point losses. On this week’s episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jonah Dylan …

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There’s a lot new with Kentucky basketball. Here’s early scouting report of 2024-25 Cats

LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball opens the 2024-25 season — and the Mark Pope era — next week, as it welcomes Wright State to town for a 7 p.m. tipoff at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats held their annual Big Blue Madness event earlier in October, which included a 3-point competition and dunk contest. Then they held a scrimmage session during the repurposed Blue-White event — though only fans in attendance at Memorial …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the Night | October 30, 2024

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6bpG9m5YY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Be like Sabonis: Why Zvonimir Ivišić could be a hub for the Arkansas basketball offense

When Arkansas basketball assistant coach Chin Coleman sat down to watch film with Zvonimir Ivišić this week, the duo spent time examining the play of NBA star Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis is a 6-foot-10 center who excels at everything for the Sacramento Kings. Also hailing from Europe, Sabonis operates efficiently from the high post, spraying passes to open shooters and back-door …

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