STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Each time the topic of the starting lineup for two-time defending national champion UConn comes up, coach Dan Hurley is quick to heap praise on Alex Karaban as he heads into his third season as a starting forward. Pressed on the other likely starters, Hurley can do little more than shrug his shoulders. Hurley’s main concern …

The Dayton Flyers finished its preseason schedule beating Ashland, 65-56, Saturday night at the UD Arena. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Nate Santos led all scorers with 20 points, including 6-8 from three-point range. Malachi Smith added 12. UD led 40-27 at halftime. The Flyers shot less than 35% from the floor in the second half, …

INDIANAPOLIS – Purdue basketball confirmed what it already knew it had in three veteran returning starters in Saturday’s exhibition at Creighton. In a 93-87 loss, the Boilermakers may have also learned what it may have down the line as the supporting pieces come together. The Blue Jays’ 3-point shooting and inside presence from center Ryan Kalkbrenner gave Purdue its second …

Butler (18-15, 9-11 Big East) Coach Thad Matta’s squad took a major step forward in the second season of his second tenure at his alma mater, but the next step may be much trickier. Yes, the Bulldogs have their two of their top three scorers back from last season. And, yes, the Bulldogs have more continuity without a completely rebuilt …

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Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Boston survives 23-point collapse to stay unbeaten originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What to Know Jayson Tatum ties season-high points figure Celtics recover after blowing 23-point lead Quiet Jrue Holiday makes timely impact The Boston Celtics avoided an embarrassing defeat Saturday, holding on to beat the Detroit Pistons 124-118 on the road after blowing a 23-point lead. …

UConn (37-3, 18-2 Big East) Despite losing three starters to the NBA, UConn won a second straight national title last season. The third-ranked Huskies are looking to become the first team since John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins in the early 1970s to win three in a row at the highest level of men’s basketball. Alex Karaban is the only returning starter, …

Green gives Embiid bold advice on sitting out back-to-backs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green has weighed in on the controversy surrounding All-NBA center Joel Embiid’s comments about not playing back-to-back games for the rest of his career. His message for the former NBA MVP? In Friday’s episode of his “Draymond Green Show” podcast, the Warriors forward …

Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. (Garrett Ellwood / NBAE via Getty Images) The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catchup to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers did behind a career …

With the first week of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, Week 2 will offer the standard routine for the association. Only one team (Philadelphia) plays two games, while 15 will play four times during Week 2. The 76ers remain in a holding pattern regarding two of their stars, but the schedule may work in their favor. On the …

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 …

DURHAM, N.C. — No one can speak more about the competitive nature of Bobby Hurley than his former coach Mike Krzyzewski. The legendary Duke coach had Hurley for four years, during which time the Blue Devils went to three Final Fours and won back-to-back national championships in 1991 and 1992. Whether it was a game or just a practice, Hurley …

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 …

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 …

No. 16 Kansas State vs. Kansas: How to Watch, Odds, Gameday Information Kansas State returns home for the first time in a month, hosting Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown. The Jayhawks haven’t had the season they’ve wanted so far, while K-State has won three straight games. It should be an electric atmosphere inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Here is all …

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‘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 …

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 …

Golden State and Jonathan Kuminga’s representatives talked but were not particularly close to signing an extension to his rookie deal, according to multiple reports. Kuminga, the No. 7 pick in 2021, believes he is worth max or near-max money, and the Warriors aren’t ready to give him that today. Kuminga is betting on himself, if he becomes the Warriors needed …

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 …

Kansas basketball took a road trip to face Arkansas for an exhibition game, and the Jayhawks returned home Friday night with an 85-69 loss. It was clear head coach Bill Self’s squad missed having graduate center Hunter Dickinson, junior guard Rylan Griffen and graduate guard Shakeel Moore, with all three out due to injury. Kansas led for less than 30 …

The Knicks will probably draft Landry Shamet and Matt Ryan early on in today’s NBA G League Draft at 1 p.m. Here are a few notes for that: Drafting Shamet allows him to rehab his shoulder dislocation with the organization. There was initial optimism that Shamet can avoid surgery. That optimism remains. The Knicks can maintain roster flexibility and have …

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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 …

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 …