Daily Archives: November 13, 2024

Herd knocks off Southern Indiana, 77-63

Nov. 13—By CODY LINN Marshall Athletics HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Men’s Basketball team (2-1) registered a 14-point, 77-63, win over Southern Indiana (0-3) Monday night at the Cam Henderson Center. “We talked about getting into the paint and making sound decisions,” Herd Men’s Basketball Head Coach Corny Jackson said. “We took 16 (threes) tonight. The flow of the …

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Michigan State basketball officially signs 2025 recruiting class

Recruiting News Michigan State basketball has officially signed their 2025 recruiting class. On Wednesday, the Spartans got Cam Ward and Jordan Scott to officially sign their National Letters of Intent. Ward and Scott are notable for a few reasons: 1. They are both 4-star recruits, making a nice class for the Spartans. 2. They are both from the DMV, meaning …

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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Time to invest in Donovan Mitchell

Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We have seen teams lose multiple stars already, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to try and help your fantasy basketball team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high …

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Darryn Peterson signs in 1 of Kansas basketball’s ‘best recruiting moments’ in decades

LAWRENCE — Shortly after announcing the addition of Samis Calderon on Wednesday, Kansas basketball revealed Darryn Peterson has signed with the Jayhawks. Peterson is a 247Sports Composite five-star combo guard who’s both the No. 1 player at his position in the 2025 recruiting class and the No. 3 player overall. He’s listed at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds. And, like Calderon, …

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Chloe Kitts available for No. 1 South Carolina after sitting out a game due to academic suspension

Chloe Kitts COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts is available to play after missing the top-ranked Gamecocks’ last game due to an academic suspension. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said everyone, including Kitts, would be ready to play when the team opens its home season against Coppin State. Kitts was held out of South Carolina’s 71-57 victory over then-No. …

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Kansas basketball earns commitment from 2025 4-star prospect

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball added to its 2025 recruiting class Wednesday with a commitment from Samis Calderon. Calderon, a 247Sport Composite four-star small forward, will arrive by way of Overtime Elite. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, he’s the No. 12-ranked player at his position and the No. 55-ranked player overall in the nation. Calderon made the announcement of his pledge …

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Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line

Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If you’re a Celtics fan looking for a pick-me-up after Boston’s stunning NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, we have three words for you: Robert Williams highlights. The former Celtics big man missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ first nine games while …

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘horrendous’ mistake calling timeout when Heat don’t have one gives Pistons unlikely win

Even the best coach in the NBA has the occasional epic screw-up. Enter Erik Spoelstra. The Heat were in overtime of a tight NBA Cup game with a feisty Pistons team on Wednesday night, but Tyler Herro was keeping them afloat — he finished with 40 points, making 10 3-pointers, plus dishing out eight assists, including this incredibly alley-oop to …

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Popovich to make ‘full recovery’ from mild stroke

Gregg Popovich has been head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996 [Getty Images] The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is “expected to make a full recovery” after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month. The 75-year-old has missed the Spurs’ last six games with what was originally described as an undisclosed health issue. He …

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Time is now for BYU to reintroduce the brand

BYU defensive end Viliami Po’uha (45) and other Cougars celebrate after a field goal from place kicker Will Ferrin (44) gave BYU the lead at 22-21 during a game between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City early on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News …

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NBA referee Scott Wall undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 15: Referee Scott Wall #31 looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Veteran NBA referee Scott Wall was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia earlier this year, the National Basketball Referees Association announced …

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How LeBron influenced Draymond’s decision to re-sign with Warriors

How LeBron influenced Draymond’s decision to re-sign with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green, similar to one of his longtime Warriors teammates, contemplated a fresh start elsewhere but unlike Klay Thompson, ultimately decided to remain with the only NBA franchise he has ever known. Before Green, a first-time free agent, decided to return to Golden State …

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Don’t expect Doc Rivers to take fall for Milwaukee Bucks 3-8 start

There are about 40 million reasons Doc Rivers isn’t going to take the fall for the Bucks’ 3-8 start to the NBA season. Not that he’s blameless for Milwaukee stumbling out of the gate with the league’s 21st-ranked defense and 17th-ranked offense, but it’s not going to cost him his job. The Bucks are dealing with the aftermath of a …

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Kyle Neptune’s days at Villanova may be numbered as free fall continues

In his two-plus seasons at Villanova, Kyle Neptune is 37-34 and still looking for his first NCAA tournament berth. (Photo by Porter Binks/Getty Images). The chants echoed through Hagan Arena on Tuesday night with the home team seconds away from closing out an 83-76 victory over Villanova. “Thank you, Neptune! Thank you, Neptune!” the Saint Joseph’s student section mockingly sang …

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Gregg Popovich recovering from mild stroke, no timeline for return set

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, the oldest coach in the NBA, suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 and is recovering from that, although there is no timeline on his return. The Spurs announced the diagnosis on Wednesday. The Spurs organization had closed ranks around Popovich since he went out on Nov. 2 with what …

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Embiid and George both out for second leg of back-to-back vs. unbeaten Cavs

Embiid and George both out for second leg of back-to-back vs. unbeaten Cavs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers will have no All-Stars available for the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center vs. the Cavs. Joel Embiid and Paul George have both been ruled out with a “left knee injury management” designation. Tyrese …

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