Why Draymond sees similarities between LeBron and Sharks’ Celebrini originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green is perhaps the biggest Macklin Celebrini fan in the world. And if the four-time NBA champion hadn’t already made his case clear, he took the time to expound to reporters on the rookie center’s greatness after the Warriors’ 123-118 win over the …

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freshman Jackson McAndrew scored 15 points off the bench and Ryan Kalkbrenner had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 14 Creighton past Kansas City 79-56 Saturday night. Isaac Traudt scored 13 points, Steven Ashworth added 11 and Arizona State transfer Jamiya Neal had his first double-double for Creighton with 11 points and 11 rebounds. …

Michigan State’s Jaden Akins, right, moves the ball as Bowling Green’s Javontae Campbell defends during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, Breslin Center in East Lansing. While the final score shows Michigan State basketball defeating Bowling Green by double figures, the game was anything but comfortable. The Spartans would beat the Falcons 86-72 after finishing the game on …

Michigan State’s Coen Carr dunks against Bowling Green after a Jaden Akins assist during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, Breslin Center in East Lansing. Death, taxes, and Coen Carr making huge dunks in the Breslin Center. The Michigan State basketball sophomore forward has made a name for himself as one of the best dunkers in college basketball, …

Grizz coach Jenkins calls out Dray foul with Warriors ‘code’ reference originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The lore between the Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies goes way back — and, in this case, back to 2022. After Golden State’s 123-118 win over Memphis on Friday at Chase Center, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins invoked now-famous “code” comments made by Warriors …

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kansas State transfer Arthur Kaluma and five-star freshman Tre Johnson scored 18 points apiece Saturday to help Texas beat Mississippi State 89-43. Texas (3-1) has won three in a row since an 80-72 loss to Ohio State at the Hall of Fame Series in the season opener. Julian Larry scored 13 points, Kadin Shedrick 12 and …

The Indiana State men’s basketball team took to the road for a clash with longtime rival Ball State on Saturday afternoon and emerged victorious 94-84 inside Worthen Arena. Camp Wagner led the way with 19 points, including five bombs from beyond the arc as he was on fire with his 3-pointers. His buckets really started to come after back-to-back 3s …

Arkansas State secured a 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves, now 3-1, forced 16 turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, limiting the Lumberjacks to 31.5 percent shooting from the field and just 3-of-16 from beyond the arc. The 49 points allowed was the fewest since December 1, 2022, when they …

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 16: Dre Davis #14 of the Mississippi Rebels handles the ball against Nique Clifford #10 of the Colorado State Rams during the first half at The Pavilion at Ole Miss on November 16, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) A lopsided first half proved the difference. The No. 25 Ole Miss men’s basketball …