Yearly Archives: 2024

Bulls are showing positive signs, but what exactly is their plan?

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been playing good ball this season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) After years of depressed sighs, and unheard calls from a fan base yearning for ingenuity, the Chicago Bulls have — surprisingly — answered the call to step into the 21st century and embraced the 3-point shot. The organization, helmed by head coach Billy Donovan in …

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Audi Crooks’ journey from small-town sensation to top center unfolds at No. 8 Iowa State

Audi Crooks AMES, Iowa — Iowa State coaches and athletes were at the Algona stop on the Cyclone Club statewide meet-and-greet tour this summer when Audi Crooks’ popularity truly registered with women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly. Her autograph line dwarfed that of football coach Matt Campbell. “That never happens,” Fennelly said. Crooks has been beloved by the Algona community for …

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What to know about this men’s college basketball season: Cooper Flagg’s rise at Duke, UConn’s quest for a 3-peat and more

17-year-old Cooper Flagg is one of the most anticipated college players in recent history. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The college basketball season is finally here, and the sport is wasting no time getting going. All but six of the Associated Press’ Top 25 teams are in action on Monday night, including Duke and freshman star Cooper Flagg, top-ranked Kansas and several …

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Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA’s best value contracts?

Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA’s best value contracts? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has handed out nearly a billion dollars in extensions over the past two years while re-signing the top eight players on Boston’s roster in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, …

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Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reportedly out indefinitely after weekend health issue

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will reportedly be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a health issue over the weekend, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach while Popovich is out. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to …

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How to watch No. 8 Baylor at No. 7 Gonzaga college basketball: Live stream, TV channel info

Feb 19, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few looks on after a game against the Santa Clara Broncos at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga won 81-69. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports On Monday, the men’s college basketball finally arrives, a very fun time of the year for hoops fans. And arguably the most exciting game of …

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NBA admits refs missed crucial calls during Kings’ OT loss to Raptors

NBA admits refs missed crucial calls during Kings’ OT loss to Raptors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings lost an overtime thriller to the Toronto Raptors, but Sacramento was robbed of an opportunity to win in regulation due to a missed call late in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 131-128 defeat at Scotiabank Arena. The NBA released …

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Alabama basketball injury update: Three return for opener on ‘minutes restriction’ | Report

Alabama basketball is expected to have three of its sidelined roster members back for the season opener against UNC-Asheville on Monday night. Coach Nate Oats told college basketball media network Field of 68 that returning Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Grant Nelson and Aiden Sherell are “all expected to play” per a report from basketball analyst Jeff Goodman on Sunday. Goodman added …

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Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Key Injuries

Week 3 of the 2024-25 season includes the first off day for the entire league, as no one will play on Election Day (Tuesday). All 30 teams are in action on Monday, with games scheduled to begin every 15 minutes, starting at 7 PM Eastern. As is the case every week, fantasy managers will have some significant injuries to navigate …

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Tennessee State basketball vs. Fisk features Nashville Public Schools coaching flavor

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be on display Monday (7:30 p.m. CT) when Tennessee State basketball opens the 2024-25 season against neighborhood rival Fisk at Gentry Center. The two Historically Black College and Universities are located about one mile from each other, which makes the matchup interesting in itself. But the fact that the coaches for both teams − Tennessee …

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How will each Oklahoma Division I team fare in 2024-25 men’s college basketball season?

The 2024-25 men’s college basketball season is right around the corner. It’s a clean slate for every team, including those in Oklahoma. The state features four Division I programs, and all of them are looking to make strides after missing out on last season’s NCAA Tournament. Here’s a preview of each Oklahoma team, including key departures, impactful additions and record …

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Our predictions for the 2024-25 Wisconsin men’s basketball team

Tyler Wahl exhausted his eligibility. AJ Storr moved on to Kansas. Chucky Hepburn transferred to Louisville. Those players leave a major void to be filled for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team. Here are reasons to believe and doubt UW’s ability to overcome those losses plus Mark Stewart’s predictions for the season. Reason to believe in Wisconsin men’s basketball this season …

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Game Preview: Purdue vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Game Preview: Purdue vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi (Photo by © Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images) New look Purdue still B10 favorites, look to get off to strong start The last time Purdue made its way onto a basketball court, the setting was Phoenix, Arizona on Aplis 8th with the Boilermakers taking on the UConn Huskies for the national championship. Now, with …

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How to watch Ohio State basketball’s first game of the season

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MARCH 14: Interim head coach Jake Diebler of the Ohio State Buckeyes gestures during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half in the Second Round of the Big Ten Tournament at Target Center on March 14, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) The Ohio State Buckeyes will take the court Monday …

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