Syracuse trailed by as many as 16 points on four occasions, including with 18:25 left in the second half, but rallied to take the lead before falling to Texas, 70-66, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the Legends Classic. The Orange (3-1) wiped out most of that last deficit with a 19-4 run and nosed out front with just over …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Chaunce Jenkins scored five of his 22 points in overtime to help Seton Hall hand VCU its first loss of the season, 69-66 on Thursday night at the Charleston Classic. Jenkins also had five rebounds for the Pirates (3-2). Isaiah Coleman scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. David Tubek shot 3 for 3 from beyond …

BLOOMINGTON – IU got pushed for 40 minutes Thursday, in a 69-58 win against UNC Greensboro. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out: *denotes man of the match STARTERS ∎ Myles Rice: 9/10* Once again at the heart of everything, with 20 points, five rebounds and six assists. His 3-point shot continues to fall, a promising sign of progress from last …

This could have been much worse. The 76ers confirmed that Paul George has suffered another bone bruise on his left knee — the same injury that had him miss the first five games of the regular season — but say he will be reevaluated after two games this time. From the 76ers: An MRI of Paul George’s left knee revealed …

BLOOMINGTON — IU basketball had to earn it on Thursday night in a 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro. The No. 18 Hoosiers (4-0) had one final tuneup before heading to The Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis — the most challenging stretch of its nonconference schedule — but the Spartans weren’t a pushover. They battled back from a 16-point deficit to tie the …

The NBA knows what it wants as the vibe for this new All-Star Game format — fast-paced, pickup-style hoops. Whether we get that or not — whether the players care or not, whether they play even a little defense — we will find out in February, but more details are coming out about the NBA’s plans. What we know is …

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Christian Davis had 21 points in Bradley’s 82-68 victory against Texas State on Thursday night. Davis shot 6 for 10 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Braves (4-1). Darius Hannah added 16 points while shooting 6 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 1 …

Changes to the NBA All-Star Game format are reportedly coming into sharper focus. Following reports that the league was considering a four-team tournament for the All-Star Game, the tourney will likely be a pickup-style format in which the two semifinal games would be played to 40 points and the championship would be played to 25. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game …

Shaheen Holloway promised the Seton Hall basketball team would get markedly better. His Pirates proved him right, perhaps sooner than anyone expected. Postgrad guard Chaunce Jenkins scored 22 points and reserve forward David Tubek drilled a dagger 3-pointer to lift them to a 69-66 overtime upset of VCU in Thursday’s Charleston Classic quarterfinals – an enormous leap forward for a …

Derrick White details best moments from Celtics’ White House visit originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After winning the NBA Finals in June, the Boston Celtics got to visit the White House for the first time since last hoisting the trophy in 2008. It was the first championship ring for almost all of the roster except Jrue Holiday, so the …

Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle, left, and Oregon coach Dana Altman call two their teams during the first half Jan. 29, 2022. The undefeated Oregon men’s basketball team hits the road for the first time this season. It’ll be a short trip, however. The Ducks (4-0) will play Oregon State (4-0) at 7 p.m. Thursday inside Gill Coliseum in Corvallis …

Changes to the NBA All-Star Game format are reportedly coming into sharper focus. Following reports that the league was considering a four-team tournament for the All-Star Game, the tourney will likely be a pickup-style format in which the two semifinal games would be played to 40 and the championship would be played to 25. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is …

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) dribbles against Bowling Green guard Javontae Campbell (2) during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. It appears Michigan State basketball will have star freshman Jase Richardson in the lineup when they next take the court. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on …

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce both recently having their homes burglarized could be indicative of a wider scheme targeting professional athletes, prompting the NFL to issue a security alert to teams and the players’ union, reports The Associated Press. The memo that went out to NFL teams and the players union warned that homes of professional athletes have become “increasingly …

EAST LANSING — Jase Richardson escaped a major injury scare. The Michigan State basketball freshman was back working out Thursday afternoon, two days after suffering a left ankle sprain in the waning moments of an 83-75 win over Samford. Coach Tom Izzo said he made “a coach’s decision” to keep Richardson out of live action during practice as a precautionary …

There was seemingly a plethora of positives from Xavier’s 80-55 victory over Siena Wednesday night at Cintas Center, which moved the Musketeers to 5-0 for the first time in four years. Xavier kept up its impressive three-point shooting (11-of-24), had nine players make a field goal, won the rebounding battle (35-29), had a 33-4 edge in fast-break points, a 20-point …

Paul George to miss at least two games with left knee bone bruise originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The 2-12 Sixers will be without Paul George for their weekend home games against the Nets and Clippers. A team official said Thursday that George, who hyperextended his left knee in the Sixers’ loss to the Grizzlies, will be out for …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points, Daniel Abreu had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Drake beat Miami 80-69 on Thursday to begin the Charleston Classic. It was Drake’s first victory against an ACC opponent since topping Wake Forest 77-74 in its second game of the 2017-18 season. Stirtz was the only player for either team in …

It’s been that kind of season for Paul George and the Sixers. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) The Philadelphia 76ers finally got to see their trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the court together for the first time this season on Wednesday. It lasted for roughly one half. George exited the Sixers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, a …

Nov 22, 2017; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Battle 4 Atlantis logo before the game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Tennessee Volunteers in the 2017 Battle 4 Atlantis in Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The North Carolina women’s basketball team is 3-1 heading into this weekend, the third weekend of the women’s college basketball season. They opened …

Boston Celtics visit White House for NBA championship celebration originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA champion Boston Celtics’ victory lap continued Thursday as the team visited the White House for the traditional celebration with the president. President Joe Biden welcomed the team at the mansion’s South Lawn to commemorate Boston’s five-game victory over the Dallas Mavericks in June, …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — KyKy Tandy scored 21 points and Florida Atlantic pulled away late in the second half to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the Charleston Classic. It was the second straight loss by a Power Four team in the tournament after Miami fell to Drake in the opener. Florida Atlantic (4-2) plays the Bulldogs in the …

DETROIT — It was almost as if Zach LaVine was playing possum, watching teammate Nikola Vučević feast on a lax Pistons defense — and then, he exploded. It was one triple in the fourth, then another, and another, and another. You could see it in his gait, the light steps, the easy release. The only ones who didn’t seem to …

Nov 20, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) dunks the ball during the first half against the Southern University Jaguars at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Texas A&M plays a very aggressive brand of basketball, and with that comes a few gaps on both sides of the court that the Aggies …

Vanderbilt basketball will face its biggest test of the season when it heads to the Charleston Classic tournament. The Commodores (4-0) will start off by facing Nevada (4-0) on Thursday. Their subsequent games will depend on game results but the other teams participating in the event are Drake, FAU, Miami, Oklahoma State, Seton Hall and VCU. The winner of Thursday’s …