Jul. 15—CHAMPAIGN — It’s quiet now near State Farm Center. But that won’t last. Come October, a new friend visits the home of Illinois men’s basketball. Goes by the name Anticipation. Brad Underwood did that. The eighth-year Illini coach just put the school in the Elite Eight for the first time since the magical 2005 team reached the NCAA championship …

AUBURN — Another big-time matchup has been added to the 2024-25 Auburn basketball schedule. The Tigers will play Purdue at Birmingham’s Legacy Arena on Dec. 21, Auburn announced Monday. The matchup is the first half of a two-year series with the Boilermakers, who will also play Auburn at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse in December 2025. Purdue is coming off a season …

Why Draymond hasn’t allowed himself to process Klay’s Warriors exit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dub Nation and the rest of the NBA world still are trying to process Klay Thompson’s Warriors departure. Even weeks later, Thompson hoisting a Dallas Mavericks jersey just doesn’t look right. But for others, it’s easier not to process the breakup — something …

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue men’s basketball’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule now includes a southern trip to face another NCAA Tournament regular. The team announced Monday it has finalized an agreement with Auburn for a two-game neutral-site series, including a Dec. 21, 2024, game in Birmingham, Alabama. Auburn will play in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec. 20, 2025. The Birmingham …

Team USA looked casually dominant against Canada, whom it might face in the Olympic final. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) Team USA began its pre-Olympics exhibition tour against arguably its biggest competition for the gold medal. It was an encouraging start. Led by Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis, the Americans defeated Canada 86-72 on Wednesday in Las Vegas. The team has four …

Northpoint Christian School guard Ayden Kelley, the son of former Booker T. Washington and Memphis basketball guard Antonio Burks, has joined Arkansas, the team announced July 11. Kelley’s background is full of basketball talent. His stepfather is former Tennessee star point guard Tony Harris. Harris was a McDonald’s All-American out of East High School and played for the Volunteers from …

Jeremiah Fears is one of the most interesting names to watch in college basketball recruiting right now. The 5-star combo guard and brother of Michigan State basketball point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. recently rescinded his commitment to Illinois to explore other opportunities, and now teams across the company will compete to earn his talents. According to Fears himself, MSU has …

Can Jaden Springer show Celtics he’s worth a long-term investment? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the Boston Celtics acquired Jaden Springer from the Philadelphia 76ers at February’s NBA trade deadline, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens noted how the move felt like an opportunity to add a young player who might be able to help the Celtics further …

The Cincinnati Bearcats will face the Dayton Flyers again at Heritage Bank Center. The Cincinnati Bearcat/Dayton Flyer basketball series will continue in the 2024-25 men’s basketball season when the longtime rivals clash at the Hoops Classic presented by CareSource on Dec. 20 at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. The contest was announced Monday by veteran event promoter, bdG Sports. …

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Mikal Bridges is the NBA’s version of Goldilocks. After experiencing life as a fourth option with the Phoenix Suns and a top option with the Nets, Bridges is destined for a role somewhere in the middle with the Knicks. When he first debuted in the league with Phoenix, Bridges was in a modest 3-and-D role. He was often guarding the …

Jul. 15—Several high-profile transfers picked Big Ten men’s basketball teams this offseason. Bigs like Oumar Ballo and Great Osobor. Guards like Kylan Boswell and Myles Rice. Other lower-profile transfers, like Tre White at Illinois, might wind up being just as meaningful. Illini beat writer Scott Richey spotlights five: Like all of UCLA’s international freshmen, Buyuktuncel had a difficult freshman season. …

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis throws down poster dunk originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich LAS VEGAS — The athleticism is plainly there to see. Just ask Daeqwon Plowden from the Golden State Warriors summer league team. Chicago Bulls first-round pick Matas Buzelis is a 6-foot-9-inch leaper whose athleticism during his play for the …

Jul. 15—The Dayton Flyers and Cincinnati Bearcats officially announced the return of the Hoops Classic on Monday. Jon Rothstein, of CBS Sports, reported the date of the game, Dec. 20, in June. The time of the game and television information will be announced at a later date. The Hoops Classic will be played at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati …

The men’s Olympic basketball tournament field is set, and we’re less than two weeks away from action getting started in Paris. Team USA men’s basketball is going for its fifth gold medal in a row, and the Americans are taking a star-studded roster to face some strong competition. Team USA will be in Group C, along with Serbia, Puerto Rico and …

Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs have ruled out No. 4 overall pick Stephon Castle for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League due to a sprained wrist, the team announced on Sunday. There is no long-term concern for Castle, but the Spurs are understandably playing it safe with their latest lottery pick.  “I feel like they have my best …

Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The New York Knicks are actively seeking to add the final piece to their roster—a young, contractually controlled center—to complement their recent strategic acquisitions, including Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. As the team positions itself firmly within a championship contention window, it’s crucial that any moves made have a substantial impact. …

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Former Wisconsin Badgers Micah Potter and Nigel Hayes-Davis have traveled with USA Basketball and are set to suit up for the team’s exhibition vs. Australia on Monday afternoon. The Olympic exhibition match is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and will tip off at noon Eastern. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1. Related: Big Ten basketball teams …

The expectations for Iowa State basketball are very high heading into the 2024-25 season. The level of competition the Cyclones will face is top-tier, too. Iowa State could face six top 10 opponents and nine top 25 opponents, according to ESPN’s Wayy-Too-Early Top 25 released on July 1. The Cyclones rank No. 7 in that poll. That official number will …

Wisconsin basketball secured an official visit with top-ranked class of 2025 shooting guard Davion Hannah, per 247sports’ National Basketball Scout & Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins.  Hannah will also take official visits to Alabama, Louisville, Ohio State and Wake Forest this fall. He will visit Wisconsin the weekend of September 14, the same date as fellow four-star basketball target Amari Allen. …

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After locking up franchise star point guard Jalen Brunson to a team-friendly extension, the New York Knicks‘ next move is to get a backup center, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. “Who are they going to get to play backup center [to] Mitchell Robinson? He has a history of getting hurt, so you need a backup center who can start 30 …