Yearly Archives: 2024

Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, targets, recruits, KY expert insight

The Kentucky basketball roster will look completely different this season, as new head coach Mark Pope has built a Kentucky basketball lineupfrom scratch following the departure of former coach John Calipari. Each player from last year’s team either entered the college basketball transfer portal, NBA Draft or graduated. Their entire Kentucky basketball recruiting class, aside from Travis Perry, decommitted, leaving …

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NBA, NHL Title Sweeps Would Be a Backbreaker for Disney

After the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback attempt came up short on Thursday night, Disney executives now find themselves staring down the double barrels of financial misfortune. In taking a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers effectively mirrored what the Boston Celtics have been getting up to in the NBA Finals, thereby setting up a rare twin-sweep scenario …

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Reports: Former Illinois basketball player finds new college home, inks record-setting NIL deal

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) attempts to dribble against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Coleman Hawkins has made a college choice along with a record-setting NIL deal in the process. The Illinois basketball …

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Ex-Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., potential first-round NBA draft pick, not guilty of rape

Former Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential first-round NBA draft pick, was found not guilty Thursday on a rape charge after a jury in Douglas County, Kansas, spent less than two hours deliberating the verdict. The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and the Jayhawks. …

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NBA Finals: Game 4 Same-Game Parlay

As we approach the end of the NBA season, the Celtics are on the verge of a clean sweep against the Mavericks. While the series may not have been as competitive as we hoped, there’s still a chance for some exciting moments. So, before we potentially bid farewell to the season, l’d like to go full degenerate mode Boston Celtics …

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Arkansas basketball under John Calipari: Insiders tell transfer portal news, 2024 roster, recruits, targets

Arkansas wasn’t often considered much of a threat in men’s college basketball for the first 20 years of the 21st century. But after making three straight Sweet 16 appearances, including back-to-back Elite Eight trips before losing to eventual National Champion UConn in the Sweet 16 last year, Arkansas is becoming an SEC basketball staple. Now with John Calipari taking over …

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Why are so many Euro Stars NBA-ready? | On The Clock

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek is joined by Swish Cultures CEO Jordan Richard to discuss why there’s an influx of European NBA prospects coming into the draft Day 1-ready and if the trend is likely to continue. Hear the full conversation on “On The Clock” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple …

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Coleman Hawkins transferring to Kansas State

Jun. 14—CHAMPAIGN — Coleman Hawkins didn’t waste time with another visit to LSU this weekend. Fresh off a trip to Manhattan, Kan., last weekend, the former Illinois forward committed to Kansas State on Friday morning, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Hawkins was considered one of the top transfers still available in the portal following his withdrawal from the 2024 NBA Draft. …

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Celtics One Win Away | #ChasingHistory 🏆

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 61 PTS to take the Celtics within a game of title No. 18. Relive Game 3 with inside … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYZ0_Qb35iY Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Domas changes Kings jersey number to honor father Arvydas

Domas changes Kings jersey number to honor father Arvydas originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Kings general manager Monte McNair and Co. brace for personnel adjustments this summer, Domantas Sabonis is making his own personal change for the 2024-25 NBA season. The Sabonis family legacy will continue in Sacramento next season, as Domantas announced he will switch from …

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Mazzulla gives latest update on Porzingis’ status for Game 4

Mazzulla gives latest update on Porzingis’ status for Game 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have a chance to win their 18th championship in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Friday night in Dallas, and one of the biggest question marks entering this matchup is the status of center Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis suffered a …

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UTEP basketball hires Mike Roberts as men’s assistant

Ten days before summer practice begins, the UTEP men’s basketball team has completed its coaching staff with the addition of Mike Roberts, who comes to the Miners after two years at Cincinnati. Roberts fills a coaching spot that opened after head assistant Jeremy Cox departed for Oklahoma State last month. Roberts was at Cincinnati from 2021-23 and before that held …

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College basketball transfer portal rankings 2024: Illinois star Coleman Hawkins commits to Kansas State

The highest-rated player left on the board in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings revealed his commitment on Friday, when former Illinois star Coleman Hawkins announced that he will play at Kansas State next season. Hawkins, who is ranked the No. 20 transfer, also considered North Carolina, LSU, Louisville, SMU and Arkansas, among others. Though he played mostly center …

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