MADISON – Wisconsin coach Greg Gard and his staff have added what should be the final piece to the team’s roster for next season. UW officials announced Monday that Andrija Vukovic (pronounced on-DREE-uh VOO-koh-vich), a 6-foot-11 center from Podgorica, Montenegro, has signed with the Badgers. Vukovic has been playing for KK Vršac in the Basketball League of Serbia. He becomes …

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss how the Mavericks can climb back into the NBA Finals after going down 2-0 as the series shifts to Dallas. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” – part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever …

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When the Detroit Pistons badly wanted Monty Williams as their head coach last offseason, they moved heaven and earth to make it happen. The deal that finally secured the former NBA Finalist reset the coaching market: six years, $78.5 million. In the year or so since then, virtually every top coach in the NBA has cashed in. Erik Spoelstra got …

Illinois’ Coleman Hawkins reacts toward the Rutgers bench after scoring during the second half of a game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. | Charles Rex Arbogast Last week, the Deseret News reported on the remaining uncommitted college basketball players who are rated four-star transfer prospects by 247 Sports. In the past week, 10 of those players have made …

Shaquille O’Neal gives wise advice to Jaylen Brown during NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Shaquille O’Neal knows a thing or two about winning NBA championships as part of an elite duo, so he’s as qualified as anyone to give advice to Boston Celtics superstars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three straight championships …

Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley In the iconic book “The Miracle of St. Anthony,” which chronicles a year in the life of Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Hurley and his players, Hurley is depicted doing everything in his power to keep St. Anthony High School financially afloat. That includes donating his speaking fees at clinics and camps to the …

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Jrue Holiday led the Boston Celtics in scoring with 26 points in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Asked about his offense in a walk-off interview with ESPN’s Lisa Salters, Holiday credited Jayson Tatum, who assisted on seven of his 11 made field goals. “J.T. was taking it to the basket, they were double-teaming him and he was making …

Michigan basketball will play a two-game neutral-court series with Wake Forest over the next two seasons, according to reports. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein on Monday reported Michigan and Wake Forest will play two neutral-site games during the non-conference schedule the next two seasons. The Wolverines and Demon Deacons will play first in Greensboro, North Carolina on Nov. 10 according …

How intense Draymond-Kerr fight helped Looney come out of his shell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Kevon Looney is far from the loudest voice in the Warriors’ locker room, he has blossomed into one of the team’s most respected leaders over the years. The soft-spoken center, to nobody’s surprise, was a quiet 19-year-old in his rookie 2015-2016 …

Michigan basketball will play a two-game neutral-court series with Wake Forest over the next two seasons, according to reports. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein on Monday reported Michigan and Wake Forest will play two neutral-site games during the non-conference schedule the next two seasons. The Wolverines and Demon Deacons will play first in Greensboro, North Carolina on Nov. 10 according …

Dan Hurley has said no to the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley turned down the Lakers’ offer to be their next head coach and will stay put at the University of Connecticut, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported Monday afternoon. Hurley, who has won back-to-back national championships at UConn, turned down a six-year, $70 million offer from one of the NBA’s marquee franchises, …

The Huskies have won yet again. Dan Hurley has turned down a career-altering job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in college basketball as UConn’s coach, a source confirmed to CBS Sports. If ever there was an event to firm up Connecticut’s blue-blood status, this is it. Despite being presented with a mammoth contract that outsized UConn’s …

Previous team recaps: DET, WAS, POR, CHA, SAS, TOR, MEM, UTA, BKN, ATL, CHI, HOU, SAC, GSW, MIA, PHI, ORL, LAL, IND, CLE At a Glance: Record: 49-33 (6th, West) Offensive Rating: 116.8 (10th) Defensive Rating: 113.7 (13th) Net Rating: 3.1 (8th) Pace: 99.00 (15th) 2024 NBA Draft Picks: 22 With the opportunity to have Kevin Durant and Devin Booker go through an entire preseason together and the offseason addition of Bradley Beal, …

The Huskies have won yet again. Dan Hurley has turned down a career-altering job offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain in college basketball as UConn’s coach, a source confirmed to CBS Sports. If ever there was an event to firm up Connecticut’s blue-blood status, this is it. Despite being presented with a mammoth contract that outsized UConn’s …

The 2024 NBA Finals shifts over to American Airlines Center as the Boston Celtics travel to play the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 on Wednesday. The Celtics defended their home court in Games 1 and 2 as they own a 2-0 series lead. On Sunday night, Boston defeated the Mavericks 105-98. Boston is currently on a nine-game win streak. Tipoff …

Indiana basketball has undergone a lot of change heading into the 2024-25 season. The Hoosiers lost their big man, Kel’el Ware, who was also their best player. They surged late last season with five straight wins. Roster reconstruction, mostly through the transfer portal, has added high-level experience. Many national experts see IU continuing to rise. The average national ranking for …

Holiday became first player in NBA Finals history to achieve this feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most impressive aspects of the Boston Celtics is they have four or five players who are capable of being the team’s best performer on a given night. And in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Sunday night, …

The Purdue basketball roster has remained more consistent than most for 2024-25, with one notable exception. The Boilermakers lost two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey, but they keep three starters and have a heralded incoming freshman class. Many national experts see a drop-off (it’s hard to move up from national runner-up), but the Boilermakers may remain a contender …

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Darvin Ham is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks to work under Doc Rivers as an assistant coach, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ham was fired by the Los Angeles Lakers after two seasons as head coach in May, but will return to Milwaukee next season. Darvin Ham is joining the Milwaukee Bucks as the top assistant coach to Doc Rivers, sources …

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After an incredible 9-0 start to the season, Connecticut was finally handed their first loss of the season, courtesy of the 10-2 Liberty. They have the two best records in the league, and their matchup was as exciting as it was expected to be, with New York outscoring the Sun 25-15 in the fourth quarter to win 82-75. Sabrina Ionescu …

Doncic takes blame for Game 2 loss, highlights where he must improve originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s hard to fault Luka Doncic for the Dallas Mavericks losing Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday night. The Mavericks guard scored 23 points in the first half and finished with a …