Yearly Archives: 2024

NBA power rankings 2024-25: Undefeated Cavaliers capture top spot

The most challenging part of putting together these 2024-25 NBA Power Rankings is the conference imbalance we see in the standings. This week, I have the Kings and Spurs in the “Playoffs or Bust” level of teams expecting to make the postseason, but in reality, the Kings would be the 10 seed, while the Mavericks and Spurs would be out …

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UNC basketball’s Hubert Davis talks Derek Dixon, Isaiah Denis, Tar Heels’ 2025 recruiting class

North Carolina basketball has officially announced the signing of two players from the 2025 recruiting class. Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, giving UNC head coach Hubert Davis two guards ranked among the top-50 recruits in their class, according to 247Sports. “Both players are what we wanted and needed in our class of 2026,” …

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Bucks Injury Report: Milwaukee Rules Out Two Starters Against Pistons – Sports Illustrated

Bucks Injury Report: Milwaukee Rules Out Two Starters Against Pistons Sports Illustrated Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQT1JkeEs0eWtTdnRtekNKaV9ZeVN3R2xuUFFjbG5MTjY3NXNBVDVrbEI3d2R5bjlWc05qZ0NUSm52X2lmR3BxVlgzUW5CMVJtc3JkS28xMmlNNUZ1U3pROEZqVnJRVjJfZnlESjZwQjNCMW53ZVVxX3NFRUtReG9wclpwVFQ5bEJXMFpocjdFbl9HOHc3YjJQeVlkS2tsYWt4YUZGa3RzR3NRMVNuUlE1RlFpZUlCZw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2024-11-13 20:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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UNC basketball signs first two pieces of 2025 recruiting class

Nov 4, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels are no stranger to signing high-profile basketball recruits – just look at what they did in their 2024 recruiting class. On Wednesday, UNC officially …

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Big Ten men’s basketball power rankings: We’ll find out a lot more this week

The first two weeks of the Big Ten men’s basketball season provided little reason to shake up the preseason power rankings. Many teams have yet to play their first opponent of consequence. That begins to change this week with several big matchups, including No. 2 Alabama’s visit to two-time defending conference champion Purdue on Friday. Even better — we’re officially …

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Herd knocks off Southern Indiana, 77-63

Nov. 13—By CODY LINN Marshall Athletics HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University Men’s Basketball team (2-1) registered a 14-point, 77-63, win over Southern Indiana (0-3) Monday night at the Cam Henderson Center. “We talked about getting into the paint and making sound decisions,” Herd Men’s Basketball Head Coach Corny Jackson said. “We took 16 (threes) tonight. The flow of the …

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Michigan State basketball officially signs 2025 recruiting class

Recruiting News Michigan State basketball has officially signed their 2025 recruiting class. On Wednesday, the Spartans got Cam Ward and Jordan Scott to officially sign their National Letters of Intent. Ward and Scott are notable for a few reasons: 1. They are both 4-star recruits, making a nice class for the Spartans. 2. They are both from the DMV, meaning …

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Fantasy Basketball Trade Analyzer: Time to invest in Donovan Mitchell

Injuries, injuries and more injuries have been a common theme in the NBA this season. We have seen teams lose multiple stars already, which has a ripple effect across the fantasy landscape. One way to try and help your fantasy basketball team stay afloat through injuries is to make trades. Let’s discuss some players to buy low on, sell high …

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Darryn Peterson signs in 1 of Kansas basketball’s ‘best recruiting moments’ in decades

LAWRENCE — Shortly after announcing the addition of Samis Calderon on Wednesday, Kansas basketball revealed Darryn Peterson has signed with the Jayhawks. Peterson is a 247Sports Composite five-star combo guard who’s both the No. 1 player at his position in the 2025 recruiting class and the No. 3 player overall. He’s listed at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds. And, like Calderon, …

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Chloe Kitts available for No. 1 South Carolina after sitting out a game due to academic suspension

Chloe Kitts COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts is available to play after missing the top-ranked Gamecocks’ last game due to an academic suspension. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said everyone, including Kitts, would be ready to play when the team opens its home season against Coppin State. Kitts was held out of South Carolina’s 71-57 victory over then-No. …

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Kansas basketball earns commitment from 2025 4-star prospect

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball added to its 2025 recruiting class Wednesday with a commitment from Samis Calderon. Calderon, a 247Sport Composite four-star small forward, will arrive by way of Overtime Elite. Listed at 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, he’s the No. 12-ranked player at his position and the No. 55-ranked player overall in the nation. Calderon made the announcement of his pledge …

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Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line

Ex-Celtic Robert Williams makes NBA history with wild stat line originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If you’re a Celtics fan looking for a pick-me-up after Boston’s stunning NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, we have three words for you: Robert Williams highlights. The former Celtics big man missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ first nine games while …

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Erik Spoelstra’s ‘horrendous’ mistake calling timeout when Heat don’t have one gives Pistons unlikely win

Even the best coach in the NBA has the occasional epic screw-up. Enter Erik Spoelstra. The Heat were in overtime of a tight NBA Cup game with a feisty Pistons team on Wednesday night, but Tyler Herro was keeping them afloat — he finished with 40 points, making 10 3-pointers, plus dishing out eight assists, including this incredibly alley-oop to …

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Popovich to make ‘full recovery’ from mild stroke

Gregg Popovich has been head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since 1996 [Getty Images] The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is “expected to make a full recovery” after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month. The 75-year-old has missed the Spurs’ last six games with what was originally described as an undisclosed health issue. He …

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Time is now for BYU to reintroduce the brand

BYU defensive end Viliami Po’uha (45) and other Cougars celebrate after a field goal from place kicker Will Ferrin (44) gave BYU the lead at 22-21 during a game between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City early on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News …

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NBA referee Scott Wall undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 15: Referee Scott Wall #31 looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Veteran NBA referee Scott Wall was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia earlier this year, the National Basketball Referees Association announced …

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