Category: Basketball
ASVEL stuns Barcelona with upset victory in season finale
[ad_1] ASVEL (9-25) pulled off a surprising 76-72 victory against the strong FC Barcelona (22-12) on their home court, finishing the 2023-24 season with consecutive wins. Behind Joffrey Lauvergne’s impressive 20-point performance, ASVEL showed great determination in the intense game. Youssoupha Fall added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Paris Lee contributed 10 points and…
Ranking the Top 60 players in the College Basketball Transfer Portal for 2024 as Kentucky and Mark Pope join the market
[ad_1] Kentucky basketball has officially named Mark Pope as their new head coach, following his successful tenure at BYU. With the pressure of coaching at one of the most high-profile programs in sports, Pope will need to quickly dive into recruiting, with transfers playing a key role in shaping his roster. As seen in recent…
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points to lead Cavaliers to victory against Pacers
[ad_1] Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Jarrett Allen had an impressive 29-point, 13-rebound performance, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-33) to a 129-120 victory over the Indiana Pacers (46-35) on Friday night to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Pacers mounted a late comeback, narrowing the gap to 120-118, but crucial plays by Darius…
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski Declares for 2024 NBA Draft After Standout Sophomore Season as All-American
[ad_1] Duke’s standout sophomore star Kyle Filipowski has officially declared for the NBA Draft after an impressive season, earning All-American honors. The 7-foot center is known for his versatility and potential as a lottery pick, showcasing his mobility and skills on both ends of the court. Filipowski has been a consistent presence for Duke, starting…
Myles Turner: Underestimated Obi Toppin’s Shooting Skills
[ad_1] Photo: Indiana Pacers/X Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner believes that Obi Toppin is playing consistently well right now, averaging 15.8 PPG/5.8 RPG/1.8 APG/1.0 SPG/1.0 BPG/65.3% FG/47.8% 3-PT/80.0% FT over the last five games. (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “How well is Obi playing right now? He’s scored in double figures for five straight games and…
UConn’s Donovan Clingan declares for the 2024 NBA Draft after leading Huskies to back-to-back national championships
[ad_1] Getty Images UConn star Donovan Clingan has declared for the NBA Draft, ESPN reports. Clingan played a pivotal role in helping the Huskies become college basketball’s first repeat national champions since 2007. The 7-foot-2 center is a defensive menace who stepped into an elevated role in the 2023-24 season and thrived as an efficient…
Paul Pierce: 2024 draft class is the ‘weakest in my lifetime,’ creating a perfect opportunity for Bronny James
[ad_1] Photo: USC Trojans/Twitter The decision of Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James, to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, has sparked various opinions, especially regarding his readiness for the professional stage following his time at USC. However, former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce offered a different perspective on…
Kentucky acted swiftly in hiring Mark Pope, but convincing Wildcats fans it was the right decision may take some time.
[ad_1] When rumors started spreading on Sunday that John Calipari was close to becoming the next coach at Arkansas, Kentucky fans rejoiced on social media and appeared excited to see the change in leadership they had been hoping for after another disappointing exit from the NCAA Tournament. However, just four nights later, those same fans…
Donovan Clingan Looks Back on Meeting Joe Biden
[ad_1] Joe Biden hand in hand with former KKK member Robert Byrd (Photo: AP) UConn basketball player Donavan Clingan shares his experience meeting Joe Biden, revealing that they took a photo together and had a brief conversation lasting approximately three minutes. Clingan mentioned that Biden then asked for another photo, seemingly overlooking Coach Hurley. He…
Is it a good idea for Reed Sheppard to play for Mark Pope at Kentucky in 2024-25? Weighing the advantages and disadvantages.
[ad_1] Kentucky basketball is entering a new era with the departure of long-time coach John Calipari and the potential hiring of Mark Pope from BYU. Pope, who has strong ties to Kentucky, played in the state in the 1990s and has a personal connection to current star Reed Sheppard. Sheppard, a highly-ranked NBA draft prospect,…