Category: Basketball
Caitlin Clark’s Response to Iowa Jersey Retirement
[ad_1] Speaking in front of 8,000 fans at Iowa for a season-end celebration, NCAA star Caitlin Clark expressed her gratitude for the honor of having her number 22 jersey retired by the school. “You’ve all inspired me as much as I’ve inspired you, allowing me to live my dream every day. I am very thankful,”…
Top coaching candidates in Kentucky: Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino still on list after Scott Drew, Dan Hurley are removed
[ad_1] John Calipari announced on social media that he is leaving Kentucky after 15 seasons with the program. Less than 24 hours later, he was officially hired as the next coach at Arkansas. This departure comes after a meeting with UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart, where it was confirmed that Calipari would be returning for…
Maccabi ends regular season with win over Milan
[ad_1] The regular season ended on a high note for Maccabi (20-14) as they secured a victory over Olimpia Milano (15-19) in EuroLeague action. With five wins in their last six games, Maccabi heads into the play-in round with strong momentum. Unfortunately for Milan, their hopes for advancing to the postseason were dashed with this…
Jrue Holiday Unveils the Motivation Behind His Long-Term Commitment to the Celtics
[ad_1] Jrue Holiday has solidified his place in the Celtics’ future plans by signing a lucrative four-year, $135 million extension with the team, aiming for ‘multiple rings’ in the process. Eligible for an extension on April 1, Holiday signed on Wednesday and expressed relief to reporters on Thursday, saying it was a fulfillment of his…
Houston Cougar’s Jamal Shead declares for 2024 NBA Draft following standout All-American season
[ad_1] USATSI Houston star Jamal Shead will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the NBA Draft, he announced Thursday. The 6-foot-1 point guard earned First Team All-America honors from CBS Sports in the 2023-24 season while leading the Cougars to a Big 12 regular-season title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA…
Anadolu Efes Clinches Play-In Spot with Dominant Victory over Crvena Zvezda
[ad_1] Anadolu Efes (17-17) secured a vital play-in berth with a dominant 100-55 win over Crvena Zvezda (11-23) in Round 34 of the EuroLeague. Despite a slow start in the opening quarter, Anadolu Efes bounced back behind the standout performance of Elijah Bryant. Bryant, a key player for Efes, erupted for 19 points in the…
DeMar DeRozan Discusses Future Plans in Light of Free Agency Speculation
[ad_1] DeMar DeRozan has made it clear that he wants to stay with the Bulls, even though he could become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. In an interview with NBC Sports Chicago after Thursday morning’s shootaround, DeRozan expressed his commitment to the team and the city. Despite the Bulls’ struggles to make it…
Five Key Facts About Mark Pope, the BYU Coach with Strong Connections to Kentucky Wildcats
[ad_1] Kentucky is closing in on hiring Mark Pope, the current BYU coach, to take over as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. Pope, a former Kentucky star who played under Rick Pitino from 1994-96, is set to return to Lexington after spending the last five seasons…
Celtics Confirm Extension of Jrue Holiday
[ad_1] Photo: NBA/YouTube screenshot The Boston Celtics have reached an agreement on a contract extension with guard Jrue Holiday. Brad Stevens, Celtics President of Basketball Operations, stated, “In addition to being one of the more accomplished players in the league, Jrue is an elite teammate and competitor. He is simply a person who raises everyone’s…
Draymond Green Gives His Opinion on Bronny James’ Controversial Draft Choice
[ad_1] Opinions abound regarding Bronny James’ decision to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, and it was only a matter of time before Draymond Green shared his thoughts on the matter. Similar to former NBA player Baron Davis’ recent comments, Green believes that LeBron’s eldest son made a wise choice in declaring for this year’s…