Category: Basketball
LeBron James Called Out By Stephen A. Smith
[ad_1] LeBron James has been called out by Stephen A. Smith, who took issue with James’ recent comments about the Miami Heat losing in the 2011 Finals. Speaking on the Mind The Game podcast, James said the team wasn’t as good as it could have been because it consisted primarily of “all minimum guys” and…
Mark Sears is Alabama’s shortest player but is a big reason the Crimson Tide is in their first Final Four
[ad_1] GLENDALE, Ariz. — You might be forgiven if you’ve somehow overlooked Mark Sears. Alabama’s do-it-all star is the shortest player on the Crimson Tide’s Final Four roster, measuring 6-foot-1. And he tends to be a touch on the quiet side, which teammates say is a by-product of his shy nature. But there is no…
De’Andre Hunter: Part of being aggressive is knowing when and where you’re gonna get the ball
[ad_1] Photo: Atlanta Hawks/X Here’s Atlanta Hawks small forward De’Andre Hunter explaining why he feels more comfortable on the offensive end this season (averaging a career-high 15.6 PPG & 39.6% 3-PT). (via atlhawksfans): “I think part of being aggressive is just knowing when and where you’re going to get the ball. Obviously that takes time…
NC State’s run to the Final Four gives a sense of pride to those who were with Wolfpack while they were down
[ad_1] GLENDALE, Ariz. – Sometimes you can just feel their presence. All day. Every day. That’s how Debbie Yow described it. NC State‘s former AD wouldn’t be the first to describe what it’s like to constantly exist in the orbit of Duke and North Carolina on Tobacco Road. She certainly is one of the most…
Bronny James to enter NBA Draft
[ad_1] Photo: USC Trojans/Twitter USC freshman guard Bronny James announced on Instagram that he will enter the 2024 NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility and will also enter the transfer portal. Despite high expectations after receiving McDonald’s All-American honors in high school, James’ productivity was hampered by a July cardiac arrest episode and a…
2024 NBA Mock Draft: UConn’s Donovan Clingan leads four stars at Final Four in latest first-round projection
[ad_1] Zaccharie Risacher SF France • 6’9″ / 204 lbs Projected Team Detroit PROSPECT RNK 2nd POSITION RNK 1st PPG 9.9 RPG 3.4 3P% 34.9% Risacher has struggled of late after starting the season hot, in particular cooling after after showing improvement as a shooter. But as we sit here now I’d still project him…
Mac McClung named 2024 G League MVP
[ad_1] Photo: Twitter/screenshot Mac McClung has been honored as the Most Valuable Player for the 2023-24 G League season. McClung’s impressive performance saw him average 25.7 points along with 4.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists across 27 games. Alondes Williams of the Sioux Falls Skyforce and Kenneth Lofton Jr., who split time between the Salt Lake…
Why Gilbert Arenas Thinks Nikola Jokic is Worst MVP in 40 Years
[ad_1] Former NBA player turned media personality Gilbert Arenas has shared another outrageous take, this time he has taken aim at Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic. The Serbian superstar has won two MVP titles in his NBA career and is well on track to take out his third this season. However, Arenas believes that if…
2024 NCAA Tournament bracket: College basketball scores, Final Four schedule, March Madness TV, live stream
[ad_1] After two exciting weeks of NCAA Tournament action that began with 68 teams, we are down to four that will compete in Glendale, Arizona, for ultimate bragging rights. The Final Four features a blend of powerhouses, newcomers and underdogs, all seeking college basketball’s ultimate prize. No. 1 seed Purdue will face No. 11 seed…
Sixers promote Jeff Dowtin to standard contract
[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers have elevated guard Jeff Dowtin to a standard contract for the rest of the season. Dowtin had been operating under a two-way deal with the Sixers since early March. Despite his limited appearances in just seven games for Philadelphia since joining, Dowtin brings valuable experience, having previously worked with 76ers head…