Category: Basketball
2024 March Madness predictions: Expert NCAA bracket picks against the spread, odds for First Four games
[ad_1] 2024 NCAA Tournament action begins in earnest Tuesday night with a First Four doubleheader that will shrink the 68-team field to 66 and then again to 64 following another doubleheader Wednesday night. The first games each evening will tip off at 6:40 p.m. ET with all four showdowns transpiring on truTV. No. 16 seeds…
Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly out for rest of season due to wrist fracture
[ad_1] Washington Wizards rookie shooting guard Bilal Coulibaly’s season has come to an early end due to a right wrist fracture. The Wizards confirmed the unfortunate news via X, announcing that Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the regular season. The injury occurred during a game against the Chicago Bulls on March 16 when Coulibaly…
LeBron James’ New Show Is Unlike Any Other Player Podcast
[ad_1] LeBron James is teaming up with J.J. Redick for a new podcast called “Mind the Game”, with the teaser dropping on Monday and the first episode scheduled for Tuesday this week. “This is for everyone who truly loves our beautiful game,” James tweeted on Monday. “Shout out to @jj_redick for creating this with us….
2024 NCAA bracket upset picks: Expert predictions for March Madness bracket busters to help win your pool
[ad_1] It’s bracket season. The 68 teams that will compete in the 2024 NCAA Tournament are set, and now the onus is on you to figure out which team will emerge from the rubble as champion. But let’s not twist what ultimately matters most. In an ideal world, you want to emerge as the champion…
Tyrese Haliburton: “I never went through a slump like this in my life”
[ad_1] Here’s Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton discussing his recent stretch of inconsistent games following Monday’s 108-103 home loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (14 points/6 rebounds/12 assists/1 steal/1 block/4-14 FG/1-9 3-PT/5-5 FT/3 turnovers/5 fouls/-7 +/-). (via Indiana Pacers): Reporter: “Obviously, you hold yourself to a super high standard. I would imagine you’d probably want…
NBA World Reacts to Anthony Edwards Dunk of the Year Contender
[ad_1] NBA fans lost their minds as Anthony Edwards submitted a dunk of the year contender on Monday: Here’s how the internet is reacting to Edwards’ incredible poster on John Collins: Anthony Edwards is the closest we’ve seen to young Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant. If bigs were still on the block like the 90’s…
Howard vs. Wagner odds, score prediction, line, spread, time: 2024 First Four picks from proven model
[ad_1] A 2024 First Four battle features the Wagner Seahawks (16-15) and the Howard Bison (18-16), both No. 16 seeds, linking up on Tuesday. The winner of this contest advances to the first round to face No. 1 seed North Carolina. Wagner looks to extend its win streak to four games. Howard, a program making its…
Paul George on European basketball atmosphere: “That would be dope if that was here in the US”
[ad_1] Los Angeles Clippers’ star Paul George is keen on European basketball atmosphere to be infused into the NBA, drawing inspiration from his Serbian wife and experiences with Team USA in FIBA competitions. During a recent episode of Podcast P, George expressed his admiration for the unique aspects of European basketball culture, particularly the intense…
The Truth Behind Claims Orlando Fired Staffer Who Posted NSFW Jersey Swap
[ad_1] The NBA social media world went into a frenzy over a NSFW jersey swap on Sunday and there were wild rumors a Magic staffer was fired because they posted it. Toronto’s Gradey Dick and Orlando’s Anthony Black did a jersey swap we’ve all been waiting for. The photo blew up on social media. The…
NCAA bracket predictions: Model unveils surprising March Madness 2024 tournament picks
[ad_1] If the old adage that defense wins championships is true, then watch out for teams like Houston, Saint Mary’s, Virginia, Iowa State and McNeese in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket. The No. 1 seed Cougars lead the nation in scoring defense at 57 points per game. Iowa State, a No. 2 seed, is fourth…