Category: Basketball
NCAA Tournament 15 vs. 2 upset rankings: Iowa State least likely to fall, plus SportsLine’s upset bracket
[ad_1] There have been 11 upsets by No. 15 seeds in the history of the NCAA Tournament, with seven of those coming in the past 11 seasons. Coincidentally, a No. 15 seed has pulled a first-round upset in three consecutive seasons and last year’s victim, Arizona, finds itself as a No. 2 seed again in…
Spencer Dinwiddie on being Lakers role player
[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, having predominantly started games since 2019, adjusts to a bench role after joining the Lakers as a free agent. Dinwiddie, previously a key figure for the Brooklyn Nets, acknowledges the shift in his role, and is willing to contribute as part of a larger team dynamic. Despite…
2024 March Madness bracket picks: NCAA Tournament Cinderella teams to consider when filling out your bracket
[ad_1] The 2023 NCAA Tournament provided us with one of the best Cinderella stories in the event’s history, when No. 16 seed FDU captured the hearts of the nation by slaying No. 1 seed Purdue. Not only did the Knights become the second-ever No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed, but they did…
Doc Rivers: We have to become a better half-court team for the postseason
[ad_1] Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers recently said that being a solid half-court team offensively is critical for when the game slows down more come playoff time. (via Milwaukee Bucks): “Our movement at half-court has been stuck at times. That’s the big step for us, we have to become a better half-court team. The…
2024 NCAA Tournament bracket South Regional: March Madness predictions, upsets, players to watch
[ad_1] Selection Sunday is officially in our rearview and the glorious 68-team bracket for this year’s NCAA Tournament is set, which means you’ve probably stumbled upon this page to gather intel as you make your picks. The good news is that you’ve landed in the right place. The bad news is that you’ve now all but…
Insider reveals Zion Williamson’s remarkable weight loss transformation
[ad_1] According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, New Orleans Pelicans’ phenom Zion Williamson has undergone a dramatic transformation, shedding 25 or more pounds in recent months. Williamson’s commitment to improving his fitness has been a key factor in the Pelicans’ success this season, as reported by Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast. Since December, Williamson’s dedication…
College basketball transfer portal 2024: Ranking top 10 impact players looking to move to a new school
[ad_1] Mayhem Monday, which follows Selection Sunday for the 2024 NCAA Tournament, has officially begun. It didn’t take long for players to begin flooding in from teams whose seasons have concluded. In fact, many players made their intentions to enter the portal known publicly several days before the 45-day window officially opened on March 18….
Insider provides encouraging update on Anthony Davis’ eye injury
[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers fans received a glimmer of hope as NBA insider Shams Charania delivered a positive update on Anthony Davis’ eye injury, offering reassurance ahead of the team’s next game against the Atlanta Hawks. Charania revealed on FanDuelTV’s Run It Back that while Davis is listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup, there…
2024 NCAA Tournament bracket Midwest Regional: March Madness predictions, upsets, players to watch
[ad_1] Purdue’s path to redemption through the Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket is paved with All-American opposition and a handful of potential bracket busters. Storylines abound throughout the regional, which will crown a champion in Detroit on March 31. Two years after becoming the first No. 15 seed to ever reach the…
Franz Wagner: Moe’s career journey shows a lot of character
[ad_1] Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner says that he’s beyond proud of his brother Moe’s journey to becoming a meaningful NBA rotation player (career-high 59.5% FG). (via Bally Sports Florida): Dante Marchitelli: “How happy are you and how proud are you of Moe? We know he’s got energy, we know he always brings it, but…