Category: Basketball
Jimmy Butler reacts to shooting 3-of-3 from downtown
[ad_1] The Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, having made all three of his three-point attempts in the game, expressed a nonchalant attitude about his three-point shooting capabilities. He asserted that if he chose to focus solely on three-pointers, he believed he could achieve a high shooting percentage. However, Butler revealed a preference for physical play,…
College basketball rankings, grades: UConn earns ‘A+’, Kansas gets a ‘D’ on weekly report card
[ad_1] USATSI It was a weekend of separation across the country in college basketball as teams clinched conference titles or inched one step closer to hardware. The week gave us glimpses at greatness with many of the top teams in the top conferences sending statements about their standing in the league’s hierarchy like Tennessee, Purdue,…
Kevin Garnett raises eyebrows with steroid allegation against LeBron James
[ad_1] NBA legend Kevin Garnett stirred controversy during a recent podcast episode by insinuating that LeBron James may have used performance-enhancing drugs, referring to them as “new juice.” Garnett’s comments came during a discussion on the “KG CERTIFIED w/ Kevin Garnett” podcast, where the topic shifted to LeBron’s son, Bronny James, and his potential NBA…
Bracketology: Tennessee takes fourth No. 1 seed spot away from North Carolina; Kansas slips to a No. 3
[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports Tennessee has jumped up to claim the fourth No. 1 seed in Sunday’s updated Bracketology after winning at Alabama. The Vols have a comparable set of wins to North Carolina’s and their losses are higher quality. UNC does have a head-to-head victory vs. Tennessee, but it came at home, so it…
Klay Thompson rescued Draymond Green with his boat during protests
[ad_1] In an unexpected turn last November, Draymond Green recounted his inaugural visit to Klay Thompson’s boat on the “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero” podcast. Green revealed that the boat played a crucial role in a rescue mission when he was stranded on the San Francisco–Oakland Bay due to the…
College basketball rankings: Gonzaga beats Saint Mary’s for eighth straight win, is peaking at right time
[ad_1] Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports Gonzaga was 11-5 with zero Quadrant 1 wins, and hovering around 50th in the NET, following a mid-January loss at Santa Clara. At that point, with only four Q1 opportunities remaining on the schedule, it was fair to wonder if the Zags would do enough to make a 25th straight…
LeBron James on what he would tell his 18-year-old self
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward LeBron James, reflecting on his 18-year-old self, indicated that he wouldn’t offer any advice because, in his opinion, the younger version of himself already possessed a strong and wise mindset. He acknowledged facing skepticism and a desire for his failure from others when he entered the league. “I…
Ohio State vs. Michigan odds, how to watch, stream: Model reveals college basketball picks for March 3, 2024
[ad_1] The Ohio State Buckeyes (17-12) will look to continue surging under interim head coach Jake Diebler when they host the rival Michigan Wolverines (8-21) on Sunday. After a stretch of six losses in seven games led to the firing of Chris Holtman, the Buckeyes have won three out of four under Diebler, a span…
Rashid Byrd sentenced to 90 years in prison for multiple sexual assaults
[ad_1] A former NBA prospect and actor in “Semi-Pro” has been found guilty of a series of violent sexual assaults dating back to 2015. Rashid Byrd, 42, has been sentenced to 90 years to life in prison following his arrest in 2020 by the Los Angeles Police Department. The investigation revealed a pattern of violent…
Indiana vs. Maryland odds, how to watch, stream: Model reveals college basketball picks for March 3, 2024
[ad_1] USATSI The Indiana Hoosiers (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) will try to record a season sweep of the Maryland Terrapins (15-14, 7-11) when they square off on Sunday afternoon. Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-70 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday, despite entering that game as a 4.5-point underdog. Maryland has lost three…