Category: Basketball
Arizona hires Missouri AD Desireé Reed-Francois to same position amid Big 12 transition, financial turbulence
[ad_1] Arizona has hired Missouri’s Desireé Reed-Francois as its next athletic director, the school announced on Monday. Reed-Francois, who was the first female to serve as an athletic director at a public institution in the SEC, just wrapped up her third season with the Tigers. She’ll also be the first female full-time athletic director in…
Nets release Jacque Vaughn
[ad_1] The Brooklyn Nets have terminated the contract of head coach Jacque Vaughn. Vaughn assumed the role when Steve Nash was dismissed seven games into the 2022-23 season. Over his two partial seasons with the Nets, Vaughn achieved a 64-65 record and went 0-4 in the playoffs, facing a first-round sweep by the Boston Celtics…
Kevin Durant Admits What He Underestimated Most About LeBron James
[ad_1] LeBron James has a storied list of accolades from his 21 years in the NBA, but his rival Kevin Durant believes there’s one thing in particular that sets him apart from every other player. And that is his longevity in the league. “When you hit 39 in your 20th year in the league like…
Lafayette vs. Colgate odds, spread, line: 2024 college basketball picks, Feb. 19 best bets from proven model
[ad_1] The Lafayette Leopards (11-16) will try to keep their slim Patriot League regular-season title hopes alive when they host the first-place Colgate Raiders (19-8) on Monday night. Lafayette is in second place in the standings, sitting three games back of Colgate in the loss column. The Raiders, who are riding an 11-game winning streak,…
Brown opposes MVP awards for players who only play half the season
[ad_1] Jaylen Brown voiced his disapproval of past MVP winners being awarded despite playing only half of the season. He emphasized the belief that recipients of any award should have a substantial presence throughout the season. While suggesting that the current threshold of 65 games might be too stringent, Brown proposed considering a lower number,…
Giannis Vents Frustration Over Bucks’ Struggles In Doc Rivers Era
[ad_1] Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks had it good in 2021, sitting on top of the basketball world as NBA champions. But just two years later, they fired their championship-winning head coach, Mike Budenholzer. Soon afterwards, they shipped out defensive ace Jrue Holiday and replaced him with Damian Lillard. Now Doc Rivers is coaching the…
How to watch Va. Tech Hokies vs. Virginia Cavaliers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday’s NCAA Basketball game
[ad_1] Who’s Playing Virginia Cavaliers @ Va. Tech Hokies Current Records: Virginia 20-6, Va. Tech 14-11 How To Watch What to Know Virginia has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Va. Tech Hokies will face off in an ACC battle at 7:00 p.m. ET…
Tyres Haliburton: “I don’t take this life for granted”
[ad_1] In a heartfelt acknowledgment of his journey, Tyres Haliburton shared gratitude amid his second NBA All-Star appearance. As a starter for the Eastern Conference stars and playing in front of his hometown fans in Indianapolis, the 23-year-old point guard embraced the opportunity to reflect on his remarkable path. “Last time was my birthday, I…
LeBron Addresses Warriors Trade Attempt, Bronny Draft Timing
[ad_1] LeBron James has for the first time addressed ESPN’s report about the Golden State Warriors making a bold play to acquire him at the trade deadline. James broke his silence on the situation on Inside The NBA during All-Star Weekend. “I actually heard about it when everybody else heard about it,” James said. “Sometimes…
College basketball rankings, grades: UConn earns ‘A+’, Purdue gets ‘D’ on weekly report card
[ad_1] USATSI Each and every Sunday I hand out grades for some of the best and worst teams in college basketball and package it all up tidily in a report card for you to consume. And each and every Sunday I have to search high and low to find teams worthy of earning an ‘A.’…