Category: Basketball
College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Kentucky vs. Auburn and more Top 25 games on Saturday
[ad_1] The NFL season is in the books and even with the many NBA All-Star Weekend events going on over the next few days, college basketball will be drawing a great deal of attention on Saturday. Twenty-one teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll will be in action during the day’s loaded slate….
Taylor Jenkins on GG Jackson: What stands out is his ability to play within himself and not try to do too much
[ad_1] Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins believes that rookie GG Jackson continues to grow/take steps in the right direction (averaging 11.3 PPG/3.5 RPG/45.5% FG/41.2% 3-PT in 23 games this season). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “What stands out to me is just his ability to play within himself and not trying to do too much. Every…
Bracketology: Purdue, UConn, Houston and Arizona are No. 1s as NCAA reveals early top seeds
[ad_1] The NCAA Tournament selection committee released its early top 16 seeds as if the bracket were to be set Saturday and there were no surprises at the top. Like nearly everyone, except voters in the Associated Press Top 25 and Coaches Poll I suppose, the committee has Purdue as the overall No. 1 seed,…
Gary Payton confident LeBron James is staying with Lakers amid trade speculations
[ad_1] Amid swirling speculations surrounding LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA legend Gary Payton has expressed confidence that the four-time NBA champion will remain with the purple and gold. In an interview with Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, Payton emphasized LeBron’s integral role in the city of Los Angeles, stating, “LeBron is…
Every Class of 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist
[ad_1] To kick off the 2024 All-Star weekend, the NBA has announced the Naismith Hall Of Fame Class 2024 Finalists on Friday. You can find a list of every Finalist and a list of their achievements below. Seimone Augustus WNBA Champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) WNBA Finals MVP (2011) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2006)…
Kentucky vs. Auburn odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Feb. 17 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] The No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (17-7) and the No. 13 Auburn Tigers (20-5) match up in an SEC showdown on Saturday. The Wildcats have won two of its past three games. Kentucky defeated Ole Miss 75-63 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Auburn has won four of its last five contests. On Feb. 14, the Tigers crushed…
Pippen Jr. sidelined for a minimum of 3 weeks with a lower back bulging disc
[ad_1] The injury struggles persist for the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies, as the team announced on Friday morning that guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has been diagnosed with a bulging disc in his lower back. This diagnosis follows an MRI conducted due to soreness in the area. The team plans to manage Pippen’s ailment conservatively, employing physical…
Klay Thompson Reacts to His Massive Game Off the Bench
[ad_1] Klay Thompson had his highest scoring night of the season on Thursday, after coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie season in 2012. The veteran All-Star totalled 35 points and six rebounds in the Warriors’ 140-137 over the Jazz and after the win, explained how coming off the bench benefitted…
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Feb. 17 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] Teams jockeying for position in the Big 12 standings meet when the Texas Tech Red Raiders battle the 10th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday in Ames, Iowa. The Red Raiders (18-6, 7-4 Big 12), who have won 13 of their past 17 games overall, have won eight of the past 10 matchups against Iowa…
2024 Hall of Fame finalists unveiled
[ad_1] The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has unveiled its list of 13 finalists for the 2024 induction, featuring a diverse array of basketball luminaries spanning players, coaches, executives, and owners. Among the standout finalists are renowned NBA stars Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter, whose illustrious careers have ended rather recently. Billups, known for his…