Category: Basketball
Damian Lillard: I haven’t seen a team have success; and then something like this happens
[ad_1] Here’s Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard on his reaction to the firing of Adrian Griffin. (via Milwaukee Bucks): “I think it was like everybody else, just kind of surprised by it. As long as I’ve been in the league I haven’t seen where a team is having success; and then something like that happens….
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 26 predictions by top model
[ad_1] The No. 13 Wisconsin Badgers (15-4) are hosting the Michigan St. Spartans (12-7) in a Big Ten showdown on Friday. Wisconsin is going for the season sweep against the Spartans, as on Dec. 5, Wisconsin defeated Michigan State 70-57. The Spartans are putting up 76.2 points per game, while Wisconsin logs 75.7 points per…
Wizards instructed to secure additional first-round picks
[ad_1] The Washington Wizards, amid a rebuild initiated last offseason, are actively looking to continue the process as the trade deadline approaches. According to Brian Windhorst on ESPN’s Hoop Collective, the Wizards’ front office has received a mandate from ownership to prioritize acquiring first-round picks in trades. The team has reportedly made Tyus Jones, Kyle…
Bracketology: Wisconsin, Marquette replace Kentucky, Arizona as No. 2 seeds in updated NCAA Tournament bracket
[ad_1] USATSI Life on the road seems more difficult than usual. There were a few head-scratching losses for teams at the top of the Bracketology projected NCAA Tournament bracket this week. Northwestern is an especially inhospitable host when top teams come calling. The Wildcats have already beaten Purdue and Dayton this season in Evanston, Illinois,…
Bucks hire Dave Joerger, Rex Kalamian
[ad_1] The Milwaukee Bucks have added Dave Joerger and Rex Kalamian to their coaching staff as assistants under Doc Rivers. Joerger previously collaborated with Rivers on the Philadelphia 76ers, while Kalamian served as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers. Notably, Kalamian had been working as a scout for the Brooklyn Nets during the…
College basketball rankings: Arizona plummets in Top 25 And 1 after Oregon State pulls off big upset
[ad_1] USATSI Thursday didn’t offer much in the form of compelling college basketball games. Arizona was the only ranked team in action — and the Wildcats were 17.5-point favorites at Oregon State. So the order of the Top 25 And 1 wasn’t expected to change. Easy night. You know what happened next, right? Yep, Jordan…
Warriors stand firm: Jonathan Kuminga trade still unlikely
[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors maintain their reluctance to trade budding star Jonathan Kuminga as the February 8 deadline looms, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reports, “The Warriors are pleased with the growth of Jonathan Kuminga this season and are reluctant to trade him, I’m told.” The team would only consider a trade…
Saint Joseph’s vs. St. Bonaventure odds, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 26 best bets by top model
[ad_1] The Saint Joseph’s Hawks will face off against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in an Atlantic 10 matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday at St. Bonaventure’s Reilly Center. St. Bonaventure is 11-7 overall and 6-2 at home, while Saint Joseph’s is 13-6 overall and 2-4 on the road. St. Bonaventure has won the last…
Upper Body Workout for Basketball Players
[ad_1] When it comes to playing basketball, the upper body is incredibly important as it’s involved in almost all of the skills-related movements – shooting, dribbling, and passing. Players require strength in the shoulder area mostly, especially when it comes to draining three-point shots or fighting through traffic. Along with that, the additional strength in…
Ohio vs. Kent State odds, line, start time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 26 predictions by proven model
[ad_1] A MAC battle on Friday takes place when the Ohio Bobcats (9-10) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-9) match up. Ohio looks to get back into the win column after having its two-game win streak halted. On Tuesday, Akron beat the Bobcats 67-58. On the flip side, Kent State has secured a win…