Category: Basketball
Bam Adebayo on Alperen Sengun: They call him Baby Jokic for a reason
[ad_1] Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo admires the way that Houston Rockets youngster Alperen Sengun plays the game of basketball. (via Houston Roundball Review): “He’s very crafty. He has that slow step kind of like [Nikola] Jokic, they call him Baby Jokic for a reason. But he’s got game, he can pass, he does the…
Dribble Handoff: Kansas, Duke among best value bets for March Madness, NCAA Tournament title
[ad_1] A college football national champion has been crowned, meaning the college sports world can turn its collective attention to the hardwood and another championship race. In less than three months, college basketball’s new top dog will be cutting down nets as the 2024 NCAA Tournament comes to a close inside State Farm Stadium in…
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers agree to an extension
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced the signing of a contract extension with star forward Kawhi Leonard. Before reaching this agreement, Leonard had the option to enter unrestricted free agency by rejecting a $48.8 million player option for the 2024/25 season. While the specific details of the extension remain undisclosed, Leonard had the flexibility…
The Court Report: Why programs should follow Baylor, downsize arenas for better college basketball experience
[ad_1] A few years ago, Baylor University approved a move that will likely benefit its athletic department and uplift its basketball programs for decades: it put hundreds of millions of dollars into building a smaller basketball arena. At the time of the decision, the Ferrell Center had existed for barely more than 30 years. Yet…
Milan bolsters EuroLeague ambitions with NBA veteran Rodney McGruder
[ad_1] EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has strengthened its EuroLeague roster with the acquisition of NBA veteran Rodney McGruder, securing his services until the culmination of the 2023-24 season. La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano comunica di aver raggiunto un accordo fino al termine della stagione con Rodney McGruder. 🇮🇹 Comunicato ufficiale 👉🏻 https://t.co/hDB7D3FtlF🇬🇧 Official statement 👉🏻 https://t.co/WDxsVbGAY9#insieme…
College basketball rankings: Kansas ascends to lead Top 25 And 1 once again after Purdue, Houston stumble
[ad_1] CBS Sports graphic If you listened to Sunday’s episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast, you likely know Matt Norlander and I anticipated Tuesday night possibly getting wild with Purdue and Houston both on the road against unranked but quality opponents inside Pinnacle Bank and Hilton Coliseum, respectively. It got even wilder than we…
Ben Simmons teases return: “I’ll be back soon”
[ad_1] Brooklyn Nets’ star point guard, Ben Simmons, appears poised to make a return to the court after grappling with back issues that sidelined him since early November. Despite setbacks, Simmons, currently with the team in Paris for the NBA Paris Game 2024 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, teased his imminent comeback during a practice session….
How to watch California Golden Bears vs. Colorado Buffaloes: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
[ad_1] Who’s Playing Colorado Buffaloes @ California Golden Bears Current Records: Colorado 11-4, California 5-10 How To Watch What to Know California will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. The California Golden Bears and the Colorado Buffaloes will face…
Fan power: British Basketball League launches All-Star Game voting for North v South clash
[ad_1] The British Basketball League is excited to unveil the much-anticipated launch of the All-Star voting platform, providing fans with a unique opportunity to shape the lineups for the star-studded event taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 17, 2024. The All-Star Games will see the best of the best from…
Draymond Green expresses urgency: “I’ve cost my team enough”
[ad_1] Golden State Warriors’ forward Draymond Green is gearing up for his return to the court after serving a suspension for striking Jusuf Nurkic in the head. Green’s absence has been felt by the team, with a record of 7-6 during his suspension, contributing to the Warriors’ overall season standing of 17-19 and placing them…