Category: Basketball
Giannis scores 64, but who’s got the game ball? Plus, the NBA suspends Draymond Green indefinitely
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Markelle Fultz praises Anthony Black: “He’s a workaholic”
[ad_1] Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz recently told the media that rookie Anthony Black is fearless and has an exceptional work ethic (averaging 4.8 PPG/2.2 RPG/1.4 APG/49.4% FG). (via Orlando Magic): Reporter: “What are your impressions of what you’ve seen from Anthony Black filling in your starting spot? As a rookie, what’s impressed you about…
Women’s college basketball power rankings: South Carolina survives tough battle against Utah to remain No. 1
[ad_1] It was a relatively calm week without many upsets, so there is not a significant amount of movement in the latest CBS Sports women’s college basketball rankings. South Carolina had a scare against Utah, but the Gamecocks’ depth helped them remain our top team. Several teams took the week off, but LSU certainly didn’t….
Enes Kanter Freedom reacts to LeBron James sitting during the National Anthem
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James decided not to stand during the National Anthem at a USC game. Instead, he chose to move around and eventually sit down, showing no apparent respect for the United States’ Anthem. Enes Kanter Freedom, who was effectively kicked out of the NBA in February of 2022 because…
Florida vs. East Carolina odds, line, time: 2023 college basketball picks, Dec. 14 best bets by proven model
[ad_1] The East Carolina Pirates will face off against the Florida Gators in a neutral-site clash on Thursday evening. Florida is 6-3 overall, while East Carolina is 6-4 overall. The Gators are just 2-6-1 against the spread in 2023-24, while East Carolina is 3-6 ATS. This is the first meeting between the programs. Tip-off is…
Warriors, NBA, and Draymond Green aligned on indefinite suspension
[ad_1] The NBA’s choice to indefinitely suspend Draymond Green was made in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors and Green’s representatives. Mike Dunleavy Jr. stated, “We acknowledge there’s a consequence, but this is also about providing support to someone.” He confirmed that both the Warriors and Draymond fully agreed with this approach. While under suspension,…
The Mavs’ Most Important Player Behind Luka
[ad_1] We all know the hype surrounding rookies Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, but Dallas’ rookie Dereck Lively II is quietly on the rise. 19-year-old Lively has arguably been the Mavs’ second-most impactful player behind Luka Doncic as Dallas enjoy a 15-8 start to the season. Lively was selected as the number 12 overall pick…
College basketball power rankings: Purdue takes on Arizona in showdown to determine top team in nation
[ad_1] Kim O’Reilly, CBS Sports Arizona claimed No. 1 in the AP poll for a second straight week on Monday with a unanimous hold on the spot after a handful of voters had other teams at No. 1 on their ballots the previous week. It seems the Wildcats’ 98-73 win over Wisconsin helped sway any…
Game Report: Manchester Giants 103-80 Bristol Flyers
[ad_1] Manchester Giants found inspiration from their bench to emphatically dismiss the Bristol Flyers in British Basketball League action on Thursday. Thanks to 46 points from their bench, with 22 of those coming from Evan Walshe, the Giants toppled the Flyers 103-80 at the National Basketball Performance Centre. Trejon Jacob led Bristol with 20. Starting…
Zeljko Obradovic: “I’m very proud of how we played today”
[ad_1] Even without Frank Kaminsky and the long-term injured Aleksa Avramovic on the roster, Partizan Belgrade secured its fourth consecutive victory on the road with a 93-85 win against Zalgiris Kaunas. Kevin Punter played a crucial role in the triumph, showcasing his outstanding offensive skills. Despite facing aggressive defense, Punter scored 22 points, making 4…