Category: Basketball
College basketball rankings: Why undefeated Arizona deserves to be No. 1 in updated Top 25 And 1
[ad_1] Getty Images There was a different No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the third consecutive week when it updated Monday. Previously, Kansas and Purdue both held the top spot. This week it’s Arizona. “It’s what we want in this program,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said this weekend, following an 82-55…
Joe Smith on losing $60M deal after Sprewell choked PJ Carlesimo
[ad_1] Photo: Joe Smith/Twitter In the video below, Joe Smith, a former NBA player, refuted claims that the Golden State Warriors presented him with an $80 million contract during his initial two seasons with the team. Smith clarified that while he was in the midst of contract discussions with the Warriors, he was traded to…
NBA’s Best Trash Talkers (All-time)
[ad_1] Basketball is a game of skill, agility, strategy, and sometimes, a well-placed word or two. Trash-talking—an art form in its own right—has been an integral part of the NBA culture, serving as a psychological tactic to distract opponents and establish dominance. Some players have honed this skill to such an extent that they have…
East Carolina vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore odds: 2023 college basketball picks, Dec. 4 bets from proven model
[ad_1] The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will return to the court for the first time in nine days when they take on the East Carolina Pirates in non-conference action on Monday. The Hawks (2-4), who weren’t able to play their game on Friday due to health concerns within the program, will look for their first win…
Brian Scalabrine predicts Lakers vs. Celtics in NBA In-Season Tournament Final
[ad_1] Former NBA champion Brian Scalabrine, renowned for being part of the Boston Celtics’ 2008 title run, is making bold predictions about the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, envisioning victory for his former team. As the tournament progresses to the quarter-finals, the matchups are set, promising intense clashes. The Milwaukee Bucks face the New York Knicks,…
College basketball rankings: Arizona up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll for first time since 2014; UNC joins top 10
[ad_1] For the third time this season, there is a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll. After previous top-ranked Purdue fell on the road to Northwestern last weekend in a Big Ten opener, Arizona moved up one spot Monday to No. 1. Kansas started the season as the No. 1 team and…
Austin Reaves expands partnership with Rigorer, becomes part owner
[ad_1] Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/YouTube screenshot Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has elevated his association with Chinese sports apparel brand Rigorer by securing a part-ownership stake in the company. Earlier this year, Reaves inked a significant signature shoe deal with Rigorer, donning their shoes throughout the 2022–23 NBA season. The inaugural shoe, aptly named…
Alabama vs. Arkansas State odds: 2023 college basketball picks, December 4 best bets by proven model
[ad_1] The Arkansas State Red Wolves will visit the Alabama Crimson Tide in a non-conference matchup on Monday night. Alabama is 5-2 overall and 4-1 at home, while Arkansas State is 2-6 overall and 0-4 on the road. The Tide were victorious in the lone previous meeting between these two, prevailing 67-52 in 2016. Tip-off…
Achille Polonara: “I’m ready to be back on the court”
[ad_1] Photo: FIBA Basketball On October 9, Virtus Segafredo Bologna shared that Achille Polonara would be having surgery to remove a detected testicular neoplasm. Fast forward almost two months and the player is making a comeback. Having undergone surgery and chemotherapy, Achille returned to the court during a victory against Tortona. He played for eight…
College Football Playoff field set … without Florida State | 49ers crush Eagles in NFC clash
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