A new era in Kentucky basketball is on the horizon as longtime coach John Calipari has stepped down to take the job at Arkansas. UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart is now focused on BYU coach Mark Pope as his successor. Pope has strong ties to Kentucky, having played there in the mid-90s and maintaining a…
Former NBA star Tracy McGrady passionately argues that Kobe Bryant should be recognized as one of the top five greatest players in basketball history, dismissing claims that his legacy is diminished by his partnership with Shaquille O’Neal. McGrady firmly refutes the idea that Bryant’s achievements are overshadowed by his connection with O’Neal, pointing out the…
UConn opened the 2023-24 season with the seventh-best odds (20-1) to win the national title. The Huskies started the year behind Kansas, Michigan State, Kentucky, Duke, Purdue and Arizona. On Monday night in Glendale, Arizona, the Huskies became the first team since Florida in 2006-07 to repeat as national champions with a 75-60 statement win…
Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready for a crucial season finale against the New Orleans Pelicans with both superstars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, included in the team’s injury report. James is struggling with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, while Davis is recovering from a left eye contusion, with both…
Dan Hurley has little to complain about as his UConn Huskies are on the brink of making history with a potential second straight national championship. Their dominance in the NCAA Tournament has been unparalleled, with commanding victories and elite performance on both offense and defense. Maintaining this level of excellence is a challenge, especially with…
An article by Jonah Dylan from Memphis Commercial Appeal revealed that the NBA has confirmed an unintentional 1 minute and 6 second extension during the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers game on Friday night. There was a discrepancy in the game clock during the third quarter after a shot clock violation, resulting in an…
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Photo: YouTube NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers have made a significant move by converting two-way guard/forward Ricky Council IV to a new four-year NBA contract worth $7.4 million. Council, who has showcased his talents in 30 games, averaging 5.7 points in 9.3 minutes, has impressed both the coaching staff and management,…
USATSI Auburn University will be switching to Nike as its apparel and shoe provider once its current deal with Under Armour expires in July 2025, the school announced Tuesday. Auburn’s new deal with Nike covers 10 years and is set to make Auburn one of the highest-paid Nike-sponsored programs in the nation, according to 247Sports….
The Golden State Warriors have made the decision to convert two-way center Usman Garuba’s contract to a standard NBA deal for the rest of the season, NBA insider Shams Charania reports. This move secures Garuba’s spot on the team’s roster and allows him to participate in the playoffs. The Golden State Warriors are planning to…
