USATSI The Final Four is officially set, and opening odds peg a clear frontrunner to come out on top in Glendale, Arizona. Not surprisingly, UConn, the No. 1 overall seed and reigning national champions, is the favorite (-195) to win the NCAA Tournament again. The Huskies are one of two top seeds still standing and…
Gabe Vincent was anticipated to be a key rotational player in Los Angeles after signing a three-year, $33 million contract last summer, following his contribution to Miami’s NBA Finals run. However, he appeared in only the team’s initial four games before being sidelined for seven weeks due to a left knee effusion. Although he made…
USATSI The 2024 Final Four field is set, and the NCAA Tournament will crown a men’s national champion within the week. Given No. 1 seed Purdue vs. No. 11 seed NC State and No. 1 seed UConn vs. No. 4 seed Alabama are on deck, there is not only the chance for a pair of…
The dispute over control among Minnesota Timberwolves ownership hasn’t impacted the team’s performance, notes Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. Despite the public squabbles between majority owner Glen Taylor and minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, Minnesota secured one of its most significant victories of the season on Friday night against Denver. The Wolves…
USATSI All that’s left is the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament as we inch closer to crowning a national champion in men’s college basketball. After starting with 68 teams just 13 days ago on Selection Sunday, only four remain with three games left until a champion is determined. Though the top eight teams…
San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama was fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands at the end of Friday’s game. Wembanyama and the Spurs secured an overtime victory against the New York Knicks, prompting the rookie center to toss the ball into the stands in celebration. Victor Wembanyama Fined $25K For Throwing…
The first two weekends of the 2024 NCAA Tournament have provided plenty of thrills, unexpected results and high-level competition. It’s an event that rarely falls short in those categories, so it’s fitting that the last two regional finals on Sunday feature a nice balance of everything the tournament has to offer. First will be the…
Bennett Durando of The Denver Post suggests that the Nuggets might need to prioritize health over their pursuit of the No. 1 seed. Despite finishing with an impressive performance of 32 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night, Nikola Jokic played with his right wrist taped, indicating ongoing discomfort. Coach Michael Malone acknowledged Jokic’s struggles,…
Sunday’s NCAA Tournament action features two more games in the Elite Eight as we fill out the Final Four field— first with the Midwest Region final between Purdue and Tennessee. After that, it’s the South Region final between Duke and NC State. Yes, you read that correctly. Even though the ACC was just the fifth-best…
Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune highlights the Utah Jazz’s challenges as they suffered their eighth consecutive loss on Friday night. The team is grappling with the adjustment of starting three rookies, Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, and Brice Sensabaugh, who are facing efficiency struggles while acclimating to significant minutes in the NBA. Despite their…
