Getty Images Kentucky freshman center Zvonimir Ivišić gave Big Blue Nation a big boost to the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament title hopes, turning in 13 points, five boards and a pair of assists in his collegiate debut, a 105-96 victory vs. Georgia at Rupp Arena on Saturday. Ivišić, a Croatian standout who previously played professionally in…
The Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a deal to bring wing player Taze Moore on board with a 10-day contract. The move was necessary for Portland to meet NBA roster requirements by signing a 14th player before the Sunday deadline. Taze Moore has primarily played for the Texas Legends in the G League this season…
Staring a possible embarrassing loss at home in the face, No. 12 Arizona overcame a 19-point deficit in the first half to stun UCLA at home 77-71 on Saturday. The Wildcats fell behind 32-13 in the first 12 minutes as it appeared the Bruins would coast to an easy victory. But after trailing for nearly…
As the February 8 trade deadline looms, the Los Angeles Lakers (21-22) are actively exploring trade options to enhance their roster and boost competitiveness. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers are eyeing several players to address their needs, including Portland’s Jerami Grant, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier, Toronto’s Gary Trent Jr., and Brooklyn’s Dorian…
Halftime Report Fortunes may be turning around for Utah Valley after losing three in a row. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Utah Tech 39-25. Utah Valley came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll…
Prosecutors in Oklahoma intend to seek the death penalty for a 20-year-old man, Chace Cook, who stands accused of the savage murder of his ex-girlfriend. Cook was taken into custody in May following the brutal killing of 18-year-old Madeline Bills, a distinguished high school basketball player. The crime also involved Cook allegedly filming himself engaging…
Halftime Report Jacksonville is giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. They have jumped out to a quick 37-32 lead against Kennesaw State. Jacksonville came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to…
Federal Judge Colleen Lawless granted Terrence Shannon Jr.’s request for a temporary restraining order on Friday. This ruling allows the fifth-year Illinois guard to rejoin the team and resume playing, despite his December arrest and subsequent team suspension following a felony rape charge. According to the Associated Press, Judge Lawless determined that the university had…
Halftime Report Boise State is giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Boise State leads 34-31 over San Diego State. If Boise State keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 13-5 in no time. On the other…
Here’s Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd on how the team can reach their potential. (via Dallas Mavericks): “We have the potential to be a really good team. Being healthy is going to be key, shooting the ball is also going to be key. When you look at being able to produce the third most…
