[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…
[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,…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[ad_1] Morgan State’s Wynston Tabbs was named the HBCU All-Stars National Spotlight Player of the Week for Dec. 3-9 after averaging 25 points, 4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal for the week. A redshirt senior guard from Suitland, Maryland, Tabbs scored a career-high 38 points in the Bears’ 92-80 victory vs. UMBC. Tabbs scored…
[ad_1] NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski breaks the news: veteran forward James Johnson is set to return to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year deal, marking his 15th NBA season. Free agent F James Johnson is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Johnson played for the Pacers…
[ad_1] A year ago, North Carolina began the season ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after returning four starters from a team that reached the 2022 national title game. The Tar Heels proceeded to produce one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory in college basketball, finishing 20-13 and opting not to…
[ad_1] Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam discussed the importance of communicating on defense after Wednesday’s 135-128 home win vs. the Atlanta Hawks. (via Toronto Raptors): Reporter: “Did you notice things different defensively tonight other than you guys just scored a lot of points?” Siakam: “I thought we had a solid game. I think obviously we…
