[ad_1] In just under 13 weeks’ time, there will be one team left standing in Phoenix as the national champion. Last season saw UConn dominate the field en route to its fifth national championship in program history and with conference play starting for all parties last week, the race is on to the Final Four. …
[ad_1] Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. was wowed by Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren during Monday’s 136-128 home loss (31 points/4 rebounds/5 assists/2 blocks/11-14 FG/4-5 3-PT/5-8 FT). (via Washington Wizards): “Very unique skillset for a guy with his length and size. Obviously he can shoot, shooting just under 40 (percent) on the…
[ad_1] The Missouri Tigers (8-6) and the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (11-2) square off in an SEC tilt on Tuesday. Missouri has had some recent success against the Wildcats, winning two of the last three games. Kentucky is 9-4 against the spread this season and 6-4 ATS when favored. Missouri, meanwhile, is just 5-9 ATS…
[ad_1] San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama says that staying true to his game has always been a major focus. (via San Antonio Spurs): Reporter: “Of all the challenges you’ve faced, and I know there are many, is there one or two that you find to be the hardest?” Wembanyama: “Yeah, probably the hardest…
[ad_1] The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Duke Blue Devils are set to tip at 9 p.m. ET in ACC action on Tuesday at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt is 10-5 overall and 7-3 at home, while Duke is 11-3 overall and 1-2 on the road. It’s a conference rivalry that Duke has dominated of late,…
[ad_1] Here’s Portland Trail Blazers point guard Malcolm Brogdon discussing the basketball mind of 27-year-old rookie center Duop Reath. (via Portland Trail Blazers): “His overall physicality, his overall IQ of the game, his feel, I think that’s why he actually is so successful. I think he has a great feel, a great perspective on the…
[ad_1] This first weekend of conference play in 2024 is in the books. There were winners, losers, standout performances and upsets — the whole nine yards. Despite this freshman class being unpredictable at times, there has been a level of consistency near the top. USC star guard Isaiah Collier has been under a microscope this…
[ad_1] Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio’s recent retirement announcement at the age of 33, citing mental health concerns, has resonated across the basketball community. Reflecting on Rubio’s decision, his ex-teammate Karl-Anthony Towns shared heartfelt sentiments during a Podcast P with Paul George episode. Towns praised Rubio not just for his on-court prowess but, more…
[ad_1] Who’s Playing San Diego State Aztecs @ San Jose State Spartans Current Records: San Diego State 13-2, San Jose State 7-8 How To Watch What to Know San Jose State will be in front of their home fans on Tuesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. The…
[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors, despite Andrew Wiggins entering the first year of a substantial four-year, $109 million contract, are reportedly considering exploring the trade market for the forward. Insider Marc Stein suggests that the pairing of Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga on the court has proven ineffective. With the Warriors placing significant value on Kuminga…
