We turn our attention to the right side of the NCAA Tournament bracket and Sweet 16 action in the South and Midwest regions on Friday. By the time the night closes, the 68-team field that was announced back on March 17 will be cut down to the Elite Eight as team will be just one…
Former NBA player Jamal Crawford, renowned for his dazzling ball-handling skills, recently shared his picks for the Mount Rushmore of ball handlers during a discussion on The Big Podcast. Crawford, known as one of the best dribblers in basketball history, offered his insight into the elite group of players who have mastered the art of…
The top-seeded Houston Cougars make their fifth consecutive Sweet 16 appearance when they take on the No. 4 seed Duke Blue Devils in the South Region semifinals of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Friday. Houston (32-4) trounced Longwood 86-46 in its opener before outlasting Texas A&M 100-95 in overtime in the second round. Duke (26-8)…
Following a recent matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies, LeBron James took a moment to commend Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson for his performance. James reminisced about watching Jackson play live at Peach Jam a couple of years ago, where he showcased his skills for Chris Paul’s Team CP3 and left a…
Halftime Report Illinois is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 36-26 lead against Iowa State. Illinois entered the matchup having won six straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it seven, or will Iowa State step up and spoil it?…
Dejounte Murray’s remarkable 44-point outing led the Atlanta Hawks to a thrilling overtime victory against the league-leading Boston Celtics, with Murray taking an astonishing 44 shots during the game. Despite his extraordinary scoring display, Murray remained humble, acknowledging that he still felt he played poorly despite his impressive numbers. Reflecting on his high shot volume,…
LOS ANGELES — Alabama’s 345th-ranked scoring defense needed one stop to record a breakthrough win for the program. With North Carolina trailing by two points with 25 seconds remaining, RJ Davis went right, and just like he had been all night, Crimson Tide star Grant Nelson was there to meet him. That UNC offensive possession resulted in a shot…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has offered an update on the status of guard Tyler Herro, who is sidelined with a foot injury. While Herro will miss Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Spoelstra noted that the young guard is progressing well in his recovery process. Spoelstra expressed optimism about Herro’s return, stating…
BOSTON — They played two Sweet 16 games at TD Garden on Thursday night. The first one was expected to be a blowout; it was. No. 1 overall seed Connecticut destroyed No. 4 San Diego State to the blaring tune of 82-52. The nightcap in the East Regional was supposed to be a close game;…
Charlotte Hornets sensation LaMelo Ball’s season has come to an early end, with the young star sidelined for the team’s final ten matchups. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Ball will miss the remainder of the season as he continues rehabilitating from an ankle injury sustained earlier in the year. This setback follows Ball’s standout…
