USATSI Three more automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament were punched on Sunday when Drake (Missouri Valley), Stetson (ASUN) and Longwood (Big South) each won their respective conference tournaments. No. 2 seed Drake defeated top-seeded Indiana State 84-80 behind 27 points from two-time MVC Player of the Year Tucker DeVries. Indiana State erased an 18-point…
Despite participating in 25 games this season, where he averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 34.9 minutes per night, Zach LaVine faced two prolonged injury absences before ultimately opting for surgery. Throughout the season, trade rumors swirled around LaVine, fueled by the Bulls’ slow start and their desire to revamp the roster,…
Halftime Report A win for Boston U. would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Lehigh 46-28. Boston U. entered the game having won six straight and they’re just…
Chicago might encounter difficulties in attracting offers for Zach LaVine, especially considering he is recuperating from foot surgery and has approximately $138 million remaining on his contract over three years. Despite the potential challenges in securing a trade, LaVine conveyed that returning to the Bulls won’t pose any difficulty for him if a trade does…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between UTSA and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 44-39 lead against Temple. UTSA entered the match having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will…
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been hit with a significant $100,000 fine by the NBA for his recent comments directed at game officials. The NBA’s Executive Vice President, Joe Dumars, announced the hefty penalty, citing Gobert’s inappropriate gesture and public criticism of officiating during and after the Timberwolves’ recent overtime loss to the Cleveland…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Purdue and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Wisconsin 44-33. Purdue entered the matchup having won four straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it five,…
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla showed major respect to Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant following last night’s 117-107 road win (45 points/10 rebounds/6 assists/1 steal/18-26 FG/4-7 3-PT/5-7 FT). (via BASKETMAN): “One thing I appreciate about his game is he plays through physicality. You don’t see him flop very often, you don’t see him complain,…
Michael Dann/OVC Three more NCAA Tournament bids will be awarded Sunday as the ASUN, Big South and Missouri Valley crown their tournament champions. No. 2 seed Stetson is hosting No. 4 seed Austin Peay in the ASUN title game, while No. 2 seed UNC Asheville is taking on No. 5 seed Longwood for the Big…
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen says that being more dependable/reliable has been an area of growth for him ever since year one in the NBA. (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “Coming up in this league, I feel like I wasn’t as dependable. I feel like I’d go out, have a double-double one game, next game I have…
