The upcoming 2024-25 season for Duke basketball will see significant changes compared to the previous year. The Blue Devils, under Jon Scheyer, returned four starters and made it to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, a feat not achieved since the departure of Coach K. However, Duke has already seen seven players enter the…
Photo: I AM ATHLETE/Twitter screenshot Stephen Jackson, known for his advocacy for tolerance, takes issue with journalist Gayle King for revealing her support for Caitlin Clark and Iowa over South Carolina to Dawn Staley, the women’s basketball coach from South Carolina. Stephen Jackson calls out Gayle King after she admits to Dawn Staley that she…
With Kentucky star freshman Reed Sheppard declaring for the NBA Draft and Joey Hart transferring to Ball State on Thursday, new coach Mark Pope will be facing a roster with limited returning experience for the 2024-25 season. The Wildcats’ recruiting class took a hit when four-star guard Billy Richmond decommitted, but they gained a commitment…
Photo: Peter Baba LeBron James seemingly asserts his status as the NBA’s greatest ever, surpassing Michael Jordan, during a backyard basketball session with his son on Thursday night. While shooting hoops with his 16-year-old son, Bryce, at their luxurious Los Angeles mansion, LeBron confidently declares himself as the “G.O.A.T.!!!” After his son playfully taunts him…
Xavier continues to bolster their team with strong transfers, landing former Indiana State guard Ryan Connell, a key addition ranked No. 33 in the CBS Sports Transfer Rankings. As they look to replace Quincy Olivari, their leading scorer, other notable transfers include Desmond Claude, Dante Maddox Jr., Marcus Foster, and John Hurley. With the portal…
Photo: Atlanta Hawks/X The Atlanta Hawks have announced the hiring of Onsi Saleh as their new assistant general manager. Saleh comes to the Hawks from the Golden State Warriors, where he previously served as the VP of Basketball Strategy and Team Counsel. Before his time with the Warriors, Saleh spent five years with the San…
Welcome back to NBA playoff basketball featuring some exciting matchups highlighted by Basketball Forever. Using advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has analyzed thousands of simulations for each game to identify the best player bets for tonight’s slate. 1. DOMANTAS SABONIS OVER 8.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+100) Odds: +100Probability: 66.5%Projection: 11.7Edge: 16.5%Game: Kings…
Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn has entered the transfer portal after starting 103 games for the Badgers over three seasons, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-2 defensive standout is a two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention recipient with one year of eligibility left. His departure adds to a series of losses for Wisconsin, including leading scorer AJ Storr,…
Photo: Peter Baba Milwaukee Bucks fans are preparing for the first round series against the Indiana Pacers without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained over a week ago. Despite Giannis’s reputation for quick recoveries, NBA insider Shams Charania suggests that his absence could extend for a significant…
Discover the top basketball bets for Friday’s NBA playoff games on April 19, 2024, as recommended by our Basketball Forever bot using advanced simulations and machine learning. 1. KINGS MONEYLINE (-118) Odds: -118Probability: 57%Edge: 2.9%Game: Kings vs Pelicans (9:30PM EST) Our expert bot suggests placing a bet on Kings Moneyline in tonight’s game against the…
