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 lingering…
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 Five…
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 out…
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 22…
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 last…
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 participate…
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 had…
The No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles will host the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies in the first meeting between the programs on Thursday night. Marquette is 8-2 overall and 5-0 at home, while St. Thomas is 6-4 overall and 2-3 on the road. The Golden Eagles are 5-4 against the spread this season, while St. Thomas is 6-3…
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, who was a teammate of Allen Iverson during his playing days, sees similarities between his player Brandon Ingram and the Sixers icon. “Oh for sure. There ARE some similarities with AI and BI,” Green said, via Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “Number one, they have a knack for scoring…
Getty Images Kenny Payne is a Louisville graduate and former player who helped the Cardinals win the 1986 NCAA Tournament. He’s a kind and well-liked man. So I understand why the school’s administration was hesitant to remove him after one disastrous season. But they should’ve. They 100% should’ve. And that’s an opinion that’s now impossible…
