[ad_1] Following the Indiana Pacers’ decisive defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their playoff series, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed deep disappointment with his team’s performance. Carlisle didn’t mince words, stating, “The first half was embarrassing. No excuses, we simply have got to come out better. It was ugly and we…
[ad_1] John Calipari announced on social media that he is leaving Kentucky after 15 seasons with the program. Less than 24 hours later, he was officially hired as the next coach at Arkansas. This departure comes after a meeting with UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart, where it was confirmed that Calipari would be returning for…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed frustration over the significant free-throw and foul differentials following his team’s close defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in a high-scoring game (145-150). Despite a valiant effort from the Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam’s 36-point performance, they fell short against the Lakers as dynamic duo of Anthony…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle knows that his group must continue to improve overall. (via Indiana Pacers): “There are a lot of areas that we need to continue to get better at: How we start games, our rebounding is constantly a challenge for us, and defensively we need to be as physical as…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle marveled at the physicality and skillset of Zion Williamson when applauding Myles Turner’s defense following Wednesday’s 123-114 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (23 points/3 rebounds/4 assists/10-20 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-5 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): “Myles took the challenge, it’s a tough challenge. That is one physical force. That’s…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle thought the group did a good job of not letting the Toronto Raptors get out and run during Monday’s 130-122 home loss, but also did mention how paint points were an issue. (via Wheat Hotchkiss/Pacers.com): “Toronto plays the fastest pace in the league. They had 26 (fastbreak points),…
[ad_1] Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino earlier this season broke out Hall of Fame levels of drama following a one-point road loss to Creighton by poo-pooing the idea of moral victories and saying he wanted to “jump into the cold and die of frostbite.” The 71-year-old proved Sunday he still has his fastball when…
[ad_1] No. 5 Tennessee led wire-to-wire Saturday against No. 10 Kentucky in a road 103-92 win. The Vols have won four games inside Rupp Arena since Rick Barnes took over as coach during the 2015-16 season, which matches the amount (4-35) the school won the 39 years prior. Tennessee (16-5, 6-2 SEC) responded days after…
[ad_1] Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle loves the competitiveness that Aaron Nesmith continues to bring. (via Indiana Pacers): “Nesmith is as good a competitor as we have. He’s earned everything that he’s gotten in this league, everything that he’s gotten on our team. There is a definite competitiveness in everything he does on the…
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz is known for his speed on the court, and according to noted tennis coach Rick Macci, he’s the fastest player ever. Tennis requires a lot of running around, and while it’s not the most important skill, it certainly can help if you’re a great mover on top of that. When you think…
