The Pac-12 is on the verge of sending only one team, the Washington Huskies, to the college basketball tournament this season, which would be the first time in its history that an at-large team from the Pac-12 did not advance to March Madness. The Pac-12 does not have any teams […]
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March Madness Bubble Watch: Iceland’s Jon Axel Gudmundsson and Davidson
If Davidson (19-7), led by Jon Axel Gudmundsson from Iceland, does not win the Atlantic 10 conference tournament, the Wildcats might not have enough wins to gain an at-large bid to March Madness this year. Davidson and VCU (20-6) are the two best teams in the A10 right now. Their […]
Big Rivalry Games: No. 8 North Carolina Visits No. 1 Duke
The #8 North Carolina Tarheels (20-5) are nine-point underdogs heading into Durham to take on Zion Williamson and the #1 Duke Blue Devils (23-2) at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The ACC rivals located 26 miles apart from each other are playing their first of two meetings of the season. This meeting […]
Kings and Little Men: Sacramento on NBA Playoff Bubble
The Sacramento Kings (30-27) are the biggest surprise in the NBA, and the young Kings, led by Buddy Hield and De’Aaron Fox, are currently on the playoff bubble heading into the final 25 games of the season. In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently on the bubble. The Kings […]
Duke Regains No. 1 Ranking, Tennessee Plummets After UK Loss
In the latest college basketball AP Poll, Duke (23-2) returned to the #1 ranking after an impressive victory over Virginia (22-2), coupled with top-seeded Tennessee being upset by #5 Kentucky over the weekend. Gonzaga (25-2) moved into the #2 spot, Virginia moved up a spot despite the loss to Duke, […]
Mike Daum and South Dakota State Jackrabbits Seeking First March Madness Win
Mike Daum, the all-time leading scorer from the South Dakota Jackrabbits (21-7), is closing in on 3,000 points and the senior forward hopes he can secure the Jackrabbits their first victory in March Madness after SDSU lost their five previous games in the annual college basketball tournament. SDSU, located in […]
Mid-Majors Watch: Lottery Pick Ja Morant and Murray State
Sophomore guard Ja Morant is having a sensational season for the Murray State Racers (21-4) and he’s poised to become the first college player to average 20 points and 10 assists over a full season. Morant leads Murray State in scoring with 24.3 points and 10.2 assists per game. NBA […]
Despite LeBron James’ Assurance, Los Angeles Lakers Not Favored to Make Playoffs
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James bettors thought the team was going to win an NBA Championship, now they would just be happy to see them make the playoffs. For the first time since acquiring James in June, the Lakers are not a favorite to make the postseason. […]
Kevin Durant Wins MVP of All-Star Game, Team LeBron Rallies to Beat Team Giannis
Kevin Durant earned his second-career MVP award at the NBA All-Star Game with a team-high 31 points as he led Team LeBron to a victory over Team Giannis in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s NBA All-Star Game featured teams selected by captains LeBron James and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo. Team LeBron […]
High-Flying Lake Braddock High School Basketball Team Typically Scores 100 Points a Game
Much to the dismay of their opponents, Lake Braddock High School in Burke, Virginia, operates an all-out press and run-and-gun three-point heavy offense that often results in 100-point games. Lake Braddock (21-3) is averaging 90 points a game through 24 games. For the last three seasons, the Bruins created matchup […]
PJ Washington and No. 5 Kentucky Crush No. 1 Tennessee for Supremacy in SEC Basketball
After suffering a controversial upset loss to LSU earlier in the week, the #5 Kentucky Wildcats bounced back to pull off an upset of their own by defeating the top-ranked team in the country, the #1 Tennessee Volunteers, with a crushing 17-point victory. Kentucky (21-4) won 86-69 on their home […]
Hamidou Diallo Soars Over Shaq to Win NBA Slam Dunk Contest (Video)
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Charlotte, North Carolina by unleashing a honey dip dunk over 7-foot-1 Shaquille O’Neal and then revealing a superman logo underneath his jersey while hanging on the rim. Diallo used the former NBA star and now commentator as […]
2019 NBA All-Star Game Lineups: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis
This year’s NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte features teams picked by the two players with most votes – LeBron James and Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo – with Team LeBron squaring off against Team Giannis. The NBA tweaked the format this year. For only the second time in its history, the […]
Kyle Kuzma Wins MVP of NBA Rising Stars Challenge
The NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in Charlotte, North Carolina with the Rising Stars Challenge, and Kyle Kuzma from the Los Angeles Lakers scored 35 points and won the MVP while leading USA Rising Stars to a 161-144 victory over the World Rising Stars. The Rising Stars Challenge featured the […]
Adam Silver Not Interested in Leaving NBA Post to Become NFL Commissioner
Adam Silver has, by and large, been a popular NBA commissioner since taking over the position from David Stern in 2014. That success hasn’t gone unnoticed by some NFL owners, who have apparently tried to lure Silver over to their sport as a result. According to a report by ESPN’s […]
NBA Odds: Greek Freak’s Bucks Jump to 8/1, Warriors Still Favorites at All-Star Break
The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us and according to the WestGate Super Book in Las Vegas, the Golden State Warriors (41-16) are -250 favorites to three-peat and win the NBA Championship for a third season is a row. The Milwaukee Bucks (43-14) saw the biggest swing over the season. […]
Jason Kidd, Ty Lue Favorites if Lakers Coach Luke Walton Fired, but Would They Take Job?
Los Angeles Lakers president of operations Magic Johnson has pledged that the team will not fire Luke Walton this season. Afterwards, though, oddsmakers believe Walton will be shown the door. BetOnline believes Jason Kidd will be the new leader of the LeBron James led Lakers. He is installed at 3/1. […]
Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Deandre Ayton Head of NBA Rookie Class at Midterms
Dallas Mavericks swingman Luka Doncic leads this year’s NBA rookie class with 20.7 points per game, but Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and former #1 pick Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns were major contributors to their teams in the first half of the season. Doncic, 19, is impressing […]
Enes Kanter Signs with Portland Trailblazers After Waived by Knicks
The New York Knicks waived disgruntled center Enes Kanter last week and he signed with the Portland Trailblazers after being courted by several teams in the Western Conference including the LA Lakers. The Knicks were unable to unload Kanter, 26, before the trade deadline. They could not find any teams […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Unleashes 33-19-11 Triple-Double, Greek Freak Joins Rare Club with Wilt, Big O, and Kareem
Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo posted his fifth triple-double of the year for the Milwaukee Bucks with 33 points, 19 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 106-97 comeback win against the Indiana Pacers. The Milwaukee Bucks are the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 43-14 record, including a 20-9 […]