The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Bucks sign ex-Pelicans forward Terrence Jones The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lJ6LoP MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones, adding a double-digit scorer to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley. The 6-foot-9 Jones signed for the rest of the season.
Category: NCAA Basketball
Tar Heels Shock Top-Ranked Pioneers 13-9
Luke Goldstock scored four goals and had one assist and Brian Balkam made 17 saves, a career high, while allowing just nine goals, as #6 North Carolina whipped #1 Denver 13-9 Saturday afternoon at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium.
Tar Heels Clinch First ACC Series Over #21 Pitt
CHAPEL HILL North Carolina secured the series victory on ACC opening weekend, capturing a 6-2 win over No. 21 Pittsburgh to claim the first two games of the three-game series.
Summer work, NBA lessons fuel Jackson’s rise at No. 5 UNC
There’s nothing complicated about how North Carolina’s Justin Jackson dramatically improved his 3-point range and scoring output to make himself a candidate for Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year . No, the 6-foot-8 junior said it’s simply a revamped mentality after lessons learned from workouts for NBA teams last summer.
No time for softness as Virginia’s London Perrantes prepares for final home game
North Carolina coach Roy Williams said of U.Va. senior guard London Perrantes: “I really enjoy watching him play, when he’s playing someone else.
Lorenzo Brown returns to provide backcourt depth to Drive
The Grand Rapids Drive added backcourt strength and brought in a familiar face Friday with the return on Lorenzo Brown. Brown was signed by the NBA Development League team after playing overseas in China for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association.
UConn falls to ECU in upset
Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis shoots as East Carolina’s Deng Riak defends during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis shoots as East Carolina’s Deng Riak defends during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. East Carolina’s Caleb White clashes with Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis under the net during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. less East Carolina’s Caleb White clashes with Connecticut’s Rodney Purvis under the net during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. shoots over Connecticut’s Juwan Durham during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Greenville, N.C. East Carolina’s Kentrell Barkley shoots over Connecticut’s Juwan Durham during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, … (more)
USC Basketball vs. Washington State: Lineups, TV, Odds and Live Stream
USC basketball will look to end their four-game losing streak with a favorable match up at home versus Washington State . Back home for the final stretch of the regular season, USC basketball faces a must-win challenge against Washington State to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
A rarity for Calipari: 3 seniors making major contributions
Kentucky seniors Dominique Hawkins and Derek Willis have enjoyed a four-year courtside view of Kentucky’s turnstile of talented players, in addition to all those challenging practices against future NBA draft picks. Those experiences had to pay off for the home-grown duo, though the result is something rare for the No.
Arizona Wildcats expect to run into UCLA again soon
… and the Bruins have now avenged each one of them: To USC, Oregon and Arizona. “That doesn’t happen very often in sports, especially in men’s basketball,” Bruins coach Steve Alford said after UCLA beat the Wildcats 77-72 on Saturday. “That’s probably …
Brown leads Miami past No. 10 Duke, 55-50
… ee) Alex Rodriguez was courtside, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Heat forward Chris Bosh (a newly signed Turner Sports analyst) also had prime seats.
No. 6 Oregon wins another nail-biter, 75-73 over Stanford
Jordan Bell scored on a put-back with 14 seconds left to give No. 6 Oregon its second straight nail-biting victory in a rare Bay Area sweep as the Ducks beat Stanford 75-73 No.
Miami (Fla.) upsets No. 11 Duke to remove doubt about NCAA tournament bid
Bruce Brown scored 25 points, and Miami held No. 11 Duke a staggering 32 points below its season average in a 55-50 defeat of the Blue Devils.
No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games
Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road No. 19 Florida State looks to fix struggles in road games Florida State is in a four-way tie for second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference but its next two games are on the road Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mgraGm FILe – In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon , Braian Angola-Rodas and Xavier Rathan-Mayes follow head coach Leonard Hamilton from the floor after losing to Pittsburgh in an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh.
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend
Previewing the top 10 college basketball games this weekend UCLA and Arizona get a rematch and so do Kentucky and Florida. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://usat.ly/2lDt1lJ Unbeaten Gonzaga received 29 of 32 first-place votes.
Hogs smooth over bumps with surge
When the Arkansas Razorbacks trailed at Louisiana State University by 14 points in the first half two weeks ago, they appeared headed for their third consecutive loss and fourth in five games. Instead, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville basketball team rallied to win 78-70 to start what has become a four-game winning streak.
Hogs smooth over bumps with surge
When the Arkansas Razorbacks trailed at Louisiana State University by 14 points in the first half two weeks ago, they appeared headed for their third consecutive loss and fourth in five games. Instead, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville basketball team rallied to win 78-70 to start what has become a four-game winning streak.
Masterful performance by Derrick White wasted in CU Buffs loss
Colorado’s senior guard turned in another memorable performance last Thursday night against Utah, filling up the stat sheet while providing one of the highlights of the Buffaloes’ season with a thrilling dunk early in the first half. Yet as has happened too often for the Buffs this season, a commendable personal performance was overshadowed by a team-wide disappointment, as White’s highlight show was obscured by an 86-81 defeat for the Buffs.
Masterful performance by Derrick White wasted in CU Buffs loss
Colorado’s senior guard turned in another memorable performance last Thursday night against Utah, filling up the stat sheet while providing one of the highlights of the Buffaloes’ season with a thrilling dunk early in the first half. Yet as has happened too often for the Buffs this season, a commendable personal performance was overshadowed by a team-wide disappointment, as White’s highlight show was obscured by an 86-81 defeat for the Buffs.
Alabama Basketball Blows Big Opportunity, Falls to UGA
Refere Pat Adams and his crew were the real MVP’s Thursday night, as once again he inserted himself as the main attraction In a must-win game for their faint NCAA tournament chances, the Crimson Tide laid an egg and lost at home to Georgia by a score of 60-55. This is the same UGA team that the Tide beat by 20 points earlier this season, except the Dogs best inside player, Yante Maten, missed this game with an injury.
George Washington 83, UMass 67: Second-half swoon dooms Minutemen in road loss
UMass guard Zach Lewis puts up a shot in the paint against Holy Cross on Nov. 20, 2016. Coming into Thursday night’s game at George Washington, the UMass basketball team knew it had to do its best to lock down on Tyler Cavanaugh to have a shot to win.
Jones paces CCSU past St. Francis (BKN) 62-53
Mustafa Jones scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Austin Nehls added 13 points on 5-for-8 shooting and Central Connecticut beat Saint Francis 62-53 on Thursday night. After Rasheem Dunn’s layup brought the Terriers within 57-53 with 2:52 left, Jones took control with a dunk, a 3-point play off a layup and a pair of free throws and the Terriers were done.
Under the worst of circumstances, Antonio Blakeney is wielding a hot hand for LSU basketball team
LSU guard Antonio Blakeney is averaging 27.6 points a game in the last five outings with at least 21 points in all five games. Blakeney ranks fourth in the SEC with 17.8 points per game.
Frazier scores 28, Georgia tops Alabama 60-55
Former House Speaker John Boehner predicted on Thursday that a full repeal and replacement of “Obamacare” is “not going to TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – J.J. Frazier scored 28 points in his second straight huge game to lead short-handed Georgia to a 60-55 victory over Alabama Thursday night.
Bama Basketball Breakdown: Georgia
With a pair of wins over the dredge of the conference last week, Alabama ran its record to 16-10 and set the stage for what could possibly be a final run at the 2017 NCAA Tournament . It won’t be easy, as each of Alabama’s final four opponents boasts particular strengths and solid overall play.
Dotson’s 25 points lift as Houston rallies past UConn, 75-70
Damyean Dotson had 25 points and nine rebounds and Houston used a big run to start the second half to rally for a 75-70 win over UConn Wednesday night. Rob Gray added 16 points for Houston , which shot 34 percent.
Utah State basketball: McEwen, Merrill lead Aggies to victory against San Jose State
San Jose, Calif. a Freshman guard Koby McEwen scored 23 points shooting 10 for 11 from the foul line and Sam Merrill, another freshman guard, finished with 22 on 9-for-12 shooting and Utah State held off San Jose State for an 81-75 win on Wednesday night.
McEwen, Merrill lift Utah State past San Jose State 81-75
Koby McEwen scored 23 points shooting 10 for 11 from the foul line and Sam Merrill finished with 22 on 9-for-12 shooting and Utah State held off San Jose State for an 81-75 win on Wednesday night. McEwen buried a 3 to extend the Utah State’s lead to 59-44 before San Jose State went on a 17-8 run to get within 67-61 on Isaac Thornton’s 3 with 5:19 to go.
On Brogdon’s big night, Cavaliers continue their slide
CHARLOTTESVILLE In the four years Malcolm Brogdon played at Virginia, the Cavaliers were in their share of low-scoring, defense-oriented, wrestling-match style of games.
North Carolina Central beats Howard for 12th straight win
Dajuan Graf and Patrick Cole each scored 17 points, and North Carolina Central won its 12th straight with a 66-59 victory over Howard on Monday night.
UCLA basketball avenges their loss to USC
The first time that UCLA basketball faced USC, the Trojans beat them 84-76. That loss moved UCLA to 19-3 on the season and 6-3 in the Pac-12.
Washington’s Plum moves into 2nd place on career list
Washington guard Kelsey Plum’s postgame celebration Sunday consisted of hugs with family and friends, pictures with kids, autographs and then she was headed to ESPN’s nearby studios for a SportsCenter appearance, her second in two days. Plum scored 35 points to move into second place on the NCAA’s career scoring list and help No.
Georgia Tech Holds On In Front Of Raucous Crowd
I went to Georgia Tech for 4 and a half years. I went to a lot of games. It was so quiet against Presbyterian that I nearly had a conversation with their coach from across the floor.
Syracuse basketball vs. Georgia Tech: 10 things to watch for
Syracuse travels to Atlanta on Sunday to take on Georgia Tech at the McCamish Pavilion. Syracuse is coming off an overtime loss to Louisville.
Louisville and Kentucky are in the top 10 in Rick Bozich’s AP college basketball ballot.
This doesn’t appear to be one of those Kansas teams that will lose to Stanford or Northern Iowa, but you never know. 2. North Carolina – The Tar Heels can put a bow on the ACC regular-season title Monday night at Virginia.
After slow start, Lumberjacks pick up victory
Kevon Harris scored 14 points and TJ Holyfield 13 and Stephen F. Austin recovered from a dismal start to beat Southeastern Louisiana 60-52 on Saturday night for its fourth straight win. The Lumberjacks remained a game back of first-place New Orleans in the Southland Conference with the two teams facing off on Thursday.
Macon’s career-best 30 points leads Arkansas past Ole Miss
Daryl Macon scored a career-best 30 points as Arkansas won its third straight with a 98-80 victory over Mississippi on Saturday. The win comes a game after the Razorbacks won at No.
McIntosh scores 18 to lead Northwestern over Rutgers 69-65
Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey reacts after hitting a three-point shot against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern forward Vic Law dunks against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Evanston, Ill.
Iowa State holds off TCU 84-71
Naz Mitrou-Long had 15 of his 25 points in the first half and Iowa State beat TCU 84-71 Saturday to move into a three-way tie for second in the Big 12. Monte Morris added 18 with 11 assists for the Cyclones , who joined Baylor and West Virginia in second – three games behind Kansas. Iowa State has done so in part by winning its last two at home by 28 combined points after letting its Big 12 opponents hang around even in wins in Ames.
Weekend preview: Kansas visits Baylor, and No. 1 seeds could be on line
Weekend preview: Kansas visits Baylor, and No. 1 seeds could be on line A loss could end the Bears’ hopes for a top seed; UCLA aims for revenge vs. USC.