Arizona State forward Andre Adams grabs a rebound during the first half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Seattle. Arizona State forward Andre Adams grabs a rebound during the first half of the team’s NCAA college basketball game against Washington, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Seattle.
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Struggles continue for UAB in blowout loss at Marshall
… turnovers came on passes he missed. UAB is at Western Kentucky on Sunday at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
No. 25 Notre Dame powers past Boston College
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey looked to his best players to bail his team out at Boston College on Tuesday night. Matt Farrell and Bonzie Colson, two players with Boston College connections, joined V.J. Beachem in keying a second-half rally that carried the No.
No. 15 Florida roars past Auburn 114-95
But No. 15 Florida took it to a new level by setting a school record for most points in an SEC game.
Florida’s John Egbunu sustains knee injury against Auburn
Florida’s John Egbunu sustains knee injury against Auburn Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game with a knee injury in the first half Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lNEK0z The 15th-ranked Gators announced on Twitter that Egbunu wouldn’t return in the second half of Tuesday night’s game. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down hard battling for a rebound midway through the half.
Hogs try to burst through NCAA bubble
An, 18-7 overall/7-5 SEC fourth-place Arkansas Razorbacks team craving to burst through the NCAA Tournament bubble has two remaining SEC opportunities against national ranked teams especially to impress the tournament selection committee. Coach Frank Martin’s South Carolina Gamecocks, ranked 21st and 19th in the Associated Press and Coaches polls, and identically sharing SEC first place at 20-5 overall and 10-2 in the SEC with Kentucky and Florida going into Tuesday night before Tennessee hosted Kentucky and Florida visited Auburn, host the Razorbacks at 5:30 p.m. on the SEC Network at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. “This time of year I keep saying the games get bigger,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said.
Top 25 this Week: No. 14 Virginia meets 2 top Acc offences-Image1
No. 14 Virginia’s traditionally strong defence will get a challenge this week against some of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s best offences. The Cavaliers face No.
Washington, Wright Help Ragin’ Cajuns Snap Skid In Win vs. USA
LAFAYETTE Bryce Washington recorded his 19th double-double of the season, senior Jay Wright became the 44th player in school history to reach the 1,000-point mark and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns snapped a four-game losing skid with an impressive 87-61 win over South Alabama on Monday at the Cajundome. Frank Bartley added 10 points while reserve post player Larenz Stalcup scored eight points, grabbed a season-high nine rebounds and blocked a season-best four shots as Louisiana built a 37-28 lead at halftime and all 12 players who dressed got into the scoring column.
Paris Lee named MVC Player of the Week
… ence) travel to Missouri State (15-12, 6-8 MVC) on Wednesday. Tom Prizeman is a junior broadcast journalism major and sports reporter at The Vidette. Contact him at tprizeman@ilstu.edu . Follow him on Twitter @TPrizeman.
Williams unsure if Hicks will play against NC State
North Carolina senior forward Isaiah Hicks did not play at Duke last Thursday night after suffering a hamstring in practice the day before that game. Now his status remains in doubt, too, for the Tar Heels’ game at N.C. State on Wednesday.
Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins directs
USA TODAY Sports bracketology: As Big Ten wavers, Northwestern prospers The one thing missing on the Wildcats’ rA sumA was a big win, which they got at Wisconsin. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2kCzk7u Northwestern Wildcats guard Isiah Brown attempts a basket as Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig defends at the Kohl Center.
White leads Colorado past Washington State, 81-49
Colorado guard Dominique Collier, front, reaches out for a loose ball as Washington State guard Charles Callison defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boulder, Colo. less Colorado guard Dominique Collier, front, reaches out for a loose ball as Washington State guard Charles Callison defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boulder, … more Colorado guard Josh Fortune, left, fights for control of a loose ball with Washington State forward Josh Hawkinson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boulder, Colo.
USC men’s basketball: Trojans’ comeback thwarted by high-powered Oregon offense
A late comeback attempt from USC was shut down by No. 5 Oregon Saturday night, as the Ducks topped the Trojans by a score of 81-70 at the Galen Center.
Former Syracuse standout, Boston Celtics center Fab Melo is dead at age 26
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ODU hands UAB first home conference loss in 26 games
Ahmad Caver had 23 points, five rebounds and eight assists, B.J. Stith added 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and Old Dominion beat UAB 83-62 on Saturday night to snap the Blazers’ 25-game home winning streak in conference play. UAB, which trailed by nine at halftime, pulled within 49-45 with 13:18 to go but Old Dominion answered with a 12-2 run for a 14-point lead and the Monarchs led by at least 12 the rest of the way.
Losing their groove
Arkansas basketball Coach Mike Anderson said he’s not feeling extra pressure after back-to-back losses have jeopardized the Razorbacks’ NCAA Tournament hopes. The Razorbacks have fallen from No.
Stanford Men’s Basketball vs Arizona State: Preview, how to watch and other game info
The Stanford Men’s basketball team is coming off a hard-fought loss to the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday night to take on the Arizona State in Tempe. The Stanford Cardinal hope to avoid a sweep on their Arizona trip and prevent their record dropping below .500 on the season.
Brow scores 42 to outduel KAT in Pelicans win over Wolves
Anthony Davis had 42 points and 13 rebounds to win a duel with Karl-Anthony Towns and lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 122-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Davis hit 16 of 22 shots, including two 3-pointers, and Jrue Holiday had 25 points and 12 assists to get the Pelicans off to a good start on their final road trip before hosting the All-Star game next weekend.
Arizona basketball: Lauri Markkanen named Naismith Trophy finalist
This also comes on the heels of Vegas giving Markkanen 20/1 odds to be named the National Player of the Year. Through 25 games, Markkanen is Arizona’s leading scorer and rebounder .
St. Louis men’s basketball uses Find My iPhone to locate allegedly drunk bus driver
St. Louis men’s basketball uses Find My iPhone to locate allegedly drunk bus driver After a loss, the Billikens were unable to locate the bus to take the team to the airport. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2kX8ElD The Saint Louis University men’s basketball team was left behind by its bus after it lost a game Wednesday night.
Whicker: Bruins survive turbulence, stick the landing against Ducks
UCLA was not only defeated, but dormant against Oregon in the first half Thursday night, and through much of the second. Lonzo Ball was strangely uninvolved.
Arizona Wildcats hang on to beat Stanford 74-67
Arizona guard Allonzo Trier picks up the blocking call on Stanford center Grant Verhoeven to go to the line in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright practices his long-range shots as the Wildcats prepare to go against Stanford at McKale Center, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Cougars Den: CofC can’t overlook dangerous Northeastern team
College of Charleston forward Jarrell Brantley tries to make a layup against Elon at TD Arena on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Michael Pronzato/Staff College of Charleston forward Jarrell Brantley tries to make a layup against Elon at TD Arena on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
Notre Dame Basketball: Bonzie Colson Is A Top National Player of the Year Contender
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Miles Plumlee delighted to go from insurance policy to important part …
When Miles Plumlee came over from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a trade, he’d been the equivalent of a highly-paid insurance policy. The Bucks had given Plumlee a four-year, $50 million free agent contract last summer but had rarely played him as he was averaging 9.7 minutes per game while playing in 32 of Milwaukee’s first 48 games.
Lakersa Tarik Black earns Luke Waltona s trust, more prominent role
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. >> It used to bother Tarik Black. In his first couple of seasons, he heard people discuss the young core of the Lakers, but never heard his own name included.
Air Force likely catching New Mexico without key player
New Mexico figures to be without All-Mountain West preseason first-team selection Tim Williams on Wednesday when it visits Air Force. The Lobos sent out a release last week saying the forward will miss “significant” time with a stress reaction in his left foot, but haven’t specified an exact timeline for his return.
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Ethan Happ scored 20 points, Nigel Hayes added 15 and 10 rebounds, and No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscled Indiana to hold on for a 65-60 win on Sunday.
Notre Dame Basketball: What The Irish Should Expect From North Carolina
Notre Dame basketball is now 6-4 in ACC, but with a win over North Carolina, the Irish will be right back on track. North Carolina isn’t going to be easy.
College basketball weekend preview: Arizona aims to keep rolling
… basketball coaches and fans want to see their teams round into postseason form. So before the attention of the sports world turns elsewhere on Sunday, here are a few hardwood matters worthy of attention for the day before. There are a whole lot of …
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball
Steady Kodi Justice delivers for Arizona State basketball Kodi Justice rises up to deliver consistent play in time of need for hometown ASU basketball. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l28kCk Arizona State’s Shannon Evans II goes to the basket against Oregon’s Jordan Bell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Eugene, Ore.
Pac-12 With 3 Teams Fighting on NCAA Bubble
The Pac-12 is as strong at the top as it’s been in some time with three teams with the potential to make deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. But get past No.
Former Seton Hall star Herb Pope’s robbery conviction echoes ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
A former star at Seton Hall, Pope pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. district court to a series of charges that include armed bank robbery and could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Pope has had a troubled life that included being shot four times while a senior at Aliquippa High in western Pennsylvania.
UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59
Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night UTEP rallies in 2nd half to beat UAB 63-59 Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7tv46 EL PASO, Texas – Omega Harris had 23 points as UTEP came roaring back in the second half to beat UAB 63-59 on Thursday night. UAB looked to be in control at the break, leading 28-19 but the Miners rallied.
Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72
Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Sanders, Sherwood pour in 63, Idaho tops Portland St. 89-72 Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k7vYMg MOSCOW, Idaho – Victor Sanders scored a career-high 40 points, and combined with Chad Sherwood to score 13 of Idaho’s 14 3-point baskets as the Vandals defeated Portland State 89-72 on Thursday night.
Allonzo Trier leads No. 5 Arizona past Oregon State, 71-54
Allonzo Trier leads No. 5 Arizona past Oregon State, 71-54 Trier scored 18 points, roaring the Wildcats to life in the second half.
Boatwright’s return leads USC past Washington 82-74
Bennie Boatwright scored 23 points in his first game in more than two months, De’Anthony Melton added 16 points and Southern California rallied in the second half for an 82-74 win over Washington on Wednesday night.
Iowa State rallies to stun No. 2 Kansas 92-89 in OT
Deonte Burton hit seven 3-pointers and scored 29 points, Monte Morris added 25 and Iowa State rallied from a big halftime deficit to beat No. 2 Kansas 92-89 in overtime Saturday, ending the Jayhawks’ 51-game winning streak at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Malik Monk named a finalist for the Jerry West Award
Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Malik Monk is one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Jerry West Award . The finalists, announced on Tuesday, include Kentucky’s terrific freshman who’s been putting up prodigious scoring numbers since the start of the 2016-17 season.
A Look at Lauri Markkanen – Is the Next Dirk Hiding in Plain Sight?
I’m not proposing Markkanen should be a top 5 pick or anything like that, I want to get that out of the way. It’s also unfair to these kids that we keep looking for the “next Dirk” but hey why stop now.