Chris Walker scored 30 points as Binghamton beat Le Moyne 72-62 on Saturday night. Walker shot 10 for 14 (6 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bearcats (5-6). Wes Peterson scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.
Marcus Smart reveals exchange with Jaylen Brown before NBA Finals
Former Celtic Marcus Smart spoke with NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin before his first game against Boston about his emotional return to TD Garden.
Gayle scores late to give Michigan 85-83 win over Iowa for Wolverines’ 7th straight victory
Gayle drove to the hoop and was credited with a basket on a close goaltending call to give Michigan the two-point margin.
Clippers still don’t have a time frame for Kawhi Leonard’s return
While the Clippers All-Star forward was seen doing rehab work after practice, coach Tyronn Lue says he doesn't know about a return date.
Spurs’ Zach Collins fined $35,000 for flipping off officials following ejection in Sacramento
Collins was ejected in the second quarter of San Antonio's blowout loss to the Kings on Saturday.
L.J. Cryer scores 18 of his 20 points in 2nd half and No. 17 Houston beats Butler 79-51
L.J. Cryer scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, Emanuel Sharp added 16 points and No. 17 Houston used a big second half to rout Butler 79-51 on Saturday night. Terrance Arceneaux had 14 points off the bench, and Milos Uzan scored 13 points for Houston (5-3), which won its 26th straight at home. Patrick McCaffery and Augusto Cassia had 11 points each to lead Butler (7-2), which had its six-game winning streak snapped.
Christian Jones scores 17 off bench as George Washington defeats Old Dominion 78-70
Christian Jones scored 17 points off the bench to lead George Washington to a 78-70 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday night. Jones shot 7 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Revolutionaries (8-2). Gerald Drumgoole Jr. added 16 points and Darren Buchanan Jr. scored 13.
Denver beats Portland State 68-67
Isaiah Addo-Ankrah scored 21 points and Denver beat Portland State 68-67 on Saturday night. Addo-Ankrah shot 7 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Pioneers (5-6). Nicholas Shogbonyo scored 19 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and added six rebounds.
Hill, Styles combine for 13 points in OT to help NC State beat Florida State 84-74 in an ACC opener
Marcus Hill and Dontrez Styles combined for 13 points in overtime, leading North Carolina State to an 84-74 victory over Florida State on Saturday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. The Wolfpack opened the extra period on a 9-4 surge for a 79-72 advantage and cruised from there. Hill and Styles each shot 2 of 2 from the floor in overtime.
Todorovic scores 22, Pepperdine defeats Grambling 85-57
Stefan Todorovic's 22 points helped Pepperdine defeat Grambling 85-57 on Saturday night. Todorovic added seven rebounds for the Waves (4-6). Moe Odum scored 16 points and added nine assists.
Dixon’s 24 lead Villanova over Temple 94-65
Wooga Poplar scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Jordan Longino scored 14 points. Jamal Mashburn Jr. finished with 20 points for the Owls (4-4).
Michigan basketball shows it’s very good, but with one fix it could soon be great
"If we can figure out a way to fix this turnover issue...our ceiling, our team becomes a much better basketball team," said U-M head coach Dusty May.
Watts scores 20, Washington State takes down Boise State 74-69
LeJuan Watts had 20 points in Washington State's 74-69 victory against Boise State on Saturday night. Watts had 11 rebounds and six assists for the Cougars (8-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals
Jaylen Blakes and Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points apiece and Stanford beat California 89-81 on Saturday in the first Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the former Pac-12 rivals. Blakes sank 7 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers and made all four of his free throws for the Cardinal (8-2). He added six assists and blocked a pair of shots.
Paveletzke’s 23 lead Ohio past Morehead State 88-76
Jackson Paveletzke scored 23 points as Ohio beat Morehead State 88-76 on Saturday night. Paveletzke also contributed eight rebounds for the Bobcats (4-5). Elmore James scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.