The Dallas Mavericks were dealt another blow as star guard Kyrie Irving reportedly suffered a torn ACL on Monday.
Bracketology: Tennessee is new No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament projection for March Madness
The latest Bracketology projecting the NCAA men's tournament field sees SEC teams on the move with Tennessee replacing Alabama as a No. 1 seed.
Column: How do the Lakers set themselves up for a long postseason run? It starts at home
The road to the NBA Finals is opening up for the Lakers, who are suddenly in second place in the Western Conference standings. Home-court advantage can be a big asset.
‘Hail Yes’: Michigan basketball’s Big Ten title hopes all come down to this last week
Free Press' Tony Garcia and Andrew Birkle breakdown a tumultuous week for Michigan basketball and how Wolverines can get back on track.
7 NBA takes I NEED to get off my chest | Kevin O’Connor Show
I’ve got a lot on my mind watching the NBA as of late, and on this pod I’m unleashing some of those takes. Some are hot. Others are mild.
Steph relishes special Charlotte homecoming in win vs. Hornets
Steph Curry enjoyed another special return to Charlotte in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Sun Belt Tournament
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (10-21, 3-15 Sun Belt) vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-21, 5-13 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -2.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss faces Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Golden Eagles' record in Sun Belt games is 5-13, and their record is 5-8 in non-conference play.
UCF faces Oklahoma State following Johnson’s 20-point game
Oklahoma State Cowboys (14-15, 6-12 Big 12) at UCF Knights (15-14, 6-12 Big 12) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF hosts Oklahoma State after Darius Johnson scored 20 points in UCF's 89-78 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. The Knights are 12-5 in home games.
Creighton visits Seton Hall following Kalkbrenner’s 23-point game
Creighton Bluejays (20-9, 13-5 Big East) at Seton Hall Pirates (7-22, 2-16 Big East) Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -10.5; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: Creighton takes on Seton Hall after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points in Creighton's 83-61 loss to the Xavier Musketeers. The Pirates are 5-10 on their home court.
Northern Kentucky Norse and Detroit Mercy Titans square off in Horizon League Tournament
The Norse are 11-9 against Horizon League opponents and 5-6 in non-conference play. Northern Kentucky ranks third in the Horizon League with 14.1 assists per game led by Sam Vinson averaging 4.1. The Titans' record in Horizon League action is 4-16.
Kelly leads No. 1 Auburn against No. 22 Texas A&M
Texas A&M averages 73.8 points and has outscored opponents by 6.4 points per game. The Tigers are 15-1 in conference play. Auburn scores 85.4 points while outscoring opponents by 16.6 points per game.
Boise State faces Air Force following Meadow’s 22-point outing
Boise State Broncos (21-8, 13-5 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (4-25, 1-17 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncos -15.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boise State takes on Air Force after Andrew Meadow scored 22 points in Boise State's 66-61 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Falcons are 3-12 on their home court.
Saint Louis plays Dayton after Jimerson’s 33-point game
Dayton scores 75.3 points and has outscored opponents by 5.4 points per game. The Billikens have gone 10-6 against A-10 opponents. Saint Louis ranks seventh in the A-10 allowing 69.3 points while holding opponents to 41.1% shooting.
Rhode Island visits Saint Joseph’s (PA) after Green’s 30-point game
Rhode Island Rams (17-11, 6-10 A-10) at Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (19-10, 11-6 A-10) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island takes on Saint Joseph's (PA) after David Green scored 30 points in Rhode Island's 91-88 loss to the UMass Minutemen. The Hawks are 12-4 on their home court.
Dinkins and Duquesne host VCU
The Dukes have gone 9-6 in home games. Duquesne averages 11.2 turnovers per game and is 8-9 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Rams have gone 14-2 against A-10 opponents.