Monte Poole explains why the matchup between former Warriors teammates Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole will be key to the outcome of Golden State's game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: Arkansas at Missouri
The Arkansas Razorbacks (11-6, 0-4 SEC) are officially in must-win territory as they prepare to face the Missouri Tigers (14-3 3-1 SEC) on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.Missouri, which is led by third-year head coach Dennis Gates, is coming off a 83-82 win over mutual opponent No.
What makes Tom Izzo special for Michigan State basketball? He’ll tell you ‘straight up’
Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.
GP2 shows love to ex-Warrior, Oakland native JTA at G League game
Gary Payton II had a front-row seat at Friday night's Mexico City Capitanes-Santa Cruz Warriors G League game to show support to his former Golden State teammate Juan Toscano-Anderson.
Charleston Southern takes on Radford following Johnson’s 30-point outing
Radford Highlanders (13-6, 3-1 Big South) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (5-14, 1-3 Big South) North Charleston, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Highlanders -3.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern hosts Radford after RJ Johnson scored 30 points in Charleston Southern's 102-97 overtime loss to the Winthrop Eagles. The Buccaneers are 4-2 on their home court.
No. 12 Michigan State hosts No. 19 Illinois after Boswell’s 22-point game
Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois faces No.
No. 10 Houston visits UCF after Hall’s 40-point game
Houston Cougars (13-3, 5-0 Big 12) at UCF Knights (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -13.5; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on No. Houston after Keyshawn Hall scored 40 points in UCF's 95-89 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Manhattan and Niagara meet for conference matchup
Niagara Purple Eagles (7-10, 2-4 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (7-8, 2-4 MAAC) Riverdale, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jaspers -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Niagara plays Manhattan in MAAC action Saturday. The Jaspers are 3-3 on their home court.
No. 14 UConn hosts Creighton after Ashworth’s 20-point outing
Creighton Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East) at UConn Huskies (13-4, 5-1 Big East) Storrs, Connecticut; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -7.5; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Creighton visits No. UConn after Steven Ashworth scored 20 points in Creighton's 84-64 victory against the Providence Friars.
Xavier visits No. 7 Marquette following Joplin’s 30-point showing
Xavier Musketeers (11-7, 3-4 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (15-2, 6-0 Big East) Milwaukee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -9.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Marquette plays Xavier after David Joplin scored 30 points in Marquette's 85-83 overtime victory over the DePaul Blue Demons.
Duquesne hosts Saint Bonaventure following Edwards’ 22-point performance
Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (15-3, 3-2 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (8-9, 3-1 A-10) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bonnies -1.5; over/under is 128 BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne hosts Saint Bonaventure after Maximus Edwards scored 22 points in Duquesne's 73-65 victory over the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Dukes are 5-4 in home games.
Johnson leads Tennessee Tech against Little Rock after 21-point game
Little Rock Trojans (10-7, 4-2 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (9-9, 4-3 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -1; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee Tech plays Little Rock after Jaylon Johnson scored 21 points in Tennessee Tech's 77-70 loss to the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. The Golden Eagles have gone 6-1 in home games.
Brown takes home win streak into matchup with Harvard
Harvard Crimson (5-9, 0-1 Ivy League) at Brown Bears (8-6, 0-1 Ivy League) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -4.5; over/under is 137 BOTTOM LINE: Brown will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Bears face Harvard. The Bears are 5-2 in home games.
Richmond Spiders take on the Saint Louis Billikens on 3-game losing streak
Saint Louis Billikens (10-7, 3-1 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (7-11, 2-3 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -7; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: Richmond aims to break its three-game losing streak when the Spiders play Saint Louis. The Spiders have gone 4-4 in home games.
Virginia Tech hosts Wake Forest after Sallis’ 30-point outing
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (13-4, 5-1 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (8-9, 3-3 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Demon Deacons -4; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Wake Forest visits Virginia Tech after Hunter Sallis scored 30 points in Wake Forest's 80-67 win over the Stanford Cardinal. The Hokies are 7-3 in home games.