Hunter Sallis scored 20 points, Juke Harris added 17 off the bench and Wake Forest pulled away in the second half for a 77-59 win over N.C. State on Saturday. Up four points about five minutes into the second half, Sallis scored six points, Efton Reid had a three—point play and Ty-Laur Johnson hit a 3-pointer in a 12-2 run that put the Demon Deacons on top 57-43. The Wolfpack never got back within single digits and Sallis hit a jumper with five minutes remain for the biggest lead at 73-51.
Murrell, Brakefield lead No. 24 Mississippi to a 63-51 win over Georgia
Matthew Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield scored 15 points apiece and ignited a decisive second half rally as No. 24 Mississippi defeated Georgia 63-51 on Saturday. Ole Miss (12-2, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) trailed 28-26 at halftime, but opened the second half with an 11-2 burst in less than four minutes, started by consecutive jumpers by Murrell and capped by consecutive baskets by Brakefield to build a 37-30 lead. Ole Miss responded with a 3-pointer by Brakefield and a Davon Barnes jumper and were never seriously threatened again.
West Virginia’s defensive effort lifts them to victory over Oklahoma State
Saturday could have been a lot of things for a West Virginia team coming off their biggest win of the season. It ended up being an absolute thumping of Oklahoma State as the Mountaineers cruised to a 69-50 victory at the WVU Coliseum. It was the perfect opportunity for a potential let-down spot for West Virginia.
Koby Brea hits seven 3-pointers as No. 10 Kentucky hands No. 6 Florida its first loss, 106-100
Florida 106-100 on Saturday, handing the Gators their first loss of the season. The Gators (13-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) had cut an 80-69 Kentucky lead to 89-87 on Walter Clayton Jr.'s free throws with 4:40 remaining, but Lamont Butler hit a 3 as the shot clock wound down and added two free throws to help the Wildcats (12-2, 1-0) hang on. Clayton scored 33 points, 12 of those in Florida's 18-9 run before Butler's 3 with 3:42 left.
No. 11 Kentucky hands No. 5 Florida its first loss in SEC basketball opener
Kentucky basketball opened SEC play with a big win at Rupp Arena. Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats slowed Florida, handing the Gators their first loss.
Report: Bulls center Vučević ‘most discussed’ Warriors’ trade target
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević reportedly has emerged as the Golden State Warriors' "most discussed" trade target.
Report: Warriors not currently seen as viable Butler trade option
Despite being tied to several Jimmy Butler trade rumors, the Warriors reportedly are not currently seen as a viable option for the six-time NBA All-Star.
Warriors reportedly not among teams pursuing Jimmy Butler trade
The combination of Butler's age, injury history, and contract have the Warriors sitting this one out.
Grizzlies at Warriors Best bets: Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, and trends for January 4
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Watch CJ McCollum knock down 10 3-pointers, score 50, lead Pelicans to win
New Orleans needed a win — the team and the city — no matter how small. CJ McCollum provided one.
Utah Jazz at Miami Heat Best bets: Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, and trends for January 4
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How Josh Hart has been the glue for the Knicks so far this season
It’s unclear what Josh Hart's role will be each night, but he’s going to make some kind of positive impact. That’s just what the Knicks need.
Why are Big East basketball coaches wearing sweaters? League honors late Lou Carnesecca
Here's why basketball coaches in the Big East are wearing sweaters this weekend:
Michigan basketball’s Big Ten title quest begins with Los Angeles double dip; USC up first
Michigan basketball has high aspirations this year, starting with winning the Big Ten. That begins Saturday against USC in Los Angeles.
Dixon leads Villanova against DePaul after 28-point performance
DePaul Blue Demons (9-5, 0-3 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (9-5, 2-1 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -9.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts DePaul after Eric Dixon scored 28 points in Villanova's 73-65 victory over the Butler Bulldogs. The Wildcats have gone 7-1 at home.