Terrence Edwards Jr. had 22 points, James Scott and J'Vonne Hadley both secured a double-double and Louisville edged UTEP 77-74 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Louisville created some separation midway through the second half by scoring nine straight points, punctuated by back-to-back dunks from freshman Khani Rooths for a 63-55 lead. But UTEP scored eight of the next 10 points to get within two points.
Knicks unable to overcome third quarter of doom in NBA Cup Quarterfinals loss to Hawks
The Knicks were eliminated from the NBA Cup as they were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks in their Quarterfinals matchup on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
NBA Cup: Hawks storm past Knicks into semifinals with dominant second half
For a half the Knicks were in full control of their NBA Cup game against the Hawks. But Atlanta stormed back with a third-quarter outburst to advance to Las Vegas.
Dixon scores 27, Villanova beats Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72
Eric Dixon's 27 points helped Villanova defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72 on Wednesday night. Dixon shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Wildcats (7-4). Wooga Poplar shot 7 for 13, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Freshman Brandin Cummings scores 30 points, best by ACC freshman this season, in Pitt’s 96-56 win
Brandin Cummings came off the bench to score a career-high 30 points — the most this season by an ACC freshman — and Pitt left Eastern Kentucky behind in the second half to win 96-56 Wednesday night. Cummings, whose previous high was 12, was 10-of-13 shooting, including 6 of 10 from the arc. Zack Austin added 18 points, Ishmael Leggett had 17 points and Jaland Lowe, who was scoreless in the first half, finished with 11 points and 12 assists.
Wiggins ruled out for Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup quarterfinal game
Andrew Wiggins will miss his second consecutive Golden State Warriors game.
No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
Alyssa Ustby had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals to help No. North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. North Carolina led 44-29 at halftime and held a double-digit lead the entire second half.
Monk shares blunt response to Kings seeking revenge vs. Pelicans
Kings stars DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk assessed Sacramento wanting revenge against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center.
UNC Asheville beats Bluefield 92-46
Connor Dubsky's 23 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Bluefield 92-46 on Wednesday night. Dubsky shot 6 for 12 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (5-4). Toyaz Solomon scored 14 points and added eight rebounds.
JJ Redick: LeBron James missed practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear
James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.
Knicks’ Landry Shamet ‘taking contact’ in G League as rehab continues
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gave a positive update on Landry Shamet's rehab from a dislocated shoulder.
NBA Cup elimination means Lakers get valuable rest and time for physical practice
LeBron James has had excused absences while the rest of the Lakers have rested, met and practiced during their rare days off this week.
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Thunder take over top spot behind MVP-worthy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Boston remains second while the Cavaliers slide to third in this week's rankings
Warriors react to bright lights, brighter floors of NBA Cup
Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors weighed in on the bright lights -- and brighter courts -- that come with the NBA Cup.
Conwell, Gillespie, Tonje, Wolf making fast impact
Robbie Hummel highlights a handful of transfer players who have stolen the show so far this college basketball season, including guard Ryan Conwell, guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, guard John Tonje and center Danny Wolf.