On the 10-year anniversary of the Isaiah Thomas trade, we look back at how "The Little Guy" helped lay the foundation for the Celtics' recent success.
Inside MrBeast’s $100K, 100 Million View NBA All-Star Stunt
YouTube powerhouse MrBeast’s viral stunt in the middle of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Tournament has already earned the league more than 100 million views on its own social channels, in the latest example of online creators shining on sport’s biggest stages. Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard and Jaren Barajas—a fan chosen from the stands an hour before …
Which NBA Finals contenders are legit? NBA trainer Drew Hanlen joins the Kevin O’Connor Show
Drew Hanlen is the basketball skills and development trainer for superstars like Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Tyrese Haliburton, Trey Murphy and many more of the NBA's elite. What can this "short," former college hooper possibly offer to these GIANTS of the game? A lot, as you'll see on this episode of the Kevin O'Connor show!
Why McNutt believes Warriors’ Butler has most to prove in second half
New Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler has a chance to make the biggest impact on an NBA playoff contender.
Jones and La Salle host Richmond
The Explorers have gone 9-3 in home games. La Salle is eighth in the A-10 with 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Jahlil White averaging 5.7. The Spiders have gone 4-9 against A-10 opponents.
Peterson leads East Tennessee State against UNC Greensboro
UNC Greensboro Spartans (18-9, 11-3 SoCon) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (15-12, 8-6 SoCon) Johnson City, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -1.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State plays UNC Greensboro after Quimari Peterson scored 31 points in East Tennessee State's 78-71 loss to the Chattanooga Mocs. The Buccaneers have gone 11-3 in home games.
Duquesne faces Fordham following Dinkins’ 21-point showing
Fordham Rams (11-14, 3-9 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (10-15, 5-7 A-10) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -6.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne hosts Fordham after Tre Dinkins scored 21 points in Duquesne's 77-76 loss to the Dayton Flyers. The Dukes are 7-6 in home games.
High Point hosts Kelly and Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-18, 6-7 Big South) at High Point Panthers (23-5, 11-2 Big South) High Point, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -16.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern takes on High Point after Taje' Kelly scored 21 points in Charleston Southern's 75-72 loss to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. The Panthers have gone 14-1 at home.
Walker leads Illinois State against Bradley after 22-point game
Bradley Braves (21-6, 12-4 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (15-12, 7-9 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Bradley after Chase Walker scored 22 points in Illinois State's 85-76 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Redbirds have gone 10-4 at home.
Blanton and Eastern Kentucky host Bellarmine
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (17-11, 11-4 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (4-24, 1-14 ASUN) Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits Bellarmine after Devontae Blanton scored 22 points in Eastern Kentucky's 66-57 victory over the Lipscomb Bisons. The Knights are 4-10 in home games.
VCU takes home win streak into matchup with UMass
UMass Minutemen (11-15, 6-7 A-10) at VCU Rams (20-5, 10-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -17.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: VCU will try to keep its 10-game home win streak intact when the Rams face UMass. The Rams are 12-0 on their home court.
Royal and Ohio State host Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats (13-13, 4-11 Big Ten) at Ohio State Buckeyes (15-11, 7-8 Big Ten) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State faces Northwestern after Devin Royal scored 26 points in Ohio State's 86-83 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. The Buckeyes have gone 10-5 in home games.
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis
The Salukis have a 5-6 record in non-conference games. Southern Illinois is 4-3 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 12.4 turnovers per game. Murray State is shooting 44.5% from the field this season, the same percentage Southern Illinois allows to opponents.
No. 17 Kentucky hosts Edwards and Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Commodores (17-8, 5-7 SEC) at Kentucky Wildcats (17-8, 6-6 SEC) Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -5.5; over/under is 161.5 BOTTOM LINE: Vanderbilt faces No. Kentucky after Jason Edwards scored 24 points in Vanderbilt's 81-76 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.
VMI plays Wofford after Bradley’s 22-point game
Wofford Terriers (14-13, 8-6 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (13-14, 7-7 SoCon) Lexington, Virginia; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terriers -5.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: VMI hosts Wofford after Rickey Bradley, Jr. scored 22 points in VMI's 80-71 victory over the Mercer Bears. The Keydets have gone 7-4 at home.