The Tigers have separated themselves with a resume that should deserve a top seed, while bubble teams had a bad weekend.
Butler trade shifted Warriors’ vibes at NBA All-Star Weekend
Jimmy Butler was nowhere near the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, yet him now wearing a Warriors jersey completely shifted the feelings surrounding Golden State.
How Smith believes Kuminga can help Warriors reach West finals
Kenny Smith believes the Golden State Warriors can make a deep NBA playoff run if Jonathan Kuminga elevates his game down the stretch.
NBA enjoys fabulous All-Star Weekend at Steph’s Place
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were tremendous hosts for NBA All-Star Weekend, Monte Poole writes.
UT Martin Skyhawks face the Tennessee State Tigers on 3-game win streak
Tennessee State Tigers (13-14, 9-7 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (12-15, 8-8 OVC) Martin, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin heads into a matchup with Tennessee State as winners of three consecutive games. The Skyhawks have gone 7-3 at home.
Alcorn State visits Florida A&M following Young’s 28-point game
Alcorn State Braves (8-17, 8-4 SWAC) at Florida A&M Rattlers (11-12, 8-4 SWAC) Tallahassee, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rattlers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M hosts Alcorn State after Sterling Young scored 28 points in Florida A&M's 76-71 win against the Jackson State Tigers. The Rattlers are 7-2 in home games.
Eastern Kentucky hosts Lipscomb after Blanton’s 23-point performance
Lipscomb Bisons (19-8, 11-3 ASUN) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (16-11, 10-4 ASUN) Richmond, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky hosts Lipscomb after Devontae Blanton scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky's 86-80 overtime victory against the Queens Royals. The Colonels are 9-3 in home games.
Kaufman-Renn leads No. 7 Purdue against No. 11 Michigan State
Purdue Boilermakers (19-7, 11-4 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue visits No.
South Carolina State Bulldogs play the Coppin State Eagles on 3-game win streak
Coppin State Eagles (4-19, 2-6 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (12-12, 5-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -16.5; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: South Carolina State is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Coppin State. The Bulldogs are 6-2 on their home court.
Jones and No. 10 Iowa State host Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes (10-15, 1-14 Big 12) at Iowa State Cyclones (20-5, 11-4 Big 12) Ames, Iowa; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Iowa State plays Colorado after Curtis Jones scored 22 points in Iowa State's 81-70 victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Lamar visits Patterson and Northwestern State
Northwestern State is 6-9 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Cardinals are 11-4 in conference games. Lamar scores 71.6 points while outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game.
Kansas State faces Utah after McDaniel’s 22-point game
Kansas State Wildcats (13-12, 7-7 Big 12) at Utah Utes (14-11, 6-8 Big 12) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utes -2; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State visits Utah after Dug McDaniel scored 22 points in Kansas State's 80-65 loss to the BYU Cougars. The Utes are 13-3 on their home court.
Loyola Chicago visits Durkin and Davidson
Davidson is eighth in the A-10 with 23.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Durkin averaging 5.3. The Ramblers are 7-5 against A-10 opponents. Loyola Chicago scores 73.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.0 points per game.
SE Louisiana hosts McNeese following Richards’ 21-point game
McNeese Cowboys (20-6, 14-1 Southland) at SE Louisiana Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland) Hammond, Louisiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -7.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: McNeese visits SE Louisiana after DJ Richards scored 21 points in McNeese's 78-64 victory against the New Orleans Privateers. The Lions are 7-2 in home games.
Kent State takes on Bowling Green following Medley’s 24-point showing
Kent State Golden Flashes (17-8, 7-5 MAC) at Bowling Green Falcons (10-15, 4-8 MAC) Bowling Green, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State visits Bowling Green after Cian Medley scored 24 points in Kent State's 76-75 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. The Falcons are 7-6 in home games.