The Sixers lost to the Raptors on Wednesday night in a significant NBA draft lottery odds game.
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him was ‘weak’: ‘I was talking about you,’ not Bronny
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him last week was 'weak' and possibly was caused by James' son and Lakers teammate Bronny having a 'sad look on his face.'
Best coaching job of John Calipari’s career? Arkansas set for NCAA Tournament run
Arkansas may not end up with a high seed but will be dangerous in the NCAA Tournament.
No. 16 seed Colorado deals No. 8 seed WVU’s NCAA hopes a blow with 67-60 Big 12 tourney win
Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, helping No. 16 seed Colorado deal No. 8 seed West Virginia's at-large NCAA Tournament hopes a massive blow with a 67-60 victory in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. RJ Smith added 13 points for the plucky and persistent Buffaloes (14-19), who beat TCU in the opening round and now get a shot at second-ranked Houston — the top seed in the tournament — in the quarterfinal round on Thursday. The Mountaineers (19-13) were leading 46-37 with under 10 minutes to go when they turned it over on seven straight possessions.
Fordham earns 88-71 victory in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament against Rhode Island
Johnson also added five rebounds for the Rams (12-20). Japhet Medor scored 26 points, going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 11 for 11 from the line. Romad Dean finished 2 of 3 from 3-point range and 8 for 9 from the line to finish with 14 points.
WVU falls apart in second half in Big 12 Tournament second round loss
No. 8 West Virginia began their March journey on Wednesday, in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament. The first taste of March left WVU with a bad taste in their mouth. The Mountaineers led by as many as 13 in the first half and nine in the second half, as WVU fell to No. 16 Colorado 67-60 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Jae’Lyn Withers buries 7 3-pointers and North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 76-56 in ACC Tournament
Jae’Lyn Withers scored 21 points — all on 3-pointers — and Ven-Allen Lubin had 17 points and 10 rebounds in North Carolina's 76-56 rout of Notre Dame on Wednesday, the second day of the ACC Tournament. Later, he made two more in a 12-0 run that gave the Tar Heels a 37-17 lead.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari: This time of the year, everybody’s fighting for their lives
Arkansas basketball took a step toward earning an NCAA Tournament bid in coach John Calipari's debut season. The ninth-seeded Razorbacks held on to beat 16th-seeded South Carolina 72-68 Wednesday in the SEC Tournament after nearly losing a 20-point lead. “We have a bunch of guys that compete and did what they had to to win the game, so I’m happy,” Calipari said.
Yap’s 19 lead San Jose State past Wyoming in Mountain West Conference Tournament opener
Donavan Yap had 19 points in San Jose State's 66-61 victory over Wyoming on Wednesday to begin the Mountain West Conference Tournament. No. seed San Jose State advances to play top-seeded New Mexico in Thursday's quarterfinals.
Steph addresses ‘noise’ about Butler’s fit with Warriors culture
Warriors superstar Steph Curry silenced any noise about Jimmy Butler’s fit in Golden State’s locker room culture being questionable on Wednesday.
Jefferson scores 19, Lipsey leaves with injury as No. 12 Iowa St beats Cincy 76-56 in Big 12 tourney
No. 12 Iowa State leaned on its big men to beat Cincinnati 76-56 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday.
Arkansas nearly blows a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina in SEC opener
No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina 72-68 on Wednesday to begin the SEC Tournament.
Bailey’s 25 lead Davidson over Richmond 69-65 to begin Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
Reed Bailey had 25 points in Davidson’s 69-65 victory against Richmond on Wednesday to begin the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
Rick Pitino wins first Big East Coach of the Year award and RJ Luis Jr. is Player of the Year
Rick Pitino won his first Big East Coach of the Year award Wednesday and RJ Luis Jr. took Player of the Year honors.
5th anniversary of COVID cancellations brings back painful memories for teams, NCAA officials
Robert Morris coach Andrew Toole stood next to the staging area near midcourt Tuesday night, the confetti strewn around him as the Colonials danced, mingled with fans and climbed ladders to cut down the nets. “It was the worst locker room I've ever been in,” he said minutes after the victory over Youngstown State, describing a team meeting from five years earlier.