"Going into very meaningful games in February and March," Michigan basketball head coach Dusty May said. "We have to be able to grind some out."
Column: Trading Anthony Davis for Luke Doncic is a great first step. Is LeBron James next?
The Lakers dealt their murky present for an awe-inspiring future, and now you have to wonder, with the NBA trade deadline just four days away, are they done?
ESPN predicts 49ers QB Purdy signs four-year, $196 million contract
ESPN predicted the figures for the contract extension quarterback Brock Purdy will sign with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason.
Luka-AD blockbuster a reminder of what might have been for Celtics
Saturday's stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade has Chris Forsberg recalling a much different timeline that could have played out for the Celtics.
Does shocking Luka Dončić trade signify a changing NBA landscape?
A young talent who never would have been moved in the past gets a new home with the Lakers (of course), and it raises a number of questions for the future.
Howard puts home win streak on the line against South Carolina State
South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-20, 1-5 MEAC) at Howard Bison (10-9, 3-1 MEAC) Washington; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Bison play South Carolina State. The Bison are 6-3 on their home court.
West Virginia faces Cincinnati, looks to stop 3-game slide
West Virginia Mountaineers (13-7, 5-5 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (12-8, 2-7 Big 12) Cincinnati; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearcats -5; over/under is 127.5 BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia enters the matchup with Cincinnati after losing three straight games. The Bearcats are 8-3 on their home court.
Davidson takes on VCU on 3-game skid
The Wildcats have gone 5-4 against A-10 opponents. Davidson ranks fourth in the A-10 shooting 35.0% from 3-point range. VCU is shooting 38.7% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points lower than the 40.4% Davidson allows to opponents.
Nichols and Kansas host No. 11 Kansas State
Kansas State Wildcats (20-2, 8-1 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (14-7, 4-6 Big 12) Lawrence, Kansas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas hosts No. Kansas State after S'Mya Nichols scored 20 points in Kansas' 57-50 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Ruffin leads Jackson State against Southern after 20-point game
Jackson State Tigers (6-15, 6-2 SWAC) at Southern Jaguars (13-8, 8-0 SWAC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State takes on Southern after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in Jackson State's 65-50 victory against the Grambling Tigers. The Jaguars are 7-0 on their home court.
Dunn and Pittsburgh host Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers (10-12, 3-8 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (14-7, 5-5 ACC) Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts Virginia after Damian Dunn scored 24 points in Pittsburgh's 76-74 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Panthers are 10-2 on their home court.
Norfolk State hosts King and North Carolina Central
North Carolina Central Eagles (10-12, 3-2 MEAC) at Norfolk State Spartans (15-8, 5-1 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central takes on Norfolk State after Po'Boigh King scored 25 points in North Carolina Central's 82-77 win over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. The Spartans have gone 8-1 at home.
North Dakota State visits Barnstable and St. Thomas
St. Thomas is second in the Summit League scoring 84.8 points while shooting 49.8% from the field. The Bison are 5-3 in conference play. North Dakota State ranks second in college basketball averaging 12.0 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 39.8% from deep.
Grambling and Alcorn State meet in conference showdown
Alcorn State Braves (4-17, 4-4 SWAC) at Grambling Tigers (6-15, 3-5 SWAC) Grambling, Louisiana; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Djahi Binet and Alcorn State visit Mikale Stevenson and Grambling on Monday. The Tigers are 4-3 in home games.
Sydnor and Manhattan host Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart is first in the MAAC with 15.6 assists per game led by Mekhi Conner averaging 5.8. The Jaspers are 5-5 in conference games. Manhattan is fourth in the MAAC with 33.4 rebounds per game led by Masiah Gilyard averaging 7.3.