about 1 month ago

Cavaliers HC Says James Harden and Donovan Mitchell Were the “Compass” in Win vs. GSW

Following the Cavaliers' close 118-111 win vs. Warriors, Atkinson said, "James and Donovan were our compass. They settled us down." He added that their playmaking was crucial in the late game, getting the ball to the right spots. "Our end of game decision making was really good," Atkinson added. He was happy with how the Cavs "stuck with it".

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Guard Play Deciding Michigan-Arizona Showdown

Calipari called Michigan-Arizona “an unbelievable game” and said the matchup may hinge on who controls the backcourt. With both teams deep, big and able to score, he said neither side should overpower the other physically. That shifts the pressure to the perimeter, where Calipari believes the Final Four battle “could come down to guard play.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sounds Alarm on What College Basketball Is Leaving Behind

Calipari said the sport’s current model is failing the next wave of players. “We’re taking our eye off the ball,” he said, arguing 17- and 18-year-olds are losing scholarships and development opportunities in a system dominated by transfers and money. His plea to coaches was blunt: “Stand your ground… we’re going to get this right.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Thunder Put the Lakers in Their Place, and Stephen A. Smith Felt the Message

Smith didn’t treat Oklahoma City’s 139-96 blowout of Los Angeles like a random bad night. He called it “an ass kicking” and said the Thunder showed “there’s levels to this” after hearing all the Lakers hype. He even admitted Luka Doncic’s injury drew “a raised eyebrow,” because the game had already turned into total humiliation by halftime.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Dan Hurley’s Relentless Edge Powering UConn’s Run

Asked what separates Hurley, Calipari pointed first to in-game adjustments, then to something deeper. “Their will is stronger than anyone else’s will,” he said, comparing that force to coaches like Larry Brown. Calipari said Hurley’s determination flows from staff to players, calling it the trait that keeps showing up in UConn’s championship-level runs.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

UConn’s Crown Comes With a Bigger Final Four Target

Chiney Ogwumike said UConn's repeat bid is compelling but a new champion would be the bigger storyline from Phoenix. “They also do have a target on their backs,” she said, noting last year’s pain pushed South Carolina, Texas and UCLA higher. With four top seeds left, Chiney expects the season’s “most competitive, fun games” on college basketball’s biggest stage.

By Raahib Singh

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