about 1 month ago

Draymond Green Breaks Down Why Arizona Is Unbeatable in March Madness

"I have a hard time seeing somebody beat that Arizona team," Green said. "They got everything, guys off the bench, good wings, good guard play, elite bigs." He praised Koa Peat as an “ox” who plays smart and steady, and highlighted how Arizona switched their 7'2" big onto Purdue’s Kaufman-Renn when he was getting loose. "Changed the game. Changed everything."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Sarah Strong Calls UConn’s Championship Run a Team Achievement

Fresh off winning the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, Strong made sure the spotlight stayed shared. “It’s definitely a great honor,” she said, but added she’s “very proud of my teammates for kind of helping me get here.” The UConn sophomore also said her role is simple: “Whatever my team needs me to do, I’m going to do.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Paige Bueckers Says Sarah Strong’s Biggest Leap Has Been Her Voice

Bueckers said Strong’s growth isn’t just in the box score. “The thing that stands out to me the most is her vocalness and her willingness to use her voice,” she said. Paige added that Strong now leads huddles, holds teammates accountable, and earns that respect because “she doesn’t demand anything of anybody else that she doesn’t do herself.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Chris Webber Says Michigan Keeps Improving Right When It Matters Most

Previewing Michigan-Arizona's Final Four, Webber said the Wolverines’ biggest strength is their growth from game to game. “As great as Michigan plays, they always get better,” he said on SportsCenter, pointing to player development, Yaxel Lendeborg’s consistency, and strong guard play. Webber said Michigan must defend, limit turnovers, and “shoot the heck out of the ball” on Saturday.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Andraya Carter Says Raven Johnson Is Winning Over WNBA GMs

Carter said Johnson’s stock has climbed with decision-makers across the league. “I’ve talked to a few GMs,” she said, adding one told her flatly, “Man, I love Raven.” Carter pointed to Johnson’s offensive growth, leadership, defense, and winning profile, saying there’s now “really not anything that they’re not impressed with” about South Carolina’s guard.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Warns the Transfer Portal Is Killing Mid-Major March Runs

Auriemma says transfer portal and revenue sharing have gutted the sport’s middle class. “The portal and the revenue share, I think that was the death of the mid-majors,” he said, arguing coaches now prefer proven college sophomores over high school recruits. Geno added that expanding NCAA chances for smaller programs is one way to keep those schools and players relevant.

By Raahib Singh

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