about 1 month ago

Gui Santos Can't Contain His Excitement Regarding Steph Curry's Return

Steph played a full scrimmage and Kerr said he "looks like Steph Curry". It's unclear if he'll play on Sunday, A final decision will be made tomorrow. "Can’t even measure it," said Gui on the excitement of having Curry back. "Just the fact that he's on the court opened up a lot of space for everybody else to play."

By Samir Mehdi

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

about 1 month ago

John Calipari Sees Darius Acuff Jr. as the Prospect Teams Will Regret Passing On

Calipari said Acuff’s draft case starts with toughness. The Arkansas coach revealed the guard played through a painful toe injury for the final 12 to 15 games of the season and refused to shut it down. Calipari added Acuff can play on or off the ball, then warned NBA teams plainly: pass on him, and “you will regret it.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Questions Luka Doncic’s Injury in Blowout Loss to Thunder

Smith went beyond criticizing the Lakers’ loss and openly cast doubt on Doncic’s hamstring issue. “We were looking at it with a raised eyebrow,” he said, suggesting Luka’s injury suddenly appeared once Oklahoma City had turned the game into a rout. Smith even said it was “almost” good that Doncic came out, because the humiliation was already complete.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Final Four Moment Is Why Brad Underwood Says He Took the Illinois Job

Underwood said Illinois reaching the Final Four fulfilled the vision that brought him to Champaign. “It’s why I took the Illinois job,” he said, calling the stage “better in real life than in my dreams.” The coach credited a selfless roster blend for getting there, then said the rematch with UConn will be a “dogfight.”

By Raahib Singh

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