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John Calipari Proud of His Arkansas Team, Doesn’t Want NCAA Loss to Loom Over Their Heads

Calipari stated that Arizona area good team, and he's proud of his Arkansas players, despite the 65-55 loss in the Sweet 16. "I don't want them to look at one game and take away from what they've accomplished," Calipari said. However, he added that it was a hard loss, with the Wildcats taking control from the beggining of the game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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2 months ago

Stephen A. Thinks Anti-Tanking Fixes Won’t Matter if Owners Don’t Care to Win

Smith reacted to the NBA’s three new anti-tanking proposals by arguing no lottery tweak can fix the real problem: ownership indifference. He said some owners only want teams “relevant” and profitable, not truly chasing championships. Smith favored the proposed “five-by-five” model most, but insisted tanking survives whenever franchises are content being competitive without ever going all-in.

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2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Reminds Josh Hart Who Gets Paid to Do the Talking

Smith answered Hart’s “part-time Knicks fan” jab without backing off his criticism. “I don’t need to talk to you. I get paid to talk about you,” he said, after Hart told him to “shut the h*** up.” Smith then pointed to New York’s loss to Charlotte and said the Knicks’ seven-game streak came against teams 176 games under .500.

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One West Coach Thinks Wemby Has the Perfect Answer for SGA

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One West Coach Thinks Wemby Has the Perfect Answer for SGA

Brian Windhorst reported that an anonymous West coach believes that Wembanyama’s 8-foot wingspan can erase Gilgeous-Alexander’s favorite late-game weapons. He said Victor can contest SGA’s elbow jumper and still recover to the rim, while staying far enough back to avoid foul-bait contact. In the coach’s words, Shai “has got the answers to the test,” but Wemby “breaks all the rules.”

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2 months ago

Why Stephen A. Smith Trusts St. John’s More Than UConn on Sweet 16 Night

Asked which upset he believed in more, Smith leaned toward St. John’s because of the chaos factor. He said Duke’s youth, guard injuries and Rick Pitino’s pressure create more volatility than UConn-Michigan State. Smith called Duke-St. John’s “the game of the night,” while Greenberg argued the Red Storm can win if they “make it a rock fight.”

By Raahib Singh

Caleb Foster Could Give Duke a Timely Boost, Even in a Small Dose

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Caleb Foster Could Give Duke a Timely Boost, Even in a Small Dose

Duke could get a backcourt boost against St. John’s, with Foster expected to play if he avoids any overnight setback, Tracy Wolfson reported. The return would come fewer than three weeks after Foster’s foot surgery, though she noted minutes should be limited. Even in a small role, his experience and leadership could matter against Rick Pitino’s pressure.

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