about 1 month ago

NBA East/West Standings Update (April 2nd)

Hornets and Suns remain stagnant in their play-in fight. Timberwolves are now a full game behind the Rockets as Houston has now clinched a top 6 seed. Lakers are only a game ahead of Denver as the 3rd seed. Portland moves up to 8th, Clippers fall to 9th and the Warriors remain 10th. The Cavs are 1 GB the Knicks.

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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