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Stephen A. Smith Declares JJ Redick a Coach of the Year Candidate

Stephen A. acknowledged Joe Mazzulla and Mitch Johnson of San Antonio as candidates before making his case. "JJ Redick is a coach of the year candidate," he said of the Lakers' 8-game winning streak and 45-25 record this season. "There's a buzz that's fomenting. There's something special going on with the Purple and Gold," Stephen A. added.

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Robert Parish Recalls Telling Michael Jordan to Get the F**k Out of Here

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Patrick Ngongba’s Scooter Entrance Doesn’t Change Duke’s Plan vs. TCU

Ngongba arrived on a scooter before Duke’s Round of 32 matchup with TCU, but Jon Scheyer said the sophomore can still stay off his feet as long as possible and remains expected to play. Because he hasn’t appeared since the Carolina game, Duke plans to manage his minutes. Even if limited, his return would boost the frontcourt against TCU.

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Lou Williams Says Kobe Bryant Taught Him Basketball Could Be Studied Like Film

Williams called playing with Bryant an “eye opening experience,” saying Kobe showed him not everyone treated basketball with the same seriousness. He said Bryant was “militant” about the game and broke it down in five-minute segments, explaining exactly how each stretch should look. For Williams, that level of detail changed how he saw preparation, structure, and hoop entirely.

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Joshua Jefferson's Injury Casts Doubt on Availability for Iowa State’s 2nd Round Matchup

Jefferson sprained his left ankle in Iowa State’s Round of 64 win over Tennessee State, and X-rays were negative. The forward played just 3 minutes before exiting. Jeff Goodman reported he is unlikely to face Kentucky, though treatment would continue before tipoff. Losing Jefferson would be a major blow, with Iowa State potentially missing one of its top two-way players.

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Steve Kerr Explains How Steph Curry’s Absence Is “Good Experience” for Brandin Podziemski

Curry has been out for 20 games due to a prolonged knee injury. However, Kerr is trying to see the positives in i, especially for Podziemski. "He does a lot of things that can help drive winning. He is exploring how good he can become," Kerr said. He added that Podziemski is exploring the balance between playing on-ball and off-ball.

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