8 Reasons Why Kobe Should Play in China

Perhaps the Los Angeleno should consider broadening his horizons...

You Want Hope...I'll Give You Hope

As the New Orleans Pelicans get ready to play the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, I know it's hard to find much encouraging about the team's 8-19 start. I'm not here to tell you the Pels are playing great basketball, but I will say that there are still many reasons you shouldn't give up on the season just yet. For the light at the end of the tunnel, please check out the video....however, if they lose tonight, I'm erasing this story from your memory.

Tim O'Toole Sac-State and Season Analysis

Stanford Assistant Coach Tim O'Toole took some time to talk about the win over Sacramento State and evaluate where the team stands as it heads closer to Pac-12 play.

NBA DFS - Wednesday, December 23 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Nate Weitzer will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Wednesday, December 23

We bring you the top plays for your DFS lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel to help you cash in on a huge NBA slate before Christmas

Mavs’ Deron Tonight in Brooklyn? Grist

It is the grist in the NBA media mill: Player now with Team X returns to town to oppose his former club, Team Y. And emotional responses ensue. The Mavs’ Deron Williams tonight in Brooklyn? Even in street clothes, he's ... Grist.

Tigers Looking To Wash Away The Crimson

Auburn takes on Harvard on Wednesday in the second round of the Diamond Head Classic in Montgomery.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 17

Success! Up the same day as it was sent. I'm going to give myself a pat on the back. Without further delay, The Wolf of Virginia Street:

Virginia Leads for 32 Seconds, Beats Back Cal

California leads for all but 5:21 in an overtime affair against No. 5 Virginia, but falls, 63-62 to the Cavaliers.

ASU hangs on to beat tough Stephen F. Austin

Arizona State improved to 9-3 on the season with a hard-fought win over Stephen F. Austin Tuesday in Tempe.

Irving looks back on injury, return

After making his 2015-2016 season debut on Sunday, Kyrie Irving took time to review his debut and to look back on the injury that ended his season last June.

Column: Goodbye to the Rebeldome

Today the curtain comes down on Tad Smith Coliseum, the Rebels’ basketball home since the 1965-66 season when it replaced the old gym, now renovated Martindale Hall. It’s slowly been coming down for a couple of years, ever since the dream of a new arena became more action than talk.

Cal Faces Biggest Test in No. 5 Virginia

Cal squares off with No. 5 Virginia on Tuesday, facing a pack-line defense and a surprisingly prolific offense in Charlottesville.

Nevada vs Fresno Pacific & Drake Slideshow

Better late than never? But here is the slideshow from Fresno Pacific & Drake

Darius Thompson Set to Face Former Coach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- Virginia guard Darius Thompson is set to face his former coach, Cuonzo Martin, on Tuesday night. He talks about the reunion in the video above.

NBA DFS - Monday, December 21 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Nate Weitzer will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Monday, December 21

We've got a big slate of NBA action this Monday night, and the Daily DFS Breakdown brings you the best plays for your lineups on DraftKings or FanDuel.

Cal Faces Biggest Test in No. 8 Virginia

Cal squares off with No. 8 Virginia on Tuesday, facing a pack-line defense and a surprisingly prolific offense in Charlottesville.

Cavs "lucky to have" Delly

Although Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert were back in the lineup, Matthew Dellavedova scored 20 points on Sunday, indicating that his time on the floor may not be going anywhere but up.

Irving's return "wildly successful"

Nearly everyone in the Cavaliers locker room felt that Kyrie Irving's return to the Cavaliers went without much of a hitch.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 25

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 108-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon, in which Kyrie Irving returned to the court at Quicken Loans Arena.

Watch: Kyrie's return story

Kyrie Irving's rehab and return was chronicled by Nike in this video.

Shumpert to play

Iman Shumpert (groin) is set to play against the 76ers today.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Sunday, December 20

We bring you the best plays for the early and slate of NBA games on DraftKings and FanDuel this Sunday in the Daily DFS Breakdown

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin Talks Coppin State Win

BERKELEY -- Cal cruised to a 33-point win over Coppin State at home on Saturday, and afterwards, head coach Cuonzo Martin talked about how the win prepares the Bears for No. 8 Virginia, plus. We also empty the notebook, and you'll want to see just what Jabari Bird has done for the Bears recently ...

ANALYSIS: Kerr, Ivan Rabb Break Down Cal Win

BERKELEY -- Nick Kerr gets his moment in the sun, and we dissect Cal's win over Coppin State, from the press to attacking the zone. Plus, Cuonzo Martin evaluates the performance of freshman Jaylen Brown.

Bad Body Language

It's the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. But the time has come...it must be said. Anthony Davis has checked out. As much as I love the young superstar's potential, his body language this season has been terrible. I know Davis is only 22 years old & has been the face of the Pelicans franchise since he was a teenager. But for the first time in his young career, Davis looks disengaged & it appears the constant losing has taken its toll. Here's the rest of the story...

No. 16 Baylor dominated by Texas A&M

Missed opportunities and poor effort eventually doomed Baylor basketball in an 80-61 loss in College Station.

No. 16 Baylor dominated by Texas A&M

Missed opportunities and poor effort eventually doomed Baylor basketball in an 80-61 loss in College Station.

Where's the Effort?

Real talk people. Have you ever been in such a dire situation with a child, a friend or possibly even a significant other, when it was time for the "sit-down conversation?" You know the one. When their behavior had become so concerning, they needed to have "the talk"? Well, that's exactly where I am with this New Orleans Pelicans team...Mr. Half Glass Full is now near empty. This video comes with a warning....it ain't pleasant & it ain't pretty, but it's the HARD CORE TRUTH. Enjoy!

Brown Leads Cal to Weird Win Over Eagles

BERKELEY -- Jaylen Brown dishes out five assists to lead the Bears, who score their biggest win of the season against Coppin State.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 16

Someday, I promise I'll get these up the same day Andrew sends them to me...

Kyrie: "F'ing excited" to return

After breaking his kneecap in the 2015 NBA Finals against Golden State, Kyrie Irving is set to play in his first game action for the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.

Kyrie: "F'ing excited" for return

After breaking his kneecap in the 2015 NBA Finals against Golden State, Kyrie Irving is set to play in his first game action for the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.

Physical Xavier Powers Past Tigers

Auburn ran up against a buzzsaw on Saturday as undefeated Xavier overpowered the Tigers on the way to an 85-61 win.

ITAT HD: Pearl Talks Loss To Xavier

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl talks about the 85-61 loss to Xavier on Saturday in Cincinnati.

Kyrie back for Cavs

After breaking his kneecap in the 2015 NBA Finals against Golden State, Kyrie Irving is set to play in his first game action for the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Saturday, December 19

We bring you the top stars and value options to target on tonight's 4-game slate of NBA action in the Daily DFS Breakdown.

Mavs Win By 'Chopping The Cows In Back'

'Everybody wants a nice-cooked steak, but nobody wants to see you chopping up the cows in the back,' says coach Rick Carlisle, offering up a bloody metaphor for Mavs 97, Grizzlies 88.

Paul George Makes Profane Comment About Refs

Two-time All-Star vents about not getting calls after Indiana overcomes shooting struggles in home victory over Brooklyn.

Coppin State Visits Cal

BERKELEY -- Cal will once again face a zone as 2-8 Coppin State comes to town with both Tyrone Wallace and Jaylen Brown in shooting funks.

Cuonzo Martin Assesses Cal's Progress

BERKELEY -- As Cuonzo Martin and Cal get ready for their final non-conference games before the start of Pac-12 play, the Bears skipper assesses where the Bears are at this point in the season, and reveals what keeps him up at night about this team.

NBA DFS - Friday, December 18 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Nate Weitzer will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Friday, December 18

There is a huge slate of NBA action this Friday night, and the Daily DFS Breakdown has you covered with the top plays on DraftKings and FanDuel

LeBron, Love, Thompson lead Cavs

Between Kevin Love's big shot, LeBron James' big game, and Tristan Thompson's big numbers on the offensive glass, the Cavs were on the receiving end of plenty of big contributions in a 104-100 win over the Thunder on Thursday night.

Cavs Weekly Spin

Spencer Davis breaks down the week in Cavaliers basketball action with his "Weekly Spin."

Cavs' Iman Shumpert Delivers His Own Daughter

After returning to the Cavaliers last week, Iman Shumpert welcomed a baby girl into the world in unique fashion on Wednesday morning.

Williams, Shumpert out

The Cavs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder without three of Cleveland's top guards on Thursday night.

Shumpert delivers his daughter

After returning to the Cavaliers last week, Iman Shumpert welcomed a baby girl into the world in unique fashion on Monday morning.

DFS NBA - Thursday, December 17 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Matt Brandon will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Thursday, December 17

We've got a small three-game slate of NBA action this Thursday night and the Daily DFS Breakdown will help you cash with the top plays on DraftKings and FanDuel!

Cavs excited for Thunder

The Cavs are looking forward to facing one of the best teams in the West on Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena.

Monta Ellis Heats Up In Tale Of Two Halves

After failing to score in first half, shooting guard hits seven-of-eight shots to finish with 19 points in 26-point rout of Mavericks.

4th Quarter Comeback!

After starting the NBA season with a 6-18 record & only one road win in a baker's dozen of attempts, not much was expected from the New Orleans Pelicans as they tipped off against the Utah Jazz tonight in Salt Lake City. And for 3 quarters, the script was familiar....the Pelicans played well early, stayed competitive for most of the game, and then their opponent started to pull away late in the 3rd quarter. However tonight, they decided to flip the script....and thank goodness they did.

MSU Men's Basketball Falls At FSU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A fast start was not enough for the Mississippi State men’s basketball team Wednesday night against Florida State. The Bulldogs fell behind in the late stages of the first half and could not overcome a strong second-half performance by the Seminoles, falling 90-66 at the Tucker Center. (Article Source: MSU Athletics Media Relations)

AFTERMATH: APP STATE vs. TEXAS

It was gritty more than pretty, but for 30 minutes of game time Appalachian State had played Texas to a draw on the Longhorns’ floor. As has happened in other games this young season the Mountaineers didn’t finish off with the win. It hasn’t been the same symptom in each of those losses but the result has been identical. App put forth winning effort, but the execution didn’t follow.

Time to Tinker?

It's no secret that the Pelicans have been exploring trade options, especially now that NBA teams are allowed to deal players that signed free agent contracts before September 16th. We've been hearing a lot about how the Pels need to get an active up & down small forward in the mix...and Phoenix' Markieff Morris would fit in beautifully. But today, some rumors are running rampantly how about a perennial All-Star center who might be available for relatively cheap.

Pelicans-Jazz Pregame Breakdown

What are the New Orleans Pelicans trying to be this season? The high octane free-flowing offensive team that new head coach Alvin Gentry brought over from his stint with the Golden State Warriors? After several games, it's obvious the Pels don't have the right pieces for that offense. But after a week of watching them attempt to slam the ball into Anthony Davis in predictable, half-court sets, I'm not sure that will work either. Tonight, they need to find a happy medium vs the Utah Jazz.

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

One step forward and then two, three, four & sometimes even five steps back. It's been the prominent theme for the disappointing New Orleans Pelicans, who are almost two months into this once-promising season. Here's a peek into some of the reasons why....

NBA DFS - Tuesday, December 16 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Nate Weitzer will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Kyrie won't return Thursday

After a report surfaced that Kyrie Irving would play on Thursday night, Irving himself refuted the report and said that he won't play Thursday.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Wednesday, December 16

We've got a big slate of NBA action this Wednesday night and the Daily DFS Breakdown will help you cash with the top plays on DraftKings and FanDuel

Deron Williams And His Mavs Sustainability

Let's call this 'Deron Williams’ Over-the-Hill Sustainability' (playing the kids games of basketball and even dodgeball) with the Mavs' subtitle, 'Why Dirk’s Point Guards Need to React Instead of Create.'

ITAT HD: Pearl Talks Win Over Mercer

Bruce Pearl talks about the win over Mercer, injury situation, and more.

Shumpert left with groin injury

Having just returned from a wrist injury, Cavs guard Iman Shumpert left Tuesday's game against Boston with an apparent groin injury.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 23

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 89-77 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, in which Kevin Love returned to the arena in which his 2015 season was ended by Kelly Olynyk.

Watch: Kyrie's new Nike spot

With the latest edition of his basketball shoes dropping on Tuesday, Kyrie Irving appears in a new advertisement for Nike.

APP STATE BASKETBALL GAME-WEEK PREVIEW

With a hectic week of Appalachian State Athletics coming up, the Mountaineer Basketball team takes to the court again after a nine-day break. Three games in six days designed to test App State further and prepare the team for the beginning of Sun Belt play. But before conference games begin, Texas, Charlotte, and North Carolina stand in Appalachian’s way.

Pacers Remind It's Not Last Year Or Last Week

Golden State humbled Indiana with 22-0 run last week. Monday night, the Pacers enjoyed their own 22-0 spurt to beat Raptors.

Scout.com Bracketology - 12.15.15

In his ninth year doing bracketology, Scout.com's Kyle Reichert updates his bracket for the 2016 N.C.A.A. men's basketball tournament.

Alabama's Obasohan SEC Player Of Week

Alabama's men's basketball team under new coach Avery Johnson has been playing well, better than expected by most, but when starting point guard Dazon Ingram was lost for the year with a broken foot last week, things did not look good.

OU up to No. 3 in AP, coaches poll

After big win vs. Villanova, Oklahoma is one of three Big 12 teams ranked in the top 5.

ITAT HD: Pearl Sees Challenge From Mercer

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl discusses the loss to Middle Tennessee and why Mercer presents a big challenge for his team.

NBA DFS - Monday, December 14 (Preview)

Fantasy Basketball Expert Nate Weitzer will help you cash in on DraftKings. This is a free preview of his PREMIUM NBA DFS Rundown! To read the full write-up, follow the link at the bottom which will direct you to the Premium article.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Monday, December 14

We've got an unusually large slate of NBA action this Monday. Find the best plays for your lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel in our Daily DFS Breakdown.

The Mavs' Bond - From Dallas To Frisco

FRISCO - On the surface, the Mavs-to-Legends story is about the three guys who accepted weekend D-League assignments. But look deeper: the story is really about three other Mavs in Frisco who weren't there to play.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Sunday, December 13

While you prepare for a big NFL Sunday, the Daily DFS Breakdown provides the necessary research to help you cash in on the 4-game slate of NBA action beginning this afternoon.

Bryant brings spark as Hoosiers prep for ND

In their final game before the Crossroads Classic at Banker's Life Fieldhouse, Thomas Bryant provided a jolt for the Hoosiers with a near double-double against McNeese State. Indiana will need continued production from him and the rest of the team if they want to leave Indy with a win on Saturday.

Bird Ices Cal Win With Last-Minute Three

BERKELEY -- Jabari Bird comes up with his second big three in as many games, icing a win over local rival Saint Mary's in a 63-59 thriller.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 15

For your reading consideration, the Wolf of Virginia Street.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 22

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 111-76 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, in which Iman Shumpert returned to the floor and LeBron James led the way.

Pelicans-Wizards Pregame Breakdown

Both the New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards have underachieved this season, but both are anxious to get their ships righted. Unfortunately, both teams are dealing with injuries & past history. Here is my in-depth pregame report from the Smoothie King Center!

Shumpert set for Friday return

Iman Shumpert is expected to suit up for the Cavaliers for the first time in the 2015-2016 season on Friday night.

Does AD Have Buyer's Remorse?

Anthony Davis surprised many "NBA Insiders" this summer when he signed a mega extension to his Pelicans rookie contract for a whopping $29 million a year. It wasn't surprising that he actually re-signed with the team, it was more the fact that Davis agreed to the deal literally one minute after the free agency period began on July 1st, showing the rest of the league that he meant business. But after the Pels lethargic start, one has to wonder if the superstar big man might have buyer's remorse.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Thursday, December 10

With just four games on the the docket, NBA DFS Expert Matt Brandon points out some of tonight's top studs and value plays on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Matt Barnes Sinks Half-Court Game-Winner

Trailing 90-92 with just 1.1 seconds left, Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes willed in this unlikely buzzer-beater.

Cuonzo Martin Assesses Incarnate Word Win

BERKELEY -- Cal continued to struggle against the zone in an all-too-narrow win over Incarnate Word, with undefeated Saint Mary's on the horizon.

Cal Escapes With Win Despite 19 Turnovers

BERKELEY -- In arguably the formerly-No. 13 Cal basketball team's worst performance of the year, the Bears turn the ball over 19 times to a team that lost to No. 7 Oklahoma by 33 points, and to No. 20 Purdue by 35.

Broncos Win Ugly Over LMU

It wasn't impressive, but the Broncos got the "W".

Cavs Weekly Spin

This week's edition of the Cavs Weekly Spin by Spencer Davies

Upon Further Review: SMU vs. Michigan

Demo has your Upon Further Review following SMU's blowout win over Michigan.

In Case of Emergency: JaVale/Parsons P-+-R

The Mavs have done well focusing on the task at hand, like tonight's visit from the Hawks. But we can also analyze our daydream of an offense that includes the Parsons/JaVale pick-and-roll ... and do so inside ...

Friday Night Lights Checks Out Hoops

Rarely does a metro Birmingham regular season basketball game attract this type hype and attention. This one did, and Friday Night Lights got there 90 minutes early (and three days before Friday) to be sure of getting a seat. In a game featuring at least three Division I prospects, Spain Park downed Pelham, 73-51. To the categories:

Perfect Warriors put away Pacers early

Klay Thompson scores game-high 39 points while 'Splash Brother' Stephen Curry adds 29 as Golden State extends record NBA run.

NBA's Most Consistently Inconsistent

The New Orleans Pelicans are at a serious early season crossroads. They've only won 5 games in 21 tries this year, but the Pels have proven they can compete, and win, against some of the NBA's elite. In fact, the teams the Pelicans have beaten own a combined 54-32 record, including the always powerful Spurs & Lebron-led Cavs. And that's exactly what makes their current 5-16 record so maddening. It's happened, the Pels have become the league's most consistently inconsistent team....

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 21

Fred Greetham's postgame dish from the Cavaliers 105-100 win over the Portland Trail Blazers

Small ball pays off in Cavs win

David Blatt went to a small lineup and it paid big dividends as the Cavaliers rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-100 and snap a three-game losing streak

Watch: Santa Announces He's Joining the NBA

Kris Kringle's been training, he's looking for a team, and he knows if you've been bad or good. (Sorry, Philadelphia 76ers!)

AFTERMATH: APP STATE vs. HOFSTRA

The venue was historical, the competition was epic, and the outcome had to be earned. Neither Appalachian State nor Hofstra backed down all afternoon, in a game that featured 11 ties and eight lead changes. Ultimately, Hofstra’s tough and experienced scorers outdueled App’s best of the day, but the Mountaineers pushed yet another game right to the wire. Next, they have to push through one.

Something Special

Despite the slow start of the 2015-16 season, the New Orleans Pelicans have played pretty good basketball against some of their toughest opponents. And that was certainly evident when Lebron James & the Cleveland Cavaliers came to town Friday night. And for the first time all year, the Pelicans 5 best players were all healthy AND played well at the same time. And after the horrific luck that's hovered over this Pelican franchise, many weren't sure if they'd ever see that again...

Kyrie and Iman return to full practice

After going through limited practice last week, Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert participated in the full practice for the Cavaliers on Monday afternoon.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Monday, December 7

We bring you the top plays for your lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel in the Daily DFS Breakdown

“SPEAR: Things are moving forward”

RECENTLY IDAHO ATHLETICS DIRECTOR ROB SPEAR talked with GoVandals.net to discuss the arena project launched after meeting with Idaho's Regents in February. UI is in the silent phase of a $30 MILLION project that will build a new basketball facility which addresses new game-day, practice, and convention space needs for the program, and provides a long-awaited dedicated home for Vandal basketball.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 14

My most sincere apologies to Andrew as I thought I had published this already.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Sunday, December 6

Here's our look at the 4-game slate of NBA action tonight, complete with the top DFS plays on DraftKings and FanDuel

No. 25 Baylor hosts No. 16 Vanderbilt

Baylor basketball will play host to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sunday. Here's a first look at their team.

Cal Escapes Wyoming With Overtime Win

Defense by Roger Moute a Bidias helps give Cal the opening it needs against Wyoming, as the Bears break a 17-game home winning streak by the Cowboys

Zone-Challenged Cal Faces Wyoming on Road

Wyoming has lost quite a bit from last season's NCAA Tournament team, but those losses mean that the Cowboys will likely depend on the zone to defend Cal.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 19

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 114-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, in the best efforts of LeBron James were not enough to lead Cleveland to victory.

Alabama Basketball Gets Road Win Over USM

he Alabama men’s basketball team picked up its first true road win of the season, defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 58-55 on Friday night in Hattiesburg, Miss. Senior Retin Obasohan was the game’s leading scorer with a season-high 20 points. The Crimson Tide improves to 5-2 with the victory while Southern Miss remains winless at 0-6.

Kobe passing the torch to Kyrie?

While Kobe Bryant is considered amongst the greatest basketball players of all-time, Kyrie Irving feels lucky to consider him a great friend.

APP STATE vs. HOFSTRA GAME PREVIEW

When Appalachian State takes the floor Sunday afternoon in historic Madison Square Garden the Mountaineers will need to quickly shed any awe related to the venue, because Hofstra demands your undivided attention. In a 2014 rematch, the Pride come into this year’s game blazing hot and with a road map to beat Appalachian. What will App State do to create detours that result in a Big Apple upset?

Scouting The NBA DFS - Friday, December 4

It's time to deploy Andre Drummond in your DraftKings lineups. Find the best plays on FanDuel as well on tonight's 6-game slate of NBA action in our Daily DFS Breakdown

Point of No Return?

Although most NBA observers looked at the New Orleans Pelicans as being a year or two away from being serious Championship contenders, many others expected the young, veteran team to take a major step toward that goal. Well, it's been several giant steps backwards. And with Lebron James & the Cleveland Cavaliers coming to town, it seems like a bad time for the Pelicans to snap out of yet another 4-game losing streak. But more importantly, can they possibly dig out of this deep hole?

Terrence Roberts discusses Coleman, Hopkins

Former SU big-man Terrence Roberts weighed in on Dajuan Coleman, Mike Hopkins and playing time.

Irving nearing the mountaintop

Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving said he's progressing slowly towards a return to the court, but wouldn't divulge a specific date.

Watch: Kyrie Irving discusses his progress

Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving said he's progressing slowly towards a return to the court, but wouldn't divulge a specific date.

Scouting The NBA DFS - Thursday, December 3

We've got an unusually large slate of NBA action this Thursday with 6 games on the docket, and our Daily DFS Breakdown brings you the best plays to help you cash on DraftKings

Analysis: How surprising are Pacers so far?

A 12-point road victory over the Clippers is the Pacers' sixth consecutive win and 12th out of 14 in a stunning season start.

Celtics Trade Rumors: Carmelo Anthony

With the Celtics sitting at 10-8 and currently featuring an overloaded roster with a ton of upcoming draft picks, it is time for the Celtics to make a huge trade to take this team to the next level. They need a small forward that can score and rebound, and one player who fits that description is New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.

Tough Times in Pelville

Every December, I can't wait for the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to come on network television....and tonight was the night. Perhaps watching all of the good folks in Whoville get their annual holiday fleecing from Mr. Grinch gave me the inspiration for the title of this story. Unfortunately, these are indeed tough times in Pelville, and here is.....THE REST OF THE STORY.

Watch LeBron James' Sick Assist to ... WHO?

If you haven't watched much basketball this season, you might be surprised by one of the Cavaliers' new role players.

BTTV: Wallace and Mathews Talk Seattle Win

BERKELEY -- Senior Tyrone Wallace was huge down the stretch for the Bears in Tuesday's win over Seattle, and he and Jordan Mathews talk about the narrow victory, and the presence of Kameron Rooks.

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin on Seattle Win

BERKELEY -- Cuonzo Martin talks narrow win over Seattle, turnover issues, Jaylen Brown's maturity and more ...

Cavs Weekly Spin

Our very own Spencer Davis gives us the second edition of his weekly column documenting the trends of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Wednesday, December 2

We've got a huge slate of NBA action on DraftKings tonight, and the Daily DFS Breakdown brings you the best plays, values, and games to target for your lineups

ANALYSIS: Cal Squeaks By Seattle

BERKELEY -- Tyrone Wallace nears a triple-double as he leads a 17-2 second-half run by the Bears, as Cal escapes with a narrow win over Seattle, but Wallace calls Kameron Rooks the player of the game.

Nevada vs Holy Names Slideshow

Nevada vs Holy Names Slideshow. The Wolf Pack trounced their Division II opponent.

Cavs look to learn from lopsided loss

The Cavaliers were completely crushed by the Wizards on Tuesday night and while everyone wanted to take the blame, they know too that they have to learn.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 18

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 97-85 loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, in which the Cavs couldn't score for the majority of the evening.

Greg Oden's Insane Stat Line in China Debut

Perhaps the book isn't closed on the 27-year-old's career after all. At the very least, this should be the start of quite an intriguing chapter.

ITAT HD: Pearl Previews Coastal Carolina

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl previews Wednesday night's game vs. Coastal Carolina, talks Tahj Shamsid-Deen and more.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Tuesday, December 1

We've got a solid 6-game slate of NBA action tonight. The Daily DFS Breakdown brings you the best plays for your DraftKings lineups

Mavs Donuts: Rondo Revenge Is Served Cold

Poor shooting. Poor anybody-who-had-to-guard-Boogie. Poor Mavs, who sought Rondo-related revenge but instead suffered a rare loss to the Kings, 112-98. Mavs Donuts ...

Mavs Donuts: Rondo Revenge Is Sour

Poor shooting. Poor anybody-who-had-to-guard-Boogie. Poor Mavs, who sought Rondo-related revenge but instead suffered a rare loss to the Kings, 112-98. Mavs Donuts ...

Pearl Sees "Opportunity" In Road Test

The Auburn Tigers will be heading to the state of South Carolina for a road game vs. a team that played in the NCAA Basketball Tournament the past two seasons.

Irving, Shumpert participate in practice

Having not played all season for the Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert took a step towards a return to game action on Monday afternoon.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Monday, November 30

We bring you the top plays for your DraftKings lineups on Monday's 8-game slate of NBA action

Mavs Monday Donuts: A 'Pit-Stop' For Rondo

Mavs Monday Donuts, as we take a 'pit-stop' In Sacramento to check in with tonight's opponent, the Kings, led by The Cancerous Rondo ...

AFTERMATH: STEPHEN F. AUSTIN vs. APP STATE

During the Challenge in Music City Appalachian State faced-off against three distinctly different playing styles. App State finished the weekend 1-2, should’ve been 2-1, and scored enough points to have been 3-0. It was a weekend marked with some great progress and stark exposures, all of which will continue to be addressed before Sun Belt Conference play begins in one month.

Alabama Basketball Upsets Notre Dame

ORLANDO, Fla. – Alabama senior guard Retin Obasohan threaded his way through the Notre Dame defense and slipped in an acrobatic layup with eight seconds remaining to give the Crimson Tide a 74-73 win over the 17th-ranked Fighting Irish Sunday.

Eagles throttle Gyrenes at Alico Arena

Yep.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Sunday, November 29

After you set your NFL lineups, get ready for tonight's 6-game NBA slate with our Daily DFS Breakdown

Cavs admittedly fighting fatigue

The Cavaliers have been working hard to get healthy, which has simultaneously made them a bit tired in the early stages of this season.

James saves Smith, lifts Love with last shot

LeBron James did more than just win the game for the Cavaliers on Saturday night when he hit a hook shot with a second left to play against the Brooklyn Nets.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 17

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 90-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, in which LeBron James hit a shot with 1.0 seconds left to win the game for Cleveland.

GPTV: Ben Howland Talks Win Over UT-Martin

GPTV: Mississippi State head men's basketball coach Ben Howland talks about his team's 76-51 win over UT-Martin

AFTERMATH: MERCER vs. APP STATE

Appalachian State did everything they needed to do to earn a win against a good Mercer team on Friday – except finish. It’s a tough lesson to learn but one that may actually benefit the Mountaineers down the road. App State is also a good team with lots of future upside, but not so good or developed that anything can be taken for granted. This one hurt, but App has to move on.

'Overlooked' Pacers get payback from Bulls

Paul George says Pacers aren't getting the respect they deserve, although Indiana is now 10-5 after 12-point win over Chicago.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 16

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 95-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, in which some timely Cleveland defense dealt the Hornets a loss.

Mozgov, Dallavedova set to return vs. Hornets

Center Timofey Mozgov and guard Matthew Dellavedova are expected to return to the Cavs lineup Friday night against the Hornets in Charlotte

Holding Down the Fort

A week ago today, the New Orleans Pelicans looked like a team completely without direction heading nowhere in particular, and heading their fast. After all, the Pels had lost 10 of their first eleven games of the season, and were facing the prospects of playing the San Antonio Spurs, the most consistently powerful team of the past two decades. Well, after an impressive 3-game win streak, another win on the road against a beaten down Clippers team doesn't seem so far-fetched...

Alabama Basketball Upsets Wichita St, 64-60

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Alabama men’s basketball team upset No. 20 Wichita State, 64-60, on Friday in the second round of the 2015 AdvoCare Invitational. It was the first win for the Crimson Tide over a ranked opponent since Jan. 18, 2011, when Alabama downed then-No. 12 Kentucky at home (68-66).

A Noah Trade To Mavs? The Dallas Thinking

It's a 'speculative rumor,' you might say, and it connects Bulls center Joakim Noah to the Mavs in trade. What would the thinking on Dallas' part be here?

AFTERMATH: APP STATE vs. LIBERTY

In the moment that could’ve spelled defeat for Appalachian State, the Mountaineers suddenly found themselves – or found their offense – and turned it into a going-away victory over Liberty. Now that App State rediscovered that extra gear will they continue to use it? The answer is only hours away, as Appalachian returns to the court on Friday to face a more challenging opponent.

Alabama Basketball Falls To Xavier

ORLANDO, Fla. – Alabama basketball fell to No. 23 Xavier, 64-45, in the opening round of the AdvoCare Classic on Thanksgiving Day. With the loss, Alabama falls to 2-2 overall on the young season.

3-Pointer: USC 5-0 after beating #20 Shockers

Takeaways from USC hoops' 72-69 upset of No. 20 Wichita State in the AdvoCare Invitational, including freshman Bennie Boatwright living up to his nickname

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 15

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers's 103-99 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, in which Cleveland fizzled in the fourth quarter.

Williams back, Dellavedova out in Toronto

Mo Williams returns to the Cavaliers tonight in Toronto, while Matthew Dellavedova heads to the bench.

Williams back, Dellevedova out in Toronto

Mo Williams returns to the Cavaliers tonight in Toronto, while Matthew Dellavedova heads to the bench.

Cooney surpasses 1,000 points

In the first half of Wednesday's victory over Charlotte, Trevor Cooney surpassed 1,000 points for his career.

CHALLENGE IN MUSIC CITY PREVIEW

While most of us will spend Thanksgiving weekend pushing back from the table Appalachian State Basketball will spend their holiday in a dry run for the postseason, playing three games in four days. For those postseason expectations to materialize the Mountaineers will need to start finishing what they start, especially offensively where good shots aren’t resulting in points often enough.

Big Breakthrough!

The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans started the much anticipated season on a 6-game losing streak. And after getting their first win two weeks ago, the Pels followed that up with another 5 losses in a row. The situation had gotten so ridiculous, the team was forced to use 12 different starting lineups in their first 12 games. So much for the 'continuity' the Pelicans thought they had coming into the season. Instead of giving up, they buckled down & put themselves back in playoff contention.

Las Vegas Invitational Preview

Cal basketball heads to Las Vegas for its first real test of the season against San Diego State ...

Cavs Weekly Spin

Spencer Davies provides the first of his weekly recaps of the Cavaliers action in the "Cavs Weekly Spin"

Vanderbilt's Stallings comments on Wake win

Vanderbilt head coach Kevin Stallings addressed the media after Vandy's 86-64 win over Wake Forest in a college basketball game play at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Wednesday, November 25

Head into Thanksgiving with a win by using our top DFS plays on DraftKings for tonight's big NBA slate

Pacers set team record with 19 3-pointers

Paul George and C.J. Miles make 15-of-17 from beyond the arc and combine for 72 points as Pacers prevail 123-106 at Washington.

BTTV: Brown, Wallace Talk Win, Vegas

BERKELEY -- Jaylen Brown and Tyrone Wallace break down the rest of the Las Vegas Invitational, and the win over Sam Houston State.

ANALYSIS: A Complete Win?

BERKELEY -- What can we take away from Cal's seemingly complete win against Sam Houston State? Well, Cal still needs to work on attacking the zone ...

Bears Ride Two Runs to Win Over Sam Houston

BERKELEY -- After falling behind early, Bears roll Sam Houston State, 89-63, with 18 points and 11 rebounds by Jaylen Brown.

Love lights up The Q on Monday night

Kevin Love had his best night as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, finishing with a season-high 34 points in the Cavs' 117-103 win over the Orlando Magic.

James joins elite company with the "Big O"

LeBron James earned another milestone on Monday night, but it might be just a bit more special than the hundreds of others he's compiled over his career.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 14

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 117-103 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night, in which Kevin Love, J.R Smith and Matthew Dellavedova had season-high point totals.

Williams out, Dellavedova active

Mo Williams will miss his third consecutive game, while Matthew Dellavedova will suit up for the Cavs, despite a lingering ankle issue.

Cavaliers continue to win at The Q

The Cavaliers have enjoyed nothing but success at Quicken Loans Arena since January.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Monday, November 23

We bring you the top DFS plays for your DraftKings lineup on Monday's 7-game slate of NBA action

LeBron laments injuries, talks Warriors wins

LeBron James had some thoughts on the ability of the Golden State Warriors to stay healthy and to win without their head coach.

Upon Further Review: SMU vs. Yale

Demo has your Upon Further Review after SMU's tight win over Yale yesterday.

AFTERMATH: APP STATE vs. TULANE

The Appalachian State offense has been in a process of regression through four games. From developing against Jacksonville, to disappointing vs. Furman, to disastrous at Hampton, to despondent in facing Tulane. There are plenty of observations that could be made or tactical reasons for the struggles, but ultimately the Mountaineers just have to start making their shots.

Eagles claw back to beat Fighting Hawks

A big second half led the Eagles over the Fighting Hawks for their third win of the season.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Sunday, November 22

We break down the 6-game slate of NBA action on DraftKings to help you research quickly during an NFL Sunday

Hoosiers' defense showing improvement early

Indiana turned up the defensive pressure in their 86-65 win over Creighton Thursday. The Hoosiers will look to continue to improve on their defense against Wake Forest in the Maui Invitational Monday.

Analysis: Saturday night's alright for Pacers

A healthy Paul George and improved roster have made a difference for Indiana, which has won eight of 10 games to boost optimism.

Cavs Destroy the Hawks: 5 Takeaways

The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Atlanta Hawks in their first matchup since the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs were without three starters and four of their top eight players. Five Takeaways from Cavs vs Hawks.

APP STATE vs. TULANE GAME PREVIEW

Appalachian State is only three games into the new season, but there’s some early anxiety developing around the team’s offensive inconsistency. Since a season-opening win the Mountaineers have seemingly regressed with their shooting and scoring in each subsequent loss. The Mountaineer newcomers have to start adding some scoring punch, and soon.

Eagles win thriller over Penguins

That was fun...

AFTERMATH: APP STATE vs. HAMPTON

Appalachian State Coach Jim Fox used the word “exposed” following the loss to Furman, in describing the Mountaineers’ current struggles. Hampton turned exposed into exploited in running App State off the floor in the second half of an 82-61 blowout. Putting the ball in the basket, or more to the point not, is dooming Appalachian. With four games in the next week the solution need to be imminent.

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin Talks ECU Squeaker

BERKELEY -- What did Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin think of the Bears' squeaker over zoning East Carolina?

PELS WIN...PELS WIN...Part Deux

Although the start of the New Orleans Pelicans season has been a nightmare having lost 11 of their first 12 games, they have had recent success against the powerful San Antonio Spurs. After all, the last time the Spurs came to town, the Pels got a dramatic victory to make the NBA playoffs. Tonight, those same Spurs arrived with a 6-game win streak, while the Pels had dropped five in a row. A recipe for another easy Spurs win, right? Not so fast my friend...THE REST OF THE STORY!

Crimson Tide Defeats Ragin' Cajuns, 105-93

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Shawn Long posted a double-double with 25 points and 14 rebounds to become the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns all-time leading rebounder, but Alabama sizzled from long range and held off a late rally for a 105-93 victory in a non-conference game on Friday at Coleman Coliseum.

Cal Edges East Carolina

BERKELEY -- Cal squeaks by East Carolina, and learns a hard lesson by getting lot of experience against zone defense ...

Monster Night for AD

It's been no secret that Anthony Davis has appeared lost at times this season trying to grasp new head coach Alvin Gentry's up-tempo, long-range shooting style of offense. It's also no secret that Davis has been injury prone & misses games, to the tune of 16 per year since he came to the NBA. And before tonight, he had already sat out 4 1/2 of the Pels first 12 contests with hip & shoulder injuries. But when AD is healthy & ready to play, great things usually happen....

The Flamethrower Strikes Again

The Pelicans finally got their 2nd win of the season tonight vs the always powerful San Antonio Spurs. With Anthony Davis, Tim Duncan, LaMarcus Aldridge & Kawhi Leonard all playing, who would have thought the best forward on the Smoothie King Center floor would be the Pels Ryan Anderson? But after 30 points and six 3-pointers, the sharp shooting Anderson left no doubt to who was the MVP tonight. Here's the REST OF THE STORY....

Alabama Uses Treys For 105-93 Win

Coming off a 32-point road loss at Dayton, Avery Johnson and his Alabama basketball team were looking for positives against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Friday night. After a 105-93 Bama victory, Johnson found a few things to smile about. At least three, as in 3-pointers, as his team made 15-of-25 behind the arc, a blistering 60 per cent.

Orange Loses in Final Seconds at Tennessee

Despite having a three pointer in the air to win it with 10 seconds left and Brittney Sykes at the line for potential tying free throws with five seconds left, the Syracuse Orange fell 57-55 at No. 4 Tennessee Friday night.

Cal Starts Vegas Invite With East Carolina

BERKELEY -- Cal not getting big-headed as the Bears kick off the first round of the Las Vegas Invitational against zone-heavy East Carolina.

Mozgov out 10-14 days, Williams out Saturday

The Cavs continue to lose starters, as another went down with injury on Thursday night.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Friday, November 20

We've got a huge slate of NBA action this Friday. Find the best plays for your DraftKings lineups in our Daily DFS Breakdown

Alabama Basketball Back In Coleman

The visitors will have plenty of help in finding their way around Coleman Coliseum when the Alabama men’s basketball team hosts Louisiana at 7 p.m. CST Friday.

Preview:No.22 Butler vs Temple(PRTipOff Semi)

No.22 Butler meets Temple in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip Off

Fresno State vs San Francisco postgame

Fresno State Head Coach Rodney Terry and guards Cezar Guerrero and Marvelle Harris discuss their 78-71 win over San Francisco.

WVU - Stetson Basketball Preview

West Virginia opens the Morgantown bracket of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational with a game against Stetson.

Mozgov to have shoulder examined Friday

Cavs center Timofey Mozgov will have his injured shoulder examined on Friday, after leaving Thursday's game at halftime.

Varejao reminded of his importance to Cavs

Anderson Varejao hasn't been playing much for the Cavaliers as of late, but his nine-point performance on Thursday reminded him that he's still needed and loved in Cleveland.

Joe Harris assigned to Canton Charge

Cavs guard Joe Harris has been assigned to the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League, prior to the first game of the Canton's season tomorrow night.

Scout.com Bracketology

In his ninth year doing bracketology, Scout.com's Kyle Reichert updates his bracket for the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Cougar Basketball Notebook

IN STYLE AND MAKEUP, says Athlon Sports, look for Washington State’s men’s basketball team to start looking like the clubs second-year coach Ernie Kent once guided to prominence at Oregon. That’s not to say the 2015-16 Cougs will be hitting the Elite Eight, but the Kent blueprint is coming together, Athlon notes in its college hoops preview magazine,

Top five Baylor basketball storylines

Baylor basketball begins its quest for a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance tonight. Here are a couple of the top storylines to watch heading into the season.

Big Man May Be Big Help For Pearl's Tigers

Newcomer Tyler Harris should play a major role on the 2015-16 Auburn basketball team.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Friday, November 13

We're back with a full breakdown of tonight's huge slate of NBA DFS action on DraftKings

Rabb Nets Double-Double in Opener Win

BERKELEY -- Ivan Rabb nets a double double in his first career game, while point guard Tyrone Wallace scores 20 points in an easy win over Rice.

The Hole Grows Deeper

The formula should be familiar by now. For the 3rd time in less than a week, the New Orleans Pelicans raced off to a sizable 2nd quarter lead on the road, only to watch the other team storm back & defeat the depleted & outmanned Pels. This time it was the Toronto Raptors, and for the 2nd straight game, Anthony Davis sat out with a severely bruised hip. Eric Gordon & Jrue Holiday, however, put up some eye popping numbers, especially when compared to the rest of the team. Here is the story...

ITAT HD: Tigers Talk Win Over UAB

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl and players talk about the big win over UAB.

Avery Johnson Era Opens With Victory

The Avery Johnson era of Alabama basketball is underway officially, and featured a win with mixed results. Johnson’s Tide downed the Owls of Kennesaw State, 77-64 before an announced crowd of 14,970.

Video: Louisville blasts Samford in opener

The University of Louisville basketball team started the 2015-16 season with an 86-45 blowout of Samford on Friday night before 20,347 fans at the KFC Yum Center. Here's a few videos from the locker room:

Postgame Analysis: Arizona vs. Pacific

Arizona opened the season with a 79-61 win over Pacific on Friday night. Read on to find out who the player of the game was, what the key moments were, and more.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 9

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 90-84 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night, in which LeBron James, once again, led the way late to finish off Cleveland's eighth-consecutive victory.

Orange Tops Rhode Island in Season Opener

The Syracuse women's basketball team won the season opener for the ninth straight season with a come from behind road victory against Rhode Island.

Arizona State basketball season primer

What can fans expect on offense and defense style wise from Arizona State under Bobby Hurley and with regard to the personnel he has to work with, which includes four returning starters?

Baylor basketball season predictions

Baylor basketball opens its season tonight against Stephen F. Austin in Waco. Tim Watkins and Shehan Jeyarajah get you ready by going through their predictions for the upcoming year.

Week 3: Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch

Hot and cold streaks are prevalent in the NBA. Fantasy Basketball Expert Matt Brandon breaks down this week's NBA Stock Watch.

Joe Harris assigned to Canton Charge

Cavs guard Joe Harris has been assigned to the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League, prior to the first game of the Canton's season tomorrow night.

Scout.com Bracketology

In his ninth year doing bracketology, Scout.com's Kyle Reichert updates his bracket for the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Cougar Basketball Notebook

IN STYLE AND MAKEUP, says Athlon Sports, look for Washington State’s men’s basketball team to start looking like the clubs second-year coach Ernie Kent once guided to prominence at Oregon. That’s not to say the 2015-16 Cougs will be hitting the Elite Eight, but the Kent blueprint is coming together, Athlon notes in its college hoops preview magazine,

Top five Baylor basketball storylines

Baylor basketball begins its quest for a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance tonight. Here are a couple of the top storylines to watch heading into the season.

Big Man May Be Big Help For Pearl's Tigers

Newcomer Tyler Harris should play a major role on the 2015-16 Auburn basketball team.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Friday, November 13

We're back with a full breakdown of tonight's huge slate of NBA DFS action on DraftKings

Brandon Knight Breaks Paul Pierce's Ankles

In the Suns' 118-104 win, Brandon Knight made Paul Pierce fall on a crossover en route to a career-high 37 points. But haven't we seen a similar move before?

Is This a Bad Dream?

The NBA season started a few days before Halloween...and for New Orleans Pelicans fans, it's been a House of Horrors ever since.

Ranking the Cavaliers' top five actors

David Blatt was asked on Thursday about the best actor on the Cavaliers, so we provided a list of the five best actors on the court in Cleveland.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 11

For your reading consideration - The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 11

Gallery Notebook: Louisville downs Hartford

Cardinal Authority's photo gallery notebook from Louisville's 87-52 win over visiting Hartford on Tuesday night

AFTERMATH: FURMAN VS. APP STATE

After opening with a promising win Appalachian State took a step back in their second game, a 79-70 loss to Furman. The game had a strange flow that never seemed great for either team, but Furman simply made some plays at crucial points that were the difference. And, an App State team that is still learning to play together learned more about itself – the hard way.

Pony Stampede Recruiting Podcast 11/18

Join publisher Billy Embody for this week's edition of the Pony Stampede recruiting podcast!

Scouting The DFS NBA - Wednesday, November 18

There is a huge slate of NBA action this Wednesday and we sift through all the options to bring you the top DFS plays on DraftKings

Andy Kennedy and the Great Divide

Andy Kennedy stood in the middle of the circle, his players surrounding him as he spoke softly. 

VIDEO: Coach K Praises Wildcats, Ulis

CHICAGO -- In this AllWildcats Video feature, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski praises Kentucky and its starting point guard, Tyler Ulis, for their play in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 11

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 104-99 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, in which Andre Drummond dominated Cleveland in Detroit.

Irish Rally, Overwhelm Panthers

Notre Dame road Bonzie Colson’s energy, V.J. Beachem’s shooting touch, and the athletic superiority of Demetrius Jackson to eventually overwhelm Milwaukee, 86-78.

VIDEO: Cards discuss 87-52 win over Hartford

University of Louisville assistant coach Ralph Willard and members of the team discuss the Cardinals 87-52 win over visiting Hartford

ITAT HD: Pearl Talks Loss To Colorado

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl is looking for more defense from his team after the Tigers' loss to Colorado on Tuesday.

Alabama Road Trip Ends Very Badly

The Alabama men’s basketball team dropped its 2015-16 road opener, 80-48, against the Dayton Flyers on Tuesday afternoon at UD Arena. The Crimson Tide dropped to 1-1 on the season while Dayton improved to 2-0.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Tuesday, November 17

We've got an appealing 7-game slate of NBA action this Tuesday. Find the best plays for your DraftKings lineups in our Daily DFS Breakdown

Report: Shumpert aiming for December return

Iman Shumpert is on a rigorous road to recovery, following the dunk that fractured his right wrist.

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin UCSB Postgame

BERKELEY -- Cuonzo Martin talks about his team's performance against UC Santa Barbara, as the Bears move to 2-0.

ASU grits out 83-74 win against Belmont

ASU converted six of eight shots from behind the three-point arc in the second half to fight off a strong Belmont team for Bobby Hurley's first win with the program

Wallace Nets 24 as Bears Roll Over Gauchos

BERKELEY -- A foul-filled evening ends with another easy win for California, which rolls, 85-67, over UC Santa Barbara.

FURMAN vs. APP STATE GAME PREVIEW

Furman is one of Appalachian State’s most frequent rivals and returns to Boone for the first time in three seasons. App State comes off a season-opening win against Jacksonville in the Holmes Center and makes their last home appearance for a month. The Mountaineers’ game-winning performance was marked with great improvement and greater opportunity.

Thompson: James pushing Cavs to perfection

Though the Cavs have won eight of their first ten games, Tristan Thompson said that LeBron James has been pushing the team to strive for more early this season.

ITAT HD: Pearl, Tigers Looking For Relevancy

Auburn takes on Colorado at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Auburn Arena.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Monday, November 16

We break down Monday's 6-game NBA slate with recommendations for your cash game and tournament lineups on DraftKings

Meet the Eagles

Get to know Florida Gulf Coast's 2015-2016 men's basketball team with these convenient interviews.

Gottfried: "We Did Some Things Well"

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State head coach Mark Gottfried met with the media after the win over South Alabama.

LOCKER ROOM REPORT: Wolfpack Players

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Several NC State players met with the media after the win over South Alabama.

BOX SCORE: NC State 88, South Alabama 70

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are all the stats from NC State's 88-70 win over South Alabama.

Pack Cruises Past Jaguars, 88-70

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Caleb Martin scored 19 points, and North Carolina State beat South Alabama 88-70 on Sunday night.

Upon Further Review: SMU vs. SHSU

Demo has your first Upon Further Review of hoops season following SMU's win over SHSU.

OU men's basketball: A to Z

From Akolda Manyang to zero, Oklahoma Sooners preview one letter at a time.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Sunday, November 15

The NFL is dominating today's action, but there's a 5-game NBA slate tipping off at 5pm EST. Streamline the research process with our Daily DFS Breakdown

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 10

The Cavs eight game winning streak was snapped by the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-105 in double overtime

AFTERMATH: JACKSONVILLE VS. APP STATE

The 2015-16 Appalachian State Basketball season got off to an uncommon start. First, App State won its season opener for the first time since 2012. And, the Mountaineers got that win despite a tough offensive day for several key scorers. The real difference in the game was the overwhelming depth and variety of talent Appalachian threw at Jacksonville. Much of that talent was new or renewed.

Fresno State vs Pepperdine postgame

Fresno State Head Coach Rodney Terry, guard Marvelle Harris and forward Torren Jones discuss the team's 69-66 win over Pepperdine.

Rabb Nets Double-Double in Opener Win

BERKELEY -- Ivan Rabb nets a double double in his first career game, while point guard Tyrone Wallace scores 20 points in an easy win over Rice.

The Hole Grows Deeper

The formula should be familiar by now. For the 3rd time in less than a week, the New Orleans Pelicans raced off to a sizable 2nd quarter lead on the road, only to watch the other team storm back & defeat the depleted & outmanned Pels. This time it was the Toronto Raptors, and for the 2nd straight game, Anthony Davis sat out with a severely bruised hip. Eric Gordon & Jrue Holiday, however, put up some eye popping numbers, especially when compared to the rest of the team. Here is the story...

ITAT HD: Tigers Talk Win Over UAB

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl and players talk about the big win over UAB.

Postgame Analysis: Arizona vs. Pacific

Arizona opened the season with a 79-61 win over Pacific on Friday night. Read on to find out who the player of the game was, what the key moments were, and more.

Avery Johnson Era Opens With Victory

The Avery Johnson era of Alabama basketball is underway officially, and featured a win with mixed results. Johnson’s Tide downed the Owls of Kennesaw State, 77-64 before an announced crowd of 14,970.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 9

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 90-84 win over New York Knicks on Friday night, in which LeBron James, once again, led the way late to finish Cleveland's eighth-consecutive victory.

Video: Louisville blasts Samford in opener

The University of Louisville basketball team started the 2015-16 season with an 86-45 blowout of Samford on Friday night before 20,347 fans at the KFC Yum Center. Here's a few videos from the locker room:

Orange Tops Rhode Island in Season Opener

The Syracuse women's basketball team won the season opener for the ninth straight season with a come from behind road victory against Rhode Island.

Arizona State basketball season primer

What can fans expect on offense and defense style wise from Arizona State under Bobby Hurley and with regard to the personnel he has to work with, which includes four returning starters?

Ole Miss Basketball Inks Six

The 2015 fall signing period started today. The Ole Miss basketball program inked six players today. It's highlighted by four post players.

Cougar Basketball Notebook

IN STYLE AND MAKEUP, says Athlon Sports, look for Washington State’s men’s basketball team to start looking like the clubs second-year coach Ernie Kent once guided to prominence at Oregon. That’s not to say the 2015-16 Cougs will be hitting the Elite Eight, but the Kent blueprint is coming together, Athlon notes in its college hoops preview magazine,

Baylor basketball season predictions

Baylor basketball opens its season tonight against Stephen F. Austin in Waco. Tim Watkins and Shehan Jeyarajah get you ready by going through their predictions for the upcoming year.

Week 3: Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch

Hot and cold streaks are prevalent in the NBA. Fantasy Basketball Expert Matt Brandon breaks down this week's NBA Stock Watch.

Joe Harris assigned to Canton Charge

Cavs guard Joe Harris has been assigned to the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League, prior to the first game of the Canton's season tomorrow night.

Scout.com Bracketology

In his ninth year doing bracketology, Scout.com's Kyle Reichert updates his bracket for the 2016 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Top five Baylor basketball storylines

Baylor basketball begins its quest for a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance tonight. Here are a couple of the top storylines to watch heading into the season.

Big Man May Be Big Help For Pearl's Tigers

Newcomer Tyler Harris should play a major role on the 2015-16 Auburn basketball team.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Friday, November 13

We're back with a full breakdown of tonight's huge slate of NBA DFS action on DraftKings

Brandon Knight Breaks Paul Pierce's Ankles

In the Suns' 118-104 win, Brandon Knight made Paul Pierce fall on a crossover en route to a career-high 37 points. But haven't we seen a similar move before?

Is This a Bad Dream?

The NBA season started a few days before Halloween...and for New Orleans Pelicans fans, it's been a House of Horrors ever since.

Ranking the Cavaliers' top five actors

David Blatt was asked on Thursday about the best actor on the Cavaliers, so we provided a list of the five best actors on the court in Cleveland.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 11

For your reading consideration - The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 11

Rookie Myles Turner out for one month

Center-forward sustained chip fracture of left thumb Wednesday.

Cal Set for Maui Invitational in 2017

Cal will head to Maui for the second time in four years ...

Pitino: Kyle Kuric news "is awesome"

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino updated the media on the status of former U of L star Kyle Kuric, who had brain surgery last week in Spain. Kuric was in critical condition over the weekend but is now alert and texted with his former coach.

Video: Pitino talks recruiting, Samford game

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino met with the media on Thursday afternoon, announcing the 2016 recruiting class, talking about the improved condition of former U of L player Kyle Kuric and previewing Friday's opener against Samford. The opener will be at 7 p.m. and is on ESPN3.

ITAT HD: Pearl Talks UAB, Recruiting

Coach Bruce Pearl talks about Bryce Brown's one-game suspension, the signing of Mustapha Heron, facing UAB, and more.

Cougar hoops and the smart early schedule

WASHINGTON STATE'S men's basketball team, which opens the season Friday at home against Northern Arizona, is playing the type of non-conference schedule coach Ernie Kent wished he had a year ago: one that will allow his troops to gel and build confidence before heading into conference play.

Mavs Donuts: A Victory In A Vacuum?

Did Mavs 118, Clippers 108 - complete with Jeff Van Gundy's trolling, DeAndre Jordan's folding and Dallas' roster rolling -- occur in a 'vacuum' of sorts? We dig in via Mavs Donuts!

Watch: Uncle Drew Chapter 4

The latest chapter in Kyrie Irving's "Uncle Drew" Pepsi campaign has arrived. Watch it here!

The 'Skylines' + 'The Boos': Mavs Upset Clips

Your All-Access Pass to Mavs 118, Clippers 108, from the 'Skylines' to the boos to everything in between as Matt Galatzan and I dissect ...

Hip Check!

During the jubilation of the Pelicans first victory of the season last night, there was also some trepidation in the locker room because superstar power forward Anthony Davis was injured late in the 2nd quarter. After hitting the floor hard with 3 seconds left in the half, Coach Alvin Gentry took Davis out of the game. And while most thought the move was precautionary, but AD never returned to the court. His injury, diagnosed as a hip contusion, kept him out of tonight's Hawks game as well.

Player Profile: Jordan Tolbert

Demo profiles SMU big man Jordan Tolbert in the latest Pony Stampede player profile.

Ole Miss Hoops Ink Six

The 2015 fall signing period started today. The Ole Miss basketball program inked six players today. It's highlighted by four post players.

Bear Republic Podcast: Hoops Signing Day

We talk about the start of the early signing period for college basketball -- who does Cal sign, and who could the Bears ink? -- and break down the loss to Oregon, the sputtering of the Bear Raid and more.

Dallas Deems DeAndre the Devil

Say his name and he shall appear!

Conference Breakdown: Pac-12

There are some impressive recruiting classes in the Pac-12, headlined by UCLA. Scout breaks down the conference's haul on Signing Day.

WSU hoops: Pollard, Acquaah in the house

IT WON'T BE OFFICIAL until Ernie Kent takes the podium this afternoon, but developments this morning have pretty well made it unofficially official. Jeff Pollard and Milan Acquaah are coming to play basketball at Washington State.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Wednesday, November 11

We've got a huge slate of NBA action this Wednesday, and there are some great value plays to go along with the superstars in your DFS lineups. Read more in our Daily Breakdown

LeBron's down the stretch leads Cavs to win

LeBron James elevated his play when the Cavs needed it most on Tuesday night, as Cleveland finished off its seventh-consecutive victory.

PELS WIN...PELS WIN...PELS WIN

Now this is more like it. Although most hoop fans in the Crescent City knew that Alvin Gentry & the Pelicans weren't going to lose all 82 games, they were definitely worried. The Pels, whose record had steadily improved in each of the last 4 seasons, was suddenly heading backwards. After starting the year with 6 straight less-than-impressive losses, fans were becoming desperate for that elusive first win. The losing streak may be over, but hold your breath...AD suffered a hip injury.

PELS WIN...PELS WIN

Now this is more like it. Although most hoop fans in the Crescent City knew that Alvin Gentry & the Pelicans weren't going to lose all 82 games, they were definitely worried. The Pels, whose record had steadily improved in each of the last 4 seasons, was suddenly heading backwards. After starting the year with 6 straight less-than-impressive losses, fans were becoming desperate for that elusive first win. The losing streak may be over, but hold your breath...AD suffered a hip injury.

LeBron's late dominance leads Cavs to win

LeBron James elevated his play when the Cavs needed it most on Tuesday night, as Cleveland finished off its seventh-consecutive victory.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 8

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 118-114 win over Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, in which a trio of Cavs helped lead Cleveland to its seventh-straight victory

Balanced Effort Leads Ragin' Cajuns Win

LAFAYETTE – Junior college transfer Jay Hedgeman scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns forced 26 turnovers in earning a 104-72 exhibition victory over Mississippi College on Monday at the Cajundome.

Season Preview: Cal Basketball

We cover all the bases in this video preview of what's expected to be a big season for Cuonzo Martin's Cal basketball program, with two highly-touted freshmen and a returning senior point guard with a lot of weapons to feed ...

Quiet Signing Day Expected for Wisconsin

Despite coming off consecutive Final Four appearances, Wisconsin basketball is not expected to sign any high school prospects during the November early signing period, which starts tomorrow.

Jazz present a "tall" task for Cavs

The Cavs will conclude their four-game homestand at Quicken Loans Arena tonight against the Utah Jazz, who pose, quite literally, a "tall" task for Cleveland.

The inspiration behind Luke Falk's wrist band

JUST AS HE’S DONE in every game since last season’s opener in Seattle, Washington State quarterback Luke Falk will take the field Saturday night at UCLA with his very own 12th man in tow. The guy’s name is Brad. You’ve probably seen him standing tall in capital letters on Falk’s left wrist.

The inspiration behind Like Falk's wrist band

JUST AS HE’S DONE in every game since last season’s opener in Seattle, Washington State quarterback Luke Falk will take the field Saturday night at UCLA with his very own 12th man in tow. The guy’s name is Brad. You’ve probably seen him standing tall in capital letters on Falk’s left wrist.

Pacers spread out Magic for milestone win

Late surge enables Indiana to square season record at 4-4.

Pearl Wants More Intensity From His Tigers

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl wants to see improved play from the Tigers as they prepare for their season opener.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Tuesday, November 10

We've got another 7-game slate of NBA action this Tuesday. Cash in on DraftKings by using our top DFS plays

Ball State Basketball: Season Preview

Ball State enters the third year of the Whitford era with guarded optimism.

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin Talks Exhibition

BERKELEY -- Cuonzo Martin breaks down Cal's exhibition win over Carroll College, including a Purdue connection with Carroll head coach Carson Cunningham ...

BTTV: What Did We Learn About Cal Hoops?

BERKELEY -- Sam Singer chips in nine assists, as Stephen Domingo gets the three-ball going late for Cal in 93-58 win over Carroll College ...

Video: Cards down Wesleyan in exhibition

Louisville won its 31st straight exhibition game on Monday night, opening up an 18-point lead and holding off Kentucky Wesleyan 77-68 at the KFC Yum Center. The Cardinals open the regular season on Friday night against Samford.

Winless But Still Battling

Pelicans fans, do you want some hope for the rest of the season? Eleven years ago, the Chicago Bulls opened the season with 9 consecutive losses, but still managed to win 47 games & make the NBA Playoffs. Although Anthony Davis & the Pels battled hard this weekend in back-to-back losses to the Hawks & Mavericks, they are still 0-6 and looking for that elusive first victory. They'll get their chance on the next 2 nights....against those same two teams. It's 'put up or shut up' time.

LeBron's message turned Love's day around

After a listless first half for Kevin Love, LeBron James had some words for his teammate that pushed the power forward to finish with his best single-game numbers of the young Cavaliers' season.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 7

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 101-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon, in which Kevin Love finished with some big numbers and helped Cleveland to its sixth-straight victory.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Sunday, November 8

We have a 5-game slate of NBA action beginning this afternoon. Find the best plays for your DraftKings lineups in our Daily DFS Breakdown

APP STATE 2015-16 HOOPS BREAKOUT CANDIDATES

Appalachian State Basketball goes live November 14th and, while the Mountaineers seem to be escaping the notice of the national media, expectations in and around the program are high. The influx of a considerable amount of new talent along with developing returners will give App State a new look, even with familiar faces. We examine the players expected to take their games to the next level.

Sun Devils dominate Western New Mexico 102-34

Arizona State used a 44-0 first half run to dominate Division II Western New Mexico in ASU's first exhibition match since November 2007

4Q: McCaffrey TD pass caps the rout (42-10)

"Or we could just do that. McCaffrey with a halfback pass, the first of his career, and it's a 28-yard touchdown strike to Austin Hooper." Postgame, David Shaw would say they threw in the wrinkle to give McCaffrey a chance to shine in front of the hometown fans. With the win, Kevin Hogan has now passed Andrew Luck for most career wins.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Saturday, November 7

There's a solid 8-game slate of NBA action tonight. Get on the right side of the money on DraftKings by browsing our top DFS plays of the night

Analysis: Pacers missed their Jimmy Chitwood

Wearing 'Hickory' uniforms from the movie 'Hoosiers,' the Pacers won their third in a row with star Paul George leading the way.

Ben Howland Talks Win Over Fort Valley

Mississippi State head men's basketball coach Ben Howland talks about his team's 95-56 win over Fort Valley State Friday night in Humphrey Coliseum.

Jones led James to huge third quarter

LeBron James had 18 points in the third quarter of the Cavaliers' 108-102 victory on Friday night and said that it was because he simply had to respond to the wise words of James Jones.

Jones led LeBron to huge third quarter

LeBron James had 18 points in the third quarter of the Cavaliers' 108-102 victory on Friday night and said that it was because he simply had to respond to the wise words of James Jones.

‘Pretty Good Night’ For Alabama Hoops

It doesn’t count in the standings, but Alabama’s 87-65 exhibition win over Trevecca Nazarene before an announced crowd of 10,732 (based on tickets sold) showed a lot about what fans can expect in Avery Johnson’s first season at the helm. There will be some good, some bad, and some ugly.

GPTV: Ben Howland Talks Win Over Fort Valley

Mississippi State head men's basketball coach Ben Howland talks about his team's 95-56 win over Fort Valley State Friday night in Humphrey Coliseum.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 6

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 108-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, in which LeBron James led the way with 31 points and 13 assists.

Driving On Dirk: How Mavs D Must Protect Him

Dirk The Defender still has length and instincts. But ... Griffin, Randle, Scola and Marvin Williams have attacked him in four recent games. And now we search for ways to protect him from more attacks.

Extra shooting pays off for Paul George

Two-time NBA All-Star gets in '300 to 400' shots before scoring season-best 26 points as Pacers win on back-to-back nights.

Jared Cunningham starts at guard for Cavs

Jared Cunningham will make his first start for the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers.

How to Replace Chery and O'Neale

No. 22 Baylor basketball returns an experienced lineup, but will have to replace two starters: Royce O'Neale and Kenny Chery. Here's a look at how they could do that.

Week 2: Fantasy Basketball Stock Watch

Hot and cold streaks are prevalent in the NBA. Fantasy Basketball Expert Matt Brandon breaks down this week's NBA Stock Watch.

Ernie Kent and Greg Graham go waaaay back

PULLMAN -- George Raveling, the esteemed Cougar basketball coach of the 1970s and '80s, will be back in Beasley tonight for Washington State's exhibition game against Pacific of Oregon, and his flashbacks may be tinted green and yellow as well as crimson and gray.

Cavs addressing slow starts

After starting slow over the past pair of games, the Cavaliers are aiming to come out of the gate more quickly, rather than surging late.

Alabama Begins Avery Johnson Era

Alabama’s first basketball game of the Avery Johnson Era may not be a real game, but the Friday exhibition against Trevecca Nazarene should give a hint of what to expect when the games begin for real next week.

Pick Your Head Up!

After an abysmal start to the regular season, the odds are getting longer for this New Orleans Pelicans team to turn their fortunes around in time to make the NBA Playoffs. In the past decade, there have been eleven Western Conference teams start the season with an 0-4 record, and the result hasn't been good for ten of them. The 11th team, however won its next 12 games and finished with an incredible 67-15 record. Can the Pels duplicate that Herculean feat? Hmmmm...

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 5

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers' 96-86 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Meet the Eagles: Kevin Mickle

Right off the bat, Kevin Mickle will be featured prominently in the front court of the Eagles.

The Development of James Webb III

James Webb III's inspired play last season helped Boise State win its first regular season Mountain West title. Webb III and the Broncos want to accomplish even more this season.

Rookie Myles Turner off to promising start

Pacers' 19-year-old has played well off the bench in three games.

ITAT HD: Pearl Previews 2nd Exhibition

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl discusses Thursday's exhibition game vs. Indianapolis.

GPTV: Ben Howland Meets with the Media

The Ben Howland era begins this weekend as the Bulldogs hit the floor for the first time under their new coach. While the upcoming contest is an exhibition, Bulldog fans are eager to see their new team on the court. Howland met with the media today to talk about his expectations for the upcoming games

LeBron surprised by Cavs early success

The expectations for the Cavaliers are high this season, but even LeBron James is surprised by the way the Cavaliers have come out of the gate to start the season.

Graduation Rate Improves for Football, Hoops

California athletic programs show marked improvements in graduation success rate (GSR), including men's basketball and football.

The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 10

For your reading consideration - The Wolf of Virginia Street, Week 10

Nevada vs Dominican Slide Show

Mark Rauh captured the action as Nevada took on Dominican in the Pack's first exhibition game of the year.

Cajuns Ranked 12th In CollegeInsider.com

BOSTON – Coming off two straight postseason appearances and picked to capture the Sun Belt Conference title, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team was ranked 12th in the 2015-16 CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released on Tuesday.

DESPERATION TIME

Professional sports fans are a fickle bunch. When things start to go south for the 'home team', many of us feel the sky is falling and the world will certainly end tomorrow. But for the 0-3 New Orleans Pelicans, a loss to the Orlando Magic tonight would indeed be a tragedy for most hoop fans in the Crescent City. The good news is that the Pels opponent tonight doesn't have 'Golden State' on the front of their jerseys, or 'Curry' on the back. Here's the Pels-Magic preview for tonight's game.

J.R. Smith out two games with knee bruise

After leaving Monday's game in the first quarter with an injury to his right knee, J.R. Smith will miss the next two games with a contusion and is more than likely out for Sunday's game against Indiana.

MacDougall Verbals to New Mexico

Hot News for C Connor MacDougall

Meet Baylor basketball's newcomers

Baylor basketball welcomes four new contributors this season. Here's a first look at how the new guys might fit in.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Tuesday, November 3

We've got another 7-game slate of NBA action this Tuesday, and the Daily DFS Breakdown brings you the best options for your cash game and tournament lineups on DraftKings

Adebayo Enjoys Wolfpack Official

Five-star prospect Edrice "Bam" Adebayo was on NC State's campus this weekend for an official visit, and Pack Pride has an update on his trip.

Jemarl Baker Talks Cal Family

Point guard Jemarl Baker recaps his visit to Berkeley for the Blue and Gold Scrimmage, his second in the last month ...

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 4

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers 107-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on a historic night for LeBron James.

Zone Outlook

The Syracuse zone will look different this season compared to year's past.

Position Preview: Center

As part of our 2015-16 Syracuse basketball preview, we take an in-depth look at the center position.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Monday, November 2

We're back to the NBA grind with a 7-game slate tonight. Read which stars you should play, and which you should fade in our Daily DFS Breakdown.

Alonzo Gee Lands In The Big Easy

Alonzo Gee has staying power. An undrafted free agent coming out of Alabama in the spring of 2009, he is entering his seventh NBA season . The powerfully built 6-6, 225 pound swing man earned a spot on the New Orleans Pelicans roster. Saturday was the home opener for the Western Conference team.

Williams Says Cal Interest Was Wake Up Call

A summer message from the Cal coaching staff to Brandon Williams's coaches and parents helped kick the 2018 three-star point guard into gear, academically ...

Confidence helping Dellavedova's play

After making a name for himself in the 2015 NBA Finals with the Cavaliers, Matthew Dellavedova got to work in the offseason and now feels that he's the best player that he's ever been.

Cavs give rave reviews of LeBron's "Prince"

The Cavaliers had favorable things to say about LeBron James and his performance of Prince's hits at his Halloween party on Saturday night.

Four-Star Hoopster Talks Cal Visit

BERKELEY -- Four-star forward Ira Lee talks about his visit to Cal and his impressions of the Bears' first Blue and Gold Scrimmage ...

Watch: New Cavs introduction video

The Cavs showed a new introduction video prior to the home opener on Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Saturday, October 31

We've got a 6-game slate of NBA action on Halloween night. Don't be afraid to get a piece of the action on DraftKings

Cuonzo Martin Talks Blue and Gold Scrimmage

BERKELEY -- Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin talks about the big takeaways from Friday night's Blue and Gold Scrimmage

Can Anyone Stop This Guy?

According to a recent USA TODAY readers poll, the city of New Orleans is one of the world's top ten Halloween destinations.. However, the Pelicans are hoping that the Golden State Warriors visit to the Crescent City is far from hospitable. Although the Pels have lost 5 straight to the Warriors, including last year's playoff sweep & this year's season opener, there are still plenty of reasons for hoop fans in the Big Easy to expect a win tonight in the Smoothie King Center....

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 3

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers 102-92 win over the Miami Heat in the 2015-2016 home opener at Quicken Loans Arena.

ITAT HD: Tigers Talk Exhibition Win

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl and players New Williams and Tyler Harris discuss the Tigers' win over Brevard College.

WELCOME BACK TD...THE PELS NEED YOU

The New Orleans Pelicans 2-game West Coast swing to start the NBA season ended with less than stellar results. In Game One vs the Warriors, MVP Steph Curry instantly became a 1st-ballot Hall of Famer. Game Two was even worse...Blazers guard CJ McCollum went from rotation player to an All-Star candidate with his 37-point performance. No Tyreke, no Norris & barely any Jrue left the Pels without any backcourt defense. However, they just brought back a familiar friend who will hopefully change that

Pacers' statements on Mel Daniels' passing

Reggie Miller, Bobby 'Slick' Leonard, Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh remember Pacers Hall of Fame center who died Friday at 71.

Ole Miss Commitment Progress Report

The regular season is coming to an end for many of the Ole Miss commits. How have their fared to this point?

Are Seniors Really More NBA-Ready?

Charting every player drafted in the first round since 2006 - the first year of the "one-and-dones" - Scout NBA analyst Matt McCreary breaks down whether seniors actually have an advantage at the next level.

Cavs ready for "special" home opener at the Q

LeBron James, Mo Williams and Kevin Love said they're looking forward to the 2015-2016 home opener at Quicken Loans Arena, featuring a "special" matchup against the Miami Heat.

Pearl's New-Look Tigers Play on Friday

The Auburn basketball team will play the first of two exhibition contests on Friday night at Auburn Arena.

The Hilltop Review 10/30

Come inside another jam-packed Hilltop Review for all the latest SMU recruiting news!

Did Cuban's Mavs 'Give A S--t' In Loss At LA?

'I just don't give a s--- about the Clippers,' says Mark Cuban, a juicy quote that isn't at all true. The Mavs care ... and we think they demonstrated that even in Thursday's 104-88 loss. Fish and I give you Rapid Fire Mavs:

ACC Media Day: 1-on-1 with Trey Lewis

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- Trey Lewis is in Louisville to win. The Cardinal guard went one-on-one with Scout at ACC Operation Basketball to talk about his mindset as he plays his final year of college basketball.

Analysis: A lot to like about Pacers ... but

Pacers' five-game winning streak in home openers snapped as Paul George and Monta Ellis struggle for second straight night.

Dawkins Post Cardinal and White

In the middle of football season, here comes basketball

BTTV: Cuonzo Martin Talks Midnight Madness

BERKELEY -- Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin talks about his two new freshmen, how they're developing, how many players they expect to sign on Nov. 11, and the format of Cal's Blue-Gold Scrimmage / Midnight Madness event on Friday.

Orange in the NBA: Melo, Waiters, MCW

With the NBA tipping off this week, CuseNation.com takes a look at each former Orange currently playing in the NBA. Last night, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Carter-Williams, Jerami Grant, Wes Johnson and Dion Waiters were all in action.

ITAT HD: Pearl Talks Injuries, Friday Opener

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl talks about his team's injuries heading into the exhibition opener on Friday night.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 2

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers first win of the 2015-2016 season on Wednesday night.

Cavs Postgame Dish: Game 1

Hayden Grove's Postgame Dish from the Cavaliers 97-95 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Outmanned Pels Drop Season Opener

Going into the New Orleans Pelicans season opener Tuesday night, fans knew the team would already be without 3 starters & two key players off the bench. That's bad enough, but the news got worse as it was announced that All-Star guard Jrue Holiday would also miss the game with his chronic, never-ending leg injury. Even with only 9 players in uniform, & Anthony Davis having one of his worst games as a pro, the team hung tough for a half, but it wasn't enough against the reigning NBA Champions.

Lee, Lewis represent Louisville well

Louisville fifth-year seniors Damion Lee and Trey Lewis attended ACC Media Day in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday and the two leaders for the Cardinals' left a solid impression with the national media. Here's a recap of what the two U of L players talked about:

Scouting The DFS NBA - Wednesday, October 28

We break down the first big slate of the 2015-16 NBA season with the top plays, values, and games to target on DraftKings

Cavs Thoughts and Notes: Game 1

Hayden Grove's thoughts and notes from the Cavaliers 97-95 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Cavs Notes and Thoughts: Game 1

Hayden Grove's thoughts and notes from the Cavaliers 97-95 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Dawn of a New Pelicans Era

To say New Orleans Pelicans fans are excited about the start of the season would be an enormous understatement...they are ecstatic! With the addition of a new coach & a high-octane offense, 22-year old 'veteran' Anthony Davis is ready to show everyone the Pels are ready to take the next step. The combination of Davis, a deep supporting cast & new head coach Alvin Gentry is poised for a deep playoff run. Here is a preview of tonight's opening game against the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors.

Five predictions for 2015-2016 Cavs

With the Cavs opening their 2015-2016 season on Tuesday, Hayden Grove provides five predictions for the upcoming season.

Reports: Obama to attend Cavs-Bulls opener

President Barack Obama, a noted Chicago Bulls and general basketball fan, will be at the United Center on Tuesday night.

Rutgers Basketball Media Day Report

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers basketball hosted its annual media day Tuesday at the RAC where new player additions and scheme changes took center stage in a press conference with head coach Eddie Jordan.

Scouting The DFS NBA - Tuesday, October 27

The NBA is back with a 3-game slate tonight. Get on the right side of the money in DFS contests by browsing our top plays in the Daily Breakdown

Behind The Scenes With Jayson Tatum

He committed over the summer on National TV, but there was a lot going on behind the scenes of the Jayson Tatum recruitment before he publicly announced his commitment to Duke. We got a behind the scenes look at the recruitment, the player, and just what Coach K is brining to Durham next year.

Cavs ready to start new season

It may be an incomplete version of the Cavaliers that takes the floor in Chicago on Tuesday, but it will be a hungry and ready team when the season tips off.

Cavs saddened by loss of Saunders

Long-time NBA head coach and native Clevelander, Flip Saunders, passed away on Sunday, causing for sadness around the Cavaliers and the entire basketball community.

Alabama Basketball Under Avery Johnson Near

A new era in Alabama basketball is unveiled Tuesday night when the men’s and women’s teams have scrimmages and “meet the team” events in Coleman Coliseum, and the men of new coach Avery Johnson will play an exhibition game in Coleman on Nov. 6, the night before the Crimson Tide football team hosts LSU in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Saints Rather Be Good Than Luck(y)

After the New Orleans Saints season opened with 3 straight losses, many in the Who Dat Nation began treating the Boys in Black & Gold like dead nutria on the side of the highway. And most of their voices were heard loud & clear. 'Drew Brees is too old'....'Sean Payton's lost his edge'....'Tom Benson's lost his mind'....and local basketball fans chimed in too. 'At least Anthony Davis & the Pels start soon.' However, after the Saints hot October Fest, hoops season is once again put on hold.

Baylor WBB reels in No. 1 prospect

Baylor women's basketball got a commitment from No. 1 overall player Lauren Hill on Sunday.

Mavs Waive Dalembert; Mejri + McGee Stick

The Mavs waive Sam Dalembert along with a handful of other moves. Coverage of the transaction is being delivered with unnecessary confusion.

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Friday Focus: SMU Hoops Roster Makeup

Billy's Friday Focus looks at SMU's current roster and how the current commits and targets fit in going forward.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 23 at 11:40 AM

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ITAT HD: Pearl Fires Up Crowd

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl talks to the crowd at Thursday night's Pearl Jam at the Auburn Arena.

Rick Pitino: "I will not resign"

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino responded to allegations against his program on his blog RickPitino.net on Thursday and said he "will not resign." The posting talked about his future and also about the current players, updating the status of each player.

NBA General Managers: Unfiltered

It's that time of year again as the NBA's General Managers make their feelings known loud and clear and...anonymously. Some of the results were compelling.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 21 at 3:57 PM

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Crimson and Blue Chips: October 21

Alabama's Avery Johnson is at it again with another big-time hoops commitment, landing four-star Braxton Key on Wednesday. Scout.com's Brian Snow joins us for much more.

Alabama Basketball Gets No Respect

Remember last summer when the Southeastern Conference football media days included sportswriters and broadcasters selecting Auburn as the 2015 SEC football champion?

Ragin' Cajuns, Long Top Choice in Sun Belt

LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team, which returns all five starters including first team All-Sun Belt performer Shawn Long from last season's CollegeInsider.com Tournament quarterfinal run, has been picked as the favorite to win the 2015-16 Sun Belt Conference race.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 21 at 10:20 AM

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Countdown to Tipoff: Cuonzo Martin

BERKELEY -- Has Cuonzo Martin settled on a starting five? How are Cal's big men coming along? Who does he want to have the ball with the game on the line? All that and more with video and transcript ...

ITAT Fast Break: Previewing Pearl Jam

Coach Bruce Pearl joins Inside The Auburn Tigers to talk about Thursday night's Pearl Jam at Auburn Arena.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 20 at 9:19 PM

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BEST IN THE NBA?

Well, I guess the Crescent City's biggest secret is finally out. The NBA General Managers annual survey results came out today & let's just say this....the 30 GMs around the league think very highly of New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis. But I bet you'll be surprised at just how much...

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Nuni Omot's CC coach dishes on commitment

Baylor basketball picked up its second 2016 commitment in Indian Hills CC forward Nuni Omot. His coach, Indian Hills CC's Hank Ploma, spoke with Bears Illustrated about

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Bennie Boatwright provides missing piece

USC's 6-foot-10 freshman forward Bennie Boatwright provides an element that the Trojans were missing last year.

UPDATE: Players Confirm Louisville Scandal

In speaking with 'Outside the Lines', five former players and recruits acknowledged that much of what Katina Powell alleges in her book, 'Breaking Cardinal Rules', is true.

One on one with Chris Collins

We continue our Duke Alumni Series with a sit-down interview with former player and associate head coach, Chris Collins. Collins left Duke in March of 2013 to take the head coaching job at Northwestern and has posted a 29-36 overall record in two seasons. We sat down with Collins this summer to discuss his time at Duke, the blueprint for the Wildcat program, and much more.

Cal Enters Midnight Madness Fray

As promised last week, the Cal men's basketball team unveiled its surprise on Monday night: The Bears will host a 10 p.m. Blue-Gold scrimmage at Haas Pavilion on Oct. 30.

Pelicans Injuries Piling Up

There's been no team in the NBA which has suffered more major injuries over the past 5 seasons than the New Orleans Pelicans organization. Everyone hoped that this would be the year the "Law of Averages" theory would finally even things out for the Pels. But if this preseason is any indication of what the regular season holds, they better keep paying their health insurance premiums, because this injury list has gotten downright ridiculous.

Coach K to Retire From Team USA: Who's Next?

Looking ahead, who are the 6 best coaching candidates to replace him?

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 18 at 8:41 AM

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UNLV Commit Smith Gets New Offer

Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe QB Jack Smith gets sixth offer

Mavs Donuts: Inside AAC For Hawks At Dallas

Zack Cunningham and I take you inside Hawks Mavs, a preseason meeting at the AAC featuring Dirk's debuting, the centers shuffling and some Horford flirting.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 16 at 2:21 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 16 at 1:16 PM

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Bear Republic Podcast: Hoops and Bartman?

We talk about the expectations for Cal basketball after Pac-12 Media Day, and break down the latest happenings on the practice field for Cal football, as the Bears get an early start for preparing for UCLA.

Big Dreams For Henderson

Mark Gottfried wasn't able to land Terry Henderson the first time around, but he made sure to do it when Henderson chose to transfer.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 15 at 4:51 PM

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60-Second Report: Toughest Team Wins

SAN FRANCISCO -- For Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin, the rankings and the expectations don't matter, but he won't hide from them, either ...

LIVE: Pac-12 Basketball Media Day

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cal and the rest of the conference converge on Pac-12 Networks Studios to preview the 2015-16 men's basketball season.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 15 at 11:27 AM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 15 at 8:49 AM

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Mavs Donuts: Why Complicate Odom Observation?

Mavs Donuts: Why Are We Complicating Our Lamar Odom Observations?

LIVE: Pac-12 Media Basketball Day

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cal and the rest of the conference converge on Pac-12 Networks Studios to preview the 2015-16 men's basketball season.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 14 at 7:49 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 14 at 7:03 PM

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Harris Top Scorer In AU's 2nd Scrimmage

A report on Auburn's second preseason scrimmage features comments from Coach Bruce Pearl.

Coach K Appears On Dan Patrick Show

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski appeared on the Dan Patrick Show this morning to discuss a wide range of topics including the Chicago Cubs’ recent win, Coach K’s thoughts on how to retire, and more.

Marcus Fizer Returns to Ames for Hall of Fame

Former Iowa State basketball player Marcus Fizer, who became the second consensus All-American in school history in 2000 and helped lead Iowa State to the Elite Eight, returned to Ames for his weekend induction into the Iowa State Hall of Fame.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 14 at 1:52 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 14 at 12:21 PM

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CFC TV: Greg Graham says Coug centers impress

PULLMAN -- For long-time followers of Cougar basketball, assistant coach Greg Graham offers music to the proverbial ears when he likens new Cougar center Conor Clifford to one of the most legendary players in the history of the program.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 14 at 11:12 AM

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Russell Westbrook Gets A Mountain Dew Can

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, Russell Westbrook, is now the face of Mountain Dew...literally. 

Toney Douglas trying to stick with Pacers

Two weeks before NBA rosters are trimmed for the regular season, veteran reserve point guard could end up being the odd man out.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 13 at 10:30 PM

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Pacers' Glenn Robinson III impresses

Second-year Hoosier native is thriving with new team as he learns from veteran teammates and shows promise as a capable reserve.

Analysis: Paul George stuck at power forward?

Pacers president Larry Bird expects George to like playing the position eventually, but will the two-time All-Star accept it?

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 13 at 5:05 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 13 at 4:10 PM

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Gbinije to start at point guard

Senior Michael Gbinije has been named the starting point guard for the 2015-16 season.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 13 at 11:02 AM

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AUDIO: Pitino at Louisville Tip-off Luncheon

University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino talked to the sold out crowd for the program's annual Tip-off Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.

2009 NBA Redraft

James Harden recently claimed that he is the best player on the planet. But is he even the best player in his own draft class?

2015 Dallas Mavericks Team Outlook

Matt McCreary takes an in-depth look at the Dallas Mavericks from a Fantasy perspective heading into the 2015-16 NBA season.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 13 at 7:02 AM

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Bruce Pearl Discusses His Four Freshmen

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl discusses Horace Spencer, Danjel Purifoy, Bryce Brown and New Williams.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 12 at 11:30 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 12 at 8:45 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 12 at 8:30 PM

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THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 12 at 2:47 PM

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2015 Golden State Warriors Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert James Cowan takes a look at reigning MVP Stephen Curry and the defending NBA champions!

2015 Milwaukee Bucks Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert Matt Brandon provides an in-depth look at the 2015-16 Milwaukee Bucks.

McLaughlin back, Trojans show their stuff

The USC men's basketball team showed off for the fans Sunday during the Trojan Tip-Off event and had point guard Jordan McLaughlin back on the court a little less than seven months after multiple shoulder surgeries.

2015 Toronto Raptors Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert James Cowan provides an in-depth look at the 2015-16 Toronto Raptors.

DONDRE GRIFFIN HEADS TOWARDS DECISION

Dondre Griffin wants to be solely focused on leading his Knightdale High School team to conference and state titles in his senior season, so he will reduce distraction on October 30th when he announces his college selection. Currently halfway through official visits, Griffin shares thoughts from his recent weekend trip to Appalachian State with words like amazing, avid, character, and family.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 11 at 12:04 AM

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Pearl Says Tigers Need More Toughness

Coach Bruce Pearl talks about the Auburn basketball team following a scrimmage that featured a double-double from newcomer Tyler Harris.

2015 Phoenix Suns Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert James Cowan takes an in-depth look at Eric Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns.

2015 New Orleans Pelicans Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert James Cowan provides an in-depth look at Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 10 at 12:21 AM

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MU Madness

While the season may be more than a month away, the Marquette faithful were out in force on Friday night for the 2015 edition of Marquette Madness.

Coach Marlin Excited About 2015-16 Team

As a longtime St. Louis Cardinals fan, Louisiana men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin loves the month of October because that means it’s playoff season. It also means college basketball’s regular season is almost here.

SOURCES: TEXAS CLOSING IN ON DEAL WITH NIKE

Even though Under Armour set up an office in Austin the past year - with the sole purpose of making Texas a record offer the Longhorns couldn't refuse - it appears Under Armour won't even get the chance to show UT the money.

THE COUGAR BLOG: Updated Oct. 9 at 11:50 AM

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2015 Brooklyn Nets Team Outlook

Fantasy Basketball Expert James Cowan previews the Brooklyn Nets heading into the 2015-16 NBA season.

Fast Break: Preparing for Pearl's Season Two

Auburn opened practice heading into Bruce Pearl's second season on the Plains.

Meet the Eagles: Rayjon Tucker

Rayjon Tucker aims to make an immediate impact in his freshman campaign, along with proving to doubters that Dunk City is alive and well.

FEAR OF HEIGHTS!

On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that backup big man Alexis Ajinca would miss the next 4-6 weeks with a strained hamstring. Today, the news got worse...starting center Omer Ask strained his calf muscle in yesterday's practice & would likely miss the next 3 weeks. Triple that with point guard Jrue Holiday's mandated minutes restriction to help heal his perennially injured leg, the Pels are definitely weakened inside, but their new up-tempo style of play just got a big boost!

Singer, Domingo Preview Season

BERKELEY -- Cal men's basketball embarks on a much-balleyhooed campaign the first week of November, and we've got point guard Sam Singer and wing Stephen Domingo -- who transferred back to his home in the Bay Area from Georgetown -- talking about expectations, defense and more ...