jeudi 24 décembre 2015

8 Reasons Why Kobe Should Play in China

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

mercredi 23 décembre 2015

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.

mardi 22 décembre 2015

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.

lundi 21 décembre 2015

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.

dimanche 20 décembre 2015

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.

samedi 19 décembre 2015

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.

vendredi 18 décembre 2015

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

jeudi 17 décembre 2015

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.

mercredi 16 décembre 2015

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.'

mardi 15 décembre 2015

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.

lundi 14 décembre 2015

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.

dimanche 13 décembre 2015

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.

samedi 12 décembre 2015

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.

vendredi 11 décembre 2015

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.

jeudi 10 décembre 2015

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.

mercredi 9 décembre 2015

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:

mardi 8 décembre 2015

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.

lundi 7 décembre 2015

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

dimanche 6 décembre 2015

“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.

samedi 5 décembre 2015

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.

vendredi 4 décembre 2015

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?

jeudi 3 décembre 2015

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.

mercredi 2 décembre 2015

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

mardi 1 décembre 2015

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.