TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Atlantic Coast Conference front office didn’t do Florida State any favors when it made the Seminoles’ schedule this season. Five huge tests in Florida State’s first five games — all against perennial ACC powers — means one of two results for the No. 24 Seminoles early on: feast or famine. Continue reading “No. 24 FSU’s ACC slate begins with No. 12 UNC”
Duke freshman transferring after the Blue Devils scrambled to sign him for this class
Duke surprisingly lost out on top-10 recruit Kevin Knox for the 2017 recruiting cycle and quickly went after another forward in Jordan Tucker. They got him on campus quickly after Knox’s decision and ended up signing him for depth. However, it looks like he is now leaving before even finishing an entire season with the team.… Continue reading “Duke freshman transferring after the Blue Devils scrambled to sign him for this class”
Hornets recall Bacon, Stone from Greensboro
The Charlotte Hornets recalled shooting guard Dwayne Bacon and guard-forward Julyan Stone from the Greensboro Swarm of the G League on Sunday. Bacon, a rookie, is averaging 3.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.9 minutes in 28 games for the Hornets including six starts. Continue reading “Hornets recall Bacon, Stone from Greensboro”
Coach Kevin Keatts says NC State ‘acted appropriately’ to Markell Johnson’s indictment
The felony assault case against suspended N.C. State basketball player Markell Johnson has been continued until Jan. 8, according to his attorney’s office. Johnson and three other defendants were … Continue reading “Coach Kevin Keatts says NC State ‘acted appropriately’ to Markell Johnson’s indictment”
NBA apologizes for ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ listing
The National Basketball Association (NBA) apologized on Thursday night after its website listed the “Occupied Palestinian Territories” as a country. The website in question was set up for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Continue reading “NBA apologizes for ‘Occupied Palestinian Territories’ listing”
Durant leads Warriors over Utah, Cavaliers fall to Kings
Kevin Durant scored 21 points to lead six double-figure scorers for defending NBA champion Golden State and the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter to beat Utah 126-101 on Wednesday. The Warriors hit 33-of-46 shots in the second half, outscoring the Jazz 42-22 in the third quarter to blow open a close game in which Durant — who added six rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots — didn’t play in the fourth quarter. Continue reading “Durant leads Warriors over Utah, Cavaliers fall to Kings”
US basketball star rebounds from arrest with Iraq national team
DeMario Mayfield feared his basketball career was over when he was arrested on suspicion of planning a robbery, but the former US college star is now bouncing back — in war-torn Iraq. Originally from Georgia in America’s deep south, the 6 foot 5 inch (1.95 metre) player is the latest banner addition to Iraq’s national team after taking citizenship following a 2015 club move to Baghdad. Continue reading “US basketball star rebounds from arrest with Iraq national team”
TCU cracks top 10 in AP poll
The top four teams remained the same in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s basketball poll released on Monday. Villanova (12-) remained No. 1 by a comfortable margin, followed by No. 2 Michigan State (12-1), No. 3 Arizona State (12-0) and No. 4 Duke (12-1). Continue reading “TCU cracks top 10 in AP poll”
Lakers’ Ball sprains left shoulder
Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball is out of the lineup after suffering a sprained left shoulder in Saturday’s NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ball will not play in the Lakers … Continue reading “Lakers’ Ball sprains left shoulder”
UCLA players in China shoplifting incident to miss season
Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, two of the US college basketball players detained in China for shoplifting last month, will be suspended the rest of the season, UCLA university said Friday. Riley and Hill had been suspended indefinitely along with a third player involved — LiAngelo Ball. Continue reading “UCLA players in China shoplifting incident to miss season”