Duke PG Proctor to return for sophomore season
Duke point guard Tyrese Proctor will return to the Blue Devils for his sophomore season, he told ESPN on Monday.
2023 McDonald’s All American boys’ game: 5 things to know
From No. 1-ranked player Justin Edwards to you-know-who’s son Bronny James, this year’s McDonald’s All American Game has the star power and the family history.
Nova Southeastern wins D-II title, finishes 36-0
Will Yoakum scored 31 points as Nova Southeastern became just the sixth D-II men’s basketball team to cap an undefeated season with the national title.
Lakers
At 37-37, the Lakers on Friday reached .500 for the first time as a franchise in more than 400 days, dating back to Jan. 25 of last season.
South Carolina top scorer Jackson entering draft
South Carolina leading scorer Gregory “GG” Jackson II says he is entering the NBA draft after one season in college.
They said it! Jaylen Brown on his future tops NBA quotes of the week
Jaylen Brown talks about his future with the Celtics, Mario Chalmers is confident, Darvin Ham makes an adjustment, Yuta Watanabe praises Shohei Ohtani and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on LeBron’s game.
Anthony Davis finds comfort in Lakers, LeBron James, his health
A foot injury threatened to derail another season, but the Lakers big man found motivation in a rainbow drawing from his 6-year-old.
Tide’s Oats: Not offended by Saban’s comments
Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats said Thursday that he did not take football coach Nick Saban’s “wrong place, wrong time” remark earlier this week as direct criticism.
Reaves, moved to starting lineup, sparks Lakers
Austin Reaves provided a jolt that helped the Lakers beat the Suns on Wednesday night and move back into the West’s No. 10 spot.
Hornets, Richards reach 3-year, $15M extension
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards has agreed on a three-year, $15 million contract extension, his agents Javon Phillips and Jared Mucha of Excel Basketball told ESPN on Wednesday night.
What
How much has the absence of Andrew Wiggins impacted the Warriors? André Snellings digs into the numbers to explain.
Wooden finalist Bacot opts for 5th season at UNC
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot, a Wooden Award finalist who averaged 15.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, will return for a fifth season with the Tar Heels.
Luka likely to return for key showdown vs. Dubs
Mavericks star Luka Doncic is likely to return vs. the Warriors on Wednesday night after missing five games with a left thigh strain.
Zion cleared for activity, to miss 2 more weeks
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has been sidelined since January, has been cleared for on-court activity and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
How Texas persevered after the firing of Chris Beard
Enter Rodney Terry, then an assistant, was charged with holding everything together. He did just that, and more.
Arizona State gives coach Hurley 2-year extension
Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley has received a two-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, the school announced Tuesday.
Wolves
Karl-Anthony Towns has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Hawks, the first time the big man’s status has changed since he suffered a calf strain five months ago.
Sources: FDU’s Anderson replacing Pitino at Iona
After leading 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson to an upset of Purdue, coach Tobin Anderson has agreed to take over Iona on a five-year deal, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Anderson will replace Rick Pitino.
The NCAA loves Las Vegas, but that wasn’t always the case
The Runnin’ Rebels and Las Vegas were once the focus of the NCAA’s ire, now the city will host a NCAA men’s basketball regional and a future Final Four.
Lonzo has third surgery for
Chicago Bulls coach Bill Donovan said Lonzo Ball’s third knee surgery in just over a year will give him the “best chance” to at some point resume his NBA career.