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Fantasy basketball: Is drafting Victor Wembanyama a risk worth taking?
Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterOct 20, 2023, 11:00 AM ET Close ESPN contributor on TV, radio, podcasts, blogs, Magazine Charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame Author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments” Open Extended Reactions San Antonio Spurs rookie C Victor Wembanyama may end up the generational player everyone expects him to be, clearly…
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Arizona men’s basketball opens up season with exhibition vs. Lewis-Clark State
When the 12th-ranked Arizona Wildcats opes up their season with an exhibition home game against Lewis-Clark State on Friday night they will be without some of their key pieces on the court. On Thursday, coach Tommy Lloyd said that wing Pelle Larsson is out with a sprained ankle, and he was seen wearing a boot…
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2023-24 Indiana basketball player profile: CJ Gunn
With the start of college basketball season on the horizon, we’ve transitioned from our look at other Big Ten programs to our player-by-player previews of the 2023-24 Indiana roster. Today, our player profiles continue with a look at sophomore Kaleb Banks. Previously: Jakai Newton, Mackenzie Mgbako, Gabe Cupps, Kel’el Ware, Malik Reneau, Kaleb Banks CJ Gunn’s…
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How the Long Shots basketball tournament helped two men give back to Des Moines youth
Billy Weathers grew up playing basketball at his grandmother Dorothy’s house on Gillette Street by Evelyn K. Davis Park. He shot hoops alone across the street from his parents’ house on 47th Street and Holcomb Avenue in Beaverdale. He hooped in middle and high school when the family later moved to Las Vegas. Years passed…
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Notable college basketball insider logs prediction for Boogie Fland to select Kentucky
A notable college basketball insider for recruiting information has logged a prediction in the Boogie Fland recruitment. “Trilly Donovan,” who was recently profiled by The Athletic, keeps a list of his recruiting projections on BurnerBall.com. Late Thursday night, he logged a prediction for Fland to select Kentucky. The Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) guard is expected to…
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Eric Gruber Joins Women’s Basketball Staff
Story Links EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – SIUE women’s basketball Head Coach Samantha Quigley Smith has made an addition to her coaching staff, welcoming Eric Gruber as an assistant. “I want to thank Coach Sam, the rest of the coaching staff, and the student-athletes for welcoming me with open arms to SIUE,” Gruber said. “I couldn’t be…
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Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2023-24: Sleepers, breakouts and busts by proven NBA computer model
Getty Images Offseason trades can shake up 2023 Fantasy basketball rankings, leaving voids in some rosters while creating Fantasy basketball stacks in other lineups. Second-year shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to take a step forward for Portland this season following the departure of Damian Lillard to Milwaukee. Sharpe is one of many young players…
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Basketball: Victor Wembanyama – How the Frenchman is preparing for the most anticipated NBA debut since LeBron James
Victor Wembanyama: Flashing the depth of his preparation with impressive preseason play After something of a mixed showing in the NBA’s Summer League, Wembanyama was withdrawn from the action by the Spurs and sent to the laboratory of training camp to keep working on skillset and adapting to NBA rules. It was a quiet time,…
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Three takeaways from Wisconsin basketball’s third open practice
Madison — The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team opened their third practice up to the media on Thursday. With the season opener just two-and-a-half weeks away, each practice is becoming more crucial. BadgerBlitz.com was on hand, and has compiled takeaways from Thursday’s practice: Freshmen look season-ready Wisconsin freshman Nolan Winter. (Dan Sanger/BadgerBlitz.com Photographer) It’s hard to…
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Baylor Basketball Announces “Farewell to Ferrell” Mini-Plan
WACO, Texas – Mini-plans went on sale Friday, giving Baylor basketball fans a chance to catch the Bears in action after 35 years in the iconic Ferrell Center. Fans can purchase “Farewell to Ferrell” plans for both men’s and women’s basketball this season. Each plan is priced at $35 as an ode to the 35 years that…
