The 2023 NCAA tournament has reached the Sweet 16 stage and it’s a good time to see how each conference is doing in the only tournament that matters. Here’s a look at how the 16 teams shake out with respect to conference. Conference affiliation of Sweet 16 teams SEC – 3 (Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas)Big East […]
March 22, 2023
With the 2023 March Madness field set, it’s a good time to look at the best players in the tournament ahead of the action. These players aren’t necessarily the top scorers or best NBA draft prospects, but they are who believe are the most important heading into the bracket. Here’s a look at the 10 […]
March 16, 2023
There are nine announcing teams for the Turner Sports Network (CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV) when it comes to coverage of the 2023 NCAA tournament. The crew featuring Tom McCarthy, Avery Johnson and Jon Rothstein will handle the First Four games, and only four crews will be covering the weekend regional games and beyond. Here, we’ll […]
March 15, 2023
In the NCAA tournament, coaching can often be the difference among evenly matched teams in games with high stakes. There are some coaches who routinely find ways to get their teams far in March, while others can’t seem to figure out the tournament at all. Here’s a look at a few of the worst coaches […]
March 14, 2023
Sunday update: The Hawks and Snyder have agreed to a five-year deal to become the team’s head coach, which includes the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Snyder will try to steer the Hawks back into the postseason and build a partnership between Trae Young, Dejounte Murray and the rest of the roster. ESPN Sources: Quin […]
February 26, 2023
For the first time since the NBA All-Star Game went to a draft format, the selections will take place live right before the game. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will once again be a captain, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be opposing him. James will have the first selection as the top […]
February 19, 2023
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will take place Sunday, February 19 with tipoff set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The All-Star draft will take place right before the event, which could create some additional drama among the players. The All-Star Game MVP award, named in honor of Kobe Bryant, will be given to the top performer […]
February 19, 2023
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will officially cap off a tremendous weekend for the league in Salt Lake City, with Team LeBron taking on Team Giannis in the showcase event. LeBron James will have the first pick in the All-Star draft, which will take place right before the game itself. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out […]
February 19, 2023
The 2023 Dunk Contest will feature a high-flying G Leaguer who now has a two-way deal, the son of a NBA player, a big man with insane leaping ability and a scrappy winger who is actually known more for his shooting than his dunks. Mac McClung, Kenyon Martin Jr., Jericho Sims and Trey Murphy enter […]
February 18, 2023
The 3-point contest will be the second event on Saturday’s All-Star weekend slate, with Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum headlining the competition. Lillard is the odds-on favorite to win the event at DraftKings Sportsbook, listed at +350. Indiana Pacers wing Buddy Hield, who won the event in 2020, […]
February 18, 2023
UPDATE: The Gatorade shower was PURPLE. That color had +750 odds. PURPLE GATORADE (+1600) ✅ pic.twitter.com/hFzXj4Wiko — OddsChecker (@OddsCheckerUS) February 13, 2023 UPDATE: There is speculation there was no Gatorade, but Andy Reid did look damp in his post-game interview. Maybe it was a lot of sweat? NO GATORADE POUR https://t.co/45QeGXCCEX pic.twitter.com/goY3wBRAwR — JACK SETTLEMAN […]
February 12, 2023