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Syracuse men’s basketball: Peter Carey enters transfer portal

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/ The big man will look for a new opportunity The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team will have another spot to fill this off-season. Sophomore power forward/center Peter Carey entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. Syracuse C Peter Carey has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/RvwRuOocH5— Verbal Commits (@VerbalCommits) March 27, 2024 The 6’11 sophomore appeared in 17 games in his Syracuse career. Due to injuries this year, he played in 14 games, mostly at center. Carey contributed 9 points, 12 rebounds and 18 fouls this...

Miami Herald

UM’s Cristobal explains why UM kept George after costly penalties and gives injury updates

After Jacolby George committed three costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalties late last season, coach Mario Cristobal had a choice to make: jettison the Canes’ second-leading receiver or give him another chance. …

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Jumbo Package: Latrell Wrightsell injury watch, A-Day details released

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Your latest Crimson Tide news and notes. Happy Thursday, everyone. As you well know, it’s Sweet 16 day with Alabama taking on North Carolina in the wee hours. We will have much more on that one later, but the big question currently is the health of Latrell Wrightsell. “Kind of just next man mentality,” Alabama guard Aaron Estrada told AL.com of UA’s attitude if Wrightsell can’t go. “Guys are probably gonna play more. Guys are probably gonna get more shots and we’ve just got to be ready for that.” Forward Nick Pringle was...

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Xavier forward Lazar Djokovic has entered the transfer portal

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Plenty of playing time will be available this season. First, the news: Xavier C Lazar Đoković has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/5p4qZLTNWA— Verbal Commits (@VerbalCommits) March 28, 2024 Well rats. Most of Xavier's movement in the portal has been predictable and fairly painless, but this one stings a bit. Djokovic didn't light up the stat line on a regular basis all season, but he shrugged off an injury from early on to grow into a role late on. In Xavier's last four games, he averaged 6.3/6.3/2. He didn't shoot it...

Duke Basketball Report

YouTube Gold: The Evolution In Zion WIlliamson’s Game

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 03: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans passes the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center on January 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 117-106. | Photo by David Berding/ Williamson is now using his guard skills more frequently and it’s making New Orleans a very difficult team to deal with. Zion Williamson has had an up-and-down NBA career so far. Injuries have limited his time on court and since the former Duke sensation has been with the New...

Kansas City Star

Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard remains hungry after an ‘outstanding offseason’

Kansas quarterback Cole Ballard was thrust into the spotlight last season after then-backup QB Jason Bean exited KU’s game against Texas Texas with a head injury. Although the Jayhawks lost, …

Herald-Dispatch

Chuck Landon: Let's talk some college hoops

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Kentucky has continued to trend downward since John Calipari got lifetime contract

Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports It’s bad. Ever since the 2020-21 season, the Kentucky Basketball program hasn’t been the same. Many thought that the disastrous 9-16 years was just due to injuries and COVID-19 limiting the development of a brand-new Kentucky that was largely made up of freshmen who didn’t have a real offseason to prepare. Then the 2021-22 season came around, where the Cats finished 26-8 and 14-4 in SEC play. Everyone thought Kentucky was back. The Cats earned a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and many people thought they could make a deep run, but...

Duke Basketball Report

Tuesday’s 2024 NCAA Tournament Links Run

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a three point basket by Jeremy Roach #3 during the second half against the James Madison Dukes in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. | Photo by Elsa/ Lots of good stuff for you today DUKE Report: Big 12 pursuing Duke to join the conference Sportswrap: Women’s basketball upsets Ohio State, men’s basketball downs James Madison to book spots in Sweet 16 Duke basketball injury updates: Guards Jeremy...

Los Angeles Times

UCLA hopes imposing Lauren Betts returns for battle with Creighton for Sweet 16 bid

UCLA center Lauren Betts could be a game changer if she can return from injury and play against talented Creighton for a spot in the Sweet 16.

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Beavers Take Down Eastern Washington 73-51 in Return to March Madness

Photo by Ali Gradischer/ An injury to Raegan Beers raises some concerns, but Oregon State looks strong. Oregon State looked fantastic in their return to March Madness, as the 3 seed Beavers put on a clinic in a dominant, 73-51 victory over 14 seed Eastern Washington. The Beavers will next face the winner between tonight’s Nebraska/Texas A&M matchup. Dancing on #GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/XDQsZH2qzj— Oregon State WBB (@BeaverWBB) March 23, 2024 Oregon State once again got off to a slow start, with poor shooting and turnovers allowing the Eagles to build a slim...

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Hurricanes’ Jaden Harris looking to fill big shoes left by Kam Kinchens, James Williams at safety

Miami's Jaden Harris got a taste of being a starting safety when Kam Kinchens missed time with an injury last year. Now, he is competing for a starting role.

Kansas City Star

KU coach Bill Self issues statement on Kevin McCullar injury & social media reaction

Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self took to social media site X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday to issue a statement clarifying his stance on Kevin McCullar’s being held out of …

Kansas City Star

Why Bill Self is still optimistic about Kansas in NCAA Tournament despite injury news

Bill Self remains optimistic his Kansas Jayhawks can make some noise in the 2024 NCAA Tournament even without the services of first-team all-Big 12 player Kevin McCullar. Asked to assess …

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MBB: Deep Trouble?

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Oregon proved they belong in the big dance, but how far can they get with such cold 3-point shooting? The Ducks, after a two-year hiatus, are back in the NCAA Tournament. Dana Altman showed why he is the dean of Pac-12 coaches by spurring his injury-riddled Ducks to the Conference Tournament championship, stamping their automatic spot in the Big Dance. It was thrilling, it was unexpected, it was invigorating, and the last thing I want to do is rain on the parade. But I have a concern. It sure as heck has nothing to do with...

Miami Herald

UM’s Cristobal offers update on Fletcher injury, a Cane who could change positions, more

Running back Mark Fletcher, coming off a serious foot injury sustained in the Pinstripe Bowl, should be ready to return this summer, coach Mario Cristobal said Tuesday. “He’s doing well,” …

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Three Gamecocks to miss most or all of spring practice, Shane Beamer says

South Carolina football will be without three players this spring because of injuries. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer said Tuesday that running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders, linebacker Mo Kaba and receiver …

The Salt Lake Tribune

How Utah basketball’s Gianna Kneepkens responded for the Utes after season-ending injury

Can Gianna Kneepkens keep the Utes’ dreams alive even with a broken foot? Here's how one of Utah's stars is overcoming disappointment to help her team win.

Kansas City Star

Kansas basketball’s Kevin McCullar will miss the NCAA Tournament with injury

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar, who has missed significant time due to a bone bruise in his left knee, won’t play in the NCAA Tournament, coach Bill Self announced on Tuesday. …

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Why did the Hurricanes slip from Final Four to under .500? Coach Larrañaga weighs in

The Hurricanes went from a Final Four squad in 2023 to sub-.500 this year. Miami men's basketball coach Jim Larrañaga attributes the collapse to injuries and lack of depth.

Kansas City Star

Will KU Jayhawks’ McCullar, Dickinson play in NCAA tourney? Latest injury updates

Kansas Jayhawks forward Hunter Dickinson, who suffered a dislocated right shoulder in the second half of KU’s regular-season finale against Houston and then missed a second-round Big 12 tournament loss …

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MBB: Time to Dance

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Oregon beats Colorado, wins the final Pac-12 Tournament, and punches its ticket to the tourney. If there’s one final lesson for the Pac-12 before it bows out of existence, it’s this: don’t ever count out Dana Altman. The UO coach pulled yet another rabbit out of his hat Saturday as he guided his squad to the Pac-12 Tournament title and punched the Duck’s ticket to the big dance, even though they have been very inconsistent as of late and, of course, riddled with injuries. After narrowly defeating UCLA in the first round of the...

Duke Basketball Report

NC State Pulls Off A Five-Day Miracle

Mar 16, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Mohamed Diarra (23) reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels after the second half at Capital One Arena.  | Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports This seemed impossible but State showed immense heart and character in D.C. Where do you even start? What NC State did in the ACC Tournament was obviously historic. Who wins five games in five days? Who wins five games in five days with a 275 lb. center who is basically a part-time marvel and the star guard overcoming an injury? It’s just an incredible...

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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament: Saturday Preview

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Big Ten Tournament continues Saturday with two more games in the semifinals before tomorrow’s title game. Let’s take a look at the upcoming action. #5 Wisconsin Badgers vs #1 Purdue Boilermakers Time/TV: 1:00 PM ET CBS Line: Purdue -6.5 In the early game today Purdue is set to face Wisconsin. This game will be somewhat interesting after Braden Smith suffered a knee injury in Purdue’s win against Michigan State. The guard ultimately came back but if there’s a chance he could reaggravate the injury it wouldn’t make sense to...

Building The Dam

Beaver Baseball: Thoughts Headed into Conference Play

Photo by Katharine Lotze/ With the bulk of non-conference play now complete along with a month of the season its worth stepping back and taking a look at the Oregon State baseball team. The Beavers came into the season with expectations back at the College World Series level. OSU has held up to those expectations so far and shown impressive depth over the last two weeks as they have managed some injuries to key contributors. The final season of Pac-12 baseball awaits the Beavers, so let's take a look at what they have shown and how that projects forward. The offensive...

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Texas RB CJ Baxter has next after the departure of Jonathon Brooks

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Tashard Choice once again has a deep and talented position room with Baxter looming as a potential breakout star. The Texas Longhorns running game was one of the most surprising aspects of the offense n 2023. After the loss of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson to the NFL, many questioned how effective this room would be. However, before his season-ending injury to his ACL against TCU in November, Johnathan Brooks was putting the nation on notice, rushing for 1,135 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, and only a single fumble with an average of...

Clemson is fully equipped to DOMINATE | Time to Schein

Adam Schein and College Football Analyst Houston Nutt take a look at the Clemson Tigers and why they are fully equipped to dominate this season. The guys also discuss Dylan Moses' injury, expectations for Jalen Hurts, Oregon vs. Auburn predictions, and th

UCF QB McKenzie Milton optimistic about returning in 2020 | SC with SVP

McKenzie Milton joins Scott Van Pelt to give an update on his rehab from a devastating leg injury during the 2018 season, and he explains why he is optimistic about a possible return to the quarterback position for the UCF Knights in 2020. ✔

Zion Williamson's injury scare | Time to Schein

Evan Washburn & Gary Parrish discuss comments Duke Blue Devils Zion Williamson's knee injury and how it might affect his time.