Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. With four programs set to join the conference next season, the Big Ten announced Tuesday its new scheduling formats for men’s and women’s basketball to accommodate an 18-team league. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments will expand from their … [Read more...] about MM 1.31: Big Ten announces future basketball scheduling format
Archives for January 2024
Bright Side of the Sun site manager Dave King passes away
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images One of our virtual colleagues has passed. Today is a sad day here at SB Nation’s NBA sites. We learned that Dave King, site manager of Bright Side of the Sun, recently died of Stage IV melanoma that spread to the brain. Bright Side of the Sun is the network’s Phoenix Suns blog. Dave was a long-time site manager for Bright Side, where … [Read more...] about Bright Side of the Sun site manager Dave King passes away
2024 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Alex Sarr
Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images The Wizards may have a chance to draft another long Frenchman in 7-footer Alex Sarr With about two-and-half months left in what will likely be the worst season in the Wizards’ 63-year franchise history, the NBA Draft approaches like a dim light at the end of a tunnel. Washington will probably land a top-5 selection for the first time … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Alex Sarr
Coulibaly named to 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Washington Wizards guard will get to show his skills at All-Star Weekend! The Washington Wizards will not have any All-Stars. But they will be represented in All-Star Weekend with guard Bilal Coulibaly being named to the 2024 Rising Stars Challenge earlier today. Coulibaly is averaging 8.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game this … [Read more...] about Coulibaly named to 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge
Preview: Wizards are at home versus the Clippers
Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images Last game for the month of January… Game Info When: Wednesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: Monumental Sports Network Injuries Wizards: Isaiah Livers (OUT, hip) Clippers: Ivica Zubac (OUT, calf); Moussa Diabate (OUT, hand) Pregame Notes The last time the Washington Wizards won at … [Read more...] about Preview: Wizards are at home versus the Clippers