BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The Philadelphia 76ers will be without a former All-Star for a large portion of the NBA season. Forward Paul George has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program, the NBA announced in a statement on Saturday. “Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health and in the course of recently seeking … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George suspended 25 games
Kansas dominates in front of No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes
By JAMES MADDEN LAWRENCE, KS – In a battle of the potential top-two NBA Draft picks, Kansas dominated BYU from the start on Saturday, beating the Cougars 90-82. Darryn Peterson — who once again battled cramping issues, scored an efficient 18 points, all of which came in the first half. In attendance for Saturday’s game were three of Kansas’ main targets in the recruiting … [Read more...] about Kansas dominates in front of No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes
Charles Barkley weighs in on March Madness: ‘The Arizona Invitational’
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ March Madness is known amongst sports fans as one of the wildest and most unpredictable events of the year. But one of ESPN’s biggest names already sees the national champion as a foregone conclusion. Charles Barkley expects Arizona to dominate the competition in March. “I’ve been watching more college basketball, and as I call March Madness, it’s … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley weighs in on March Madness: ‘The Arizona Invitational’
Top JUCO transfer Trent Lincoln commits to TCU
By JAMES MADDEN Top JUCO transfer Trent Lincoln has committed to TCU, his agent told ZAGSBLOG. Lincoln is a 6-foot-3 guard from Baltimore and is averaging 19.7 points and 6.1 assists per game at Gulf Coast State College. The highly-coveted talent chose the Horned Frogs over Kansas, Oregon and Kansas State, among others. Lincoln recently visited TCU in late December, right … [Read more...] about Top JUCO transfer Trent Lincoln commits to TCU
Former Duke teammates leading NBA Rookie of the Year race
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ About a year ago, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were dominating college basketball for coach Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils. On Thursday, the two NBA rookies are competing head-to-head in a matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets as the leading candidates for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Flagg has shown flashes of … [Read more...] about Former Duke teammates leading NBA Rookie of the Year race