Basketball Page 617 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Magic, Warriors meet amid lineup tinkering
The Golden State Warriors get an opportunity to tip off 2024 by doing something they have never done before — beat Paolo Banchero — when they host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in San Francisco....
Two of NBA's best clash as Celtics take on Thunder
It's no surprise that the Boston Celtics had the NBA's best record as the calendar turned to 2024....
After nonconference scare, St. John's turns to Butler matchup
A brief return to nonconference play Saturday was long enough to remind Rick Pitino how much work remains in his attempt to rebuild the St. John's program....
Containing Pelicans' trio presents formidable task for skidding Nets
The New Orleans Pelicans have posted back-to-back wins, largely due to Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, each of whom scored more than 20 points in both games....
Well-rested Kansas State faces upset-minded Chicago State
Following a 12-day winter break, Kansas State will return to the court Tuesday for its last nonconference game of the season, welcoming Chicago State to Manhattan, Kan....
Grizzlies still finding footing as Spurs come to town
The Memphis Grizzlies will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the also-struggling San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in a Western Conference clash....
Creighton, Georgetown seek to improve on 0-2 Big East starts
Tied at the bottom of the Big East standings, Creighton and Georgetown enter their matchup Tuesday in Washington in a similar mindset....
High-scoring Wake Forest streaks into matchup with Boston College
Wake Forest can extend its winning streak to eight games when it goes on the road to face Boston College in an ACC matchup Tuesday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass....
76ers hope Joel Embiid can return for rematch with Bulls
Following a 2-2 road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers will return home for a rematch against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday....
TCU trounces Texas A&M-Commerce in nonconference finale
Ernest Udeh Jr. turned in a 13-point, 18-rebound double-double as TCU defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 77-42 on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas....
New Mexico, No. 13 Colorado State paired in early MWC headliner
Along with a 12-1 record entering this Mountain West Conference opener, visiting New Mexico and No. 13 Colorado State head into Tuesday's matchup with a few common bonds....
Julius Randle helps Knicks outlast Timberwolves
Julius Randle scored 12 of the final 13 points for the New York Knicks, who squandered most of a 22-point third-quarter lead Monday afternoon before holding off the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-106....
Different coaches in new era for Syracuse-Duke rivalry
It's certain that the whole mold of a Syracuse-Duke matchup has been altered....
Jaylin Williams, No. 25 Auburn set to face Penn
Jaylin Williams didn't miss a single shot the last time Auburn took the floor....
No. 19 Baylor throwing house-warming party vs. Cornell
No. 18 Baylor looks to begin a new era and a new year on a winning note when they host dangerous Cornell on Tuesday at Waco, Texas, in the opening of Foster Pavilion, the Bears' new $212-million arena....
No. 20 Texas storms away to topple UT Arlington 79-62
Max Abmas poured in 18 points and Kadin Shedrick added 17 as No. 20 Texas pulled away early in the second half on the way to a 79-62 win over Texas-Arlington on Monday afternoon in Austin, Texas, to remain undefeated at home....
Pop Isaacs, Texas Tech top North Alabama for sixth straight win
Texas Tech roared to the finish line of nonconference play in style on Monday in Lubbock, Texas, rolling past North Alabama 85-57 for its sixth win in a row....
No. 21 Wisconsin tries to carry momentum into Big Ten vs. Iowa
After a successful stretch against nonconference opponents, No. 21 Wisconsin returns to the Big Ten grind when it hosts Iowa on Tuesday night in Madison, Wis....
Still seeking first ACC win, Pitt takes on RJ Davis, No. 8 UNC
Winless in its first pair of Atlantic Coast Conference matchups, Pitt will take another try at getting in the win column in league play against No. 8 North Carolina at home Tuesday night....
South Carolina remains No. 1, grip no longer unanimous
South Carolina remained atop the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll Monday, although the Gamecocks no longer were the consensus choice....