Basketball Page 654 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 20 James Madison focuses on Hampton, not perfect mark this season
Ranked this season for the first time and off to its best start in program history, No. 20 James Madison has shown no ill effects of swimming in uncharted waters....
No. 23 Wisconsin holds off persistent Jacksonville State
Steven Crowl had 19 points and Tyler Wahl added 16 to lead No. 23 Wisconsin to a 75-60 nonconference victory over visiting Jacksonville State on Thursday night in Madison, Wis....
No. 6 Baylor returns from break to face hungry Michigan State
Baylor is finishing an 11-day break from competition due to final exams....
No. 2 Kansas takes on Indiana in battle of blue bloods
An emotion-filled Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., will be the scene of a classic matchup Saturday between two college basketball blue bloods as No. 2 Kansas will face Indiana in the first game since the passing of George McGinnis, who died Thursday at age 73....
No. 19 Texas seeks another strong defensive showing vs. LSU
No. 19 Texas will hope defense is the difference again when it squares off against LSU in a matchup of future Southeastern Conference foes Saturday afternoon in Houston....
Warriors GM: Team focused on getting Draymond Green help
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said Draymond Green understood and accepted his indefinite suspension and the team wants the punishment to turn into a "positive" for the troubled veteran forward....
Hot-shooting Colorado on the rise, faces Northern Colorado
Coach Prime has stolen all the headlines about the Colorado Buffaloes, but the men's basketball team is putting together a special season....
Suns' 'Big Three' aims for better result against Knicks
The first outing for Phoenix's "Big Three" resulted in a lack of cohesiveness and a disappointing loss....
Report: Pacers agree to deal with F James Johnson
The Indiana Pacers are set to bring back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, ESPN reported Thursday....
Red-hot Rockets look to keep Grizzlies under their thumb
The Houston Rockets get an opportunity to record the league's first hat trick over the Grizzlies when the clubs meet for a third time Friday night in Memphis....
Skidding Hawks aim to salvage finale of two-game set vs. Raptors
The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak....
Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers
The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak....
Butler looks to fend off challenge of Saginaw Valley State
Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis....
No. 10 Baylor breezes to 62-point win over Delaware State
Aijah Blackwell and Bella Fontleroy posted double-doubles Thursday afternoon as No. 10 Baylor breezed to a 99-37 victory over Delaware State in the final women's basketball game at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas....
Pacers aim to dust themselves off in clash vs. reeling Wizards
The Indiana Pacers continue a lengthy road trip Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards....
Brandon Ingram, Pelicans look to have their way with Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans might be hitting their stride, especially on offense....
Adam Silver shouldn't be consulting Twitter to decide Draymond Green's suspension
After a day of internet outrage by the media and fans alike, Draymond Green has been sat down for an indefinite amount of time. The NBA said he’ll have to meet certain league and team criteria before returning to the court. The punishment isn’t surprising, nor is it easy to evaluate considering it’s...
Streaking Sixers meet still-struggling Pistons again
The Philadelphia 76ers will have another chance to send the Detroit Pistons toward a record-setting NBA losing streak....
No. 1 Arizona, No. 3 Purdue tangle in Indy
The focus will be on the big men when No. 1 Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue on Saturday in Indianapolis....
There's a new wrinkle in the missing Giannis game-ball saga
GameBallGate just got more interesting. ...