NBA Finals: A Bay Area Threepeat or Oh, Canada?
Once again, apologies for the late arrival to the party. It didn’t affect me with my NHL Stanley Cup prediction, so I’m thinking I might be okay here. Let’s look now at the first NBA…
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NBA Playoffs Preview: Who Can Shake up the Field?
It’s playoff time in the NBA. Many moons ago, this was a very exciting time for folks, even though this is a sport and a league dominated by teams with star players at their disposal….
NBA Eastern Conference Semis: Picks, Analysis
Exhale, Toronto: the Raptors have won a seven-game playoff series. It wasn’t easy — and did you really think it would be? — but it’s a bottom-line business, and the Raptors survived. Now, a date…
Villanova’s National Championship Built on Pure Mental Toughness After Years of Heartbreak
There was no parade to be had in Chapel Hill. No national glory in Lawrence. Buddy Hield and Sooner Nation were left scratching their heads. That’s because those teams, and three others, fell victim to…
Charlotte Hornets’ Ears Must Have Been Burning
It was 11 short days ago that we opined that the Charlotte Hornets were ascending into second-tier status in the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Last night, they took down a true first-tier team in dramatic fashion….
Bracket Busting: Hate to Say I Told Me So
It hasn’t even been 48 hours, and the dust has settled. What’s left is not a pretty picture. Michigan State to win it all? Gone after 40 minutes of basketball. West Virginia and Purdue to…
Charlotte Hornets Ascending into Second-Tier Status in the NBA’s Eastern Conference
In a season full of incredible individual and team accomplishments, there are many forgotten storylines in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors’ run at history, San Antonio Spurs hanging right on their tail, and Cleveland…
Sunday Funday in the NBA
I don’t always watch the NBA… but when I do, I prefer days like Sunday. After the epic Cavaliers-Rockets finish, the Warriors showed that it’s not how you start but how you finish, tying Memphis…
UCLA head coach Ben Howland discusses touted recruiting class
DraftAmerica recently spoke with UCLA basketball coach Ben Howland about the upcoming season and his highly-touted recruiting class which features four talented players in Shabazz Muhammad, Kyle Anderson, Tony Parker, and Jordan Adams. DA: What…