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Kansas vs Kansas State ends in brawl
Kansas beat Kansas State yesterday by 81-59 but made headline news because it ended in a massive brawl. It’s been a long time ago since we last saw this type of brawl in college basketball. Dozens of players, coaches and support staff were involved.
Read MoreNCAA: No. 1 Duke loses to Stephen F. Austin 85-83 in OT
NCAA – No. 1 ranked Duke University was stunned on Tuesday, suffering an 85-83 loss to Stephen F. Smith in overtime. This was the biggest upset in Division I basketball in 15 years. Las Vegas oddsmakers had Duke as the favorite by 27.5 points. Lumberjacks were able to seal the deal when Gavin Kensmil passed…
Read MoreCalifornia Governor signs a law allowing NCAA athletes to get paid
NCAA – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law allowing college athletes to hire basketball agents and make money from endorsements. The law is set to take effect in 2023. Student-athletes will be able to promote products and companies. “Every single student in the university can market their name, image and likeness; they…
Read MoreFive-star recruit B.J. Boston commits to Kentucky
The University of Kentucky just got a jolt of talent infused into their future roster with the commitment of five-star prospect B.J. Boston for the class of 2020. He was choosing between Duke, Florida and Alabama aside from Kentucky, but ultimately decided to pledge to the Wildcats. As a senior at Sierra Canyon, California, Boston…
Read MoreNCAA: Five-star recruit, Jalen Johnson commits to Duke
While things in the NBA have simmered down as the league awaits Kawhi Leonard’s decision on where he will be playing this upcoming season, the NCAA moves on. The 2020 class is reportedly stacked with talent and high-caliber recruits are in no short supply. One such talented player is Jalen Johnson. He officially committed to…
Read MoreUVA Wins 2019 NCAA National Championship
The University of Virginia Cavaliers survived the gauntlet known the NCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship Tournament and have been crowned as the 2019 champions. They defeated Texas Tech University in overtime, 88-75 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday. The win earned UVA some much sought after redemption from last year’s upset loss to UMBC. Now,…
Read MoreNCAA: Duke, UNC, Gonzaga, UVA Awarded Top Seeds
March Madness is upon us! The 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament brackets have been announced and Duke University has been awarded the No. 1 overall seed. Two other teams from the ACC were awarded top seeds in University of North Carolina and University of Virginia. Joining them is Gonzaga University, the team that has held…
Read MoreZion Williamson Named ACC Player and Rookie of the Year
Just like that. There was little surprise as Zion Williamson was named the ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Even though he’s missed Duke University’s last several games with a sprained knee, Zion’s put together enough of an impressive resumé this season, that there was little doubt that he would get…
Read MoreNCAA: Virginia Rains Down 18 Treys on Syracuse, Still No. 2 in AP Poll
On Monday, the University of Virginia put on full display a plethora of reasons why they’re the second-ranked team in the NCAA in the latest AP Poll. The Cavaliers busted a game vs. Syracuse wide open in the second half to bag the victory 79-53. It was all about offense in this one and Virginia’s…
Read MoreShould Zion Williamson Sit Out the NCAA Tournament?
Without Zion Williamson, Duke University fell to Virginia Tech on Tuesday 72-77. While the margin was not too large, it was clear that the Blue Devils were missing their star player. Williamson sprained his knee when his foot burst through his sneaker during a game against UNC. Without him on the floor, Duke’s chances are…
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