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Stanley Borden was out with his Duke teammates for warm-ups on Saturday evening, dressed in their complete uniforms and prepared to play. However, he changed into a gray hooded sweatshirt and joined the spectators sitting in the front row behind the bench, watching Duke secure victory alongside those seated behind him. Before each half, the seven-foot-tall player participated in warm-ups and celebrated by cutting down the nets following their victory against Alabama alongside his teammates. However, during critical decisions regarding playing time, Borden found himself being the sole Duke player relegated to the bench. This situation persisted throughout all four games of the NCAA tournament leading up to their match in San Antonio. When it comes to being seated at the back? It's quite unpleasant, to say it plainly," Borden stated. "This is really regrettable. Over these last four years, one thing I've learned is to focus on what I can influence and attempt no...

INDIANAPOLIS — Roughly one week into the previous offseason, after an unsatisfactory conclusion to their season, an upset defeat against Duke in the Sweet 16 , multiple players on the University of Houston's male basketball team The roster faced some choices to make. Should they leave and start professional careers? Or should they return for another season to chase their program’s long-sought-after first national championship? Individually, the Cougars announced their plans openly. Forward J’Wan Roberts was the first to reveal on social media his decision to return for a sixth and final year of eligibility. Then guards L.J. Cryer and Emanuel Sharp, Following them were the large players Ja'Vier Francis and Joseph Tugler. Shortly thereafter came the guards Mylik Wilson, Ramon Walker Jr., and Terrance Arceneaux. In just a matter of days, the whole Cougar team—including All-America point guard Jamal Shead excepted—opted to come back under what later became ...

The Kansas Jayhawks' point guard David Coit, who was part of the university's senior men’s basketball team during the recent season, has now joined the NCAA transfer portal. On Monday morning, Coit revealed his decision through social media; he becomes the fourth Kansas player to join the transfer portal following the end of the 2024-25 season. He now aligns with several other frontcourt players. Flory Bidunga and Zach Clemence and freshman guard Rakease Passmore by choosing to depart from Coach Bill Self’s squad. Coit still has one year of athletic eligibility left. During his previous season, he scored an average of 5.1 points and grabbed 1.5 rebounds in each contest lasting approximately 15.5 minutes. After starting the season as a starter, Coit mainly served as a substitute player across the 34 matches he participated in. His three-point shooting percentage stood at 38.7%. Coit’s move to the transfer portal isn’t surprising A source had earlier informed T...

This season did not go according to plan for the Philadelphia 76ers' big free agent signing, Paul George. George will miss at least six weeks after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee, the team said Monday, and unless the 23-44 Sixers make a surprise run deep into the playoffs, it means George is done for the season. ESPN reported last Thursday that George, 34, was considering a medical procedure of some kind for his groin and knee injuries. He last played on March 4 in a Philadelphia loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first year of a four-year, $212 million contract, George averaged 16.2 points with 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 41 games. It is the first time George has averaged below 21 points per game since returning late in the 2014-15 season from a compound leg fracture. Trouble started early when George came away with a hyperextended left knee during a preseason game, then injured the same knee in November. He also had a fin...

The highlights for Luka Doncic as a part of the Los Angeles Lakers are piling up. Halfway through the second period, Doncic received the ball in the corner with Doncic guarding him. Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green The shot clock started ticking away, leading Doncic to make a move with one dribble to his left before stepping back for a one-legged three-point attempt. The Lakers bench reacted accordingly as Markieff Morris glanced forward while swinging his head side to side in astonishment. Dončić's three-point shot concluded a 10-0 surge by Los Angeles and brought his total points for the half to 26. Additionally, this was not the sole standout moment of the game. Previously this quarter, the Bucks' center did so. Jericho Sims received a dime from Damian Lillard on an alley-oop dunk. Lillard lofted the ball toward Sims, who soared above the Lakers' guard. Jordan Goodwin To drive the point home. This elicited a shocked response from the Bucks...