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James Worthy Compares Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves To 2 NBA Legends Originally posted on Lakers Nation | By Matt Peralta | Last updated Mar 21, 2025 10:05 AM ET Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been without LeBron James, the team has managed to climb in the standings thanks to the new guard duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Both Doncic and Reaves have happily taken the reins of the offense in James’ absence and the two are showing off some real chemistry and cohesion on that side of the basketball. The guards’ magic was on full display in the recent win against the Denver…
he aftershocks of the Luka Dončić trade are still being felt, primarily on the Dallas Mavericks side of things. With every elite performance Dončić puts up with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mavericks fans can only sit and watch still astonished by the fact that their front office traded away a 26-year-old superstar for a return that’s already looking like spoiled goods. Between the injuries that have ravaged the Mavericks roster, and every public comment general manager Nico Harrison and new team owner Patrick Dumont make, there’s been no reprieve for Mavericks fans, who are the ones to feel most sorry…
Quarterback DJ Lagway burst onto the scene in 2024 as he surprised fans with his excellent play for the Florida Gators. As a freshman, Lagway was expected to back up QB Graham Mertz. However, Mertz struggled with several injuries throughout the season and Lagway found himself starting several games for the Gators. Lagway was impressive in his rookie season, completing 115 of 192 passing attempts for 1915 yards and 12 TDs. As a result, many fans are expecting him to take a big step forward in 2025 and help the Florida Gators get competitive again in the SEC. However, there…
Seffner (Fla.) Armwood four-star 2026 cornerback Jaelen Waters is following Miami first-year DB coach Will Harris to Miami. Waters, who formerly committed to Florida when Harris was with the Gators, has now given Harris and the Hurricanes a big-time pledge in the 2026 cycle. “It just feels like home down here,” Waters said. “Just feels like home.” The 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect is the No. 126 overall prospect and No. 15 cornerback in the class. Waters’ commitment comes after weeks of buzz and speculation about a potential new landing spot at Miami. Waters attended two Miami home games last year and…
A former Penn State defensive linemen has found his new home. Smith Vilbert, a seventh-year defensive end, will join forces with head coach Bill Belichick and transfer to North Carolina, he announced on social media on Wednesday. PSU Family, I just wanted to say I appreciate all the love and support over the years that I’ve been a part of this program,” Vilbert wrote. “I’ve met some great individuals that I can honestly call my brothers, and some great coaches. I am glad I can officially say I am a PSU graduate/alumni thank you!” The 6-foot-6, 282-pound Vilbert was a…
Byers has an intimate knowledge of wrestling, and he’s over-the-moon thrilled by Penn State’s historic achievements under Coach Cael Sanderson. Although he’s careful to compliment opposing wrestlers, the man known as “Ironhead” emanates an unforgettable roar whenever a Nittany Lion executes a winning move. With the NCAA Wrestling Championships about to take place in Philadelphia—and the Lions expected to win their 12th team title out of the last 14 competitions—I expect to hear that roar frequently. Each year, I enjoy the chance to interview Ironhead between the Big Ten and NCAA championships. His predictions are spot-on, and his perspective about…
Purdue’s Joey Blaze upsets top-ranked Penn State wrestler at NCAA Wrestling Championships Evan Frank, Indianapolis Star Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM GMT+1·1 min read Purdue’s Joey Blaze pulled off a shocking upset on Friday afternoon at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Blaze, a sophomore wrestling for the Boilermakers at 157 pounds, beat No. 1 seed Tyler Kasak of Penn State in the third round, 5-4. Seeded eighth, Blaze advanced to the semifinals against No. 20 seed Trevor Chumbley of Northwestern. Against Kasak, Blaze trailed 4-2 with a little over a minute left in the match. With 50 seconds remaining,…
The best and worst thing about college basketball is this. Despite a season in which Kentucky and Mark Pope picked up more wins against AP top 15 opponents than any year in history, the season will largely be defined by this weekend. In all fairness, there’s a lot more going on here. Yes, Kentucky has hit heights under Pope which would have seemed nearly unimaginable when he was called on to gather an impromptu roster as the replacement to John Calipari. Wins over Duke, Gonzaga, two victories over Tennessee, a win over Florida, and a 5-0 record against the teams…
SHOCKING NEWS: Otega Oweh has been Suspended Indefinitely for “Excessive Swag” on the Court In a shocking and unprecedented move, Otega Oweh, one of the most charismatic players in professional basketball today, has been suspended indefinitely due to what officials are calling “excessive swag” on the court. The decision has sparked heated debate among fans, analysts, and players alike, leaving many to question whether this is an overreach by the league or a necessary action to maintain discipline and professionalism in the sport. The Suspension: A Surprising Turn of Events Oweh, known for his unique blend of flashy…
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) smiles when making a 3-point shot during Kentucky’s open practice on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Fizerv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor The 2024-25 Kentucky men’s basketball team was put together, in its entirety, in one offseason. New UK Head Coach Mark Pope inherited a roster with zero returning scholarship players after John Calipari departed for Arkansas, and leaned heavily on the transfer portal to construct the entire group, finding diamonds in the rough from across the country. With the group coming from all over the…