Author: Mikesportz
Michigan State will pay its new athletic director more than double what it shelled out to his predecessor. J Batt, who was hired away from Georgia Tech earlier this month, signed a six-year contract that will pay him $1.85 million in base salary the first year. Annual $100,000 raises push the total to $2.35 million in its final year for a total of $12.6 million. The contract was formally approved by Michigan State’s Board of Trustees during a meeting on Friday in Traverse City and released by the university. It calls for Batt and president Kevin Guskiewicz to meet on…
After the Cleveland Cavs All-Star Darius Garland underwent successful toe surgery this week, many wonder what kind of pressure that puts on the front office to sign backup Ty Jerome, given that Garland could miss significant time. Jerome turned in his most impressive 2024-25 campaign, averaging 12.5 points on 51.6% shooting, including 43.9% from deep, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. As Jerome enters free agency with the Cavs’ payroll on the verge of entering the second apron, it’ll be interesting to see how the front office proceeds over the summer as Garland’s surgery adds a new wrinkle, per The…
Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Has A Stern Message For Tyrese Haliburton And Company He Dubbed OKC Thunder As A “Daunting Challenge” Indiana Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle has been facing intense pressure to create history as the heated NBA Finals are on. The team is up against the Oklahoma City Thunder and none of them are baking down. For Carlisle, this is his sixth NBA Finals, and he believes his team needs to focus only on how they’re performing now, and it doesn’t matter how they performed in the past. The Pacers have put their heart and soul into the…
Tyrese Haliburton, Reggie Miller Share a Huge Hug After Pacers Pull Off Game 3 Win The Indiana Pacers took care of business on their home floor on Wednesday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116–107, in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Gainbridge Fieldhouse was absolutely roaring throughout the evening, and there were some familiar faces and basketball royalty in the crowd in Indianapolis, including Caitlin Clark and other members of the Indiana Fever, as well as Pacers legend Reggie Miller. After the win, Tyrese Haliburton and Miller met on the court and exchanged…
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Throws Shade at Shams Charania with Tweet By BVM Sportsdesk, 3h ago Giannis Antetokounmpo recently sparked speculation after cryptically tweeting about missing Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski the same day NBA insider Shams Charania suggested his future with the Bucks could extend into late summer. The exchange highlights the evolving dynamics in NBA reporting following Woj’s departure from ESPN, leaving Charania as a dominant source for breaking news. Giannis, who expressed a desire to win championships with the Bucks, seemed frustrated with how trade rumors and media portrayals, particularly from Charania, have impacted his image and commitment to Milwaukee.…
Florida Gators’ Carlin Hartman on Coaching, Recruiting & Being a National Champion! Take a deep dive into Florida Gatorsbasketball with Associate Head Coach Carlin Hartman, one of the most respected minds in college hoops. In this exclusive interview, Hartman shares his journey from standout player at Tulane to coaching elite big men across the country—and now helping lead the resurgence of Gators basketball in the SEC. With decades of experience at programs like Oklahoma, Columbia, UNLV, and now Florida, Coach Hartman unpacks his approach to recruiting, player development, and building a winning culture. He highlights how the Gators’ frontcourt became…
Angel Reese and the ‘Mebound’: Looking at LSU Tigers basketball legend, Chicago Sky star’s rebounding phenomenon The WNBA’s newest buzzword in 2025, “mebounds,” was coined by fans and amplified online, referring to Angel Reese’s uncanny knack for rebounding her own missed shots. It’s often used playfully. But behind the meme lies a concerning trend that started in her rookie season and appears to be continuing into her sophomore campaign. Based on data from the 2024 season, the relationship between Reese’s inefficiency and team struggles is undeniable. In the 12 games where Reese posted her lowest field goal percentages, the Chicago…
Elhadj Fall is one of 30 transfers Virginia Tech Football is ringing in for the 2025/26 season. After a dismal 6-7, 2024/25 year that hardly saw the Hokies clinch a bowl game, as it took until the Commonwealth Clash for the Hokies to secure a place in the eventual 24-10 Duke’s Mayo Bowl loss to Big 10 side Minnesota. Since that 6-7 third year in 2025 for head coach Brent Pry the Hokies saw 30 exits out of the program through the portal and many more via the NFL Draft and graduation. Some of the players the Hokies lost were…
The last two generations of South Carolina fans only consider Virginia Tech a rival in the comments/mentions after someone posts an internet poll about the best entrance in college football. Little does the younger generation know that South Carolina and Virginia Tech have met 20 times on the gridiron. The Hokies are the Gamecocks twentieth most played opponent despite having not played since 1991. Carolina leads the series 11-7-2 and has not lost to VT since 1974. South Carolina is 4-0-2 in the last six meetings. College Football Hall of Famer Frank Beamer was 0-4-2 against Carolina during his 29…
Indiana Fever Stretch Without Caitlin Clark Reveals Hard Truth The Indiana Fever have looked amiss offensively since Caitlin Clark’s injury. The metrics indicate some possible concerns for Stephanie White’s squad moving forward. It’s been five games since preseason MVP favorite Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a left quad strain. Tuesday night perhaps best illustrated the impact of her absence as the Indiana Fever fell silent in the second half, ultimately falling 77-58 in a Commissioner’s Cup game against the Atlanta Dream. Indiana’s 58 points marks their lowest output since 2017, an ugly showing for a team typically vaunted for their…