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The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of their first NBA Finals berth since 2000, but their hopes hang on the health of superstar guard Tyrese Haliburton. The All-Star has been nursing a nagging hamstring injury since Game 4 and was clearly limited in Game 5, scoring just 13 points with 6 assists and visibly favoring his leg. With the series standing at 3–2 in Indiana’s favor, Game 6 looms as a defining moment. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton is “day-to-day,” but added, “We’re not risking his long-term health—he has a future beyond one series.” T.J. McConnell and Andrew…
Tyson Walker gave everything in Michigan State’s Elite Eight matchup against Auburn, dropping 22 points with relentless energy and leadership. The senior guard, known for his clutch shooting, sparked a late run midway through the second half. However, Johni Broome and Auburn’s suffocating defense held strong, disrupting the Spartans’ offensive flow in the final five minutes. Coach Tom Izzo, seeking his ninth Final Four appearance, remained animated on the sidelines as his team fought back from a 12-point deficit. With Malik Hall struggling to find rhythm and A.J. Hoggard in foul trouble early, the Spartans lacked secondary scoring options when…
Longtime Kansas Basketball Staff Member Leaving Jayhawks Originally posted on Kansas Jayhawks on SI By Joshua Schulman | Last updated May 29, 2025 11:13 AM ET On Thursday morning, Kansas Athletics revealed that the Jayhawks and longtime staff member Fred Quartlebaum would be parting ways. Quartlebaum, who spent 12 seasons in Lawrence, held several positions during his tenure at KU, including director of student-athlete development. He was a member of the coaching staff that captured the 2022 national championship and played a key role in developing 22 players who went on to reach the NBA. With past experience at schools like Notre Dame, North Carolina, and Iowa…
The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program has been on a scheduling run this last week. They added an exhibition game with Oklahoma at the Fiserv Forum for next season. They’ve added a home-and-home with neutrals with BYU. Where the Badgers will play in Salt Lake City next season, and the Cougars will come to Milwaukee in the following year. They are now doing the same thing with Villanova. According to Jon Rothstein, the two programs have agreed to a “neutral site” split, which basically means they won’t be playing at their home arenas but nearby NBA arenas. The first season will…
Star Pacers forward Pascal Siakam and Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel got into a heated back-and-forth exchange during a press conference following Indiana’s Game 5 loss to the Knicks on Thursday. Doyel pressed Siakam repeatedly on why he thought the Knicks outplayed the Pacers — and why Indiana allowed that to happen — in their 111-94 loss at the Garden. What’re you talking about?” Siakam asked at the start of the awkward exchange. “They played harder than us. It’s OK. We played hard, but they played harder. What’s your point? I don’t get it.” Siakam then proceeded to say “that…
Rick Carlisle confronts brutal reality as Indiana Pacers face elimination after devastating Game 5 loss to New York Knicks In the high-stakes world of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers found themselves at a critical juncture, their aspirations of reaching the NBA Finals hanging by a thread. The anticipation that filled the air as they faced off against the New York Knicks in Game 5 quickly turned into a palpable sense of dismay for Pacers fans. The team suffered a crushing 111-94 defeat, a game that not only highlighted their struggles but also sent them reeling back to…
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle speaks after loss to New York Knicks The Indiana Pacers fell to the New York Knicks on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle gets brutally honest about what doomed them in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Indiana Pacers entered Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the New York Knicks looking to advance to the NBA Finals. Instead, they are headed back to Indiana for Game 6 following a 111-94 blowout…
Former Michigan State basketball guard joins New Orleans Pelicans’ staff Davis Smith is joining the Pelicans as their new Basketball Operations Manager. A former member of the Michigan State basketball program and a prominent legacy has found a role at the next level. On Wednesday, it was announced that Davis Smith, son of MSU legend Steve Smith, will be joining the New Orleans Pelicans’ staff as their new basketball operations manager. Smith played four seasons with the Spartans from 2020 to 2024. His last played game was in the 2024 NCAA Tournament against Mississippi State, where he hit his second…
Spartans add Harvard transfer PG Denham Wojcik, son of associate head coach Doug Wojcik Denham Wojcik, son of Michigan State associate head coach Doug Wojcik, is transferring to Michigan State from Harvard. Wojcik played in 64 games across three seasons at Harvard, averaging 1.8 points and 1.4 assists. He will have one year of eligibility remaining and is expected to be a reserve player. This is likely the final roster move for Michigan State for the 2025-26 season. Michigan State basketball has added another player via the transfer portal and its someone who’s close to the program. Point guard Denham…
Jase Richardson’s career at Michigan State is officially over. The deadline to withdraw for the NBA Draft and retain college eligibility officially passed on Wednesday night, and to no surprise there was no news surrounding Richardson. This would suggest he has remained in the NBA Draft and can no longer return to Michigan State for another season of college hoops. Richardson starred for the Spartans in his lone season in college, averaging 12.1 points per game and shooting better than 40% from 3-point range. The first half of the season he primarily came off the bench as a key reserve,…