By Joe Manganiello and Dave Holcomb 1. Oklahoma City Thunder: With Kevin Durant on fire, and Serge Ibaka proving worthy of his first career All-Star selection, it’s safe to say the Thunder are doing just fine while Russell Westbrook recovers from surgery. 2. Indiana Pacers: It’s kind of scary how Miami has all-but-conceded home court advantage through the playoffs - like they … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: Jan. 24th
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McCollum enjoys success for Portland, plays on national TV three times this week
By Justin Lafleur/Courtesy of LehighSports.com BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Early in his NBA career, former Lehigh men's basketball standout C.J. McCollum has already made his presence felt, averaging 5.8 points in 13.5 minutes over his first five games. In just his second-career game, the Canton, Ohio native scored 10 points against the Boston Celtics. McCollum and the Trail Blazers will … [Read more...] about McCollum enjoys success for Portland, plays on national TV three times this week
Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Near the ten-minute mark in the first half of Sunday afternoon’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup between the Canisius Golden Griffins and Siena Saints, Billy Baron connected for three from the top of the key. The senior point guard made a simple exchange with teammate Josiah Heath, found some room to move on the perimeter, stepped into … [Read more...] about Patsos on Baron: “He has a chance to play in the NBA”
Eight reasons to watch the Old Spice Classic
A pair of ranked teams and four squads who saw post-season action last year are among the eight who will converge at Lake Buena Vista in the shadow of the Magic Kingdom for a dozen contests and give fans a holiday hoops feast. Here are eight prime reasons to feast on the 2013 Old Spice Classic: 1. Marcus Smart - if you haven't already, you will want to Get Smart on your … [Read more...] about Eight reasons to watch the Old Spice Classic
Signed, sealed, delivered: Marist Red Foxes 2013-14
Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the Marist Red Foxes. Marist finished 10-21 (six MAAC wins) in 2012-13. But Jeff Bower has returned to Marist after spending the last 18 years in a variety of capacities in the NBA. Bower welcomes two freshmen to Poughkeepsie: Kentrall Brooks and Nick … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Marist Red Foxes 2013-14