Anthony Black exploded for a career-high 31 points—27 before halftime—and Franz Wagner added 21 as the Orlando Magic crushed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game. The Magic seized control with a 26-point second quarter that brought boos from the home crowd and an on-court altercation that...
Palm Springs, Calif. — Grand Canyon defeated Utah 68-58 at the Acrisure Classic on Tuesday as Jaden Henley and teammates converted free throws and forced turnovers to overcome an 0-for-10 night from three. The next day in Palm Desert, Iowa beat Grand Canyon 59-46 to capture the championship, led by...
Las Vegas — No. 7 Michigan will play No. 12 Gonzaga in the Players Era Championship final Wednesday after both teams went 2-0 in round‑robin play. Michigan beat Auburn 102-72 and Gonzaga defeated Maryland 100-61, and finalists were determined by point differential. Tennessee, despite beating Houston, moved to the third-place...
Los Angeles, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, clinching West Group B in the NBA Cup and advancing to the quarterfinals. Luka Dončić scored 43 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists; Austin Reaves added 31 and LeBron James had 25. James Harden scored 29 for the Clippers...
LAS VEGAS, Michigan dominated Gonzaga 101-61 Wednesday to win the Players Era Championship, securing the tournament's $1 million top prize. The Wolverines opened with decisive victories over San Diego State and Auburn, finishing the event 7-0 and outscoring opponents by a combined overall 110 points. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with...
Las Vegas — Aden Holloway scored 26 points and No. 8 Alabama routed UNLV 115-76 Tuesday in the Players Era Championship second round, with six Crimson Tide players reaching double figures and Alabama outrebounding UNLV 48-28. Alabama shot 55.4 percent overall and made 14 of 33 three-pointers; Houston Mallette added...
In Daytona Beach, Fla., Pacific beat Jacksonville 68-53 behind TJ Wainwright’s 15 points and seven rebounds. Elias Ralph added 14 on 5-of-10 shooting, went 4-for-4 at the line, and grabbed 10 boards, while Isaac Jack scored 11. The Tigers took the lead for good with 5:55 left in the first...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Delaware's Tyler Houser scored 24 points as the Fightin' Blue Hens defeated UNC Greensboro 73-60 on Tuesday. Houser also recorded 10 rebounds. Macon Emory added 18 points, shooting 7-for-11, and Christian Bliss contributed 17 points along with 11 assists, six rebounds and three steals. UNC Greensboro was...
Interim coach Tim Skipper has steadied UCLA through a rollercoaster season that began 0-3 and saw both coordinators depart, yet no one left during the transfer window. Players praise his player-first touch—listening and adjusting practices—as the Bruins sit 3-8 (3-5 Big Ten) before No. 19 USC. With vacancies opening, his...
In Palm Desert, Tulsa rolled past San Jose State 81-51 on Tuesday behind David Green’s 16 points and five rebounds. The Golden Hurricane (5-1) took the lead with 16:20 left in the first half, led 43-33 at the break, and blew it open with an 18-0 second half run to...
