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Former Celtic Kristaps Porzingis 'stepping away' from basketball amid health issues
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. Kristaps Porzingis made it official in a statement Friday: The former Celtic and NBA champion is stepping away from…
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball
Kristaps Porzingis' NBA career may be coming to an end. The Golden State Warriors big man announced on Friday that he is stepping away from the game of basketball. 'This season I was really looking forward to running it with this group, but as I…
Ranking the top 50 players in women's college basketball
Though a handful of players are expected to dominate the race for the national player of the year in women's college basketball this season -- including past winners JuJu Watkins of USC and Sarah Strong of UConn -- the overall talent pool across…
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis says he's stepping away from basketball to prioritize health
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis says he is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health after his body did not respond as expected while ramping up for the season. Porzingis, 31, announced the decision Friday, saying he had…
World's tallest women's college basketball player makes her debut for Texas Tech
It's officially a new era for women's college basketball after Thursday night's debut of 7-foot-1, 21-year-old Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu at Texas Tech. Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in…
Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball amid health issues: 'Not where I want to be
Kristaps Porzingis will not be stepping on the basketball court for the foreseeable future. The Golden State Warriors big man announced Friday he will 'step away' from basketball as he continues to deal with health issues. 'This season I was really…
Latest on Duke Basketball Transfer Forward Drew Scharnowski's Status
Back in September, months after transferring into the Duke basketball program following three years at Belmont, veteran forward Drew Scharnowski underwent a procedure to clean up a past surgery on his right knee. Throughout preseason action, the…
One Bold Prediction for Iowa State Basketball vs. Southern Miss
As the Iowa State Cyclones get set to play Southern Miss, they will be hoping to bounce back in a big way following a loss to the Memphis Tigers. With a lot of talent and some high expectations coming into the year, the Cyclones did not get off to…
Everything to Know for Clemson Basketball's Matchup With American
The Clemson Tigers earned their first win of the young season on Tuesday night, defeating Stetson 85-72 behind Dylan Faulkner and Ace Buckner's standout performances. Just three days later, the team is back at Littlejohn Coliseum to do battle with…
Live blog of Mizzou basketball vs. Saint Louis
The Tigers are 2-for-7 with multiple driving attempts that have fell flat. Saint Louis, on the other hand, have relied heavily on deep shots going 4-for-6 from distance. Trey Green hit a deep triple to close the Billikens' hot start of four threes…
Arkansas State at No. 20 Alabama Basketball: Game Central Rundown
No. 20 Alabama basketball turns the page to its second game of the regular season against Arkansas State. Nate Oats is quite familiar with Arkansas State's head coach, as Ryan Pannone served as an assistant for the Crimson Tide in 2023-24 and…
Rutgers Basketball Downs New Haven 81-54 in 2026 Opener
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights launched their 2026–27 campaign with an emphatic 81–54 victory over the New Haven Chargers at home in Piscataway, New Jersey. Controlling 98 percent of game time and expanding their advantage to as many as…
Michigan vs. UConn odds, prediction: 2026 Hall of Fame Series college basketball picks for Nov. 6
The 16th-ranked Michigan Wolverines battle the fourth-ranked Connecticut Huskies in a rematch of last year's NCAA Tournament championship game on Friday night in a 2026 Hall of Fame Series matchup. Michigan, the defending champions, are coming off…
From Nashville to the UK: Vanderbilt Basketball's Expanding Fanbase
Amidst a 74-51 Vanderbilt victory over Wake Forest on Thursday night, there was an international fandom beginning to form. All it took was one picture of the guys posted to Twitter, and I knew they'd make for a good conversation. At halftime, I was…
Takeaways from Kentucky basketball's 89-80 win against JMU
The Kentucky Wildcats were back in action on Friday night after cruising to an 85-57 win in the season-opener on Tuesday against Manhattan, a game where the offense really found its groove after taking some time to get going in their three…
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