Archive for March 21, 2021
Ohio sends reigning NCAA Champion Virginia home
Virginia’s reign as national champion got a one-year extension thanks to COVID-19. But its title defense didn’t last long once NCAA tournament play resumed. No. 13 seed Ohio stunned the fourth-seeded Cavaliers on Saturday, sending Virginia home without a win in this year’s NCAA tournament. This is the second time in Virginia’s past three tournament…
Read MoreCOVID-19 disrupts NCAA Tournament. Again
The NCAA men’s tournament lost its first game to the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday night. The NCAA ruled that No. 7 Oregon’s first-round matchup with No. 10 VCU will be considered a no contest due to “COVID-19 protocols” within the Rams’ program. The announcement came just hours before the game was set to tip at Indiana Farmers…
Read MoreLeBron James injured. Out indefinitely
LeBron James had an ankle sprain in the game against the Atlanta Hawks and is out indefinitely. James exited the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first half after a collision with Solomon Hill. LeBron James immediately shouted in pain and rolled off the court, clutching his right leg. The Lakers called timeout to check on the 18-year…
Read MoreNikola Dragović from Belgrade to Kolossos
Nikola Dragović (206 cm, F/C) has left OKK Beograd. He has signed in the Greek A1 with Kolossos H Hotels. Kolossos is 8th in the standings with a 6-11 record. Dragović averaged an impressive 19.8 ppg and 6.3 rebounds in ten KLS games this season. Nikola Dragović, 33 years old, is a veteran of many…
Read MoreJoonas Lehtoranta to Feyenoord
Joonas Lehtoranta (194 cm, G) is on the move to The Netherlands. There he will join Zeeuw & Zeeuw Feyenoord Basketball and coach Toon van Helfteren. Feyenoord plays in the Elite A group of the DBL and has qualified for the playoffs. Lehtoranta played this season in his home country in the Finnish Korisliiga. There…
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