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Brittney Griner, U.S. basketball star caught up in Russia crisis

A U.S. official said on Thursday that U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who had been jailed in Russia in charges of possessing and smuggling illegal drugs, was now in U.S. custody.

Reuters

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Moscow says Griner was traded for Viktor Bout, a Russian former arms dealer convicted and jailed in the United States.

Al Jazeera

US basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price…

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The NBA tank for Victor Wembanyama will be ugly. But it could inspire change

There will be a race to the bottom for a chance at selecting the brilliant French teenager. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system that rewards failure

The Guardian - US

No. 5 UConn men pass first true road test with 75-54 win at Florida, improve to 10-0 for first time since 2010-11

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Among the series of dunks the fifth-ranked UConn men’s basketball team threw down while warming up before its game at Florida on Wednesday something stood out. There was Donovan Clingan, driving hard, cradling the ball in his right hand as his body performed a full rotation. A…

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AP Illinois high school basketball rankings

The Associated Press state rankings in boys and girls basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor are progressing in Duke basketball’s backcourt

NEW YORK — Duke’s “backcourt-that-might-have-been” gathered at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

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Who and What Defined Men’s College Basketball’s First Month?

Our writers talk teams they’re high on, who might be overrated and more.

Sports Illustrated

Nia Long and Ime Udoka 'no longer together' after his alleged affair

Nia Long and Ime Udoka have officially called it quits after the Boston Celtics suspended the basketball coach for having an improper relationship with a staff member.

Los Angeles Times

TD Garden to host basketball-themed inauguration party for Healey, Driscoll team

Former hoopers Governor-elect Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor-elect Kim Driscoll will hold an inauguration celebration at Boston's TD Garden.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What we learned from the first month of men’s college basketball

Who is the real deal? Who has surprised? Who has disappointed?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jalen Green partners with Houston officials to upgrade basketball infrastructure

“Seeing the kid’s faces afterward, seeing them smile, and their reactions are good,” Jalen Green says. “They see me, and they see what is being built. That is the best part for me.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

This NBA Season’s Dirty Middle Secret: Unparalleled Parity

The NBA standings are closer than we’ve ever seen, with a glut of teams hovering around .500. Is this the new normal?

Sports Illustrated

Michigan State basketball at Penn State: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

MSU basketball heads to Penn State tongiht -- here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Nittany Lions

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MSU basketball is listed as one of ‘Last Four In’ of updated ESPN ‘Bracketoloy’

It appears Michigan State will once again be a bubble team this upcoming March

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Duke basketball maintains momentum at Jimmy V Classic, beats Iowa 74-62 in New York City

Inconsistent shooting raised concerns about No. 15 Duke’s offense in the early weeks of this college basketball season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois vs. Texas, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch college basketball

The Illinois Fighting Illini will face the Texas Longhorns in college basketball action on Tuesday night from Madison Square Garden.

Tribune News Service

UConn star guard Azzi Fudd suffers knee injury, expected to be out 3-6 weeks

UConn women’s basketball will be without star guard Azzi Fudd for the next 3-6 weeks.

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Meet Yuri Collins, College Basketball’s Assist King

The Saint Louis point guard is dazzling—and dominating—with his passing ability. Plus, five observations from the week in hoops.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MSU basketball drops out of latest USA TODAY Coaches, AP Top 25 polls

To no surprise, Michigan State basketball is no longer ranked

Daily Record

Lipreader unveils Kate Middleton's flirty exchange with Prince William at US basketball game

The couple were joined by Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: You say there are no pluses in UK’s return to Music City Bowl to play Iowa? Here are 5.

No sooner did word break via Twitter on Sunday afternoon that Kentucky was headed back to the Music City Bowl for a postseason rematch with Iowa on New Year’s Eve at noon than the unhappiness started raining down on the Big Blue Nation.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Former UGA basketball coach Tom Crean returns to ESPN

Former Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean is returning to ESPN as a college basketball analyst

USA Today Sports Media Group

The top 25 girls basketball recruits in the class of 2023

Here are the top 25 girls high school basketball players in the country according to ESPN's rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men’s college basketball Top 25

Houston and Texas remain firmly entrenched atop the Associated Press poll.

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