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Hawks make French teen Zaccharie Risacher only the 2nd No. 1 overall pick in franchise history
Read full article: Hawks make French teen Zaccharie Risacher only the 2nd No. 1 overall pick in franchise historyThe Atlanta Hawks are looking for French teen Zaccharie Risacher to help revive the franchise after making the forward the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Stephen Curry scores season-high 60 points in Warriors' 141-134 OT loss to Hawks
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores season-high 60 points in Warriors' 141-134 OT loss to HawksStephen Curry scored a season-high 60 points in Golden Stateโs 141-134 overtime loss to Atlanta on Saturday night, with Trae Young scoring 35 points to help the Hawks outlast the Warriors.
Luka Doncic reaches 65 points, sets Mavs records for points in a half and a game against Hawks
Read full article: Luka Doncic reaches 65 points, sets Mavs records for points in a half and a game against HawksLuka Doncic has set the Dallas Mavericks record for points in a game โ reaching 65 with almost a quarter to spare.
Young scores 41, Murray hits go-ahead 3 as the Hawks beat the Magic 120-119 in Mexico City
Read full article: Young scores 41, Murray hits go-ahead 3 as the Hawks beat the Magic 120-119 in Mexico CityTrae Young scored 41 points, then fed Dejounte Murray for a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to give the Atlanta Hawks a 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night in a regular-season game in Mexico City.
Final transfer: Canes' Moore, Gophers' Willis find their fit
Read full article: Final transfer: Canes' Moore, Gophers' Willis find their fitSchool-switching has never been more prevalent in college basketball thanks to the NCAA relaxing transfer rules and granting an extra year of eligibility from the pandemic season.
Duke's Johnson is foregoing season, declaring for NBA draft
Read full article: Duke's Johnson is foregoing season, declaring for NBA draftDuke forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives to the basket as Miami guard Harlond Beverly (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)Highly touted Duke freshman Jalen Johnson is foregoing the rest of the Blue Devils' season and declaring for the NBA draft. Johnson had three points in eight minutes while coming off the bench for the third straight game. Afterward, Krzyzewski said Johnson was โknocked backโ by the gameโs physicality but added: โI have confidence in him. The highlight after his return was a huge game (24 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks) at Pittsburgh. He deserves to be fully healthy for the upcoming NBA draft.โ___Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/College-basketball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25
No. 21 Duke wins 75-65 at Notre Dame in ACC opener
Read full article: No. 21 Duke wins 75-65 at Notre Dame in ACC openerThe Blue Devils also outrebounded Notre Dame 33-23 and outscored the Irish 34-20 in the paint. Notre Dame has seven more games on its schedule against teams that are currently ranked. With two other games in the window canceled, Notre Dame represented Dukeโs only contest over a span of 20 days. Notre Dame: The Irish face Purdue on Saturday as part of the 10th annual Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis. Notre Dame is 3-1 against the Boilermakers in Classic matchups.
Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69
Read full article: Watts scores 20, No. 8 Michigan State beats No. 6 Duke 75-69Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19. 8 Michigan State beat No. โThey are able to play at a consistently higher level than us due to their depth right now," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. Joey Hauser had 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Malik Hall added 10 points and 10 rebounds for Michigan State. โIโm going to smile and enjoy it because I havenโt done a very good job against Duke," Izzo said.
Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers
Read full article: Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfersForbes has five Division I transfers joining the program, with three added since he took over in April. Hes hoping the older players provide some stability amid these uncertain times for college athletics highlighting the enhanced value of transfers for the coaches who changed jobs after last season and are trying to build new programs. It remains unclear how many transfers will get a waiver to play right away or must sit out a year. It's why ACC Network analyst and former Notre Dame player Jordan Cornette pointed to more than talent and fit with a transfer's value. Coaches are barred from in-person activities such as traveling to meet a recruit or bringing one in for an official visit.