Former Kentucky star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making a good case for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award this season. Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his fifth 40-point game tonight in the Thunder’s 134-114 win over Cleveland. He finished with 40 points and 8 assists in the win. On the season, SGA is averaging 31.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Records Fifth 40-Point Game of the Season
Charlotte Trades Nick Richards to Phoenix
Former Kentucky big man Nick Richards is on the move in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets have traded Richards and one second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. Richards is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Charlotte Hornets are trading … [Read more...] about Charlotte Trades Nick Richards to Phoenix
No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Florida Lose at Home on Bizarre Night in the SEC
On a bizarre Tuesday night in the Southeastern Conference, two of the league’s AP top five teams both lost at home. No. 21 Ole Miss went into Tuscaloosa and upset the Crimson Tide 74-64. Malik Dia finished with 23 points and 19 rebounds for the Rebels (15-2, 4-0 SEC). Alabama dropped to 3-1 in league play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A second … [Read more...] about No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Florida Lose at Home on Bizarre Night in the SEC
Towns, Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA Players of the Month
Former Kentucky big man Karl-Anthony Towns and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were named NBA players of the month recently. Towns received his NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month award prior to the New York Knicks’ game tonight. Towns earned the award after averaging 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocked shots per game in December. Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA … [Read more...] about Towns, Gilgeous-Alexander Named NBA Players of the Month
Amoore and Kentucky Crush Auburn to Stay Undefeated in SEC Play
Kentucky rolled past Auburn 80-61 Sunday to stay undefeated in SEC play and improve to 15-1 overall. Georgia Amoore led the Cats (15-1, 4-0 SEC) with 21 points and 11 assists. Dazia Lawrence also finished with 21 points. Clara Strack added 16 points and 4 blocked shots. Teonni Key chipped in 15 points. Here are postgame notes from the win: (adsbygoogle = … [Read more...] about Amoore and Kentucky Crush Auburn to Stay Undefeated in SEC Play