Duke is no longer one of the greatest programs in college basketball. Despite what critics say about Isiah Evans, the Boozer brothers, and Dame Sarr. This team came nowhere close to the vision of Jon Scheyer.
Now, why is Scheyer receiving the Duke treatment after three consecutive Elite Eights and one Final Four appearance (2025)? He can compile all the top recruits, however. But cannot seem to assimilate a packaged NIL plan.
You know, the cable plans customers receive on their bills. There is an option of basic or premium and Scheyer is shooting all his Easter eggs in one bucket.
Mind you, Scheyer is the successor to Coach K and does not possess an inkling of championship experience, yet. If anything, we will see Scheyer back for one more rotten season and try to work the system in a new day and age of basketball.
Top Duke recruits are not always the end all, be alls of its collegiate sport.
Braylon Mullins knocked down the game-winning shot to advance UConn to the Final Four. An unbelievable game from top to finish. The Huskies came back from 19 points down to win and knock in a shot, almost similar to Christian Laettner. What is also intriguing that UConn has a chance to repeat history with the 1970’s UCLA Bruins to win 3 of 4 National championships back to Connecticut!
The Golden State Warriors tried to prevent another catastrophic hurdle from happening last night and that was Moses Moody. The injury was described as if he had ‘buckled’ his knee.
Poor Golden State..
The Warriors also lost Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL and did not stunt what Lindsey Vonn tried to accomplish at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Coach Steve Kerr touted how Moody was progressing until injuring his knee.
This article would not be the same if Jonathan Kuminga was not mentioned. Kuminga is averaging 13 points per game and .601 eFG% meaning the Atlanta Hawks are entrusting in the former GSW to hit 3’s.
The lesson out of today’s article is Warriors fight. No matter what has happened, three core OG’s still stand. Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, and Stephen Curry and they have not stopped fighting from Day 1 and continue to stockpile wins from time to time. Let’s raise our glass to Moody for ambition, resilience and relentlessness.
Note: The Golden State Warriors currently rank 10th in the Play-in Tournament.
The Philadelphia 76ers stand as tall leaders of the city and proudly so. There have been no repercussions until the recent 25-game suspension of Paul George. While this is despicable, 76ers fans must take a step back and learn from the credibility of mental health. George took an improper medication, therefore, releasing an apologetic statement.
George was the second leader in 3’s per game, as well as, three-point average. What will be critical down the stretch is George’s lack of shooting in the lineup, as Kelly Oubre is only the type of finisher and defender on both ends of the court. The Sixers were set to face George’s homecoming city, Los Angeles until this happened.
This will be remembered not only because of its impact but due to the fact that the Sixers create enough cash flow for the luxury tax and a cast player to be traded. George will lose $11.74 million because of the detrimental, misunderstood revelation to the city and fans.
First time, Joel Embiid speaks out in many years expressing potential for the team, George goes down. A banking statement for the team would be to add a player that can fit into the ideal culture of Philadelphia such as George.
The national media may think this is a measly deal but George and the Sixers are somewhat a big component to the breathing fresh air of Brotherly Love. He was starting to come into his own until the horrified angst occurred.
George missed much action with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers and was not going to allow the keys to drop, again. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecomb cannot comprehend probably what is fainting in their own eyes for a short amount of time.
Embiid, though, has a positive remark to say about others all the time and when he speaks, it is a genuine feeling to believe and get behind. Embiid dealt with his own demons in the offseason.
The clock has changed to January 31, 2026 where the 76ers stand tall, today, as victims of the painful system. If they decide to win, the Sixers will do it. If the 76ers want to settle back, they will learn the hard way when jumps of dopamine have led to the downfall of this squad.
Lebron James returned to Cleveland last night. He had only scored 11 points in 27 minutes.
Jalen Tyson had to apologize about his comments, which I disagreed with. When there is an emerging team such as the Cleveland Cavaliers despite injuries, Donovan Mitchell answers the call and should be considered an integral part of the organization, now.
The New York Knicks have lied dormant recently in their quest toward a NBA Finals championship. That is what James Dolan recognizes as he left the midst of a Knicks game, Monday night. The Knicks have lost 9 of their last 11.
Carrying on this tradition, is awful so bad for the Knicks fanbase. They fired Tom Thibodeau last year and are following through with their new head coach, Mike Brown.
Brown has gotten some flack. Knicks fans are ruthless as it be when one head coach is swapped for another. The name of the game is to win basketball games even when the coach managed Lebron James.
There is no slight controversy as to what Jalen Brunson has assembled in his time wearing Knicks uniform apparel except criticism of breaking down the defense. He has been the proven All-Star to finish games in overtime, atop, during his prime.
There have been Karl Anthony-Towns trade rumors following the NBA Cup win over the Detroit Pistons. What could the Knicks possibly want for him rather than ship multiple 1st rounders for Mikael Bridges?
Giannis Antekounmpo has been in trade talks, also, and has separation anxiety from his brother, Thanasis, according to former NBA players that worked with him. He is a reminder of the Dwight Howard controversy if traded to New York because of the inevitable, increased hype for superstardom, also.
The Knicks lie dormant because of many reasons besides the fact that the New York fanbase cannot make up their minds. The New York Knicks must travel to each potentialize home game and simply cheer on their team to the very end, and that includes James Dolan.
The Sixers would round out a decent starting lineup of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecomb, Michael Porter Jr., Paul George, and Nicolas Claxton. MPJ has championship experience and Claxton excels in shot blocking.
As for Embiid, his time in Philadelphia would come to an end after 11 seasons. This trade would welcome back the Sixers arena attendance and shift to a focus on consistency, again, with Jared McCain, also, being another front-runner to leave Philadelphia.
The Brooklyn Nets are 11-26 and could get better on a level of patience and stretching Embiid’s course in the NBA.
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