Articles filed under Basketball
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Libertyville’s Peterson takes victory tour to Hoffman EstatesFeb 08, 2025 9:29 pm - As an undrafted NBA rookie, Libertyville native Drew Peterson played in the G-League Finals and won an NBA championship ring with the Celtics. He made a stop in Hoffman Estates on Saturday to play against the Windy City Bulls.
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Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis key resurgence for No. 23 Illinois in 95-74 romp past MinnesotaFeb 08, 2025 9:13 pm - Will Riley had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists off the bench and Kasparas Jakucionis had 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get back on track with a 95-74 victory over Minnesota. Tomislav Ivisic added 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Illini improved to 16-8 and 8-6 in the Big Ten.
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Dinkins' 12 help Duquesne defeat Loyola Chicago 69-56Feb 08, 2025 8:23 pm - Led by Tre Dinkins' 12 points, the Duquesne Dukes defeated the Loyola Ramblers 69-56.
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He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale makes return to commentating following 4th bout with cancerFeb 08, 2025 6:43 pm - He's back, baby! ESPN's Dick Vitale received a standing ovation at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum in his first game back as a commentator since recovering from his fourth bout with cancer.
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Blame the middlemen? Karnisovas willing to keep Bulls on same course for nowFeb 06, 2025 7:21 pm - Bulls boss Arturas Karnisovas met with reporters Thursday after the NBA trade deadline passed. He still thinks the team could reach the play-in or playoffs, even after sending Zach LaVine to Sacramento.
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The trade deadline in the NBA has come and gone. Time for the dust to settleFeb 06, 2025 4:59 pm - The final numbers from trade-deadline time: no fewer than eight current and past All-Stars, some of them recent All-NBA selections, some among the league's highest scorers and even three Olympic gold medalists, all of them headed to new homes. Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis got blindsided by a blockbuster.
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Windy City Bulls lose to Grand Rapids but set attendance record in home matineeFeb 06, 2025 3:17 pm - The Windy City Bulls fell to the Grand Rapids Gold 100-87 on Thursday afternoon. Guard Eric Gaines co-led all scorers with 26 points and had a game-high six 3-pointers.
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Longino scores 17, Villanova defeats DePaul 59-49Feb 05, 2025 11:27 pm - Led by Jordan Longino's 17 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 59-49 on Wednesday night. The Wildcats are now 13-10 on the season, while the Blue Demons fell to 11-13.
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Wizards trading Valanciunas to the Kings for Cissoko and 2 2nd-round draft picksFeb 05, 2025 10:15 pm - The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and second-round draft picks in 2028 and 2029. The Wizards announced the trade Wednesday night.
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Figuring it out: Buzelis gets first start in loss to Minnesota; Bulls extend BallFeb 05, 2025 9:51 pm - Rookie Matas Buzelis got his first career start Wednesday at Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Bulls reportedly agreed to a contract extension with Lonzo Ball.