Basketball

Magic clinging to playoff spot

The Orlando Magic were down 17 points during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. However, a second-half rally put them one game closer to locking up a playoff spot. The Magic ended the night with 120-115 win. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1237568552816619531 Magic get help from the bench After several …

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SEC Tourney Preview: Vandy vs. Arkansas

The SEC Tournament kicks off on Wednesday with Georgia versus Ole Miss, and the second game will be between the bottom-dwelling Vanderbilt Commodores and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Vanderbilt will get the home-field advantage being in Nashville, but the only game played between the two ended with a 20-point Razorback win. Here is …

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Reactions to NBA Coronavirus Guidelines

On March 1, the NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams offering some suggestions regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. Some recommendations to players include avoiding high-fives with fans/players, not signing fan merchandise. Also, the NBA advised teams to have multiple emergency plans in place. One future possibility may be to …

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ETSU wins Southern Conference title to punch its second ticket to the NCAA Tournament in five years

Southern Conference Championship East Tennessee State secured its spot in the 2020 NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, defeating Wofford 72-58 in the Southern Conference Championship on in Asheville, NC. Senior guard Isaiah Tisdale led ETSU with 24 points and shot 4-7 from beyond the arc. Tournament Experience It is East …

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Kerry Blackshear Jr.’s Ability to Play in the SEC Tournament is Still in Question

As the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off this week, it is still uncertain if Florida’s number one rebounder, Kerry Blackshear, will be able to play. Blackshear injured his wrist during Saturday’s home loss against Kentucky. KJ will not practice between now and #Gators SEC Tournament opener Thursday against either …

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