Darren Buchanan Jr. taking a free throw for George Washington. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Buchanan Jr. was very productive as a freshman for GW and will have even higher usage in his sophomore campaign. During the 2024-2025 season, Darren Buchanan Jr. will look to build on a strong freshman year for George Washington and to establish himself as a … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2025: George Washington wing Darren Buchanan Jr. is a true prospect right in the Wizards backyard
Olympics 2024: Basketball preview and open thread for July 29
Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images Women’s basketball competition begins today for Australia, Belgium and Canada, the national teams with Washington Mystics players. BONJOUR À TOUS ! The 2024 Olympic women’s basketball tournament goes full swing today! No men’s basketball games are on today. Men’s basketball scores from yesterday Group C: South … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: Basketball preview and open thread for July 29
Recap: Les Bleus beat Brazil, 78-66
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Olympic hosts start 1-0. France overcame a sluggish start to beat Brazil 78-66 in their 2024 Olympic men’s basketball opener Saturday at the Decathlon Arena in Lille. Les Bleus trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half thanks to some hot outside shooting from Brazil’s Léo Meindl. But France found their footing in the … [Read more...] about Recap: Les Bleus beat Brazil, 78-66
Jones signs one-year contract with the Suns
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images The former Washington Wizards guard signed a minimum veteran deal of about $3.3 million On Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Tyus Jones will leave the Washington Wizards to sign a one-year, $3.3 million minimum level contract with the Phoenix Suns. Jones was the top free agent point guard for multiple weeks … [Read more...] about Jones signs one-year contract with the Suns
Olympics 2024: Basketball open thread for July 28
Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images The United States begins play today. BONJOUR À TOUS ! The 2024 Olympic men’s basketball tournament continues on this Sunday! Here is the schedule of games. Scores from yesterday Group A: Australia 92, Spain 80 Group B: Germany 97, Japan 77 Group B: France 78, Brazil 66 Group A: Canada 86, Greece 79 Men’s Basketball Schedule for … [Read more...] about Olympics 2024: Basketball open thread for July 28