The 2023 college season has been fascinating. Teams like Houston and Purdue have unsurprisingly been amazing while other teams like BYU, South Carolina, and Indiana State have exceeded expectations and become top-25 teams. Another team that has exceeded expectations is the Auburn Tigers. They’ve had their ups and downs this season, but they currently have a record of 20-5 and rank 2nd in the SEC behind the Tennessee Volunteers. If you judged Auburn strictly based on their AP ranking or metrics that attempt to measure the impressiveness of their record, like ESPN’s strength of record, you might think that it’s…
Author: Ryan McCrary
Ryan McCrary
Ryan McCrary is a huge sports fan who has covered basketball and football at the collegiate and pro levels for around five years. Although he loves stats and analytics, he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and grind the tape.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 136-110 on Monday, February 5, giving themselves a record of 32-16 for the entire season. Donovan Mitchell was the star of the show, dropping 29 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals while shooting 55% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Evan Mobley had a terrific all-round performance, recording 11 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block. Max Strus also had a strong outing, putting up 22 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals while shooting 6-for-10 from behind the arc. Isaac Okoro and Caris Levert…
In 2018, veteran NBA forward Nicolas Batum practiced with the French national team in Paris. During this practice, he met a 14-year-old player whom coaches had previously told him about. He spoke to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports about this experience, stating his initial reaction to the young teenager was “He’s different.” That kid was Victor Wembanyama, a phenom who has gone from dominating professional leagues overseas to terrorizing the NBA as a rookie. His first year in the NBA is a little over halfway through and it’s clear that he is a superstar in the making. The game is…
Last night, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-106 at home, ending their seven-game losing streak, the longest losing streak the team has had since 2008. It was a strong showing for the Heat especially on offense. Jimmy Butler was incredible, recording 31 points, seven rebounds, and six assists while shooting a ludicrous 71.4% from the field. He was terrific in terms of getting the free throw line, shooting 12 free throws, and making nine shots at the charity stripe. Terry Rozier, who the team traded for last week, had a rough night as a scorer, scoring just three…
After winning the MVP award last season, Joel Embiid is following up his tremendous 2022 season by somehow playing even better, averaging around 36 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists per game while shooting 54% from the field. Unfortunately, his season has not been free of controversy. During the offseason, the NBA instituted a new rule that players must be on the floor for at least 20 minutes in 65 games to be eligible for the MVP award and all-league honors. This rule is already starting to affect the awards race this season because Joel Embiid has been battling multiple…
The Miami Heat made a big trade last week, sending veteran point guard Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Terry Rozier. With Lowry, 37, making over $29 million this season, rumors are swirling that he could either be traded again or get bought out by the Charlotte Hornets. If Lowry does get moved or bought out, he is expected to be a popular target for teams looking to make a trade or dip into the buyout market. multiple teams projected to make the playoffs have been named as potential suitors. Let’s dive into…
The starting lineups for the 2024 NBA All-Star game were announced on Thursday and there weren’t many surprising selections. However, there was one player who was named an all-star starter for the very first time. That player is Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is having a tremendous season so far. His inclusion in the starting lineup was not shocking whatsoever. It was no secret that he was producing at a very high level and could very well be awarded by being a starter in the all-star game. Let’s take a look at how many votes he received and…
