If there’s been one discernable flaw about the play of No. 7 Maryland this season, it’s that the Terrapins have been slow to take charge against lesser opponents.
As coach Scott Brooks rattled off the things he was happy about in the Washington Wizards’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night - Moritz Wagner’s best game in the NBA, improved defense in the second half - he didn’t even mention Bradley Beal until he was prompted.
The NCAA and its proponents insist that college athletes and non-athletes should be viewed in the same light. But the athletes consistently are treated differently, with more scrutiny and less justice.
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura’s status as Japan’s basketball prodigy is beneficial for business. Monumental Sports and Entertainment executives will return to Tokyo next week and hold upwards of 20 meetings with Japanese companies.
Wizards coach Scott Brooks is serious about Kristi Toliver’s promise as a full-time coach when she retires from playing.
Freshman Ashley Owusa scored 17 for the Terps, who shot 31% and finished 2 for 16 from beyond the arc.
Eric Musselman admits to being old school when it comes to earning playing time for his Arkansas team.
Tres Tinkle scored 16 points to help Oregon State cruise to an 83-63 victory over Wyoming on Saturday night.
Darryl Morsell led a balanced attack with 14 points and No. 7 Maryland used a strong defensive effort to power past Oakland 80-50 Saturday.
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is a big believer in challenging his teams with tough non-conference schedules.
About everything that could go wrong did for Texas Southern.
Colbey Ross had 22 points as Pepperdine edged past Abilene Christian 73-69 on Saturday night. Kameron Edwards added 20 points for the Waves.
For the first time in their LSU careers, sophomores Darius Days and Emmitt Williams were in the starting lineup together.
Police say uniforms were stolen from Texas Southern’s women’s basketball team before their game at Oregon.
Ja'Shon Henry had 14 points off the bench to lift Bradley to a 65-56 win over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday night.
Chico Carter Jr. scored 20 points off the bench, leading eight players in double figures, and Murray State beat Brescia University of the NAIA 114-48 on Saturday night.
Alessandro Lever had 25 points as Grand Canyon beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-54 on Saturday night.
Jordan Ratinho had 15 points as San Francisco beat Southern Illinois 76-60 on Saturday night.
Cameron Hunter came off the bench to tally 13 points and North Dakota State beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 57-45 on Saturday night.
Jamari Blackmon had 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead North Alabama to a 61-55 victory over Samford on Saturday night.
Danny Pippen buried a 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining and Kent State, which trailed by 16 points in the first half, defeated Wright State 72-71 on Saturday night.
Kamar Baldwin had 23 points as Butler topped Wofford 80-61 on Saturday night.
Isaiah Blackmon had a career-high 28 points as St. Francis (Pa.) narrowly defeated American 79-76 on Saturday night.
Tykei Greene posted a career-high 17 points and nine rebounds as Manhattan topped Albany 57-51 on Saturday night.
Cameron Johnson and Kevon Harris scored 18 points apiece as Stephen F. Austin defeated Drexel 82-67 on Saturday.
Luka Brajkovic had a career-high 21 points as Davidson easily beat UNC Wilmington 87-49 on Saturday night.
