Here is a look at the scores, schedule, opening-day stars and notable guest appearances from the first round of NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas on Friday.
Basketball
After NBA legend Charles Barkley said he didn’t think Golden Knights star Jack Eichel recognized him recently, Eichel said he’s a fan and it was just a misunderstanding.
A franchise willing to tank — lose on purpose — should be celebrated for its competitiveness as long as leagues continue to incentivize such a practice.
The Final Four is a time for tall people to tell even taller tales about the past, including Bill Walton’s gem detailing Jerry Tarkanian’s efforts to keep him from UCLA.
The Mean Green once again buckled down on defense down the stretch and won the NIT title at Orleans Arena with a win over Alabama-Birmingham.
The Conference USA foes will meet in Thursday’s championship game after pulling out narrow victories in the first NIT semifinal round to be played in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas native Trey Woodbury, who starred at Clark High School, will end his career with Utah Valley at Orleans Arena. The Wolverines play UAB on Tuesday in the NIT semifinals.
The Huskies recorded a fourth straight blowout victory and punched their ticket to the Final Four when Gonzaga couldn’t recover from a controversial foul call.
Connecticut teammates have seen what happens when Adama Senogo gets challenged, and perhaps no more daunting task has been presented than Gonzaga and Drew Timme.
The Liberty High School alum grew up dreaming about making a shot like he did Thursday to lift Gonzaga to the Elite Eight with a win over UCLA at T-Mobile Arena.
Arkansas spent much of the season in the top 10 only to enter the NCAA Tournament as an afterthought before making a run to the Sweet 16 that ended in disappointment.
Thursday will mark the first time NCAA Tournament games have been contested in the state of Nevada and UCLA coach Mick Cronin thinks it should have happened much sooner.
The shirtless celebrations of Eric Musselman are just fine with his Arkansas players, who will take the floor against Connecticut on Thursday in the Sweet 16 at T-Mobile Arena.
Las Vegas hosts the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight on Thursday and Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, a part of the bracket that has produced many memorable moments.
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