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Taylor Bol Bowen’s season started well before he faced injuries. He missed five games this season. Bol Bowen said he feels healthy now and has felt good ‘for a while now’.
Aiden Sherrell grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds in Alabama’s 90-70 win over Hofstra. Sherrell’s performance helped the Crimson Tide overcome a 10-point first-half deficit. He also scored 12 points in the first half, the highest on the team.
Cal’s season ended with a 76-75 loss to Saint Joseph’s in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bears blew a 19-point second-half lead in the defeat at Haas Pavilion. Saint Joseph’s will now play New Mexico in the NIT quarterfinal.
Carmelo Anthony shared his experience playing basketball with Barack Obama. Anthony recalled getting a call to join Obama for a game, where he was told Obama needed a shooter. The game included other players, including LeBron James.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 43-28 record. They have been losing the offensive rebounding and turnover battles in March. With 11 regular season games remaining, the Timberwolves need to address these issues before the playoffs.
Bryce James, a freshman for No. 1 seed Arizona, will not play during March Madness. He is redshirting this season to focus on his development. The 6-foot-5 guard will finish his first college season without a game appearance.
Mitchell Robinson warned his Knicks teammates against overlooking inferior teams. This came two days before their game against the Washington Wizards. The Knicks secured a 145-113 victory, extending their winning streak to six games.
Alabama will face Texas Tech in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Alabama is coming off a win over Hofstra, while Texas Tech earned a win over Akron. The Red Raiders are 1.5-point favourites.
Day 5 in Miami features Arthur Fils squaring off against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The contest is likely hinging on forehand effectiveness. Other matches include Reilly Opelka vs Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov vs Martin Landaluce.
Ayo Dosunmu’s trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves was viewed as a positive move to add guard depth, but his performance has surpassed initial expectations. Dosunmu’s scoring and defensive capabilities have distinguished him from Donte DiVincenzo. He is averaging 14.1 points in March.