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Arizona Wildcats vs. Colgate Raiders Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Arizona’s transfers are playing major roles as the No. 2 Wildcats get back in action Saturday afternoon against Colgate in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona (6-0) last played on Thanksgiving, leading most of the way but having to battle to pull out a 74-68 victory over Michigan State in Palm Desert, Calif. North Carolina transfer Caleb Love scored a team-high 17 points. San Diego State transfer Keshad Johnson had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds … more
Villanova Wildcats vs. Drexel Dragons Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Villanova did not expect to be competing in the fifth-place game of the inaugural Big 5 Classic Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. But that’s where the No. 18-ranked Wildcats (6-2) find themselves with a matchup against Drexel following losses against Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph’s. Villanova consistently stood atop the Big 5 — which now includes the Dragons in recent years. The Wildcats won national championships in 2016 and 2018. Without Hall of Fame head coach Jay … more
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Florida State Seminoles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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No. 17 North Carolina doesn’t intend to fall off the radar this December. A year ago the Tar Heels faded, but that might not be the case this time as they enter Atlantic Coast Conference play coming off a notable performance. “We were really trying to put the world on notice,” North Carolina forward Armando Bacot said after his team beat No. 10 Tennessee on Wednesday. Next comes a visit from Florida State for the … more
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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Rankings and records will be irrelevant when No. 3 Marquette makes the 80-mile trip to face Wisconsin on Saturday in the annual nonconference matchup of in-state rivals in Madison. Both Marquette and Wisconsin took care of business this week in tune-up victories following impressive tournament showings. Marquette (6-1) rolled past Southern 93-56 on Tuesday, and Wisconsin (5-2) defeated Western Illinois 71-49 on Monday for its fourth consecutive win. The I-94 rivalry began in 1917 and … more
Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 2nd 2023
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The key contributors tend to be evolving and rotating for the Charlotte Hornets. As long as at least a player or two are able to come through, the Hornets figure to have a chance against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday at Charlotte, N.C. The Timberwolves will arrive on a roll with a three-game winning streak and victories in six of their last seven games. They’ve had a variety of players come to the forefront. … more