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Hawks pick Duke forward A.J. Griffin at No. 16 in NBA draft

By PAUL NEWBERRYJune 24, 2022 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Looking to bounce back from a disappointing season, the Atlanta Hawks selected another Duke player in the first round.

Now the question: Is A.J. Griffin just the first of several newcomers who will be joining the team for next season.

Hawks’ G Bogdanovic undergoes offseason knee surgery

June 14, 2022 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is recovering from surgery on his right patella tendon after being hampered by knee inflammation this past season.

The Hawks announced Tuesday that Bogdanovic is expected to make a full recovery before the start of the 2022-23 season.

Alcorn St. defeats Alabama A&M in SWAC tourney

March 12, 2022 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Justsin Thomas scored 19 points and Dominic Brewton had 15 points and 11 rebounds to lift Alcorn State to a 69-64 win over Alabama A&M in the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament semifinals on Friday night.

Alabama A&M ousts Florida A&M 61-56 in SWAC quarterfinals

March 11, 2022 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 15 points and nine rebounds as Alabama A&M turned back Florida A&M 61-56 in the quarterfinals of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday night.

Saddler’s clutch play lifts Southern past Alabama A&M 50-49

March 6, 2022 GMT

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Jayden Saddler had 13 points and his three-point play with one second to go lifted Southern past Alabama A&M 50-49 on Saturday.

Tyrone Lyons added 12 points for the Jaguars, who held the Bulldogs to 28.3 percent shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a Southern opponent.

Johnson leads Alabama A&M past Grambling St. 71-63

March 4, 2022 GMT

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Alabama A&M beat Grambling State 71-63 on Thursday night.

Garrett Hicks had 17 points and six rebounds for Alabama A&M (11-16, 10-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its sixth consecutive victory.

Smith powers Alabama A&M past Alabama State 80-65

February 27, 2022 GMT

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Dailin Smith finished with 18 points and nine rebounds and Alabama A&M topped Alabama State 80-65 on Saturday.

Cameron Tucker had 13 points, seven assists and six boards for the Bulldogs (10-16, 9-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who have won five straight.

Moffe scores 24 to carry The Citadel past Mercer 71-67

February 24, 2022 GMT

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Tyler Moffe had a career-high 24 points as The Citadel narrowly beat Mercer 71-67 on Wednesday night.

David Maynard had 17 points for The Citadel (12-16, 6-11 Southern Conference).

Tucker, Johnson lead Alabama A&M over Florida A&M 71-63

February 22, 2022 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Tucker had 18 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Johnson had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Alabama A&M defeated Florida A&M 71-63 on Monday night.

Garrett Hicks added 14 points for Alabama A&M (9-16, 8-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight win.

Alabama A&M tops Bethune-Cookman 62-60

February 20, 2022 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Tucker, EJ Williams and Dailin Smith scored 15 points apiece as Alabama A&M narrowly defeated Bethune-Cookman 62-60 on Saturday.

Jalen Johnson had 10 points for Alabama A&M (8-16, 7-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which snapped its five-game road losing streak.

Cortez carries Alabama A&M over Ark.-Pine Bluff 74-69

February 15, 2022 GMT

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Anjay Cortez had a career-high 21 points as Alabama A&M narrowly defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 74-69 on Monday night.

Jalen Johnson had 17 points for Alabama A&M (7-16, 6-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference).

Alabama A&M beats MVSU in four overtimes 94-92

February 13, 2022 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Powell banked in a short jumper with six seconds remaining in the fourth overtime to lift Alabama A&M to a 94-92 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

MVSU’s Devin Gordon missed a baseline 3-point attempt at the buzzer.

Young and the Hawks face the Raptors

By The Associated PressJanuary 31, 2022 GMT

Toronto Raptors (24-23, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (24-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3; over/under is 218.5

Strawbridge layup sends Alabama State past Alabama A&M 59-55

January 16, 2022 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Kenny Strawbridge scored on a layup with 21 seconds left and E.J. Clark added two free throws with 4 ticks remaining to send Alabama State to a 59-55 victory over Alabama A&M in Southwestern Athletic Conference action on Saturday.

Johnson, Hicks carry Alabama A&M past Tennessee St. 82-73

November 10, 2021 GMT

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 17 points and 12 rebounds as Alabama A&M got past Tennessee State 82-73 on Tuesday night in a season opener.

Garrett Hicks added 16 points for the Bulldogs, while EJ Williams chipped in 15.

Mays has 26 points, Hawks finish strong to beat Heat 94-90

August 15, 2021 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Skylar Mays had 26 points and nine assists and the Atlanta Hawks closed with a 13-2 run for a 94-90 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night in the NBA Summer League.

Jalen Johnson, the Hawks’ first-round pick, had 25 points and seven rebounds.

Hawks sign draft picks Johnson, Cooper before summer league

August 6, 2021 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks signed first-round draft pick Jalen Johnson on Thursday before the forward participates in the team's summer league in Las Vegas.

The former Duke standout was the No.

Blue Devils freshman DJ Steward declaring for NBA draft

April 2, 2021 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke freshman guard DJ Steward is entering the NBA draft.

The school announced Steward's decision Thursday after he averaged 13 points and scored in double figures 17 times...

Duke looks to extend streak vs Ga. Tech

March 1, 2021 GMT

Duke (11-9, 9-7) vs. Georgia Tech (13-8, 9-6)

Duke looks to extend streak vs Louisville

February 26, 2021 GMT

Louisville (12-5, 7-4) vs. Duke (11-8, 9-6)

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p...

Duke snaps 3-game skid, holds off Georgia Tech for 75-68 win

January 27, 2021 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — DJ Steward scored 19 points, Jalen Johnson added 18 and Duke snapped a three-game losing streak pulling away from Georgia Tech 75-68 on Tuesday night...

Duke looks to extend streak vs Ga. Tech

January 25, 2021 GMT

Georgia Tech (7-4, 3-2) vs. Duke (5-5, 3-3)

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Tuesday, 9 p...

Duke, Louisville meet in conference play

January 21, 2021 GMT

Duke (5-4, 3-2) vs. Louisville (9-3, 4-2)

KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 4 p...

Ranked teams meet as No. 20 Virginia Tech hosts No. 19 Duke

January 11, 2021 GMT

No. 19 Duke (5-2, 3-0) vs. No. 20 Virginia Tech (9-2, 3-1)

Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p...

Wake Forest faces tough test vs No. 21 Duke

January 7, 2021 GMT

Wake Forest (3-2, 0-2) vs. No. 21 Duke (4-2, 2-0)

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p...

Hurt’s six 3-pointers help No. 6 Duke rout Bellarmine 76-54

December 5, 2020 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Hurt scored 24 points and accounted for six of Duke's 13 3-pointers, and the No...

No. 6 Duke meets Bellarmine

December 3, 2020 GMT

Bellarmine (0-0) vs. No. 6 Duke (1-1)

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p...

No. 8 Michigan State outlasts No. 6 Duke 75-69

By The Associated PressDecember 2, 2020 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rocket Watts scored 20 points and Julius Marble had a career-high 12 to help No...

Prep boys basketball: Minus Brogan Brunker, Middleton’s no match for Sun Prairie

Jon Masson | Wisconsin State JournalJanuary 20, 2018 GMT

MIDDLETON — After a week completing final exams in the classroom, the Sun Prairie boys basketball team anticipated another test on the court Friday night from Big Eight Conference rival Middleton.

But an ankle injury sustained in the final 10 minutes of practice Thursday sidelined Middleton’s leading scorer, 6-foot-4 senior forward Brogan Brunker, and altered the complexion of the game.