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Ricky O'Donnell

Ricky O'Donnell

Basketball Editor

    Latest articles by Ricky O'Donnell

    Allonzo Trier’s return makes Arizona a national championship contenderAllonzo Trier’s return makes Arizona a national championship contender
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    By Ricky O'Donnell
    Gonzaga’s Zach Collins enters NBA draft, becomes one-and-done without ever starting a gameGonzaga’s Zach Collins enters NBA draft, becomes one-and-done without ever starting a game
    The NBA mock draft lottery gods smile upon the LakersThe NBA mock draft lottery gods smile upon the Lakers
    3 things we learned in the United States’ 98-87 win at the Nike Hoops Summit3 things we learned in the United States’ 98-87 win at the Nike Hoops Summit
    Men's College Basketball
    By Ricky O'Donnell
    Illinois lost yet another top basketball recruit, but better days are comingIllinois lost yet another top basketball recruit, but better days are coming
    Men's College Basketball
    By Ricky O'Donnell
    Kennedy Meeks went from 300-pound recruit to Final Four hero for UNCKennedy Meeks went from 300-pound recruit to Final Four hero for UNC
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    North Carolina called its shot at redemption and stuck the landingNorth Carolina called its shot at redemption and stuck the landing
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    Kobe Bryant is Gonzaga’s secret weapon heading into the national title gameKobe Bryant is Gonzaga’s secret weapon heading into the national title game
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    UNC’s last great recruiting class has kept the Tar Heels on top of the CBB worldUNC’s last great recruiting class has kept the Tar Heels on top of the CBB world
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