Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis thinks that a recent foe, not his current two-time MVP teammate, is a contender to ...

The superteams era is over. Deep rosters, versatile lineups and a relentless style of play are proving to be the best path to ...

Alas, Wembanyama, the far-and-away front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year, can make titans look like Spud Webb. The ...

With the Cavaliers and Thunder showcasing impressive two-way play in Wednesday's thriller, the defensive carryover should determine the rematch.

Alabama basketball claimed another milestone victory ... In one of the best showings of Alabama's defense to date this season, the Crimson Tide outrebounded the Bluejays, 46-32, to deny a nagging ...

Alabama basketball received the wake-up call it needed ... Alas, that plan didn't look like it included ball screen defense. "I don't know if we ever found the matchup," Oats said of Eaglestaff.

Ole Miss basketball's stifling defense set season records for both Southern Miss and the Rebels on Saturday. No. 15 Ole Miss beat Southern Miss 77-46 on Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum ...

Creighton coach Greg McDermott on return of Alabama basketball's Chris Youngblood In one of the best showings of Alabama's defense to date this season, the Crimson Tide outrebounded the Bluejays ...

As teams resume play from Christmas break, the Tribune looks at several area defensive players to watch for, as nominated by coaches. Here's a look at the defensive players in the Tribune's area that ...