French Phenom Victor Wembanyama Makes Fashion Statement While Facing Memphis Grizzlies
French rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama turned heads on and off the court during the San Antonio Spurs' matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. He donned a stylish $110 Drake x Nike Nocta jacket, showcasing his growing influence in the world of fashion and sports.

Wembanyama, already sporting a multi-year footwear and gear deal with Nike, has become known for his unique sneaker choices. He previously teased unreleased Nike NOCTA Glide sneakers at his Yankee Stadium first pitch, and during his time with Metropolitans 92, he rocked custom US size 20.5 Nike Air Zoom GT Runs.

The Nocta jacket represents the increasing crossover between sports and fashion, where athlete-endorsed products hold significant cultural sway. Wembanyama's endorsement deal with Nike is set to continue throughout his NBA career, solidifying his position as a style icon in the league.

On the court, Wembanyama put up a respectable performance, scoring 20 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and swatting four blocks. However, his efforts were overshadowed by the Grizzlies' Ja Morant, who stole the show with a dominant 26-point, 10-assist performance and a highlight-reel dunk over Wembanyama.

Despite Wembanyama's individual flashes of brilliance, the Spurs remain in 15th place in the Western Conference, struggling to find their footing as a team. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, secured the victory thanks to Morant's stellar play.

Following the game, Wembanyama shared his thoughts on facing Morant, acknowledging his athleticism and quickness while adding, "Everyone's got a franchise player like this who's causing problems."

Wembanyama's journey in the NBA is just beginning, and his duel with Morant is just a glimpse into the exciting rivalries and matchups that await him. With his talent, fashion sense, and growing confidence, Wembanyama is sure to leave his mark on the league both on and off the court.

Cameron Brink and Kiki Erivine Lead Stanford Past Belmont, 74-55

Cameron Brink had 27 points and 16 rebounds to lead fourth-ranked Stanford to a 74-55 victory over Belmont University in the first round of the Ball Dawgs Classic on Wednesday.

The Bruins had been playing well until national powerhouse Stanford (5-0) got the win.

Trailing 33-32 early in the third quarter, a 3-pointer by Hannah Jump sparked a 9-0 run and Brinker added six points to give the Cardinal a 41-33 lead and control of the game.

The Bruins (2-for-3) closed the gap to six, 59-53, with 4:34 left in the game as the Cardinals closed the game on a 15-2 spurt.

Kiki Ilyafin had 14 points and nine rebounds for Stanford.

Florida State defeats Northwestern 90-52

Sara Bejedi scored 17 points and Florida State used a fast start to beat Northwestern 90-52 in the Ball Dawgs Classic.

Alexis Tucker contributed 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Seminoles (5-0). O'Mariah Gordon hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points, and Carla Viegas scored 11.

Haley Weaver had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (3-2), who lost 110-52 to No. 17 Notre Dame in the other game.

On Friday, Florida State will play Stanford and Northwestern will play Belmont.

Florida State never trailed after Tucker's opening 3-pointer, as she scored five straight points during a 9-0 run to push the lead back to 12-2 with less than four minutes left in the game.

Boston University Terriers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights College Basketball Preview and Prediction

Boston University Terriers Betting Preview

The Boston University Terriers are coming off a 67-58 loss to the Northeastern University Huskies in their season opener. Kyrone Alexander scored 15 points in the opener to lead the Terriers. Coming off the bench, Matai Baptiste also had 11 points and five rebounds.

In the opener, the Terriers shot 40.4 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from three-point range and 50 percent from the free throw line. If the Terriers want to win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, they will need to improve their shooting percentage.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Outlook

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are fresh off a 68-61 loss to Princeton in their season opener. The Scarlet Knights were led by Cliff Omoruyi who had 12 points and 7 rebounds in the opener. Noah Fernandez added 10 points.

The Scarlet Knights shot 40.35 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three-point range and 100 percent from the free throw line in the opener. If the Scarlet Knights want to beat the Boston University Terriers, they will need to improve their three-point shooting.

Chris' Choice

Chris chose to leave the free throw line in this game. He doesn't believe in either team's offense and thinks that both teams are prone to low scoring games. He also believes that both teams need depth players to step up in order to win, but he's not sure they can.

Pick: Under