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USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What Montana guard Money Williams learned after testing the NBA draft process
What Montana guard Money Williams learned after testing the NBA draft process Williams worked out with the Rockets and Trail Blazers before the early entry withdrawal deadline on Wednesday. Money Williams wanted to test the 2025 NBA draft to gain valuable feedback to further develop his game, and the Montana sophomore received that and more over the past month. Williams was an All-Big Sky second-team selection, averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals on 34.1% shooting from 3-point range. He paced the Grizzlies in scoring, leading them to their first conference title and appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2019. The 6-foot-4 guard finished in double figures 17 times this past season, including two 30-point performances. He reached that mark on Nov. 13 in a loss against No. 11 Tennessee, becoming the first Big Sky player to score at least 30 points against an SEC opponent since 1999. "I'm just testing the waters to see where I'm at," Williams said Tuesday after working out with the Portland Trail Blazers. "I feel good where I'm at. Obviously, I need some more work, but next year, I'm pretty sure I'll be more confident to enter my name into the draft." Williams began his sophomore campaign by starting the first 20 games of the season for head coach Travis DeCuire. After a 12-8 start to the season, DeCuire elected to move Williams to the bench to shake things up and provide a jolt in the second unit. The team responded by going 13-2 to finish the season, including a loss to Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Williams was named the Big Sky Sixth Man of the Year for his play in that role, which served as a reminder of sorts for him. "If you want to be on the court, you have to be consistent," Williams said. "All of the guys that play in the NBA are consistent at what they do. This is their job; this is their profession." Williams declared for the draft following the season while maintaining his remaining eligibility. In addition to working out with the Trail Blazers, Williams also completed a visit with the Houston Rockets before withdrawing from the draft ahead of the deadline on Wednesday. The 20-year-old had the opportunity to compete against his peers in those two workouts, while receiving intel from coaches and executives about his strengths and weaknesses. He understands what it takes to advance to the next level and will keep that with him throughout his junior year. "There are a lot of guys that want to be here," Williams said. "I'm pretty sure there are only 500 guys that get drafted to the NBA out of the whole world, so to be one of those guys, you have to separate yourself. Having that great experience, it opened my mind even more."
NBC Sports
18-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NCAA Tournament - Montana vs. Wisconsin Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The Grizzlies of Montana (25-9) are back in the Big Dance preparing to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (26-9) in an intriguing East Region matchup. Montana won the Big Sky Championship over Northern Colorado while Wisconsin lost in the Big Ten Title Game to Michigan. Led by Money Williams (13.3 points per game), Montana takes the court having won four in a row. Prior to their loss to Michigan, the Badgers had won three in a row. John Tonje is having one of the top scoring seasons in Wisconsin history averaging 19.2 points per game. The winner of this game earns the right to play the winner of BYU vs. VCU. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Montana vs. Wisconsin Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 1:30PM EST Site: Ball Arena City: Denver, CO Network/Streaming: TNT Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Montana vs. Wisconsin The latest odds as of Tuesday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Montana Grizzlies (+1050), Wisconsin Badgers (-2500) Spread: Badgers -17.5 Total: 151.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Montana vs. Wisconsin Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's Grizzlies & Badgers game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on Wisconsin -17.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 151.5. Montana vs. Wisconsin: Top betting trends and recent stats Montana is 4-0-1 against the spread in their last 5 games (14-11-3 for the season) Wisconsin is 19-11-1 against the spread for the season but just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games These teams have met once previously with Wisconsin winning 73-49 on March 11, 2012 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Montana 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Bookmakers expect strong results from the Montana Grizzlies (25-9), listing them with the 54th-best odds among all college basketball teams and the top odds among Big Sky teams to win the national championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, at +100000 on the moneyline. Montana is coming off of a 91-83 win over Northern Colorado in its most recent game on Wednesday. Kai Johnson scored a team-leading 23 points for the Grizzlies in the win. The Grizzlies play against the Wisconsin Badgers in the First Round on Thursday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Wisconsin is a 16.5-point favorite, and the over/under is 149.5. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Montana college basketball futures odds College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 10:12 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Montana's best 2024-25 wins Montana defeated the Northern Colorado Bears (No. 115 in the RPI) 91-83 on March 12, which is its top win of the season to date. Money Williams scored 19 points against Northern Colorado, and Te'Jon Sawyer chipped in 15. Other notable wins 86-78 on the road over Northern Colorado (No. 115/RPI) on February 6 83-75 at home over CSU Northridge (No. 145/RPI) on November 27 71-67 at home over South Dakota State (No. 149/RPI) on December 4 92-78 at home over Portland State (No. 230/RPI) on January 30 89-85 on the road over Montana State (No. 238/RPI) on February 22 Montana stat leaders Joe Pridgen paces his team in rebounds per game (6.9), and also averages 11.5 points and 1.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Johnson posts 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the field. Malik Moore is posting 12.8 points, 2.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. Brandon Whitney averages 9.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 0.7 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. Montana 2024-25 stats Offensively, Montana is putting up 76.9 points per game (95th-ranked in college basketball). It is ceding 72.9 points per contest at the other end (211th-ranked). This year, the Grizzlies have a 15-1 record at home and a 7-8 record on the road while going 3-0 in neutral-site games. Montana scores 79.8 points per game when playing at home, compared to 73 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 6.8 points per contest. The Grizzlies have a 16-1 record in games they were listed as favorites, while finishing 6-8 when listed as underdogs. Montana has been racking up 78 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that's a little higher than the 76.9 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 campaign.
Fox Sports
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Patterson sparks Montana early in 78-55 win over Idaho in Big Sky Conference tourney semifinal
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Reserve Austin Patterson scored 20 points shooting 5 for 10 from 3-point range and Montana beat Idaho 78-55 in a Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinal game on Tuesday night. The second-seeded Grizzlies will play top-seeded Northern Colorado on Wednesday for the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Money Williams, also a backup, and Kai Johnson each scored 13 points for Montana (24-9). Jack Payne scored 18 points and Kolton Mitchell 12 for Idaho (14-19) who entered the tournament as the sixth seed. Patterson's 3-pointer with 15:43 left in the first half broke a tie at 7 and Montana led for the remainder. Williams made a layup and 3 within 30 seconds and Montana extended the lead to 27-11 at the midway point of the first half. The Grizzlies led 39-28 at intermission and stayed ahead by double figures for all the second half. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and recommended
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Patterson sparks Montana early in 78-55 win over Idaho in Big Sky Conference tourney semifinal
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Reserve Austin Patterson scored 20 points shooting 5 for 10 from 3-point range and Montana beat Idaho 78-55 in a Big Sky Conference Tournament semifinal game on Tuesday night. The second-seeded Grizzlies will play top-seeded Northern Colorado on Wednesday for the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Money Williams, also a backup, and Kai Johnson each scored 13 points for Montana (24-9). Jack Payne scored 18 points and Kolton Mitchell 12 for Idaho (14-19) who entered the tournament as the sixth seed. Patterson's 3-pointer with 15:43 left in the first half broke a tie at 7 and Montana led for the remainder. Williams made a layup and 3 within 30 seconds and Montana extended the lead to 27-11 at the midway point of the first half. The Grizzlies led 39-28 at intermission and stayed ahead by double figures for all the second half.
