Class of 2022 four-star center Kyle Filipowski committed to Duke on Thursday, becoming the first recruit landed by Blue Devils coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer.”The continuation of a dynasty, but the b… MORE
Category Archives: College Basketball
Gonzaga-UCLA rematch set for November
Gonzaga and UCLA will reprise their epic 2021 NCAA Tournament contest when they meet in November at the Empire Classic in Las Vegas.The game is scheduled for Nov. 23 at T-Mobile Arena.Gonzaga be… MORE
Reports: Gonzaga, UCLA agree to rematch of epic Final Four contest
Gonzaga and UCLA have agreed to a rematch of their classic Final Four matchup and will face each other on Nov. 23 in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports.The contest will be part of a two-day,… MORE
Kansas coach Bill Self says he has COVID-19
Kansas coach Bill Self announced Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.Self said he initially tested positive on Thursday.Self said he was planning to spend the weekend recruiting but got… MORE
VCU extends coach Mike Rhoades through 2027
VCU announced Thursday head coach Mike Rhoades agreed to a two-year extension, extending his contract through the 2026-27 season.Rhoades, 48, has served as the Rams head coach since 2017 and was as… MORE
Prep hoops star, 17, to earn ‘millions’ in NIL deal with Excel
High school basketball phenom and social media star Mikey Williams could earn “millions” in a historic name, image and likeness deal announced Thursday with Excel Sports management.The 17-year-old… MORE
Amile Jefferson returns to Duke, joins program staff
Amile Jefferson, a three-time basketball captain at Duke, is returning to the program as director of player development.Jefferson, 28, was a five-year letter winner with the Blue Devils (2012-17) a… MORE
Howard center Makur Maker withdraws from NBA draft
The NBA announced Tuesday night that center Makur Maker has withdrawn from next month’s NBA draft.Maker, the cousin of NBA player Thon Maker, made waves last year when he became the highest-ranked… MORE
Jaden Shackelford announces return to Alabama
Alabama leading scorer Jaden Shackelford announced Tuesday night that he would withdraw from the transfer portal and return to Alabama for his junior year.”Now it’s time to finish what we started .… MORE
Ex-Jayhawk Silvio De Sousa transfers to Chattanooga
Former Kansas played Silvio De Sousa, a lightning rod of controversy during his time in Lawrence, Kan., announced Tuesday that he’s transferring to Chattanooga.”I’m officially a Moc,” De Sousa twee… MORE
G Marcus Carr, four-star Arterio Morris commit to Texas
Texas and coach Chris Beard picked up commitments Saturday from Minnesota transfer Marcus Carr and four-star prospect Arterio Morris.Carr can help immediately, while Morris is a member of the Class… MORE
Kofi Cockburn to return to Illinois in 2021-22
After testing the NBA draft pool and entering the NCAA transfer portal, Illinois center Kofi Cockburn announced Friday he will return to the Fighting Illini for the 2021-22 basketball season.Cockbu… MORE
Memphis C Moussa Cisse transferring to Oklahoma State
Big man Moussa Cisse is leaving Memphis after one season and transferring to Oklahoma State.A five-star recruit in the class of 2020, the 6-foot-10, 220-pound center announced his decision Thursday… MORE
Ex-Seton Hall star Myles Powell sues program over injuries
Former Seton Hall standout Myles Powell filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the university, head coach Kevin Willard and the team’s director of sports medicine for allegedly misleading him about the ext… MORE
Kofi Cockburn will announce school choice Friday; Illinois in mix
Center Kofi Cockburn will announce Friday where he will play the 2021-22 college basketball season.He posted a note to Twitter Wednesday that teased a Friday announcement and included a photo illus… MORE
Four-star G Derrian Ford commits to Arkansas
Four-star combo guard Derrian Ford is staying home to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2022.Ford is the 50th-best player in the Class of 2022 and the ninth-best combo guard, per 247Sports’ compo… MORE
Tennessee gives Rick Barnes 2-year extension
Tennessee announced Tuesday that head coach Rick Barnes has received a two-year extension on his contract, which now runs through the 2025-26 season.Financial terms were not released. Barnes is the… MORE
Former friend convicted in Josh Pastner accusation
A former friend of Georgia Tech basketball coach Josh Pastner was convicted in Arizona on Monday for attempting to falsely accuse Pastner of sexually assaulting a woman in 2016, ESPN reported.Ron B… MORE
Five-star C Jalen Washington commits to North Carolina
Five-star Class of 2022 center Jalen Washington announced on Instagram Friday he has committed to play for North Carolina.Washington, a 6-foot-9 center from Gary, Indiana, chose the Tar Heels over… MORE
Ohio State lands G Cedric Russell from Louisiana
Former Louisiana guard Cedric Russell, a fifth-year senior for the 2021-22 season, will transfer to Ohio State, multiple outlets reported.Russell will be counted on to produce solid minutes in the… MORE
Kentucky 2022 commit Skyy Clark (knee) to miss summer season
Five-star prospect Skyy Clark, a point guard committed to Kentucky’s 2022 class, announced Friday he injured the ACL and meniscus in his left knee and will miss the rest of the summer season.He did… MORE
Jumpman tourney features UNC, OU, Florida and Michigan
The men’s and women’s basketball teams from North Carolina, Michigan, Florida and Oklahoma will compete in the inaugural Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, N.C., in December 2022.The Charlotte Spor… MORE
Draft Roundup: Scotty Pippen Jr. returning to Vandy
Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has decided to return for his junior season after exploring his options for the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft.Pippen announced his decision late Wednesday night on soci… MORE
Draft Roundup: Marcus Bagley out of draft, Jason Preston stays in
Arizona State forward Marcus Bagley withdrew from the 2021 NBA Draft on Wednesday and said he will remain in the NCAA transfer portal.”I want to continue working on different parts of my game and i… MORE
Former coach Eddie Payne dies at 69
Former Oregon State, East Carolina and South Carolina Upstate coach Eddie Payne died Wednesday from complications due to a stroke. He was 69.Payne suffered the stroke over the weekend and underwent… MORE
Kansas G Ochai Agbaji out of draft, returning to Jayhawks
Guard Ochai Agbaji is withdrawing from the 2021 NBA Draft and returning to Kansas.Agbaji averaged 14.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game as a junior last season in 33.7 minutes per game for the Jayh… MORE
Maryland G Aaron Wiggins to forgo senior season for NBA draft
Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins has decided to keep his name in this year’s NBA draft and forgo his senior season of eligibility.After declaring for the draft in April but waiting to sign with an agen… MORE
Michigan grad transfer DeVante’ Jones pulls out of NBA draft
DeVante’ Jones announced Monday he is withdrawing his name from NBA draft consideration and will play for the Michigan Wolverines.Jones, who scored 19.3 points per game last season for Coastal Caro… MORE
NBA draft Roundup: DeVante’ Jones, Julian Champagnie among those returning
Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year DeVante’ Jones said Monday he will withdraw from the NBA draft and play at Michigan in 2021-22 after transferring in May.Jones played the last three seasons f… MORE
Report: Reggie Theus to become coach, AD at Bethune-Cookman
Former NBA and college star Reggie Theus is expected to be named coach and athletic director at Bethune-Cookman, The Undefeated reported Saturday.This will be Theus’ third stint as a college head c… MORE
Report: PG Sahvir Wheeler to pull out of draft, play for Kentucky
Kentucky point guard Sahvir Wheeler has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will play for the Wildcats this fall, Stadium reported Saturday.His decision is a further boost for coach John Cali… MORE
Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell to withdraw from draft, return to school
Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell announced Saturday that he will withdraw his name from the 2021 NBA Draft and return to school for his junior season.Liddell made his intentions known on Twitter by… MORE
Grant Hill named to Duke’s board of trustees
Duke appointed Grant Hill, who helped to lead the Blue Devils to two NCAA basketball tites, to its university board of trustees.He is one of seven new members of the new board, and each will serve… MORE
Reports: Illinois All-Big Ten C Kofi Cockburn enters transfer portal
Projected to be a second-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Illinois All-Big Ten center Kofi Cockburn is keeping his options open by entering the transfer portal.According to multiple reports, Cockb… MORE
Kentucky top scorer Davion Mintz returning for 2021-22
Kentucky leading scorer Davion Mintz decided the NBA can wait.Mintz tested the NBA draft process in recent weeks but opted to return to the Wildcats for the 2021-22 season.”I really appreciate t… MORE
Minnesota G Marcus Carr withdraws name from NBA draft
Minnesota guard Marcus Carr, the Golden Gophers’ leading scorer last season, withdrew his name from NBA draft consideration, according to multiple reports Wednesday.Sources told the Minneapolis Sta… MORE
Penny Hardaway staying at Memphis, reportedly joined by Larry Brown
Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway will remain at the school after interviewing for the head job with the Orlando Magic.The Tigers are also bringing Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown on as an assista… MORE
NCAA hits TCU basketball with 3-year probation
The NCAA has put the TCU men’s basketball program on probation for the next three years.TCU was also fined $5,000 and one percent of its team budget. The moves by the NCAA follow an assistant coach… MORE
Former Terp Darryl Morsell transfers to Marquette
Maryland transfer Darryl Morsell on Monday announced that he will play for Marquette in the upcoming 2021-22 season.Morsell played four seasons at Maryland and should be a lock-down guard for new c… MORE
Purdue F Trevion Williams withdraws from NBA draft
Purdue leading scorer Trevion Wlliams announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his name from NBA draft consideration this summer and plans to return for his senior season in 2021-22.Williams, who… MORE
Kentucky at Kansas highlights 2022 Big 12/SEC Challenge
The 2022 Big 12/SEC Challenge matchups were revealed Wednesday, featuring a clash between college basketball bluebloods Kentucky and host Kansas at historic Allen Fieldhouse.All 10 teams from the B… MORE
Creighton given two years probation after NCAA probe
The NCAA placed the Creighton men’s basketball program on probation for two years and handed down other minor penalties Tuesday based on improper benefits accepted by a former assistant coach.The p… MORE
Wisconsin basketball players secretly recorded coach Greg Gard
Players and coaches not getting along is a common occurrence in sports.Players secretly recording an airing of grievances and releasing that recording to the media? That’s a little unusual.But t… MORE
Five-star PG Dior Johnson commits to Oregon
Dior Johnson, the No. 1 point guard in the Class of 2022, committed to Oregon on Tuesday.He made the announcement on Instagram.Johnson, who is from upstate New York, originally committed to Syra… MORE
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot pulls out of draft
North Carolina junior forward/center Armando Bacot said Monday he will return to Chapel Hill, delaying the NBA draft for another year.The university also confirmed he’ll be back with the Tar Heels… MORE
Former UConn strength coach sues school over COVID-19 protocols
Sal Alosi, a former strength coach for the UConn men’s basketball program, has sued over the school’s COVID-19 protocols.Alosi claims he was let go for refusing coach Dan Hurley’s demands to violat… MORE
Legendary Mount St. Mary’s coach Jim Phelan dies at 92
Longtime Mount St. Mary’s head basketball coach Jim Phelan passed away in his sleep at home, the school announced Wednesday. He was 92.Known for his ever-present bow tie, Phelan won 830 games durin… MORE
Texas lands transfer Tre Mitchell from UMass
Texas landed one of the top available mid-major transfers of the offseason when Massachusetts big man Tre Mitchell committed to the Longhorns on Tuesday.”What’s that thing y’all say??? Hook em,” Mi… MORE
Georgia guard K.D. Johnson officially transfers to Auburn
Former University of Georgia guard K.D. Johnson is transferring to Auburn.Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl announced Monday that Johnson has signed an Athletics Financial Aid Agreement to play next se… MORE
Report: Oklahoma C Rick Issanza enters transfer portal
Oklahoma center Rick Issanza has entered the NCAA transfer portal, 247Sports reported Monday.The 7-foot-1 redshirt sophomore played in just five games for the Sooners, totaling four points, nine re… MORE
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