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University of Kentucky basketball alum Demarcus Cousins recently told HoopsHype that if there were NIL deals when he was in college, that would have made him stay with the Wildcats for all four years. “If I had NIL deals back in my day, I would have stayed four years at Kentucky, no doubt,” Cousins said. […]

Because of NIL, college athletes, specifically in football, are able to legally make a lot of money playing collegiate sports. It’s something that people in the game have wanted for a long time as TV Networks, Universities, etc profited off of these players for years. Now, however, there is still an issue. Past players want […]

Mark Few is one of the longest tenured head coaches in college basketball. The legendary Gonzaga head coach is entering his 26th season in Spokane, and he has built a reputation as one of the truly elite coaches in college hoops after building Gonzaga into a national powerhouse that competes for the sport’s biggest prizes […]

In a shocking move, the University of Pittsburgh fired athletic director Heather Lyke on Monday, citing the transition into a different era of college sports and wanting a new vision for the athletic department moving forward. “Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke was fired Monday, the school announced, citing a need to help the school navigate […]

USC women’s basketball will be a force in the 2024 season with star JuJu Watkins leading the way. The sophomore is coming off a phenomenal Year 1 where she averaged over 27 points per game, proving she could potentially be the best player in the nation. After her impressive freshman campaign, Watkins won an ESPY […]

A few NBA studs/Duke men’s basketball alumni are attending Duke Pro Devils weekend, including Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett, and Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. This year, the school’s current players joined its alums and Duke basketball prospects attended Pro Devils weekend. Duke basketball’s X, formerly Twitter, posted a […]

The Kansas basketball program is preparing for what could be a pivotal 2024-25 season. The Jayhawks have some promising talent returning to the team, and if their recruitment efforts on No. 1 Class of 2025 prospect AJ Dybantsa continue, they could have more joining in the future Dybantsa is set to take an official visit […]

Mark Pope has only been the head coach for the Kentucky basketball program for a few months. Yet, Pope has landed a number of big commitments. On Thursday, he got another as Jasper Johnson, who will play for the Overtime Elite, chose the Wildcats over North Carolina and Alabama, per Joe Tipton of On3. ‘Jasper […]

Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway spent decades developing a penchant for doing things a certain way — his way. If a player or coach was not with the program, they would soon no longer be with The Program. Hardaway took the hard way through college, forged a unique brand in the NBA, and then […]

22 years ago, Carmelo Anthony walked onto campus at Syracuse University as the No. 1 ranked freshman in the country. Only eight months later, the Orange were victorious in the National Championship Game, scoring an 81-78 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks, and Anthony was able to depart a legend. Anthony was named the NCAA Tournament’s […]

Former NBA basketball player Rajon Rondo is pleading guilty to a gun charge, per WLKY-TV, a CBS affiliate. Rondo will not serve time in jail after the plea. The former Boston Celtics and Kentucky basketball point guard had charges dismissed for marijuana possession, per a plea deal with prosecutors. The charges stem from a January […]

Shaquille O’Neal, a well-known NBA star, is turning heads with his strict parenting style. While he’s known for his success on the basketball court, it’s his rules for raising his six children that are grabbing attention now. Despite his massive $500 million fortune, Shaq isn’t planning to just hand it over to his kids. Instead, […]

South Carolina women’s basketball player Ashlyn Watkins was arrested on Saturday and faces charges of first-degree assault and battery, as well as kidnapping. According to online records from Richland County, the 21-year-old junior forward was granted a $30,000 bond and is set to appear in court on Oct. 25. The charges stem from an incident […]

South Carolina women’s basketball standout Ashlyn Watkins has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault and battery and kidnapping following an incident on the university’s campus, according to court records. The incident reportedly took place at a student housing center on Saturday. A warrant issued by the University of South Carolina police, as reported by […]

For many Charlotte locals and surrounding areas, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament was a staple in the community every march. It brought many alumni and fans of HBCUs to the forefront in a big-name city. With its departure from Charlotte to Baltimore in 2021, many wondered what could ever replace it, now that […]

North Carolina’s women’s basketball program has secured the commitment of Nyla Brooks, a five-star recruit from Alexandria, Virginia. Brooks, who had initially committed to Tennessee as a sophomore, reopened her recruitment following the dismissal of former Lady Vols coach Kellie Harper. After considering offers from several top programs, including Maryland and Georgia, Brooks announced her […]

The Northwestern Wildcats had been looking for a new athletic director since June. With the start of Northwestern’s football season rapidly approaching, the position has now been filled. Wednesday brought news that Northwestern was “targeting” Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson and that “a deal is expected to come together in the next 24 hours” according […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley described the experience as “surreal” after the state unveiled new highway signs celebrating the Gamecocks’ national championships. The signs, which honor the team’s victories in 2017, 2022 and 2024, will be placed at 15 locations across South Carolina, including key highway exits and welcome centers. During a ceremony […]

Two of the best high school basketball prospects in the 2025 recruiting class are Cayden Boozer and Cameron Boozer, the sons of former NBA player Carlos Boozer. Cayden and Cameron are both five-star recruits, and they have an unofficial visit coming up with Duke basketball. In addition to the Blue Devils, the Boozer brothers are […]

Nike didn’t sign Duke basketball’s top prospect Cooper Flagg and that’s a red flag for retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas. In a recent episode of “Gil’s Arena,” Arenas reacted to Flagg signing his endorsement deal with New Balance and to the many people surprised that the NBA’s future top lottery pick didn’t ink a commitment […]

There have been some recent stirrings on social media about a man going to Storrs, Connecticut in search of UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers. Social media users posted messages about their concerns, and then a recent report stated that the man was arrested on Tuesday after walking down the side of the highway in […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed recently joined Edgerrin James, his former Miami Hurricanes teammate, on the Create The Life podcast to discuss his short-lived association with Bethune-Cookman University and his views on HBCU football. Since the negotiations between Reed and Bethune-Cookman soured in 2023, the former Ravens safety has been forthcoming about his […]

In what would be one of the most shocking conference realignment moves yet, the Connecticut Huskies have reportedly been in conversations about joining the Big 12 conference in all sports. One of the highest profile UConn fans is not thrilled with the potential move. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy quote tweeted an article detailing UConn potentially […]

The Gonzaga basketball program got tough-luck news on Tuesday as it was announced that wing Steele Venters suffered a left Achilles tendon injury and is expected to miss the upcoming season. The injury comes on the heels of Venters’ missed 2023-24 season due to a torn ACL in his other knee. “We are heartbroken for […]

The 2024 NBA Draft class may not have been the strongest, but teams with little to no hopes of winning a championship can take solace in the fact that Cooper Flagg, barring an unforeseen turn of events, will be headlining next year’s draft class. Flagg, the Duke forward, looks to be a franchise-altering talent due […]

On Monday, New Balance signed Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg, adding another player to its basketball family comprising the Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray. Moreover, Flagg’s decision also earned the praises of tennis star Coco Gauff, also the defending US Open champion. The media caught up to the World […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg has already caught the eye of NBA front offices with his exceptional high school performances. Now, at 17, he’s making waves off the court by signing with New Balance, raising his $1.4 million NIL value. The deal is generating a lot of buzz on social media, and Kyle Kuzma has […]

Kentucky basketball’s five-star recruit Jasper Johnson will announce his college decision within two weeks. The three finalists are Alabama, North Carolina, and Kentucky’s basketball programs. The high school senior is scheduled to announce his decision on September 5, according to On3Recruits’ Joe Tipton. After Kentucky basketball reeled in one recruit, it’s hoping to bring in […]

New York Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson is a Villanova legend. Was there a chance that Brunson would have transferred after his freshman season with the Wildcats? Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father and a former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach, joined his son in an appearance on the “Come and Talk 2 Me” […]

Duke basketball is looking like they will be one of the best teams in the country this season. The biggest reason why: Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 recruit in the country and the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg had one of the highest profile recruitments in recent memory. Flagg […]

Cooper Flagg has made another big choice. Just ahead of his first (and likely only) season with the Duke Blue Devils, the top 2025 NBA Draft prospect has chosen to sign with New Balance, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Duke basketball freshman pointed to the closeness of the company to his home […]

The clutch heroics of A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray will always be etched in the minds of WNBA fans. With the clock winding down, both of them were able to execute flawlessly for Becky Hammon’s Las Vegas Aces for their 18th win of the season. While the Chicago Sky just got beat in the clutch, […]

The college sports landscape is changing once again, as news broke Friday that the UConn Huskies are joining the Big-12 by 2026 at the latest. This move will include all sports played by the Huskies, except for football, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger on X, formerly Twitter. UConn and the Big 12 are in […]

This year, North Carolina Central men’s basketball coach LeVelle Moton will be honored with the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award on October 5th. This award celebrates Moton’s remarkable contributions both on the court and through his charitable work. LeVelle Moton’s journey in HBCU basketball began as a standout player at NCCU in the 1990s. After […]

With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese gone to the WNBA, there is no bigger name in college basketball than USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins. As a freshman at USC, Watkins broke numerous records and put up insane numbers. And ahead of her sophomore year, JuJu Watkins was in the lab working out with a former […]

The Memphis basketball program is looking to take its 2023-24 showing to the next level in the fall of 2024. The Tigers reeled in stout transfer portal contributors during the offseason. Former Orlando Magic star and Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway will do all he can to get the most out of his team. However, […]

Burglary is always stressful, especially when a legendary hoops coach like Rick Pitino is the victim. The St. John’s basketball program leader’s office got broken into on Tuesday, and several goods were stolen, Pitino expressed his anger, via his social media. “Really upset! Taking my memorabilia is one thing but the 1985 6L Petrus Pomerol […]

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has the utmost respect for Duke basketball icon Bobby Hurley. In a video posted to Duke basketball’s X, formerly known as Twitter, Scheyer shows his appreciation for Hurley, who returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium when his Arizona State basketball team will face Duke basketball in a charity exhibition game. […]

Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was once again denied bond in his capital murder case. Darius Miles and friend Michael Davis were arrested after the death of Jamea Harris and they have been in jail without bond since January 15th, 2023. This is the third time that Miles has been denied bond. “Former Alabama […]