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New SMU hoops head coach Andy Enfield is off to a solid start. Jermaine O’Neal Jr., son of former NBA big man Jermaine O’Neal, has committed to the Mustangs. O’Neal is a four-star recruit, via On3’s Joe Tipton. O’Neal is SMU’s first commitment in this recruiting cycle and is the nation’s 99th-best prospect and 23rd-best […]

The basketball world was shocked when Adrian Wojnarowski announced on Wednesday that he was leaving the reporting game to take the GM role with St. Bonaventure basketball. Woj has a history at St. Bonaventure, but no one expected him to leave ESPN to take the GM role for the basketball program. Everyone will miss the […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s basketball legacy is deeply intertwined with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through her father, Roscoe Wilson Jr. Despite attending the University of South Carolina and playing under legendary coach Dawn Staley, Wilson’s journey reflects a connection to HBCU heritage that has shaped her career. Roscoe Wilson Jr., a […]

Tennessee football is making a bold move to stay head of the changing landscape in college athletics. Tennessee is increasing ticket prices in 2025 to help the program pay players, per Knox News. The ticket increase is being classified as a talent fee. College athletes will be paid more going forward, due to opportunities in […]

HBCU standout Seth Towns has returned to his alma mater, Harvard University, this time as an assistant coach. He turns just ahead of the 2024-25 season; the announcement was made earlier today. “We are more than thrilled to welcome Seth back to Harvard Basketball and to the Harvard community as a whole,” Amaker said. “Seth […]

Norfolk State University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs have released their non-conference schedules for the upcoming season. With a combined record of 51-17 both the men and women’s programs this year will have their plate full with big name matchups to test their skills on the hardwood. The defending MEAC champion Lady Spartans, who finished […]

Mike Williams, the son of former NBA player and current Jackson State basketball head coach Maurice ‘Mo’ Williams, has announced his commitment to play college basketball.  Williams, a 6-foot, three-star combo guard ranked No. 2 in Mississippi’s 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports, made the announcement on Instagram. His post featured a sports edit picture with […]

The Ole Miss Rebels have been one of the better programs in the Southeastern Conference over the past couple of years. Under head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin, the Rebels have posted a winning season in four consecutive years, improving each year she’s been there. On the recruiting trail, Ole Miss secured a major commitment this weekend, […]

After quite a few seasons of mediocrity and disappointment, former NBA player Mark Madsen has been tasked with building the Cal Golden Bears basketball team back up again. Madsen has done well on the recruiting trail for the class of 2025, having secured the commitment of 4-star wing Jovani Ruff. Madsen was at it again […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard and former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of felony rape and aggravated sexual assault in June after being arrested in December following an incident at a bar in Kansas in September. Now, Shannon Jr. and his mother have filed a claim against the Douglas County District Attorney, […]

Ray Tanner is stepping down from his position as athletic director at South Carolina, per a statement by the school on Friday. He announced his intentions in a meeting with the Board of Trustees for the institution, per a report by the Associated Press. A national search for his successor will begin at the end […]

Former NBA No. 1 overall draft pick Greg Oden, whose playing career was shortened due to injuries, has since transitioned into coaching. And after two years on the Butler basketball staff, Oden has departed the program, IndyStar has reported. Oden joined his former Ohio State basketball head coach Thad Matta in 2022 when Matta returned […]

Jordyn Dorsey, a guard for the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies , is a well-known figure on campus. Her exceptional performance and leadership underscore the significance of women’s athletics, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the Augusta, Georgia, native discussed the challenges she faced when joining NC […]

Last season was a strong year for Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars. They earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Sweet 16 before being eliminated. With Jamal Shead off to the NBA, the Cougars are still expecting a strong roster for 2024-25. Houston added to that roster this […]

In a bombshell report late on Wednesday night, it looks like the Pac-12 (now the Pac-2) will soon become at least the Pac-6, as Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Colorado State are set to depart the Mountain West Conference and join The Conference of Champions (RIP Bill Walton) at the start of […]

After their conference was gutted by conference realignment earlier in 2024, the Pac-12 is adding four Mountain West schools to join Oregon State and Washington State in the conference, according to Brett McMurphy of Action Network. Colorado State, Boise State, San Diego State and Fresno State are all joining the Pac-12 in 2026. “Boise State, […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrated its 2023-24 national championship with a visit to the White House on Tuesday, marking the program’s first trip to Washington, D.C., for such an honor. Coach Dawn Staley, who led the Gamecocks to an undefeated season, expressed her gratitude and used the moment to highlight the significance of […]

The UConn men’s basketball program has had an incredible two-year run. After winning the 2023 national championship, the Huskies repeated the feat in 2024. For their efforts, UConn and head coach Dan Hurley got the opportunity to visit the White House in early September. However, Hurley caught social media off guard with some intriguing comments. […]

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 […]