NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 115

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 […]

Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari is probably not looking forward to February 1, 2025. That’s the date he is scheduled to return to Lexington to play at Rupp Arena, per the Arkansas basketball conference schedule. Calipari spent 15 years coaching in Lexington at Kentucky basketball. Calipari famously left Kentucky during the final days of the […]

Cooper Flagg is the latest basketball phenom to grace the NCAA landscape, arguably commanding more hype than any other American prospect in the last decade. Just because he is in the limelight, however, do not expect him to go around kissing babies. In fact, he might be more likely to dunk over them. The incoming […]

The college basketball community was stunned when Shelomi Sanders, daughter of NFL legend Deion Sanders, announced her unexpected departure from the University of Colorado to transfer to Alabama A&M. Her decision to join head coach Dawn Thornton’s squad has sparked conversation and speculation throughout the sports world. In a candid Instagram live session, Shelomi shed […]

While it may be the offseason for college basketball, recruiting is still in full force. Most notably, the class of 2025 will be making their college decisions in the months to come. One of those top prospects, Nikolas Khamenia of Harvard-Westlake High School in California, recently narrowed his list down to five schools including hometown […]

A key game was made for the Arkansas basketball team as they will play on Thanksgiving Day in a Kansas City battle with the Illinois Fighting Illini on Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. (eastern standard time) according to analyst Jeff Goodman. Razorbacks head coach John Calipari gave his reaction to the news about the game […]

The Kentucky basketball program is kicking off a new era with Mark Pope as the head coach. Following John Calipari’s stunning exit to go to the Arkansas Razorbacks, Kentucky hired Mark Pope from BYU. Suddenly, a lot of talent has come to Lexington in the transfer portal, as well as some big recruits. Kentucky landed […]

Florida A&M head basketball coach Patrick Crarey II reacted to the departure of Tiffani-Dawn Sykes as Vice President and Director of Athletics earlier this week. Crarey, who was recruited and hired by Sykes, posted a heartfelt message about her on X. “Forever grateful to @Tiffani_Sykes for believing in me. My first opportunity on the D1 […]

Queue up the release calendar and get those wallets ready, because another Adidas AE 1 colorway is set to drop and the “Dawg” vibes are strong with this one. Fresh off the Gold Medal campaign in his first Olympics with Team USA, Adidas and Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards will keep the releases coming with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns was only a part of the Kentucky Basketball program for a single season in 2014-15. However, it’s clear that that one year, along with the guidance of former Kentucky head coach John Calipari, had a significant impact on Towns. Towns reminisced about his time at Kentucky and spoke […]

Marquette men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart had a strong reaction for Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) decision to hire Patrick Crarey II as the new head coach of their men’s basketball team. This endorsement comes amid a significant transition for the Rattlers, who have faced challenging seasons in recent years. One of the best coaches […]

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley is in talks to schedule an HBCU opponent for a final out-of-conference game for her defending Lady Gamecocks. Staley hinted at this potential matchup on her social media account, sparking excitement among fans and fellow coaches. “When going to the peeps here on this app allows you to converse […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry put on an all-time performance as he led the United States to a gold medal in Men’s Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even his coaches were amazed with what they saw. Gonzaga head coach and Team USA assistant coach Mark Few spoke about Curry’s incredible shooting […]

Vice President and Director of Athletics at Florida A&M University, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, sent an email to athletics staff stating that she is “no longer employed at FAMU.” The email, sent to the athletic staff, was publicly released by Tallahassee.com reporter Gerald Thomas III. First reported by Vaughn Wilson, FAMU VP/AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes has resigned. She […]

The Kentucky basketball program is entering a new era after the departure of John Calipari several stars from the 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, the Wildcats brought in Mark Pope and stout contributors to keep the program’s tradition alive. One former Wildcat, Oscar Tshiebwe landed a new NBA deal after his stint with the Indiana Pacers in […]

Talladega College has announced the hiring of Andre Payne as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team, the Lady Tornadoes per a report by WHoopsDirt. Payne brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the role, aiming to revitalize a team that ended last season with a 9-19 record and a swift exit […]

The Georgetown Hoyas and head basketball coach Ed Cooley got a significant addition to their 2024-25 roster on Friday with the commitment of 6-8 power forward Jayden Fort. Fort, who was originally a member of the class of 2025, was able to reclassify and join this year’s Georgetown team and get on campus a season […]

The Kansas Jayhawks had a disappointing 2023-24 season. They started out strong in non-conference play, but struggled once Big 12 play began and it culminated in an embarrassing second round exit in the NCAA Tournament against Gonzaga. But the Jayhawks have strengthened their roster this offseason through the transfer portal. Kansas’ latest transfer portal roster […]

Following intense deliberation, the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees has approved a one-year, $150,000 contract for head coach Patrick Crarey II, per the Tallahassee Democrat’s G. Thomas II. It starts on Aug. 8 and runs for a year. The decision to offer Crarey a contract was not without its challenges. In June, the Board […]

Clark Atlanta University has announced its partnership with MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and operations software provider in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) arena per a statement secured by HBCU Pulse. This collaboration positions Clark Atlanta as the latest HBCU athletics department to capitalize on the evolving NIL landscape, joining peers like Howard University, […]

Duke basketball fans have plenty to look forward to this upcoming NCAA season with top NBA prospect Cooper Flagg in tow, but he’s not the only freshman positioned to have a breakout year. Sources tell Field of 68’s analyst Jeff Goodman, who posted to his X, formerly known as Twitter, page, to keep eyes on […]

The Virginia basketball team announced a coaching move on Wednesday that Cavaliers fans are going to love. Former Virginia All-American basketball player Kyle Guy is returning to the program. Guy is joining the coaching staff as an Athlete Development Mentor/Special Assistant. Guy played for Virginia from 2016-2019 and he helped lead the Cavaliers to a […]