NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 118

With the Big Ten expanding this season thanks to the additions of USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon, life is bound to only get more difficult for teams in one of the nation’s premier basketball conference. That includes the Illinois basketball program, which under 8th-year head coach Brad Underwood is enjoying something of a program renaissance. […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins recently faced a new kind of pressure at Dodger Stadium, where she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Freeway Series matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers on Saturday. Watkins, known for her basketball prowess, admitted to feeling nervous before the first pitch. “This is probably […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is honoring another player as his team celebrates their NBA championship. Brown offered tribute to the late Kentucky basketball player Terrence Clarke, during the Celtics parade. Clarke died in a car accident in 2021. Jaylen Brown holding up a Terrence Clarke jersey at the Celtics parade today Powerful. RIP. pic.twitter.com/VCYQeejPex […]

Duke basketball reloaded this offseason with one of the most insane recruiting classes in recent hoops memory. The Duke basketball program reeled in all-world recruit Cooper Flagg, the No. 1-overall prospect in the country according to 247Sports.com, The Blue Devils also added top-40 prospect Darren Harris and No. 4-overall recruit Khaman Maluach from the NBA […]

In a unanimous decision, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Council of Presidents and Chancellors has granted Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland an eight-year contract extension. Announced on Friday morning, this extension will see McClelland at the helm through the 2032 academic year. Having joined as the sixth commissioner of the SWAC in the summer of 2018, […]

The Illinois basketball team fell short of its ultimate goals of a Final Four and national championship, but former Texas Tech transfer Terrence Shannon still made his mark on the Fighting Illini program. Coach Brad Underwood offered a humble message of support and gratitude on Thursday, with a request for the Illini basketball family on […]

Viewership in March Madness has skyrocketed in the past few years. Players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Zach Edey, and even programs like UConn led by Dan Hurley have helped in this uptick. So, a logical move by Charlie Baker, Dan Gavitt, and Lynn Holzman of the NCAA would be a March Madness expansion to […]

Although the folks in Lexington would want you to believe otherwise, the Kentucky basketball program hasn’t always sat atop the college basketball world. In the midst of countless high points over the last 80 or so years, the school has also had their lulls in success, including most recently, the four year window prior to […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. has had a couple of impressive seasons at Illinois after transferring from Texas Tech. This past season, he as instrumental as the Illini went to the Elite Eight. Now, he is preparing for the NBA Draft after having his charges of rape cleared once and for all. As a result, Illinois Athletic […]

It certainly pays to be one of the best coaches in college basketball. Just ask Jim Larranaga, who at 74 years old continues to see his wealth increase. Let’s look at Jim Larranaga’s net worth in 2024. What is Jim Larranaga’s net worth in 2024?: $5 million (estimate) From turning George Mason into one of […]

After the departure of eleven-year head coach Andy Enfield, the USC Trojans basketball program quickly moved forward, hiring Eric Musselman away from the Arkansas Razorbacks. In Musselman, the Trojans have a head coach with .704 career winning percentage at the college level who has made two Elite Eight’s and a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the […]

More than two months have passed since Arkansas basketball made waves in college basketball by luring John Calipari away from Kentucky basketball after his 15-year tenure. The Hall of Fame coach has openly addressed the reasons behind the move, and this was evident once again during his appearance on the Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday […]

UConn women’s basketball star guard Paige Bueckers, has made it clear that her approach for her final college season will be significantly more aggressive as she pursues her ultimate goal: a national championship. Bueckers, who has had an illustrious yet tumultuous college career, is determined to make the most of her last year at UConn. […]

John Calipari is getting ready for his first season as the head coach of the Arkansas basketball team. He had been the Kentucky coach for a long time, but after a disappointing stretch of little NCAA Tournament success, he doesn’t that he wanted to lead the Razorbacks. His biggest task this offseason has been building […]

Back in November, the Florida basketball team landed a commitment from a very intriguing prospect. Olivier Roux will be joining the Gators next season, and what makes him such an interesting player is his height. If you thought Zach Edey was tall, just wait until you see how tall Roux is. The Florida basketball website […]

The Boston Celtics won game five of the NBA Finals on Monday night to clinch the NBA championship. Boston was dominant all season long. They were far and away the best team in the regular season, and no one came close to eliminating to them in the postseason. The Celtics won 16 games in the […]

The Boston Celtics finished off the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night to win the NBA Finals. The Celtics were by far the best team in the NBA all year long, and they cruised through the playoffs as they won 16 games and lost just three. Boston obviously had a lot of players step up in […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley recently made the big decision to stay with the Huskies and turn down the Los Angeles Lakers job. The Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham after another disappointing year, and they offered Hurley a massive contract to come be their next head coach. He heavily considered making the move, […]

On Monday, Morgan State University announced the hiring of tenured collegiate athletics professional Keisha Campbell as the new Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Services. Campbell brings nearly 30 years of experience in athletics administration, combining extensive expertise with a passion for enhancing the student-athlete experience. In her new role, Campbell will oversee several key […]

Grambling State basketball coach Donte’ Jackson represented for HBCUs as his team secured a significant triumph over Montana State in the First Four in March, and he is now reaping the rewards of their success. Per Grambling State University’s athletic department, Jackson has signed an extension that will keep him with the program through 2029. […]

This was a big week for the Oregon Ducks as they awaited the NCAA’s ruling on whether or not starting center N’Faly Dante would be granted another year of college basketball eligibility. The NCAA upheld their initial decision and denied Dante an additional year of play. Oregon moved swiftly to replace Dante with the addition […]

Rutgers basketball fans are sprinting towards next season following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign that saw the Scarlet Knights go 15-17 and finish near the bottom of the Big Ten Conference standings. A drastic roster renovation is invigorating Piscataway, New Jersey. Though, the latest news concerning five-star recruit Dylan Harper may dampen the mood a bit. […]

Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s life got turned upside down after being arrested in December due to allegations of rape and sexual assault. The accusations against the NBA Draft prospect were based on an incident in a Lawrence, Kansas bar in September. However, Shannon was found not guilty by a Kansas jury Thursday, […]

The Virginia basketball program has been enjoying life under head coach Tony Bennett. However, the team received some tough news today. According to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, Virginia guard Elijah Gertrude will miss the 2024-25 season after injuring his right knee in a scooter accident in April. Gertrude injured his right knee on April 30th and underwent […]

This is the year of revenge for Kansas State basketball. After a subpar season, Jerome Tang and the Wildcats continue to reload in the transfer portal, creating one of the most intriguing new-look teams in college hoops. The program landed Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins Friday with the help of a large pot of gold, via […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacted to the news Thursday about Illinois basketball guard Terrence Shannon Jr. and how he was found not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual assault. The trial took place in Kansas where it lasted about a week as Shannon was arrested in December for charges that allegedly happened in […]

Good news washed over The University of Illinois on Thursday. Terrence Shannon Jr. — the Illinois basketball guard who was accused of rape last year — was found not guilty after months of legal proceedings. Many were relieved, including Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and the school’s director of athletics, Josh Whitman. Following the […]

It looks like Oregon basketball will have to find a new starting center for the upcoming season. On Thursday, the NCAA denied an appeal from N’Faly Dante, who was seeking an additional year of eligibility. (per CBS Sports’ John Rothstein) The big man’s waiver request was for the 2020-21 season, where he only played a […]

Last year, Illinois basketball star, Terrence Shannon Jr. was accused of rape and was benched by the team. Since then, he’s been undergoing a long jury battle about the alleged situation. On Thursday, the verdict came in, and the jury found him innocent. In a trial that took place in Kansas, the jury elected to […]

For about 72 hours, it looked like the UConn Huskies men’s basketball program was going to soon need to adjust to life without Dan Hurley. With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing to make a “massive offer” to Hurley, and Hurley rumored to have legitimate interest in taking the job after being impressed by LA during […]

After an impressive tenure with the Virginia basketball program, head coach Tony Bennett has signed a major contract extension. Bennett has inked a deal that will keep him under contract with the Cavaliers until April 30th, 2023, Virginia Athletics announced Thursday. The move is pivotal for the team’s plans to remain a force in the […]

One of the biggest news in the world of sports was the Los Angeles Lakers pursuit of UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley to take after the job left by Darvin Ham. However, Hurley would decline the Lakers offer and remain with the Huskies in the quest to achieve a third straight championship as he […]

The Kansas basketball team has had a good offseason in terms of the transfer portal, and it was needed. The Jayhawks didn’t have a great season last year by their standard as they didn’t win the Big 12 and they also didn’t make it out of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Those are […]

Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder recently opened up about Caitlin Clark’s remarkable leadership and influence on the Hawkeyes, highlighting her integral role both on and off the court. Bluder’s comments came during an interview where she reflected on her coaching career and the impact Clark has had on the program. “She was a great […]

In the news that took over the sports world in its entirety, UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley has decided to stay with the program instead of taking the job with the Los Angeles Lakers on a big contract. While it shocked a ton of people, one that is especially important is Meleek Thomas, who […]

The sports world has been ablaze with topics concerning Caitlin Clark over the past couple of months and now there is a debate over whether the Fever rookie should’ve made the U.S. Women’s Basketball Olympic Team. The conversation reached a fever pitch on Saturday as it was discovered that Clark was not one of the […]

After much back and forth, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley made his decision to stay with the Huskies and turn down the chance to become the Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The opportunity for a three-peat as well as comfortability in Storrs likely played a major factor. On Monday, Hurley commented on his decision to […]

Dan Hurley’s decision to remain the coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team has nothing to do with the Los Angeles Lakers. Admittedly, it may seem like it would. After all, Dan Hurley did turn down a contract offer from the Lakers that was worth a reported $70 million over six years in order to remain […]

Storrs, Connecticut has been a hub of anxiety over the last several days, but now it should be engulfed in a frenzied celebration following the news that head coach Dan Hurley is turning down the Los Angeles Lakers and staying with UConn basketball. Fans are on a high that should carry them all the way […]