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The Mountain West Conference is expanding once more. The league is adding UTEP, per ESPN. The league was in talks to add the school from Conference USA, per ESPN. There appears to be an agreement completed to bring in UTEP at the MWC. The school is expected to notify Conference USA immediately of its plans. […]

Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, was the head coach of the Duke basketball team for over 40 years. From 1980-2022, coach K was leading the Blue Devils, but in 2004, he had the opportunity to go to the NBA and coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. The job was obviously turned down, but […]

Even if you’re not the biggest college basketball fan out there, there’s a chance you’ve heard the name Robbie Avila at some point over the last 12 months. That’s because Avila, who transferred from Indiana State to Saint Louis at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, gained a cult following last season thanks to his […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament has announced that tickets for the 2025 showdown are now available. According to a press release, the CIAA, the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, will return to Baltimore, Maryland, for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament, scheduled for February 25 to March […]

North Carolina basketball officially has their first commitment from the 2025 class. Four-star recruit Derek Dixon decided to sign with the Tar Heels on Friday, the No. 51 ranked player in the country. Following his decision, Dixon revealed why he chose the prestigious UNC program. Via Dushawn London of 247Sports: “I want to win and […]

Notre Dame basketball is having the kind of recruiting week that can turn an entire program around. On Friday, they landed their third major commitment of the week when four-star forward Ryder Frost announced that he would be joining Micah Shrewsberry and the Irish, according to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports. “4⭐️ Ryder Frost has […]

When speaking about the hype surrounding Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg, there is no doubt it will be a massive story for any college basketball fan to follow this upcoming season. Flagg has been the talk of the basketball world as Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer spoke about the expectations surrounding the 17-year old. […]

There is no doubt that Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg is the talk of everybody within the basketball world, especially with his freshman season starting right around the corner. After Flagg impressed as part of the Team USA select team to prepare the main team for the Olympics, he spoke to the media for the first […]

Nebraska athletics is going to allow alcohol sales at all its sporting events, per On3. The school’s Board of Regents is meeting in October to discuss alcohol sales at its games. The school is the only institution in the Big Ten Conference that doesn’t allow alcohol sales at its football stadium. The move is expected […]

Alabama basketball is a bit banged up as a new season is about to begin. Head coach Nate Oats says key transfer addition Chris Youngblood has an ankle injury, per On3. He’s expected to be 100 percent by conference play at the end of the calendar year. Those aren’t the only injuries for Alabama basketball. […]

The world of conference realignment in college athletics continues to shift. The Mountain West Conference is on the hunt to add as many as three new schools, as it looks to survive. The league is hoping to add Northern Illinois and Toledo, per Action Network. Texas State is also a target, per ESPN. Northern Illinois […]

USC Basketball and new head coach Eric Musselman may be close to getting their first commitment from a member of the class of 2025. Trey McKenney, a five-star recruit and 6-4 combo guard out Flint, Michigan has named USC as one of his three finalists on Thursday per Dushawn London of 247Sports. “I like the […]

Former HBCU star Javonte Cook is getting a shot to join a Western Conference contender in the NBA. The former Winston-Salem State standout is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Per Yahoo Sports, an Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year agreement with a minimum salary that is not guaranteed. […]

Former ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski made a shocking move to become the general manager of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program, and in his press conference addressing the move, his passion and vision for the program was abundantly clear. He highlighted some of the major wins the program has had over the past few […]

Well, at least UNLV has some stability to build on with the realignment runaround by the PAC-12 is starting to wind down. There are only so many viable options left before the over $40 million worth of poaching lawsuits start to stack up too high. Chasing smaller media markets and non-football powers like Gonzaga is […]

The media landscape was forever altered when ESPN insider and NBA legend Adrian Wojnarowski hit send on that X, formerly Twitter post, announcing his retirement from ESPN. Wojnarowski’s introductory message to the St. Bonaventure basketball program was as short and simple as most of those Woj Bombs. The Class of 1991 alum was brought to […]

The Mountain West and the Pac-12 continue to go at it as conference realignment spreads throughout college sports. On Tuesday, the Pac-12 filed a lawsuit against the Mountain West over millions of dollars in fees, described in an agreement between the two schools as a “poaching penalty”. The penalty was triggered when five current Mountain […]

South Carolina women’s basketball team began fall practice this week, but the Gamecocks were without junior forward Ashlyn Watkins, who remains suspended following her arrest on Aug. 31. Head coach Dawn Staley confirmed on Tuesday that Watkins’ status has not changed, and the team is waiting for further developments before any decisions are made regarding […]

Conference realignment may not be settled on a football field or basketball court, but a courtroom. The Pac-12 Conference is suing the Mountain West Conference, per Yahoo Sports. The complaint is filed in result of a $43 million request that the Mountain West wants from the Pac-12 for taking some of its members. There are […]

USC women’s basketball continues to strengthen its program with the commitment of Jazzy Davidson, a five-star recruit in the 2025 high school class. Davidson, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Clackamas, Oregon, announced her commitment to play for the Trojans on Tuesday, as reported by  Shams Charania of  The Athletic on X, formerly Twitter. The commitment further […]

The UNLV athletics program has a tough decision to make. The Rebels have an opportunity to leave the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12 but aren’t committing to that move, per Action Network. The Rebels had previously seemed committed to stay in the Mountain West, per ESPN, but the school is looking again at the […]

2024 has brought massive changes with college athletic programs migrating between conferences. Several conferences, including the Big 12, Big 10, and American Athletic Conference have experienced changes. Gonzaga Athletics could be the next program to make headlines with a potentially shocking Pac-12 move following the conference’s failed pursuit to recruit schools from the AAC. Gonzaga […]

Things between Alabama A&M University player Shelomi Sanders and her former NFL superstar father Deion Sanders are “all good” after Shelomi’s transfer from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sanders originally called his daughter’s decision to transfer to Alabama A&M “stupid” but has since come around. “You know, he is my dad, and he’s also a […]

With the hype surrounding Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg’s NCAA debut, many wonder how good the nation’s top prospect will be in his first season. After Flagg’s rave review from an anonymous NBA executive, claiming he could start on an NBA team today, Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett weighed in on the prospect’s potential. […]

Carmelo Anthony first established himself as a generational offensive talent while leading Syracuse basketball to the national championship when he was just a freshman. A big chunk of his heart resides in what is now called the JMA Wireless Dome, so he would presumably be both touched and elated to see his son choose a […]

The Memphis men’s basketball program announced the hiring of Mike Davis as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Davis joins Memphis after spending the majority of his coaching career with the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, where he compiled a 60-119 record as head coach. Davis was named Detroit Mercy’s head coach on June […]

The undefeated national champion South Carolina women’s basketball program has released its schedule for the upcoming season, which includes a matchup against an HBCU program. Coppin State, an HBCU based in Baltimore, Maryland, will visit South Carolina to face the Gamecocks on Nov. 14 at Colonial Life Arena. Coached by Dawn Staley, the Lady Gamecocks […]

Alabama A&M University has solidified its commitment to excellence by extending the contract of Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant through 2027, as approved by University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims. Bryant, only the fourth Director of Athletics in Alabama A&M’s 24-year history in NCAA Division I, has made significant strides in the past […]

Oftentimes, prominent college basketball programs like Baylor and Gonzaga utilize “buy games” at the start of the year, which is when they pay a smaller team to play them to start with easy wins. However, the Bears and Bulldogs will forego that strategy this time around. The two schools will play each other to open […]

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, […]