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One of the best players in the transfer portal this offseason was Stanford basketball transfer Andrej Stojakovic. Stojakovic just finished up his freshman season with the Cardinal, and it was a pretty good one. He decided that he was going to enter the portal when the season ended, and he recently narrowed his options down […]

For the second time since 2020, no HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft. While there were several great prospects that showcased their skills on the gridiron, they’re part of a group of players from all levels of college football that weren’t picked in a draft rather stacked with talent. Typically, immediately following the […]

The NCAA transfer portal got yet another entry Saturday, as BYU basketball’s Jaxson Robinson decided to enter his name. Robinson explained the recent change of leadership at the school is a primary reason why he’s testing the waters. “The reason I am entering the transfer portal is because of the new coaching change at BYU,” […]

Erica Leak, a former WNBA draftee, is replacing Dawn Thornton as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Golden Lions sought a candidate with an experienced basketball background, which they received in hiring Leak, who has played and coached at multiple levels. Erica Leak named Women’s […]

Hailey Van Lith recently announced her official transfer from LSU women’s basketball to TCU women’s basketball. The initial reports of Van Lith’s transfer were met by uncertainty after news broke that she had not officially joined the team. However, Van Lith made things official on Friday. Angel Reese, who was teammates with Van Lith during […]

The Kansas Jayhawks began the 2023-24 season as a top ranked team in the country. But as the season progressed, it turned into a little bit of a disappointing campaign. A big reason though was the injury hits to Hunter Dickson and Kevin McCullar, neither of whom were able to play during the NCAA Tournament. […]

Following the UConn Huskies national championship this season, head coach Dan Hurley became only the fourth coach in NCAA basketball history to win back to back championships. He joined the likes of John Wooden (UCLA), Mike Krzyzewski (Duke) and Billy Donovan (Florida). But facing several key departures, the Huskies are going to need to bolster […]

Hailey Van Lith has made her transfer plans official, she’s headed to TCU. Lith posted a video on her sporting a TCU jersey on her social media accounts Friday afternoon with the caption, “the pen has officially hit the paper” with a frog emoji at the end. the pen has officially hit the paper 🐸 […]

Theoretically, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley should have nothing to stress about. UConn is coming off of back-to-back titles after defeating Purdue 75-60 in the National Championship on April 8th. Yet, the decorated coach still looks “down bad,” as the kids say. Hurley posted a funny photo Friday to describe his feelings on the transfer […]

A lot of big names have found their way in the college basketball transfer portal within the last month, and a new one just ventured into those waters the last couple of days in AJ Hoggard. The former Michigan State basketball player has enjoyed plenty of success in East Lansing over the last four seasons. […]

The transfer portal is open and it sounds like the Kentucky basketball program just landed a big fish. After hiring Mark Pope as head coach, the Wildcats acquire San Diego State star, Lamont Butler. That’s right! The Final Four hero officially transferred to Kentucky and will suit up for the Wildcats next season, according to […]

Lindsay Gottlieb is set to continue leading the USC women’s basketball team for the next six years. after the Trojans coach agreed to a contract extension Friday. The contract extension ensures Gottlieb will remain the Trojans head coach through 2030, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The terms of the contract were not disclosed. The extension […]

Kansas basketball fans have been wondering whether or not they will see Hunter Dickinson back in Lawrence next season, and he finally made a decision on Friday. Dickinson will be back with the Jayhawks next year, and he announced his decision in a perfect Twitter exchange with Kansas head coach Bill Self. “Hey @H_Dickinson24, have […]

Pilar Sanders, mother to Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi Sanders, shared her thoughts on Deion Sanders’s remarks regarding Shelomi Sanders’s move from Colorado. Shelomi Sanders announced on Thursday via a vlog on her YouTube channel that she’s headed back to HBCU basketball to play for Alabama A&M under new head coach Dawn Thornton. In an appearance […]

Washington State women’s basketball standout guard Charlisse Leger-Walker announced her transfer to UCLA for the upcoming season. The announcement, made via social media on Thursday, is a pivotal shift for both programs and introduces new dynamics in the Pac-12 conference. “Catch me in Pauley,” Leger-Walker said in an Instagram post announcing her commitment to UCLA. […]

Five-star point guard Boogie Fland was originally committed to play college hoops with the Kentucky basketball team, but when Calipari left the program, Fland changed his mind. After another disappointing NCAA Tournament finish for the Wildcats, Calipari decided to leave and take the head coaching job with the Arkansas basketball team. Fland decided that he […]

Following her departure from Jackson State to become head coach of the Charlotte Lady 49ers, Tomekia Reed posted an open letter to the Jackson State community on her Instagram account. Reed, who coached at Jackson State for six seasons, thanked the Jackson State community for their support. Her letter read: “Coaches dream of the opportunity […]

Shelomi Sanders is heading back to the SWAC. Sanders, the daughter of Deion Sanders, is leaving Colorado to transfer to Alabama A&M per her latest vlog announcing the news. She then showcased her trip to the institution and the facilities. “I was just enjoying the moment because I’m a Bulldog. I had a good time. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers ended the season in the fourth slot of the 2024 NBA Draft lottery, but that isn’t their only bite of the apple. They also have another first-rounder via the Golden State Warriors, a pick that changed hands a few times last summer before ultimately winding up in Rip City after the […]

Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed is departing the program to become the women’s basketball coach at Charlotte, per a statement by Charlotte Athletics. The news of Reed joining the Lady Niners as head coach comes as conversation about her future at Jackson State persisted since her contract expired on March 31st. WELCOME COACH @CoachTReed! […]

The college basketball offseason has been going on for a few weeks now, and of course there is a lot of transfer portal news. One intriguing portal player is Stanford basketball transfer Andrej Stojakovic. Stojakovic just finished up his freshman season at Stanford, and he had a very solid year. Andrej is also the son […]

The Kentucky basketball team has announced its latest hire to Coach Mark Pope’s staff and it’s Alvin Brooks III, who hails from Baylor University where has been an assistant to national title winning coach Scott Drew for the last eight years. Brooks III will be added in hopes of taking Kentucky back to the promised […]

The Arizona Wildcats had a strong 2023-24 season, their second under head coach Tommy Lloyd. The Wildcats finished with an overall record of 27-9 and 15-5 in Pac-12 Conference play. They reached the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16 where they lost to Clemson. It was an improvement from the previous season when […]

After several strong seasons and deep NCAA Tournament runs under Mick Cronin, the UCLA Bruins took a step back during the 2023-24 season. After losing several key players, including Jaime Jaquez, Amari Bailey and Jaylen Clark to the NBA, the Bruins were left with a young roster made up mostly of underclassmen. But Cronin the […]

In an impressive update to her already remarkable career, Caitlin Clark, the shining star of Iowa women’s basketball, has once again etched her name into the annals of sports history. The Indiana Fever’s No. 1 WNBA Draft pick has become the first-ever athlete to clinch the AAU James E. Sullivan Award for a second consecutive […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently up 1-0 in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also have a lottery pick waiting for them in June. The Thunder have the 12th-best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery courtesy of a previous trade with the Houston Rockets. That pick was acquired […]

The bad news for the Washington Wizards is that they were beyond dreadful in the 2023-24 regular season. They finished with the second-fewest wins, posting a record of 15-67, as was their -9.3 point differential. The Wizards had the fourth-worst net rating in the league too at -8.7. This was all to be expected after […]

The Kansas basketball team had a bit of a disappointing year this past season after being the top ranked team in the preseason polls. Going to the NCAA Tournament as a four seed would be a great year for a lot of programs, but the Jayhawks have higher standards than that. It was a tough […]

The St. John’s basketball team has reason to be optimistic about the future as Rick Pitino just finished his first season as head coach. The Red Storm had a decent year, but Pitino wants his squad to be a consistent NCAA Tournament team. Getting there is the goal next season for St. John’s, recent transfer […]

Amid rumors, former LSU women’s basketball player Hailey Van Lith remains uncommitted to any college program, including TCU, as she focuses on her broader Olympic basketball aspirations. While the anticipation around her transfer portal decision grows, Van Lith’s primary attention is directed towards her participation with the USA Basketball 3×3 team, aiming for a spot […]

With March Madness complete and all eyes on the transfer portal and coaching carousel, college basketball fans must also pay attention to which players are entering the NBA Draft. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante and Colorado’s KJ Simpson are among the college basketball stars who helped their NBA Draft chances with strong NCAA Tournament performances. But that […]

Zach Edey, the towering center from Purdue University who has captivated the college basketball world with his commanding performances, has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Standing at 7-foot-4, Edey has been a dominant force in college basketball, recently earning the title of the consensus national player of the year. His decision to move […]

The college basketball transfer portal has been extremely busy over the past few weeks. A lot of the big names have found new homes, but there are plenty of players remaining in the portal looking for new schools. One big name is Oakland star Trey Townsend, who was instrumental to the success of the team […]

The University of Texas women’s basketball team has secured a significant transfer with the addition of former Michigan standout Laila Phelia. Announced by the Longhorns on Monday, Phelia’s arrival adds a seasoned scorer to a squad already positioned as a preseason top-five team. Phelia, a 6-foot guard, broke out in her junior year at Michigan, […]

Incoming USC basketball head coach Eric Musselman continues to build his roster and secured the services of two new recruits via transfers. Musselman secured the talents of shooting guard and top high school recruit Isaiah Elohim into the Trojans’ fold, according to On3. He also gained the commitment of forward Rashaun Agee via the transfer […]

In this era of the transfer portal frenzy, adding quality veteran players has become key to winning college basketball games. Defending two-time national champions UConn boasted a pair of transfers — Cam Spencer from Rutgers and Tristan Newton from Eastern Carolina — as their top two scorers this past season plus former Texas A&M guard […]

John Calipari is the new head coach of the Arkansas men’s basketball team. Calipari’s net worth in 2024 is about $45 million, which makes him one of the richest college basketball coaches ever. Let’s look at John Calipari’s net worth in 2024. What is John Calipari’s net worth in 2024?: $45 million (estimate) John Calipari’s […]

This year, USC appeared to be the epicenter of college sports with top NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams, standout guard Bronny James, and women’s hoops superstar JuJu Watkins all on the yard for the Trojans. Although Bronny declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal and Williams is on his way to the […]

Former Purdue forward Mason Gillis has committed to the Duke basketball program, according to The Field of 68. Mason Gillis won the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year award last season with Purdue basketball, helping the Boilermakers make the national championship game, where they lost to UConn. Gillis played 39 games for Purdue last […]