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Villanova basketball might be losing future lottery pick Cam Whitmore, but they already have his replacement lined up. TJ Bamba, a second team All-Pac 12 guard out of Washington State and one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal, committed to Villanova. In doing so, the highly coveted junior guard chose the Wildcats […]

The Arizona Wildcats had a lot to think about following their first round NCAA Tournament upset loss to the Princeton Tigers. They had a very successful regular season and even upset UCLA in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament championship game. They earned a No. 2 seed in March Madness and looked primed to make a strong […]

Five-star combo guard A.J. Johnson has decommitted from the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball program and will sign with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnaroski and Jonathan Givony. Johnson currently plays for the Southern California Academy in Castaic, CA. The 6-foot-5, 160-pound Johnson spoke to Eric Bossi of 247 Sports about his decision […]

San Diego State had their best season in school history with a run to the national championship game. Although they would ultimately lose to UConn, this season was a major success for the program. But with success comes the tradeoffs and the Aztecs might look a little bit different next season. Both Lamont Butler and […]

On Thursday afternoon, Amari Bailey, UCLA basketball’s heralded freshman shooting guard, announced on his Instagram that he is declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft. “Since I was 3 years old,” Bailey wrote in a heartfelt letter he posted on Instagram, “basketball has been my first and only love. I have decided to bet on mysaelf […]

French wing Ilane Fibleuil committed to the UCLA basketball program over Gonzaga and NBA G-League Ignite, the 6-foot-6-inch guard announced in a Thursday tweet. “I would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for their support through these past 3 years, and the college and professional programs that recruited me,” he wrote. “I’m […]

UConn Huskies star center Adama Sanogo will enter the 2023 NBA Draft, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Sanogo averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game in the 2022-23 season, shooting 60.6 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from 3. A two-time All-Big East selection, Sanogo was named the […]

Duke centers Kyle Filipowski and Christian Reeves underwent surgical procedures and have started rehab to prepare for the 2023-24 season, according to a Thursday release from Duke University. Filipowski underwent arthroscopic procedure for both hips. Reeves had left ankle surgery. Kyle Filipowski, a former five-star recruit out of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, announced his decision to return to Duke […]

Texas basketball commit A.J. Johnson de-committed from the Longhorns and signed a contract with the Illawarra Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League, according to a Thursday article from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski and ESPN Draft analyst Jonathan Givony. AJ Johnson is the highest-profile American prospect to join the NBL’s Next Stars program since Charlotte […]

The college basketball season is over, but changes are coming left and right via the transfer portal and coaching carousel. The Villanova Wildcats are one blueblood program that did not make the NCAA Tournament after a 17-17 finish and a 10-10 mark in the Big East. However, Villanova made an interesting move by naming Baker […]

The market for Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson is heating up. Dickinson, a star center who stunningly entered the transfer portal on March 31, has two unofficial visits planned with Georgetown and Maryland, with the Kansas Jayhawks basketball program also “heavy in pursuit“, a source told Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Dickinson earned All-Big Ten First-Team honors […]

UCLA Bruins star Tyger Campbell will be trying his luck in the 2023 NBA Draft. The UCLA basketball point guard announced via his official Instagram account that he will be entering his name into the draft, which likely means that he had already played his final game in Bruins threads. “It’s hard for me to […]

The transfer portal is jumping these days. Every day a new player throws their name into the ring. It’s created sort of a free agency for college basketball. With big name players such as Louisville’s Hailey Van Lith and DePaul’s Aneesah Morrow, college basketball fans are just waiting now for the next star to jump […]

Arkansas basketball freshman Anthony Black will enter the 2023 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, he said on ESPN’s “NBA Today” on Wednesday, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Here is Black’s statement via ESPN. “Being one and done was always a goal of mine, but it wasn’t something I necessarily expected to […]

Following four collegiate seasons, Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has made a decision regarding his future. Shannon took to Twitter to announce that he would be declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft. “Illini nation, I don’t know where to start. I’ve been truly blessed to be a part of such a prestigious program! All of […]

San Diego State basketball received an impressive honor from the San Diego Padres following their National Championship run. Head coach Brian Dutcher and guard Lamont Butler will throw out the ceremonial first pitches on Thursday at Petco Park, per Kevin Acee. Acee also reports that other SDSU players and coaches will join Dutcher and Butler […]

The South Carolina and Notre Dame women’s basketball programs will kick off next season with a game in Paris, France, Notre Dame announced in a Wednesday tweet. The teams will face off in the historic matchup in Paris on Nov. 6. It will be the first-ever collegiate basketball game, men’s or women’s, that will be played […]

March Madness is over, and the transfer portal is kicking up in college basketball. This year’s NCAA Tournament was one for the ages, and Fairleigh Dickinson’s stunning win over Purdue will be remembered forever. For the Boilermakers, that game is another unfortunate loss in the tournament. As it turns out, Purdue head coach Matt Painter […]

Florida State basketball guard Matthew Cleveland announced he was entering the transfer portal in a late-Tuesday tweet. “Thank you Florida State for the past two years and all the memories that I have made,” the sophomore guard wrote. “Thank you to the whole coaching staff for making me who I am today not only as a player […]

Angel Reese has been thrust into the spotlight after her dominating run in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament that culminated in a National Championship for the LSU Tigers. Fellow Tiger legend Shaq believes her play at LSU has already put her amongst special company in school history, per NBA on TNT. "She's probably the greatest […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks became the third program to have five or more players selected in a single WNBA draft, according to a Tuesday tweet from Just Women’s Sports. Forward Aliyah Boston was selected with the No. 1-overall pick by the Indiana Fever, prompting a message from Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. “Let’s Go!! Welcome to Indy […]

Angel Reese has become one of the most well known college athletes in the country following her performance during LSU basketball’s national championship run. Her antics towards Iowa’s Caitlin Clark led to backlash from some people, and praise from others. Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, Reese has seen more than just her popularity […]

Miami basketball guards Haley and Hanna Cavinder have decided to forgo their extra year of eligibility and start a new chapter in their lives, according to a Tuesday article from ESPN Women’s Basketball Reporter Alexa Philippou. “Thank you for an unforgettable season,” the sisters wrote in a Tuesday statement. “The love and support we received from the […]

Duke basketball commit Mackenzie Mgbako has requested a release from his National Letter of Intent with Duke, according to a Tuesday article from On3 Social Media National Recruiting Expert Joe Tipton. “After long thought, prayers and discussions with my parents and trusted advisors, I am writing to formally request a release from my NLI to Duke […]

Villanova freshman forward Cam Whitmore is entering the 2023 NBA Draft, according to a Tuesday tweet from the Athletic Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania. “First, I just talked with my parents just to see if it’s the right fit at the right time,” Whitmore said. “They always encouraged me since I was a little kid. […]

One of the heroes of the 2023 edition of March Madness has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft on Monday. Florida Atlantic Owls do-it-all star Johnell Davis, through his official Instagram account, has announced his decision to “test the waters” and enter the draft this year. However, he also said that he is retaining his […]

Former Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday, according to a Tuesday report from Inside Carolina staff writer Sherrell McMillan. A former four-star recruit out of Cleveland, Ohio, Withers committed to the Cardinals over offers from Texas A&M, UConn, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma State and Virginia, among others, according to 247Sports. He […]

The Duke Blue Devils will have a key piece of their team back in 2023 after Kyle Filipowski announced his decision to return for another season. With his return for a sophomore campaign, Duke Basketball is ranked as the No. 1 preseason team as of Tuesday, per Stadium’s Jeff Goodman. Filipowski shared the news on […]

Syracuse basketball center Jesse Edwards has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to a Monday article from Syracuse.com. Edwards has one more year of eligibility remaining. Edwards, a former three-star recruit out of IMG Academy, committed to the Orange over an offer from Georgia Tech in 2019, according to 247Sports. He has four recorded seasons with Syracuse, […]

Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark couldn’t be more hyped up after her former Hawkeyes teammate Monika Czinano got drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks during Monday’s WNBA Draft. The Sparks picked Czinano with the 26th overall pick in the third round of the WNBA Draft. The Iowa standout now joins an LA team that could […]

A big man prospect from Spain could be on the verge of joining the UCLA Bruins. According to Guillermo García of Relevo, 7-3 Aday Mara has been bought out by Spanish pro team, Casademont Zaragosa, as he plans to go to the US to play for an NCAA team, with UCLA basketball as among his […]

The women’s college basketball world was shaken when Louisville basketball star Hailey Van Lith announced that she was entering the transfer portal, and will use her last year of eligibility at another school. The announcement brought tons of speculation about where she could take her talents, and there are some schools out there that make […]

Former Oregon Ducks center Kel’el Ware has transferred to the Indiana Hoosiers, according to Travis Branham of 247 Sports. A former McDonald’s All-American and the second-ranked prospect in the transfer portal, the writing may have already been on the wall when he visited the Bloomington campus on Thursday and cancelled his trip to Alabama soon […]

The Michigan State Spartans entered the NCAA Tournament as a 7-seed. But they made a stunning run to the Sweet 16 and nearly defeated Kansas State in one of the best games of March Madness. Michigan State looks strong for the 2023-2024 season, and things got a lot better with Tyson Walker deciding to return, […]

The Duke Blue Devils lost earlier than they had hoped during the NCAA Tournament, although it was still a solid season in the first year of the new era. As such, changes were expected on the roster, especially with Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski becoming popular names discussed in the NBA Draft. However, Filipowski has […]

UCLA basketball star Charisma Osborne made a shocking decision when she decided to return to the Bruins for next season. She had one year of extra eligibility due to college athletes receiving an extra COVID year and she decided to use that. Osborne had been projected as first round pick in the upcoming WNBA draft […]

Former VCU guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is transferring to Penn State after three seasons with the Rams, he announced via a Sunday tweet. A former 3-star recruit out of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, Baldwin chose VCU over offers from UConn, Georgetown, Maryland, Miami, South Carolina and Kansas State, among others, according to 247Sports. Baldwin led a Rams […]

Baylor basketball guard transfer LJ Cryer committed to Houston on Sunday, according to CBS Sports Insider Jon Rothstein. “Baylor transfer LJ Cryer tells me that he has committed to Houston,” wrote Rothstein. LJ Cryer received interest from UCLA among a laundry list of collegiate programs, including Louisiana Tech, Alabama, TCU and Oregon. He also heard from Kansas, Texas, […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are adding yet another top-tier offensive player to the program after quarterback prospect Air Noland announced his commitment on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound pocket passer narrowed his list down to seven schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Clemson, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M before deciding on Ohio […]