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The Kentucky Wildcats may lose a big part of their roster with center Oscar Tshiebwe declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft (h/t Jeff Goodman of Stadium), but with the senior retaining his collegiate eligibility, he could still return to the program. Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 block per game in […]

UConn guard Jordan Hawkins will declare for the 2023 NBA draft, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony. “UConn’s Jordan Hawkins, a potential lottery pick, will declare for the 2023 NBA draft, he told @malika_andrews on ESPN’s NBA Today,” Givony wrote. “Hawkins starred in UConn’s national championship run.” Jordan Hawkins broke the news on an episode […]

The California Golden Bears men’s basketball team finished in last place in the Pac-12 Conference and won just three games. Mark Fox was fired, and they hired Utah Valley HC Mark Madsen. Now the Golden Bears have begun changing the roster with a huge transfer portal addition in Texas Tech star Fardaws Aimaq, according to […]

The Michigan Wolverines missed out on the NCAA Tournament and have been busy in the portal. Hunter Dickinson left Ann Arbor after a stellar career and threw his name in the portal, and the Wolverines added Seton Hall’s Tray Jackson. Now, Juwan Howard and company got a massive addition from former North Carolina star Caleb […]

Bronny James’ college decision could ultimately come down to the USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, and Ohio State Buckeyes, the heavily-hinted favorites of LeBron James’ eldest son. An athletic combo guard that’s proven to be a strong shooter and decision-maker, the fanfare that surrounds him is as much about his legitimate potential as his parentage. That said, […]

The 35th-ranked player in the Class of 2023, 6-foot-3 combo guard Bronny James will be taking his talents to…. Eugene, OR, as he commits to the Oregon Ducks. A gifted shooter and passer with the defensive chops to at least play a projectable role at the NBA level, the 18-year-old has had eyes trained on […]

Bronny James is closing in on one of the most important decisions of his basketball career, continuing to ruminate on whether to choose Ohio State, Oregon, or USC as his future school. However, through all the noise is the simple fact that nobody outside of Bronny and his inner circle truly know which way the […]

LSU Women’s Basketball star Angel Reese confirmed on SportsCenter on Friday that she will visit the White House with her team, just days after she took offense to comments from first lady Jill Biden suggesting that both LSU and runner-up Iowa should be invited. “In the beginning we were hurt — it was emotional because […]

For years, the balance of power in college basketball was so strongly tipped in the coach’s favor. They could make a long-term commitment to a program and then abruptly leave for a better offer. Those players who that coach recruited were left utterly powerless. Now, however, the modern transfer rules have changed everything. Yet, St. […]

There’s no question that the the transfer portal has changed college basketball forever. It’s almost like a free agency for NCAA players. They have the type of control over their future that they never had in the past. It seems like in recent years, a couple of big-time players make the shocking decision to enter […]

A week after UCLA guard Jayden Clark declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, Jamie Jaquez Jr. followed suit on Thursday by announcing that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility to enter his name into this year’s draft. Jaquez took to Twitter on Thursday to bid his farewell to UCLA after a four-season run in […]

To the victors go the spoils, and LSU basketball star Angel Reese had a chance to celebrate the Tigers national championship with her teammates and coaches  in a Baton Rouge, Louisiana victory parade. #Watch: Angel Reese cruises through Baton Rouge during LSU Women's Basketball Championship Parade pic.twitter.com/fq4naCajja — USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 6, 2023 […]

The University of Connecticut just won it’s fifth National Championship since 1999 with a 76-59 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs on Monday. It capped a dominating run in the NCAA Tournament that saw UConn win every game by double digits. Their dominance in this year’s tournament and the last few decades had former […]

Despite Angel Reese’s commentary on Jill Biden inviting Caitlin Clark’s Iowa basketball along with LSU , Kim Mulkey’s LSU basketball team would be happy to accept an invitation, according to TMZ. A university spokesperson said that LSU basketball would be “excited” to celebrate its championship at the White House later this year. Angel Reese was […]

Baylor basketball transfer LJ Cryer has received interest from UCLA among a laundry list of collegiate programs, according to a Thursday tweet from The Portal Report. Other schools include Louisiana Tech, Alabama, TCU and Oregon. LJ Cryer has also heard from Kansas, Texas, Kansas State, Houston, Gonzaga, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Illinois, Clemson, Missouri, Indiana, Clemson, […]

Creighton sophomore guard Ryan Nembhard intends to transfer from the basketball program, according to a Thursday tweet from Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. “Nembhard averaged 12.1 points and 4.8 assists this past season,” wrote Goodman. “FYI: His older brother, Andrew, was recruited to Gonzaga by current Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd.” Nembhard, a former four-star recruit out of Montverde, […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team missed the NCAA Tournament, although they sure made things interesting in the Big Ten Tournament. Now, the Buckeyes are adding talent to their team, and it begins with a massive addition from another Big Ten program. Minnesota transfer Jamison Battle has committed to Ohio State, per Jeff Borzello […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season may have come to an end, but the memories from it will last a lifetime. March Madness alone provided so many incredible games, including some shocking upsets no one saw coming. In the end, the UConn Huskies claimed their fifth national title in school history after dominating throughout the entire […]

UCLA women’s basketball star Charisma Osborne shocked the basketball world Wednesday when she announced she will be returning to school next fall. The decision comes off the heels of her declaring for the 2023 WNBA Draft after UCLA’s season concluded. Osborne is no pushover when it comes to pro-level talent. She was a projected top-10 […]

The UConn Huskies now have a big target on their back following their enormous success in the recently concluded 2022-23 college basketball season. Chances are, the Huskies will once again be legitimate contenders to win the national title next season, and they can add further credence to that with a win in a scheduled matchup […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant met up and celebrated with LSU star Angel Reese after the Tigers National Championship. Reese posted a video of the two hitting “the griddy” to a viral sound of Morant, via Bleacher Report. Angel Reese and Ja Morant linked up 🤣🔥 (via @Reese10Angel) pic.twitter.com/wZIxeCvBVL — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2023 […]

After months of college basketball, the 2022-23 season is officially over. The UConn Huskies took home their fifth title after defeating the San Diego Aztecs in the championship game on Monday. Now, programs are already thinking about the 2023-24 season with their new recruits and transfer additions. One player who could make some noise in […]

Miami Hurricanes forward Jordan Miller announced Wednesday via social media that he will be declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft. He helped Miami earn a trip to the Final Four, posting averages of 15.4 points per game and 57.4% shooting in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Miller shared his declaration on Twitter and Instagram, reports […]

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, the junior announced on his Twitter page. “Dear Jayhawk Nation: It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” he said. “This magical place has changed my life forever, and I will always be appreciative of my time playing with Kansas across my chest. Through the tough times, and […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season has come to an end, and what a ride it was. The NCAA Tournament alone gave fans so many great games, with upsets galore and a Final Four no one predicted. The UConn Huskies emerged victorious, earning their fifth national title in school history with a dominant tournament run. Now […]

After making a name for himself with Arizona, guard Kerr Kriisa decided to enter the transfer portal. Kriisa has done enough searching around and has now made a final decision on his next destination post-Arizona. Kriisa is transferring to West Virginia, via Jonathan Givony of ESPN. The guard was widely considered one of the best […]

College basketball fans enjoyed an amazing 2023 NCAA Tournament, but it has now come and gone. The UConn Huskies claimed their fifth title in school history, capping off a dominant tournament run with a 76-59 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs in the National Championship Game. Now that we have a champion, the offseason […]

With Hunter Dickinson planning to leave Michigan, teams around the country are lining up for his services. As Dickinson looks for his next team, Kentucky is hoping to be atop his wish list. Kentucky is having a Zoom meeting with Dickinson on Wednesday, via Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Dickinson is one of the most sought-after […]

The 2023 NCAA Tournament is officially in the books with the UConn Huskies taking home their fifth title. Now, programs are already eyeing the upcoming 2023-24 season. From recruiting to the transfer portal, many players could be on new teams soon. The latter is the case for Caleb Love. After three seasons at North Carolina, […]

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self spoke for the first time since his heart procedure, and he said he will be back next season, and hopefully more, according to Shreyas Laddha of KC Star. “I am 100% positive I will be coaching this upcoming season at the University of Kansas and hopefully many beyond that,” Bill […]

The 2022-23 college basketball season has officially come to an end. After weeks of thrilling March Madness games, the UConn Huskies claimed their fifth national championship in school history with a 76-59 win over the San Diego State Aztecs, capping off a dominant tournament run. Now, the offseason is in full effect for every team […]

After calling Jill Biden’s Iowa proposal a joke, LSU basketball star Angel Reese delivered another strong message for the First Lady of the United States. Speaking on the I AM ATHLETE pod, Reese shared her disappointment to the FLOTUS’ suggestion that Iowa should be invited to the White House as well for putting up a […]

Although declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft, former Tulane Green Wave point guard Jalen Cook will keep his collegiate options open, namely a decision to enter the transfer portal if he withdraws from the draft. Should he return to college for his senior season, the school that gets him will see their production enhanced by […]

Even though the San Diego State Aztecs fell short of accomplishing their mission to win it all in the 2023 NCAA tournament, star Matt Bradley will forever cherish his time with the team. Following the loss of San Diego State basketball to the UConn Huskies in Monday’s national championship game, Bradley emotionally talked about the […]

The Arkansas Razorbacks are adding new talent to their roster via the transfer portal, with Washington Huskies guard Keyon Menifield announcing that he will be taking his talents to Arkansas basketball. 😤 #Committed @TiptonEdits pic.twitter.com/kBja9jtSTg — Keyon Menifield Jr1️⃣ (@TheCh0sen0ne_) April 4, 2023 In one season for the Huskies, Menifield averaged 10.0 points, 3.1 assists, […]

Duke legend and Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley couldn’t be any prouder of his brother, Dan Hurley, who led UConn basketball to the NCAA title on Monday against San Diego State. Bobby, who was in attendance in the game and watched as his younger brother lifted the national championship trophy, shared how amazing it is […]

It looks like Caitlin Clark is moving on just fine following Iowa’s heartbreaking loss to LSU in the women’s national championship game. In fact, she’s already shifting her focus on other things, including the upcoming Masters that she’s really looking forward to watching. On Twitter, Clark couldn’t help but hype up the event, calling it […]

Duke basketball center Dereck Lively will enter his name into the 2023 NBA draft after one season with the Blue Devils, the freshman big announced via his Twitter page. “Overall, I love Duke,” said Lively. “I love everyone here. This has been an amazing experience for me. “I will be entering my name into the 2023 NBA […]

The UConn Huskies won the NCAA men’s national championship for the first time since 2014 on Monday night, and the celebrations got out of hand after 15 people were charged and 16 were hospitalized, according to WSFB Channel 3 Eyewitness News in Connecticut. Most of the people arrested were UConn students, school spokesperson Stephanie Reitz […]