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The 2023 NCAA tournament has been a magical time for the Florida Atlantic men’s basketball team. The Owls entered the tournament with just one previous appearance and zero wins, and most didn’t expect them to do much in the dance. Now, they’ve miraculously made it to the Final Four and have a shot to be […]

Tulane Green Wave wing Jaylen Forbes is an unheralded player on the national level. However, after declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft, the senior standout will have plenty of people aware of his capabilities. Posting an announcement on Twitter, Forbes reveals that he’ll retain his collegiate eligibility. The 22-year-old “credits his faith and his parents […]

Princeton Tigers forward Tosan Evbuomwan has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, according to Draft Express’s Jonathan Givony. Evbuomwan, the Player of the Year for the Ivy League conference in 2022-23, will hire agent George S. Langberg and forgo the remainder of his college eligibility. A point-forward prospect at 6-foot-7 and 209 pounds, Evbuomwan has […]

After a month full of madness, the 2023 NCAA Tournament is entering its final stages. The South No. 5 seed San Diego State basketball team is preparing to face the East No. 9 seed Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday, kicking off the Final Four round. The Aztecs are 31-6 in the season, which included taking […]

The 2023 NCAA Tournament is coming down to the wire, with only the best of the best remaining. The West No. 4 seed UConn Huskies are preparing to face the Midwest No. 5 Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, which means it is time for some UConn basketball bold predictions. The Huskies are currently 29-8 in the […]

Duke basketball freshman forward Mark Mitchell will return for his sophomore season, he announced in a Thursday tweet. Mitchell scored 9.1 points per game in 35 games, putting him behind freshman center Kyle Filipowski, junior guard Jeremy Roach and freshman guard Tyrese Proctor on the team’s scoring list, according to ESPN. Mitchell hurt his knee in practice earlier […]

Arkansas basketball guard Nick Smith declared for the 2023 NBA Draft in a Thursday tweet. “This year has been an incredible journey, and I am grateful for all the love and support I have received from my hometown and all the hog fans,” he wrote. “I want to express my gratitude to my coach, (Arkansas head basketball […]

The Miami Hurricanes are about to enter a territory they’ve never been to before. This will be the first time Miami basketball is set to play in a Final Four round of the NCAA tournament, and the Canes intend to make the most out of it. Will Miami upsend the Connecticut Huskies to advance to […]

Only four teams remain in the 2023 NCAA tournament. March Madness is so-called because the unexpected always happens, but this year’s edition of the Big Dance might be the craziest of them all. For one, no No. 1, No. 2, or No.3 seed has made it to the Final Four round of the tournament. The […]

The UConn basketball program has had the most dominant run to the Final Four out of any of the teams that will be there, and there is one player who is an x-factor for the Huskies against the Miami basketball program. That player is Andre Jackson. UConn basketball beat Iona, St. Mary’s, Arkansas and Gonzaga […]

The Miami Hurricanes will play in their first Final Four game in program history this Saturday. They will be matching up against the Connecticut Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Huskies have a much more prestigious pedigree and are favored heading into the game, but the ACC Regular Season Co-Champions are coming in with […]

Tulane Green Wave guard Jalen Cook is a sensational talent but, unfortunately, he may not be in green, white and powder blue much longer. With 2022-23 season officially over, Cook will enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony. However, Cook will also enter the 2023 NBA Draft while retaining his draft […]

UCLA basketball’s Jaylen Clark has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. He released a statement on Instagram as well. “I’d like to thank everyone that has helped me get this far,” Jaylen Clark said in his statement. “In particular, I’m especially grateful for my coach Tony, Billy, Craig, Mitchell, […]

As far as FAU basketball has a “star,” it would be Johnell Davis, their third year shooting guard. The Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year, Davis has joined FAU’s starting lineup for their 2023 NCAA Tournament run and has acquitted himself well, averaging 17.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game over the […]

Baylor basketball guard LJ Cryer will declare for the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, according to multiple sources. “First off, I want to thank God for bringing me to Baylor and allowing me to play in front of great fans and incredible teammates,” LJ Cryer wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I want to thank my […]

VCU is in negotiations with Utah State head basketball coach Ryan Odom, Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “Deal is expected to be done today as AD Ed McLaughlin moved quickly once Mike Rhoades began discussions with Penn State,” wrote Goodman. Odom coached for one year with the Charlotte 49ers and four with […]

The Florida Atlantic Owls came into the NCAA Tournament as a nine seed and have somehow made it all the way to the Final Four. However, forwards Vlad Goldin and Giancarlo Rosado speak on how the team has always been confident they had the talent to make it there, via the Dunn and Drew Podcast. […]

TCU basketball junior guard Mike Miles announced his decision to declare for the 2023 NBA Draft in a Wednesday tweet. “To the entire TCU staff and community, the Flying T club, and the best student section ever… thank you for embracing a kid from Highland Hills, and cheering him on for three years,” Miles wrote. “Much respect, […]

It’s a cliche because it’s true: guards win in March Madness. The 2023 NCAA Tournament has been no different—it’s why Fairleigh Dickinson upset Purdue, why Arkansas shocked Kansas, why Markquis Nowell took over Madison Square Garden. And it’s why Florida Atlantic basketball will cap off their shocking Final Four run by becoming one of the […]

The Miami Hurricanes have made it to the Final Four for the first time in program history. This is the magnum opus of Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga’s coaching career. However, their ability to make it this far in the 2023 NCAA Tournament in no small part due to fifth-year senior Jordan Miller. Miller scored […]

It has been an interesting season for the UConn Huskies, who came out guns blazing with a 14-0 start to the season, then hit a January swoon, and now have recaptured their early season dominance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The majority of fans and prognosticators view the UConn Huskies as the favorites coming into […]

Alabama basketball is dipping into the transfer portal. The Crimson Tide nabbed one of the top 3-point shooters in the portal Tuesday, with former Wichita State guard Jaykwon Walton committing to Alabama, according to Joe Tipton. Walton had a solid season with the Shockers in 2022-23. He averaged 13.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, […]

One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time has taken notice of the best women’s college basketball player competing in March Madness. WWE superstar John Cena recognized Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark on social media after she taunted the opposing team with Cena’s trademark “You Can’t See Me” move. Caitlin Clark imitated John Cena […]

Four-star recruit Drew Fielder was headed to Providence until the Georgetown basketball program hired Ed Cooley. Shortly after Cooley decided to go from the Friars to the Hoyas, the former Providence signee chose to follow the new Georgetown basketball head coach. “I chose Georgetown because of my relationship with coach (Ed) Cooley,” Fielder told On3. […]

Add Illinois basketball player Jayden Epps to the list of surprising names that are entering the transfer portal. After one season with the Illinois basketball program, Epps has announced his decision to pursue other options for the 2023-2024 season. “I am thankful for my coaches for giving me the opportunity to play Illinois basketball, as […]

Rick Pitino indicated that there would be players on the way out of the St. John’s basketball program, and we learned that the first three leaving are Kolby King, AJ Storr and O’Mar Stanley, according to Joe Tipton of on3 sports. AJ Storr started many games for the St. John’s basketball team, and averaged 8.8 […]

The North Carolina basketball program had a disappointing season in 2022-2023, but Hubert Davis recently came out and said the team was still good this season, according to Ross Martin of Inside Carolina. “To win 20 games, it wasn’t where we wanted to be,” Hubert Davis said, via Martin. “But winning 20 games, you’re a […]

Purdue basketball center Zach Edey fired back at a transfer portal claim from NBA Insider Dan Dakich in a Tuesday tweet. “My people are telling me Zach Edey is in the transfer portal,” Dakich wrote on Tuesday. “The transfer portal and NIL suck.” Edey responded just minutes later. “My sources are telling me this is false,” Edey […]

The California Golden Bears parted ways with Mark Fox after another disappointing season in college basketball. Cal finished with a lowly 3-29 mark and a 2-18 record in the Pac-12 in another bottom finish, and things desperately needed to change in Berkeley. Now, the Golden Bears have a new head coach in former Los Angeles […]

As the NCAA Tournament winds down, most college basketball fans have their attention on the Final Four, and rightfully so. This Final Four may be the weirdest we’ve ever seen, with three teams making their debut in the event. This unlikely group of teams is emblematic of the sheer chaos and excitement of March Madness. […]

Maryland basketball senior guard Jahmir Young will use his extra year of eligibility and return to the Terrapins next season, CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein wrote in a Wednesday tweet. A former scoring extraordinaire for the Charlotte 49ers, Young scored 15.8 points per game for a Terrapins roster that went 22-13 in the […]

The second half of the NIT finals is decided in this WAC against Conference USA match-up as the Utah Valley Wolverines face off against the UAB Blazers. It’s time to continue our NIT odds series with this Utah Valley-UAB prediction, pick, and how to watch. Utah Valley is hoping to make its first-ever post-season tournament […]

The first team going to the NIT finals will be decided as the North Texas Mean Green face-off against the Wisconsin Badgers in Las Vegas. It is time to continue our NIT odds series with a North Texas-Wisconsin prediction, pick, and how-to watch. North Texas enters the game after an overtime win over the Oklahoma […]

Bronny James got LeBron James’ athleticism. If there was ever any doubt about that, the youngster erased all of it with a brilliant showcase during the McDonald’s All-American dunk contest on Monday. The eldest of the James brood displayed his hops in the competition, throwing down back-to-back massive dunks that sent everyone into a frenzy. […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, arguably the most popular player coming out of Texas basketball, didn’t hide his delight after it was reported that the Longhorns are keeping Rodney Terry as head coach for the long haul. Terry took over from Chris Beard following his December arrest and January firing, serving as the interim head […]

Since Dawn Staley arrived at South Carolina in 2008, she has transformed the program into a perennial NCAA powerhouse and national title contender. Following the COVID cancellations in 2020, Staley has guided the Gamecocks to three straight March Madness Final Fours, including this season. The program also reached back-t0-back championship games in 2021 and 2022 […]

After a brief exodus from college basketball due to NCAA violations at Louisville, Rick Pitino made his return to the NCAA at Iona in 2020. After three seasons at Iona, Pitino is back at a high-major school having accepted the head coaching job at St. John’s following Iona’s March Madness loss in the first round. […]

Brown basketball transfer guard Paxson Wojcik has committed to the North Carolina basketball program, he announced on Twitter. Paxson Wojcik garnered interest from Kansas, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Stanford, Butler, and more, according to on3.com. Wojcik bolster’s North Carolina basketball’s guard lineup on the same day that guard Caleb Love entered the transfer portal. […]

The Creighton Bluejays were so close to making it to the Final Four round of the 2023 NCAA tournament. Gregg McDermott and Creighton basketball could’ve seen their stay in the Big Dance get extended if it were not for a late foul call on the Bluejays in the Elite 8 round versus the San Diego […]