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UCLA basketball forward Mac Etienne decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello. “UCLA big man Mac Etienne has entered the transfer portal, per source,” wrote Borzello. “Played in 32 games last season. Second UCLA player to hit the portal in the last two days.” A […]

The St. John’s men’s basketball team has had a busy offseason. It began with firing Mike Anderson and then immediately landing NCAA legend Rick Pitino as the new head coach. Then, the Red Storm landed quite a few players via the transfer portal in a bit of a program facelift. However, now issues are arising […]

Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to a tweet from Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. “Kansas backup big man Ernest Udeh hitting the portal after the Jayhawks added Hunter Dickinson,” wrote Goodman. A former 4-star recruit out of Orlando, Fla., Udeh initially committed to the Jayhawks over offers from UCLA, Alabama, […]

Kentucky basketball’s Chris Livingston has been criticized by NBA scouts for his decision to file for the 2023 NBA Draft. These anonymous officials have gone as far as to say, “If you held a hundred drafts, he’d go unselected in most of them,” according to The Athletic. Other NBA personnel have also said, “He can […]

Creighton basketball forward Arthur Kaluma is reportedly entering the transfer portal, according to John Fanta of Fox Sports. Kaluma is prioritizing the NBA Draft and is focused on building his stock at the NBA Combine next week, but if he decides to return to college, it will not be at Creighton, according to Fanta. Arthur […]

West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has been under fire since his use of a slur during comments on a Cincinnati radio station. He released an apology, and with him being suspended for the first three games of the 2023-2024 season, along with other amendments to his contract, he released another statement on Twitter. “Over […]

West Virginia basketball has suspended coach Bob Huggins and amended his contract status after he used an anti-gay slur in an interview with a Cincinnati radio station Monday, according to 247Sports’ Mike Casazza. Huggins could miss the first three games of the Mountaineers’ 2023-24 season, Casazza reported. Casazza also said there could be significant changes […]

New Kansas basketball player Hunter Dickinson opened up about why he left the Michigan basketball program, and he was very honest in saying that NIL earnings played a significant role in his decision, via the RoundBall podcast, according to ESPN. “The people hating on me would leave their job right now for a $10,000 increase,” […]

USC men’s basketball commit Bronny James projects to be a quality combo guard for the Trojans, having long displayed an intuitive feel for the game not unlike his father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Rest assured this hasn’t gone unnoticed. Even prior his play this summer allowing him to surge up the ranks of […]

The USC Trojans basketball team further strengthened their roster with the addition of Dennis Rodman’s son, DJ Rodman, shortly after securing the commitment of Bronny James. DJ Rodman, who previously strutted his stuff for the Washington State Cougars, made his intention to transfer to USC clear on his Instagram page, a move confirmed by CBS […]

The Louisville Cardinals basketball program is mourning the loss of legendary coach Denny Crum, who passed away on Tuesday morning, per Kenny Klein and Zach Greenwell of Gocards.com. ‘Denny Crum, who won two NCAA Championships while serving as the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball coach for 30 years (1971-2001), passed away at his home Tuesday […]

Overtime Elite has come to an agreement with McDonald’s that will allow its players to be nominated to play in the McDonald’s All American Games, Overtime CEO and co-founder Dan Porter announced on Twitter on Tuesday. Prior to the agreement, Overtime Elite players were not eligible to participate in the McDonald’s All American Games, which […]

Bronny James committed to play basketball for the USC Trojans on Saturday, just hours before LeBron James tipped off in Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Golden State Warriors playoff series. Amid his commitment, the already lucrative career of Bronny is getting lost in the shuffle. Bronny James is ALREADY making NBA […]

Cal basketball has landed Texas Tech basketball transfer Jaylon Tyson, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Jaylon Tyson is a key get or Mark Madsen, who was hired as the new coach of the program. Tyson scored 10.7 points per game with 6.1 rebounds per game in the 2022-2023 season, according to sports reference. He […]

The college basketball transfer portal is still active as ever. With the NBA Draft still a ways away, players are going through the process and deciding whether to go pro or play another year in college. One big name is San Diego State Aztecs forward Keshad Johnson, who declared for the NBA Draft while painting […]

As a five-star high school recruit and McDonald’s All-American, Mackenzie Mgbako is one of the might highly sought players in the country. A reality that was proven when he committed to and then decommitted from the prestigious Duke University shortly after big man Kyle Filipowski announced his intention to return to the Blue Devils for […]

Legendary NBA player Ray Allen was in the news on Sunday for earning his degree from the University of Connecticut 30 years after he arrived on campus as a freshman to play for Jim Calhoun. Video clip via Bleacher Report. Ray Allen earned his degree from UConn today 🎓 What it’s all about 👏 (via […]

Former UMass guard RJ Luis committed to the St. John’s basketball program, according to a Sunday tweet from NYT Sports Basketball Insider Adam Zagoria. A former 3-star recruit out of Miami, Fla., Luis initially committed to UMass over offers from Temple, Kansas State, Rutgers, VCU and St. Bonaventure, among others, according to 247Sports. He joined a 2022 Minutemen […]

The Miami basketball program landed Florida State guard Matthew Cleveland from the transfer portal, according to a Sunday tweet from Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman. “We are excited to welcome Matthew and his family to the Hurricane basketball program. He is an accomplished, experienced, versatile individual who has already proven he can excel at a high level in […]

City Reapers star Bryson Tiller has received another offer to play for a Division I school, this time from the Cincinnati Bearcats. Tiller is classified under the Class of 2025, so there’s still plenty of time for him to think about which school he’d take his talents to in case he wants to take the […]

A major piece for the USC Trojans in the 2022-23 college basketball season has found a new landing spot, as the former USC basketball guard-forward Tre White is now headed to the ACC with the Louisville Cardinals, per Jon Rothstein CBS Sports. “USC transfer Tre White has committed to Louisville, per his IG page. Tremendous […]

Bronny James won’t be going far when he attends college. James, a four-star recruit and the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar and four-time NBA champion LeBron James, has committed to USC basketball, per Jeff Goodman on Twitter. Bronny James announced the major recruiting decision on his Instagram account, with a picture of him in […]

Iowa basketball superstar Caitlin Clark went viral on Friday, though it’s not because of something she did but rather due to the recent moves that LSU basketball made. Fresh off winning the national title, the LSU women’s basketball team went on to add both Hailey Van Lith and Aneesah Morrow through the transfer portal this […]

The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team is having the quite the offseason through the transfer portal. After winning a National Championship, they went out and added Hailey Van Lith. Now, they have brought in another dominant player, as DePaul star Aneesah Morrow is joining the Tigers. ANEESAH MORROW IS JOINING THE LSU TIGERS 😮 Morrow […]

The Georgetown Hoyas basketball program landed former Kansas State forward Ismael Massoud from the transfer portal on Friday, according to a tweet from On3 National Recruiting Expert Joe Tipton. “NEWS: Kansas State transfer Ismael Massoud has committed to Georgetown, he tells @On3sports,” wrote Tipton. “Began his career at Wake Forest.” A former 3-star recruit from the Bronx, N.Y., […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman wing Dariq Whitehead will undergo a second surgery on his right foot in order to allow his initial foot injury — which he sought to surgically repair last August — to properly heal, according to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Whitehead, a projected first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, should be […]

The LSU Tigers will be well-represented at the 2023 USA Women’s Basketball AmeriCup Team Trials this month, as stars Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson have been invited to compete in the weeklong event. Flau'jae Johnson and Angel Reese have been selected to take part in the 2023 USA Women’s Basketball AmeriCup Team Trials May 11-15 […]

The Oklahoma State women’s basketball program landed former Georgetown guard Kennedy Fauntleroy from the transfer portal, the team announced in a Thursday release. “We are thrilled to add Kennedy to our Cowgirl family,” Cowgirl head coach Jacie Hoyt said, via OKState.com. “Last year she proved to be one of the best point guards in the country as […]

The North Carolina Women’s Basketball program and head coach Courtney Banghart agreed to a 5-year contract extension through 2028, according to a Thursday tweet from WUNC Digital Producer Mitchell Northam. “Inbox: UNC and Courtney Banghart have agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2028,” wrote Northam. The former Princeton coach led the Tar Heels to a 76-43 […]

Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson has announced his long-awaited decision, he will be playing for Kansas in the 2022-2023 college basketball season. Hunter Dickinson released a video of him telling Kansas basketball coach Bill Self the news. pic.twitter.com/nDiA50wjJg — Hunter Dickinson (@H_Dickinson24) May 4, 2023 Dickinson was the top-rated player in the transfer portal, and understandably […]

Michigan Basketball star Hunter Dickinson is expected to make his NCAA transfer portal decision on Thursday — but the 22-year-old took the time to share a heartfelt message with the Wolverines before making his final decision. “The initial decision for me to enter the portal was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. The […]

Mississippi State head basketball coach Chris Jans signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, the team announced in a Wednesday release. “Chris Jans is an elite coach who has made a major impact on Mississippi State Men’s Basketball in short time,” said Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said, via the Bulldogs. […]

The Tulane Green Wave basketball program picked up former Michigan forward Gregg Glenn III from the transfer portal, according to a Tuesday tweet from CBS Sports College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein. “Source: Michigan transfer Greg Glenn III has committed to Tulane,” wrote Rothstein. A former 4-star recruit out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Gregg Glenn III chose Michigan […]

Overtime Elite (OTE) standout Tyler Bey has announced his commitment to the Missouri State basketball program, adding a new layer of excitement to the NCAA Basketball scene. Bey’s decision brings anticipation to the Missouri State Bears and their supporters. Committed !! #NextChapter pic.twitter.com/eRyF6jMMkP — T Bey (@TylerBey1) May 1, 2023 Standing tall at 6-foot-9, Tyler […]

The Kansas Jayhawks began the 2022-23 season as the defending national champions and with a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, they had dreams of making another strong tournament run. Their season ended though in the second round against the Texas Longhorns in one of the most thrilling games of this season’s March Madness. […]

DeUnna Hendrix recently stepped down from her position of Miami of Ohio women’s basketball head coach, per The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings and Brian Hamilton. Her decision to resign came after it was revealed that “intimate text communications” were sent “between her and a player.” The Athletic provided a specific exchange, one of over 180 text messages […]

It took more than 40 years in coaching for Brian Dutcher to become a household name. And even now, one has to wonder if the buzz ringing from a magical San Diego State basketball run in the NCAA Tournament will soon wear off. The Mountain West Conference is respectable but not conducive to prime-time exposure. […]

The Texas Longhorns had a pretty successful season after preseason turmoil that saw the firing of head coach Rick Beard. Assistant coach Rodney Terry took over and guided the Longhorns to a very good regular season and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. They got some good news this week when Dylan Disu […]

Hailey Van Lith is joining Angel Reese and LSU women’s basketball, per The Athletic. Van Lith made the announcement of her commitment on Thursday. Rumors of Van Lith potentially transferring to LSU were sparked when she made an official visit to the school in mid-April. LSU is fresh off a championship campaign, and the addition […]