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The gargantuan NCAA rule change that allows athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has been the talk of the sports world. NBA analyst and former Arizona Wildcat Richard Jefferson had a strong message on the new rule change, one that got the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While a […]

The landmark NCAA rule change now allows for college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has finally come to life, and NBA stars couldn’t help but react to it. The deals came hot and heavy for these star amateurs, with negotiations reportedly starting for some NCAA athletes as early as midnight. LSU […]

With the NCAA rules on name, image and likeness being changed and put into effect on Thursday, tons of college athletes are now pouncing on their rightful opportunity to make some money. Many athletes have signed deals with a variety of outlets and companies to cash some checks amid the new NIL rules. It has […]

The NCAA got a massive dose of reality handed its way on Monday as the Supreme Court voted 9-0 in favor of student-athletes being able to receive education related benefits from their schools. Many are hoping this is just the first domino to fall as student-athletes continue to build their case against the NCAA in […]

The number of minutes Kevin Durant rested in Game 5: Zero. Yep, KD played the entire time, and every minute was worth it for the Brooklyn Nets as they took a 3-2 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. With their season on the brink of getting axed, Durant took it upon himself to make […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs keep getting richer after a one-loss season that ended in an unfortunate loss in the National Championship game to Baylor. Now, Holmgren has received the Gatorade National Player of the Year award and inserts his name next to NBA legends such as Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, both of who will have […]

In what only helped an insane Wednesday full of news dumps, it was reported that Duke Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski is set to retire. When Will Mike Krzyzewski retire According to the report, Coach K will hang it up after just one more season with the famed Duke Blue Devils. Arguably the best basketball […]

Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari is nothing if blunt when talking to the media, It’s why his comments on Overtime Elite and the G League — alternative options of players Cal might normally recruit — come as no surprise. Some context first. While everyone knows what the G League is, especially know that their Ignite […]

Former Michigan State star Keith Appling was arrested Monday by Michigan State Police after being named a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man over the weekend in Detroit, according to Miriam Marini of the Detroit Free Press. The 29-year-old Appling reportedly got into a verbal altercation with the victim on Saturday night. […]

The Duke Blue Devils will reportedly make history when they name Nina King the school’s new athletic director. According to a report from The News & Observer, the announcement should be made soon. When the move becomes official, Nina King will become the first woman and person of color to lead the way in Duke’s […]

The long national nightmare is over. At 2:00 (eastern) on May 13 (today, the time of this writing), it’ll go down: Pac-12 announce new commissioner! Rumors are all over the place without a confirmed leak yet in sight. Pac-12 announce new commissioner news Oliver Luck was actually one of the names rumored to be joining […]

Five-star basketball prospect Patrick Baldwin Jr. is sticking with family instead of going to play for a blue blood NCAA program. Baldwin will be playing for his father at Milwaukee, choosing the Panthers over the Duke Blue Devils and Georgetown Hoyas, among other schools. This despite Milwaukee struggling mightily under Patrick Baldwin Sr. in recent years. […]

Remy Martin, one of the best guards in all of college basketball, is leaving the Arizona State Sun Devils and entering the transfer portal. This can’t be undercut: This is absolutely huge news in the realm of college hoops. The news hit the mean streets of Twitter thanks to a delightful ESPN reporter.  A two-time […]

With how the industry is going these days, you’d expect memorabilia with even a tinge of history or value in them would command a good price on the market. Take Mark Jackson’s 1990 NBA Hoops card, which featured the infamous Menendez Brothers on it. Currently, PSA 10 copies of this card are fetching an average […]

Kim Mulkey is ditching the Baylor Bears to join the LSU Tigers. According to numerous reports, than the athletic program itself, the accomplished coach is heading back home. Kim Mulkey LSU Tigers “Kim Mulkey is a champion and a Hall of Fame, and we are thrilled to welcome her home,” LSU athletic director Scott Woodward […]

The basketball world, including JR Smith, is in mourning following news of the untimely death of Kentucky standout Terrence Clarke on Thursday. The 19-year-old was involved in a vehicular accident and reportedly passed away as he was being rushed to a nearby hospital. Smith, a former NBA player, has taken to social media to share […]

Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari issued a fond remembrance and compelling tribute to Terrence Clarke after the Wildcats freshman was tragically killed in a car accident on Thursday. Calipari hailed Terrence Clarke as a vibrant spirit and someone who brought constant joy on and off the hardwood: “His heart was overflowing with love for […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is mourning the sudden passing of his Klutch Sport stablemate Terrence Clarke. The 19-year-old former Kentucky standout tragically lost his life in a car accident in Los Angeles on Thursday. The King took to Instagram to pay his respects after the stunning and devastating turn of events, calling Terrence […]

Bronny James is the latest basketball personality to come out with his reaction to the tragic passing of Kentucky standout Terrence Clarke in a car accident on Thursday. Bronny, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, took to Instagram to share a photo of Clarke accompanied by a simple heartfelt message:   […]

Klutch Sports owner and CEO Rich Paul broke his silence on the passing of his client Terrence Clarke in a car accident in Los Angeles on Thursday. As relayed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Paul confirmed that the 19-year-old’s mother was at his side before losing his life. Terrence Clarke, a Kentucky freshman guard headed for […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had an emotional reaction to the tragic death of former Kentucky Wildcat guard Terrance Clarke Thursday night. The former five-star recruit declared for the upcoming NBA Draft in July, ensuring that Stevens, who is a part of the Celtics draft process, was familiar with the prospect. Clarke was from […]

The basketball world was struck by tragic news on Thursday after it was reported that University of Kentucky standout Terrence Clarke passed away in a car accident. It was also reported that teammate Brandon Boston Jr. was with him during the incident, but that Boston has survived the crash. This report comes via Terek Fatal […]

Former University of Kentucky Wildcats guard Terrence Clarke reportedly passed away on Thursday after figuring in a car crash in Los Angeles. WKYT  broke the tragic news, revealing that Clarke and fellow Kentucky alum BJ Clarke were leaving a workout in LA when the accident happened. The 19-year-old Clarke reportedly died on the way to […]

On the same day former high school teammate and No. 1 recruit Chet Holmgren committed to Gonzaga, current Bulldogs star freshman Jalen Suggs has declared for the 2021 NBA draft. Suggs announced his intent to enter the draft with an accompanying NFT announcement commemorating his buzzer-beating three-pointer in the national semifinal. The Minneapolis native is […]

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have some minor consolation after losing in the 2021 NCAA title game earlier this month. The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2021, Chet Holmgren, officially committed to Gonzaga on Monday afternoon. Holmgren explained it was a long and laborious process that forced him to learn a lot […]

Jalen Green was the highest-ranked prospect in high school coming into this season and, in many ways, he has lived up to that hype. Green really impressed with his time at the G-League Ignite. He is one of if not the, best athlete in the Draft and his ability puts him in contention for the […]

Cade Cunningham has been the near-consensus number one overall pick in the NBA since before the NCAA season even started. However, throughout the season, USC’s Evan Mobley made the case that he belongs in the conversation with Cade. Mobley is a fascinating two-way talent. He is a seven-footer with smooth hips defensively, long arms, incredible […]

Folks, it looks like the Arizona Wildcats are back–and in very quick fashion. After recently parting ways with former head coach Sean Miller, the Wildcats wasted no time in finding a long term replacement in Tommy Lloyd. Stadium analyst Jeff Goodman broke Arizona’s newest hire in a tweet: BREAKING: Arizona is set to hire Gonzaga […]

Former Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie is taking the next step in his coaching career as he was tapped to be the head coach and director of player development for the Overtime Elite, per ESPN. It will reportedly serve as a professional basketball league for top prospects between 16 and 18 years old and will […]

The Arizona Wildcats recently fired long-time head coach, Sean Miller. During his time coaching the Wildcats, Miller accumulated a record of 302-109 with the program. The firing has caused a stir in the rumor mill as to who Arizona might hire to replace Miller. A favorite name being thrown into the hat is Sacramento Kings […]

The Baylor Bears spoiled the party for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and ended their undefeated season with a decisive 86-70 win in the 2021 NCAA Championship game. On Wednesday, Baylor swingman Mark Vital revealed that his team had extra motivation against the then-unbeaten Zags, since their counterparts were already counting their chickens before they even hatched. […]

As one of the most improved all-around college basketball players of the 2020-21 season, the news that Baylor Bears star Davion Mitchell is entering the 2021 NBA Draft should come as no surprise. The guard was nothing short of spectacular in these past two years for the Bears, but especially during this junior season, as […]

The University of Arizona has parted ways with men’s basketball head coach Sean Miller, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Miller had spent the last 12 seasons at Arizona. However, his last few seasons with the Wildcats were mired in controversy after Arizona was served with nine allegations of misconduct by the NCAA. Among them […]

It’s official: college basketball’s top point guard is headed to the 2021 NBA Draft. Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu — winner of the 2021 Bob Cousy Award after averaging 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the Fighting Illini — announced his decision on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Tuesday, opting to forgo his remaining eligibility […]

There were several heroes in Baylor’s dominant 86-70 win over Gonzaga in the national title game that gave the Bears their first NCAA championship. Four players finished in double figures for Baylor, including Adam Flagler, Davion Mitchell, MaCio Teague, and Jared Butler. And while it is Mitchell who has raised his stock as a potential […]

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, the Baylor Bears shocked the world of collegiate hoops when they throttled the prior-to undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs for the 2021 NCAA national championship. Gonzaga’s one-and-done star Jalen Suggs, with his incredible draft profile, ceiling, and recent performance is projected to go within the top five picks […]

Mark Few has come up short once again. Few’s Gonzaga Bulldogs entered the 2021 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and presumptive favorite to win the national title. Indeed, the Bulldogs steamrolled to the Final Four and, after a scintillating national semifinal against UCLA, found themselves in the national title game for the […]

Surprise, surprise, it looks like the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears are set to meet again in the 2022 National Championship Game. At least, according to the oddsmakers. After one of the wilder and more dramatic NCAA Tournaments in recent memory, the two top teams in college basketball have been given the best odds to […]

The Baylor faithful immediately stormed the streets after the Bears captured their first national title at the expense of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the NCAA Tournament on Monday night. After gathering in the university’s football field, fans eventually took their celebration a notch higher as they burned a couch and even […]