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Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is calling for one major change in NCAA basketball. Pearl wants the men’s game to go from halves to quarters, per Andy Katz’s show The Sideline. “Quarters,” Pearl said. “Just like everybody else.” The NCAA is calling for power 4 conferences to form a working group that would probe changing […]

Sue Bird paid tribute to her college coaches during her Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction Saturday, crediting the UConn women’s basketball staff — especially head coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey — for shaping her success on and off the court. “The UConn coaching staff that’s there now is actually the […]

Kon Kneuppel’s limited athleticism has been a frequent criticism regarding his ceiling as a top-10 NBA draft pick. The Duke forward did not test at the Draft Combine last month due to an ankle injury. However, he has since completed the required pre-draft testing, and the numbers are sure to turn heads. Kneuppel posted a […]

In late May, Kentucky basketball standout Otega Oweh decided to forgo the NBA draft and return for his final season, much to the delight of coach Marc Pope, who cried when he got the news.  Not only is Oweh returning to Lexington, but he is also getting paid for it. Oweh, much like the NCAA, […]

After departing Morehouse College earlier this year, Douglas Whittler has reemerged in the SIAC with a conference rival. Whitter has been revealed as the head coach of Allen University, per an announcement by the institution. “I would like to thank President McNealey and Director of Athletics Wallace for this opportunity,” Whittler said in a statement. […]

As Jackson State looks to retool for next season, Mo Williams is making a play for the future. Williams has offered a scholarship to Erick Dampier Jr., the son of former NBA player Erick Dampier. He announced the offer on his X account. “Blessed to receive a D1 offer to Jackson State University. 🙏🏽. I […]

It seemed like Dusty May and the Michigan basketball team’s offseason couldn’t get any better, but now it’s looking like it might. German standout Malick Kordel has received attention from Michigan, Butler, BYU, Iowa, Villanova and Xavier, and he is now enrolled at the University of Michigan. There has been no official announcement made yet […]

Arkansas basketball and head coach John Calipari recently received some good news, as they’ve landed a new prospect, according to ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony. “NEWS: Bosnian center Elmir Dzafic has committed to Arkansas, agent Misko Raznatovic told ESPN. The 19-year-old 7-footer played for KK Bosna Sarajevo in the Adriatic League 2nd division this season,” […]

Zakai Zeigler has had a very successful career with the Tennessee basketball team as he has been an impact player for the Volunteers since his freshman season back in 2021. Zeigler did not need any adjustment period when he started playing at the college level as he played in 35 games and started in one […]

The Indiana Pacers continue to shock the basketball world, and now they are just two wins away from a championship. The Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 116-107 win in Game 3 on Wednesday night, and they have a pair of former Arizona basketball stars […]

The NIL era has accelerated recruiting into becoming a bidding war on what schools offer the most money in NIL. The numbers circulating in college basketball recently have been massive, and one of the game’s best recruiters, Arkansas’ John Calipari, recently spoke up about how that shapes the expectations for transfers and recruits who come […]

Big changes are coming to NCAA basketball as multiple were announced earlier this week, but there is one more on the table that would be a major one. Right now, college basketball games are divided into two 20-minutes halves, but things could be shifting to the NBA model of using quarter instead. Women’s college basketball […]

Flau’jae Johnson recently acknowledged she no longer has a close relationship with former LSU women’s basketball teammate Angel Reese, saying the two are “not friends,” though she still supports Reese’s success in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. “We’re not friends but that bond that we had and that thing we did together, win a […]

There’s no denying the affection South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has for her former player, A’ja Wilson. The love is reciprocal, as Wilson credits Staley for her success in both college and the WNBA.  On Wednesday, Staley expressed her appreciation for Wilson by hosting an “A’One Day” at South Carolina’s basketball camp. On her […]

The New York Knicks have a coaching search on their hands this offseason after making the surprise decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau had been with the Knicks for five seasons, and the team went to playoffs in four of those years. They also made their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 […]

By day, Flau’Jae Johnson made the USA team for the AmeriCup tournament; by night, she made a splash at the BET Awards in Hollywood.  The LSU basketball star dazzled the cameras in her wine-red, poofy gown. Johnson also added a few accessories, including matching high-heeled shoes, a diamond necklace, and gold and silver rings.  Bet […]

NCAA men’s basketball will look different this coming season. An NCAA panel allowed the men’s game to add coach’s challenges and other new regulations, per the NCAA. Other changes include limiting the amount of time that officials may spend at the monitor reviewing calls on the floor. This is meant to help the game keep […]

Thanks to NIL, general managers have been gaining more and more steam in college sports. Head coaches cannot focus on NIL’s financials and what each player earns, so general managers have become more common in basketball and football, the two biggest revenue sports. General managers are also there to help identify talent on the recruiting […]

Dick Vitale has been the heartbeat of college basketball for nearly fifty years, and now, the iconic broadcaster is set to keep that spirit alive even longer. On Monday, ESPN announced that Vitale, who is 86 years old, had signed a contract extension that will keep him on the air through the 2027-28 season. But […]

Former HBCU basketball standout Cameron Woodall has passed away, per a report by WLBT. Woodall and another individual, each driving a 4-wheeler, were traveling on Midway Road when Woodall lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. Tragically, Woodall succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. The other person was transported to a […]

College sports are going through some big changes, and universities across the country are quickly trying to make adjustments to adapt to this new landscape. A big part of the adjustment period has been creating new jobs for different teams. For example, the Oklahoma basketball team has an assistant general manager position, and it is […]

The USA Women’s Basketball team has been a standard bearer for excellence on the international stage. Last summer, they won their 8th consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris.  Now, they are seeking to continue their dominance with the upcoming AmeriCup FIBA Women’s AmeriCup tournament in late June. On Monday, the roster was announced, and it […]

ESPN announced on Monday that the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational will go down during the 2025-26 season. Year one of this new event will feature the Duke basketball team going up against Texas. The game will take place on November 4th, and it will go down at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. “The […]

Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball guard Otega Oweh could have stayed in the NBA Draft and played professionally next season. Instead, he’s headed back to Lexington with All-American expectations, and no one was more excited about it than his head coach. Oweh put Kentucky coach Mark Pope on the spot on Sunday, putting a mic and […]

A successful first season of the Darian DeVries era for Indiana men’s basketball may hinge on the health of the coach’s son, Tucker DeVries. Tucker transferred to Indiana from West Virginia when his dad got the Hoosiers job, but played just eight games last year due to a shoulder injury. Now, the team has “mostly” […]

College sports will enter a new era of NIL following the approval of the house settlement this past week. Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo to provide his thoughts on the ever-evolving situation. The house settlement allows the NCAA to implement guardrails on NIL for teams and players. Players will continue to earn money […]

Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies made a solid addition from the transfer portal, landing Desmond Claude from the USC Trojans. Claude announced his decision to transfer from the Trojans to the Huskies on Sunday, per On3 insider Joe Tipton. He leaves USC after one season, averaging 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds per […]

Dusty May just finished up his first season as the head coach of the Michigan basketball team, and it was a good one. He led the Wolverines to a Big Ten Tournament title and Sweet 16 berth. Now, May is getting ready for year two, and he has brought in some huge transfer portal additions. […]

The Duke Blue Devils begin a transition as they see the departure of longtime coach Will Stephens. Stephens spent his entire collegiate career with the Blue Devils, joining them in 1998. He served as the Head Sports Performance Coach for the men’s basketball program, and 17 years in the same role with women’s basketball until […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach and WNBA legend Dawn Staley has another role to fill, as she’s now part of CBS Sports’ new pregame show, “WNBA Tip Off.” The show debuted on Saturday, just before the marquee matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at the United Center in Chicago. During the […]

The Michigan basketball team recently learned that it will indeed have Yaxel Lendeborg for the 2025-26 season. Lendeborg was the best player in the college basketball transfer portal, and he committed to the Wolverines. However, he only recently signed with the program as he was testing the NBA Draft process. Now, he will officially wear […]

The House Settlement is approved by a judge, and that is good news for thousands of former NCAA athletes. The NCAA is agreeing to pay $2.8 billion in lost NIL earnings to athletes, per Yahoo Sports. Schools are also chipping in to help cover all the costs, per college sports reporter Ross Dellenger. NIL stands […]

College sports is headed in a new direction after the House settlement passed on Friday night following a long battle between the NCAA and the House. The ruling will have massive implications on the structure of college sports moving forward, and other changes are already coming as a result of the domino effect. One of […]

The landscape of college sports has been in constant change over the last few years, and now a major development has taken place that will ensure it is never the same again. On Friday night, Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House settlement in the House vs. NCAA lawsuit. The biggest point in the settlement is […]

Even after the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State is still looking to compete with the best teams in college basketball. On Friday, Norfolk State and Duke announced a home-and-home series set to start in 2025. The Spartans are set to visit Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2025. The following season, […]

Houston basketball came so close to winning a first-ever national title after seven Final Four tries. Now head coach Kelvin Sampson wants to beef the schedule up. His Cougars will walk into next season as the hunted in the Big 12 Conference. But Sampson is open to additional competition for the national title game runner-up. […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley will step off the court and into the studio this summer, joining CBS Sports’ new WNBA pregame show as an analyst. The show will debut Saturday, airing ahead of the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game —featuring former Gamecocks coached by Staley — the first-ever primetime WNBA regular-season […]

BYU basketball is making massive moves. Head coach Kevin Young came over from the NBA last season after spending four years as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. He moved to BYU after Mark Pope left to take the Kentucky job. The Salt Lake City native made the Cougars a must-watch team in college […]

It’s been a while since Yaxel Lendeborg announced his commitment to the Michigan basketball program, but Wolverines fans never got their hopes up too high. Lendeborg committed, but there was a chance that he never actually played at Michigan. He was testing the NBA Draft process, and last week, Lendeborg announced that he will play […]