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New Villanova basketball coach Kevin Willard landed arguably his most important recruit in his early tenure by securing the commitment of top 2025 guard Acaden Lewis, a former Kentucky commit, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN. Willard and Villanova basketball were competing with St. John’s, Georgia and Miami, and he chose the Wildcats after visiting […]

The Michigan State athletic program is making a big change at the top as the university is letting go of athletic director Alan Haller. Haller has been the AD since 2021, but the Spartans are now looking to move in a new direction. The search for a new AD is on, and in the meantime, […]

Following the departure of Blake Harper to Creighton, Howard University is set to land a former Morehouse College star in the transfer portal. In a post on his X account, Cedric Taylor II announced his commitment to the Bison. “From Foes to Family #TheDreamFactory?,” Taylor posted, an obvious nod to the sports rivalry between the […]

During the offseason, St John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino has hinted at reunions. Now, this might be an actual opportunity. According to NJ.com, they explained that Pitino will face Kentucky in the 2025 CBS Sports Classic. However, there’s a major catch to this game. The Wildcats and Red Storm will play on a neutral […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley had her legacy further cemented with a statue reveal in Columbia. The Philadelphia native is just 54 years old but has already been inducted into both the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Staley took over the South Carolina women’s basketball program […]

When the UConn Huskies won the NCAA championship this season, they did so with a much different starting lineup than last season’s Final Four team. While Paige Bueckers was still present, the other four starters didn’t even play for UConn late last year. Kaitlyn Chen was still at Princeton, Sarah Strong was in high school […]

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona basketball team had a solid year this past season as the Wildcats finished with a 24-13 overall record and they went 14-6 in conference play. Arizona ended up earning a four-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and the team ended up going on a good run. Now, the offseason is here, […]

Geno Auriemma and UConn women’s basketball need no help attracting top-tier talent, but being the current holders of the national championship trophy doesn’t hurt — especially for players with title run aspirations. Former Wisconsin forward Serah Williams chose to commit to the Huskies for her last year of college eligibility, strengthening their frontcourt and chances […]

After weeks of speculation, former Howard University star Blake Harper has announced his transfer to Creighton University. He announced his transfer portal decision in an emotional 30-second video that recounted his journey through his time at Howard University, eventually showing him in a Creighton University jersey. Harper, a freshman, claimed the MEAC Freshman of the […]

Saint Augustine University is being sued by former NBA player Chucky Brown for allegedly breaching a contract, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Brown is alleging that he was fired from the university without full payment of his salary. He was hired by the university in 2022 as the men’s basketball coach under a three-year […]

In a recent appearance on Jim Rome’s eponymous radio show, new Florida A&M head basketball coach Charlie Ward talked about his extensive ties to the institution and even being born on campus. It’s a connection that Ward has been forthcoming about mentioning as he accepted the head coach position earlier this month. “ Well, [the hospital] […]

Arizona basketball is adding a talented big man from Senegal. Tommy Lloyd’s program got the commitment of 6-foot-11 forward Sidi Gueye, per ESPN. Gueye previously played for Real Madrid in Spain. The forward is seen as one of the top international basketball prospects available this year. “Coach [Tommy] Lloyd is one of the top coaches […]

Georgetown basketball added to its transfer portal class with a 7-foot-1 center from St. John’s. The Hoyas are coming off an encouraging season under Ed Cooley that saw them win their most Big East games since the 2018-2019 season. Now, however, is the time for this program to take that next step and make a […]

Shaquille O’Neal and the Sacramento State men’s basketball program have made their first big splash. The Hornets landed a commitment from UCF transfer Mikey Williams on Tuesday, just one day after news broke that the program would name O’Neal its general manager. As a freshman, Williams appeared in 18 games for the Knights and started […]

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s basketball program are throwing down a slam dunk. The Red Storm got the commitment of transfer big man Handje Tamba, per FOX Sports. Tamba is a 6-foot-11 center from the Congo. He had tons of interest in the portal, including from North Carolina. Tamba previously played for Tennessee, Weber […]

Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard is making headlines again, this time by turning his recruiting focus to Europe. The Rebels have landed the commitment of French standout Ilias Kamardine, a rising guard with international experience and strong potential. This move reflects Beard’s growing ambition to elevate Ole Miss basketball by bringing in fresh, global […]

Tennessee basketball is rebuilding after a successful season under head coach Rick Barnes. The Volunteers got the commitment of transfer portal player Amaree Abram, a guard. Abram previously played for Louisiana Tech. He is opening up about why he chose Tennessee. “I want to win,” Abram said, per 247 Sports. The transfer guard recently visited […]

Former Michigan basketball captain Jace Howard entered the college basketball transfer portal at the conclusion of this past season, and he committed to Fordham on Tuesday. Howard is the son of former Michigan head coach Juwan Howard, and he has been with the program for the past five seasons. Juwan is now an assistant with […]

Denzel Aberdeen left Florida basketball for Kentucky following the 2024-25 season. Gators head coach Todd Golden recently shared his thoughts on Aberdeen’s departure, via The Field of 68. “We had a really special group this year,” Golden said. “There’s three senior guards on the perimeter, gave us great leadership. And then our frontcourt guys… We […]

UConn basketball star Alex Karaban announced that he will return to the program for his senior year in 2025-2026, foregoing the NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/B3icAijFHN — Alex Karaban (@AlexKaraban) April 29, 2025 “I pride myself on accepting challenges and holding myself to the highest standard,” Alex Karaban said in his announcement. “Last year, we didn’t achieve […]

Luckily, it appears five-star USC commit Alijah Arenas is okay after his Cybertruck crash, as he is on the “long road” to recovery. TMZ Sports reports Arenas is walking and talking just days after his scary accident. A representative for the Arenas and Govans families told the outlet that he is making progress. However, it […]

Stephen Pikiell and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights made a solid recruiting move by landing Bosnian sharpshooter Harun Zrno in the Class of 2025. Zrno announced his commitment to the Scarlet Knights on Monday, per On3 insider Joe Tipton. He originally pledged to the Indiana Hoosiers this January before decommitting two months later in March. Zrno […]

One of the most respected, decorated, and influential figures in basketball history will soon be receiving even more recognition. Legendary South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley will add another accolade to her collection when the city of Columbia, South Carolina, reveals a statue in her honor on April 30. Staley is being recognized […]

Duke basketball secured a significant win in the transfer portal as the program aims to take that championship-winning step under Jon Scheyer. The Blue Devils are coming off a very successful third season under their head coach. This past year’s team ran through the ACC Conference, losing just four total games, and made it to […]

What a time it is to be a college sports fan. With the transfer portal and coaching carousel churning out storylines well into the spring, college basketball is finding new ways to take up more of the sports calendar. Sometimes that means Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood posting AI-generated pictures of himself after landing […]

After flaming out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Illinois basketball is having a massive offseason in the transfer portal. On Monday, Brad Underwood and his staff secured another huge commitment, this time from former California star Andrej Stojakovic, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Stojakovic started his career at Stanford in 2023-24, but […]

The USC basketball team added to its already impressive college basketball transfer portal class with a massive commitment on Monday. Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazara is going to play his sixth season of college basketball, and he is going to be doing it with the Trojans. Baker-Mazara spent the last two seasons with Auburn, and he […]

Creighton basketball secured a significant win in the transfer portal, adding a former MEAC Player of the Year. The Blue Jays are undergoing significant changes this offseason as Greg McDermott tries to continue his successful run in Omaha. Creighton has won at least one NCAA Tournament game in five consecutive years. This past season’s team […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team has been heavily involved in transfer portal drama this offseason, and legendary head coach Dawn Staley has been doing her best to focus on her incoming 2025-26 class. However, Staley recently ignited a firestorm of comments on X, formerly Twitter, when she posted a congratulatory message to graduate transfer […]

The LSU women’s basketball team landed the biggest target in this year’s transfer portal. MiLaysia Fulwiley recently announced her decision to leave South Carolina for the SEC-rival Tigers, and head coach Kim Mulkey made sure to be the first to officially welcome Fulwiley to the bayou. “I’m excited to welcome MiLaysia as the newest member […]

Duke basketball star center Khaman Maluach is entering his name in the NBA Draft, per The News & Observer. Maluach completed his freshman season for the Blue Devils this past year, along with Cooper Flagg and others. Maluach, Flagg and Kon Knueppel are all entering the draft after just one season in Durham. Duke basketball […]

NC State basketball coach Will Wade is getting things done on the recruiting trail. Wade is picking up the commitment of Houston transfer Terrance Arceneaux, per the player’s social media. Arceneaux previously played for the Houston Cougars and Kelvin Sampson. Wade is the new coach at NC State, after leading McNeese State the last several […]

Legendary coach and Hall of Famer Dawn Staley is once again making headlines, this time off the court. Set to release her new autobiography Uncommon Favor on May 20, 2025, Staley dives deep into her roots, her career, and the values that shaped her extraordinary journey in basketball. But beyond recounting past triumphs, her story […]

Prairie View A&M looks to have found its new head coach in a former WNBA star. According to Olivia Antilla, also known as LivforHoops, former WNBA player and University of Houston assistant Tai Dillard is set to become the head coach of the women’s basketball team at Texas HBCU Prairie View A&M University. Dillard joins […]

LSU women’s basketball scored a big with the commitment of former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley. Nobody was more thrilled by the announcement than LSU star Flau’jae Johnson. On Friday, Johnson expressed her excitement at Fulwiley’s commitment on her X account. “Yes” she posted. Yes https://t.co/6fe6EsUkhO — Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) April 25, 2025 She previously […]

Legendary South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley has no shortage of wisdom to dole out to her players. However, she’s recently taken a more lighthearted and humorous approach with 2025 WNBA Draft pick Bree Hall. Hall is coming off a national championship appearance in her last year at South Carolina and was drafted […]

The Tennessee basketball team made another deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season as they made it to the Elite 8, but they still weren’t able to end the Final Four drought. The Volunteers ended up losing to Houston with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Now, it’s back to the […]

Former South Carolina star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley has announced her commitment to LSU women’s basketball, Alexa Philippou of ESPN reports. “Breaking: MiLaysia Fulwiley has committed to LSU out of the transfer portal, she announced on Instagram. Fulwiley remains in the SEC and joins a stacked backcourt already featuring Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams,” Philippou wrote […]

New Villanova basketball head coach Kevin Willard made a solid addition to the team’s roster by landing Devin Askew from the California Golden Bears. Askew announced his transfer to the Villanova Wildcats on Friday, per On3 insider Joe Tipton. He leaves the Golden Bears after two seasons, averaging 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists […]