Over the past two offseasons, Illinois has prioritized quality over quantity in the transfer portal. Gone are the days of the Illini bringing in four or five transfers at once. In 2025, the number was two – and it paid off as Brad Underwood’s squad earned a Final Four berth behind notable contributions from both Andrej Stojakovic (Cal) and Zvonimir …

Moments after the buzzer sounded on Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama couldn’t hold back tears and it was very telling to Josh Hart. He had just led the Spurs past the reigning champion Thunder, and the young San Antonio team celebrated profusely — almost as if they had just won the NBA title. Advertisement And that’s …

One national analyst doesn’t have Michigan State pegged as a top two seed in their early look ahead to the 2026-27 season. National writer David Cobb posted the current CBS Sports Bracketology update for the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds for next year’s NCAA Tournament, and Michigan State didn’t make the cut. The Spartans were left off the graphic, …

The NBA Finals showed that Dylan Harper can go bucket for bucket with the sport’s best. And the former Rutgers star wants the Spurs to know that he’s ready for an increased role at a time when some wonder about De’Aaron Fox’s future with the team after a dismal showing versus the Knicks. Advertisement Harper’s camp is expected to push …

The Celtics would love to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s not going to be that easy. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said previously that the team would like to have the superstar’s future resolved before the NBA draft, which is now just three days away. Advertisement And while the Celtics are interested in adding the two-time MVP, new reporting suggests that …

I don’t care what anyone tells you, there’s no such thing as a perfect basketball player. Even all-time greats have their flaws.With that in mind, it can beaworthwhileexerciseto discusssomenotable concerns with draft prospects.This helps us understand whatareas ofgrowth prospectshaveand better grasp the possible risks attached to them. Using Christopher Kline’s recent mock draft, let’s go over the major concerns with …

The offseason is officially underway in Phoenix, and the Suns are off to a good start. Free agent guard Collin Gillespie agreed to an extension with Phoenix after the two sides became eligible to begin negotiating with their own free agents last weekend. The deal is roughly 4 years and $48 million, although we do not have the exact financial …

Way before Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became basketball royalty, before the championships, MVP awards and the most unstoppable shot the sport had ever seen, he was simply a young boy watching his father tirelessly go to work. For many athletes, greatness begins with a coach, a mentor or a defining moment on the court. For Kareem, his foundation was built at home …

Karl Towns Sr. is the proud papa of NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns, who was a key component in the team’s playoff run — which snapped a 53-year championship drought. Papa Towns take a shot at some Father’s Day Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.  Advertisement Q: Why do you think New York City fell in love with your son Karl-Anthony? …

Collin Gillespie showed his worth during his years at Villanova. While it took some time to show at the next level, Villanova fans are not surprised that the point guard has found success in the NBA. On Saturday, Gillespie cashed in on an incredible season. Shams Charania reported that the former Villanova great signed a four-year, $48 million contract to …

Jalen Brunson’s “SVU” dream is alive and well. The Knicks star capped off his NBA Finals MVP performance by saying afterward that he wanted to nab a guest star role on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” alongside his friend Mariska Hargitay. Advertisement And while the actor is a huge fan of Brunson, her “Law & Order” colleague Christopher Meloni …