According to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Virginia Tech men’s basketball has signed former Clemson guard Efrem “Butta” Johnson. The fifth-year player – a benefactor of the NCAA’s new “five-for-five” age-based eligibility rules – started nine games for Clemson last year and averaged 6.3 points per game, shooting 35.5% from 3-point range. Johnson was a two-year starter at UAB before transferring to …

Former Florida guard Xaivian Lee is officially headed back to college basketball. After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and spending the summer with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lee has committed to Gonzaga, according to On3’s Joe Tipton, giving Mark Few another experienced playmaker for the upcoming season.  The veteran guard participated in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas …

The leading point-scorer and rebounder for the Auburn Tigers in 2025 has made his decision on where he may potentially play college basketball this upcoming season if he wins his legal battle for an extra year of eligibility. Keyshawn Hall told Joe Tipton of On3 that he committed to St. John’s University to play under legendary head coach Rick Pitino …

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Wednesday afternoon, ESPN‘s Shams Charania reported that after months of the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, 23-year-old has decided to join the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two year, $13 million dollar deal. The Timberwolves had long reported interest in Kuminga. According to Charania and The Athletic‘s Jon Krawczynski, Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch and Tim Connelly all spoke with Kuminga in an effort …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –John Calipari is no slouch when it comes to recruiting, and it is evident as the Arkansas Razorbacks edge closer to signing another top basketball recruit. For years, Calipari has dominated every recruiting class. That is part of why he is known as such a successful coach. Even in the age of NIL, he is still at the …

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The Golden State Warriors won’t leave any shadow of a doubt that they want their franchise leader Stephen Curry to finish his career in the Bay Area. Curry officially becomes extension-eligible on Saturday, Aug. 29 and sign a deal that takes him into the twilight of his career. That’s been the dialogue. Advertisement General manager Mike Dunleavy publicly expressed that …

Kansas basketball is continuing to build its 2027 recruiting board, and another highly rated prospect is expected to make his way to Lawrence. Advertisement According to League Ready’s Sam Kayser, 2027 small forward Malachi Jordan is expected to visit Kansas in September. Jordan also has upcoming visits with USC, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and UConn as his recruitment begins to take shape. …

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent wing Jonathan Kuminga, according to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania. They will use the taxpayer mid-level exception for the signing, which does mean they will likely trade Donte DiVincenzo or Josh Green or waive-and-stretch Green to create the space they need below the second apron. …

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The long, long wait is over as Jonathan Kuminga has finally made a decision this offseason. Unfortunately for the Lakers, he will not be coming to Los Angeles. Despite it seemingly being one of the best options available, Kuminga opted not to join the purple and gold, instead signing with Wolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. After a flurry …

The battle of the Busses over the future of their stake in the Los Angeles Lakers is officially becoming a legal matter. Again. Jeanie Buss has petitioned a Los Angeles Superior Court to block her five siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers, which she claims to be a scheme to remove her from her role …

Jeanie Buss is taking her siblings to court. Again. Attorneys representing the Lakers’ controlling governor filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday to block her five siblings from trying to sell the family’s remaining 17.82% of the NBA franchise the Buss family has owned since 1979. Advertisement Jeanie contends that her siblings should abide by a 2017 …

In the end, Jonathan Kuminga was willing to take less money per year to get back on the market sooner rather than take a longer contract with more guaranteed money. After intense recruiting from Anthony Edwards and others, Kuminga has agreed to join the Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million contract, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. Kuminga …

Sports fans are gearing up for the 2026 college football season that begins this weekend, but we aren’t far away from college basketball starting either. In just a few months, the college basketball season will be here. The North Carolina Tar Heels are entering Year 1 of the Michael Malone era. There are still many questions left to be answered …

One of the final pieces of the NBA offseason has fallen into place. Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves worth $12.4 million, his agent told ESPN. The second season is a player option. Advertisement In late June, the Hawks declined Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent. The …

For a decade now, Purdue has been touted as a program that gets, develops and highlights big men. It’s one of the premier destinations in college basketball for guys who play the four and five positions, and that probably isn’t going to change anytime soon. After the Boilermakers played four games in Canada in July, though, there is one potential …

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When you look at the Phoenix Suns, their current roster construction, and how it impacts both the short term and the long term, one thing is clear. This upcoming season is going to be a make-or-break year for 24-year-old Jalen Green. Green came to Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade, bringing the youth and athleticism the Suns desperately …

With a busy spring and summer now wrapped up, it’s time for recruits to really start focusing on their recruitments by cutting lists and setting visits. Kentucky is set to host a pair of top recruits in the coming months, a list that is sure to grow. Now, one of their top point guard targets has cut his list of …

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Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minneapolis. The Minnesot Timberwolves agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal to land Kuminga on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move came after the Hawks officially declined Kuminga’s team option back in June, making him a free agent after his tumultuous exit with the Golden State Warriors last season. Advertisement Kuminga reportedly chose …

The Tennessee Volunteers basketball squad has been great when it comes to recruiting in the past, as many of their best players have come through the program recently, especially when factoring in recruiting out of the portal. Whether it is getting a steal from a prospect like Zakai Zeigler or going into five-star territory and bringing Nate Ament to Rocky …