College Basketball

In mid-May, the Kentucky basketball roster was in desperate search of a star scorer, a shooter at that. Well, they hit the jackpot when they landed Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic out of the portal. Not only was he a top-ranked transfer, but he’s a deadly shooter and exactly the guy Mark Pope wants on his team. Last season at …

It’s starting to feel like déjà vu. For the third year in a row, Illinois season tickets have sold out. It only makes sense that fans are eager to see the Illini in action after a historic season. Illinois went on a run in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Final Four for the first time in over 20 years. …

There was a ton of hype heading into last season of Kentucky basketball, but things quickly didn’t go well. Point guard Jaland Lowe got hurt at the Blue-White Game, popping his shoulder out of place and after trying all year to get on the floor, he was shut down for the season. Jayden Quaintance was supposed to be the starting …

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history. For the fifth time in as many years under head coach T.J. Otzelberger, the team qualified for the NCAA tournament. They advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third time, establishing the Cyclones as a premier program in the country. Advertisement …

The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league officials were looking for when he said the league was …

The NCAA has responded to a lawsuit filed by more than a dozen college athletes who have used up their eligibility and are seeking a fifth year under recently implemented new rules. In a response filed June 30, the NCAA said allowing those athletes to compete in a fifth year would “create chaos” and “throw the collegiate athletic landscape into …

The former Zag walk-on spoke with The Slipper Still Fits less than three months ago and touched on how he wants to continue coaching. His dream career path is coming true. Will Graves will be joining the Portland State Vikings in the Big Sky Conference as an assistant coach on coach Jase Coburn’s staff. He previously served as a graduate assistant …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs leaned heavily into the transfer portal and international market over the past few years to provide an immediate boost to the roster in this new NIL era. That doesn’t mean they’ve abandoned the tried and true method of developing high school hoopers. In fact – if this year’s class is any indication – it …

New Florida State guard transfer Kam Taylor will get an early opportunity to test himself against some of the top talent in college basketball before his first season with the Seminoles. Taylor has been invited to participate in the exclusive Jayson Tatum Elite Camp in Las Vegas, one of the premier offseason developmental showcases for college basketball players. The invite-only …

The last team to be coached by Tony Bennett – at least up until the season’s dawn. The 2024-25 Virginia Cavaliers were a mix of returners and transfers, projected to contend among the ACC’s highest echelon. Advertisement But then Bennett retired before the season, Ron Sanchez coached in the interim and the Cavaliers failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. Coach …

Kentucky fans, at least many of them, have switched up their tone on Rick Pitino in a big way since Mark Pope took over as head coach. Time heals all wounds and with Pope being the captain of the 1996 National Champion Kentucky team led by Rick Pitino, we’ve heard plenty about the former head coach since Pope arrived. Last …

Darius Wabbington, a top-25 recruit in the class of 2027 from Arizona, has released his official top six. The programs still in the running are Arizona, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, North Carolina and Indiana. He cut his list down to just six schools and has seemingly moved on from other programs that offered him such as Alabama, Baylor, Purdue, USC, and …

With the 2026 NBA Draft complete, North Carolina is already prominently featured in early 2027 projections. In his first 2027 NBA mock draft for The Athletic, Sam Vecenie ranks new Tar Heel guard Matt Able at No. 26 overall and lists three other UNC players — incoming freshman center Sayon Keita, Virginia Tech transfer guard Neoklis Avdalas and international forward …

The Duke basketball program has had its fair share of success in developing its players for the NBA over the years. In 2026, head coach Jon Scheyer sent three more of his guys to the league, as Cameron Boozer (No. 3 overall to Memphis Grizzlies ), Isaiah Evans (No. 33 overall to Minnesota Timberwolves ), and Maliq Brown (No. 44 …

One trend becoming more common in college basketball is fewer returning players per season. For the Tar Heels, they welcome back only three returning players, with only one of the three having significant playing time the year before. Isaiah Denis, Jarin Stevenson, and Jaydon Young will return to Chapel Hill this season, but will likely not make up the majority …

The Duke Blue Devils are loaded going into next season, and a big reason for that has to do with John Blackwell. The 6-foot-4 guard was one of the best overall talents available in the transfer portal this offseason. He averaged over 19 points per game last season for the Wisconsin Badgers, and after mulling a decision to stay in …

The Blue Devils made the Final Four in Kon Knueppel’s only season at Duke, and the program is hoping for similar or better results when his younger brother arrives on campus. Highly rated prospect Kager Knueppel announced his commitment to Duke, becoming head coach Jon Scheyer’s first commitment for the class of 2027. Advertisement The Knueppel basketball brothers have received …

UCLA is one of the nation’s top basketball programs historically, and as such, the Bruins have had plenty of talented players come through the program over the many decades of success. Sure, some eras of Bruins basketball have been more successful than others, but each has produced its share of great players, whether they found success in the NBA or …

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff had about as good an offseason as the coaching staff could’ve hoped for. The Blue Devils returned three starters, brought in two high-profile transfer additions, and sealed the No. 1-ranked high school recruiting class. However, arguably, no move was bigger for Duke this offseason than bringing back center Patrick Ngongba. Mar …

One NBA draft cycle ends, and another immediately begins. There wasn’t much Wisconsin flavor in the 2026 proceedings, with the University of Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd, Marquette’s Chase Ross and former Menomonee Falls High School standout Seth Trimble all going undrafted but signing deals that get a foot in the door of the NBA. Advertisement The lack of Wisconsin ties should …

Good morning, BBN! There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Kentucky Wildcats this summer as Mark Pope and his staff look to make some noise in Year 3. One of those key players? Milan Momcilovic. The Iowa State sharpshooter chose the Cats over Louisville and Arizona, and is now set up to be one of the key players on the …

One of the transfers that was set to play for Oklahoma State men’s basketball in 2026-27 is suing the NCAA for one more year of college basketball. Kashie Natt, the former Sam Houston guard who was waiting for a waiver from the NCAA to play, had his waiver recently canceled. He and his attorney, Darren Heitner, are now suing the …

The Duke basketball program is on the board with the 2027 recruiting class. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have sealed their first commitment in the 2027 recruiting class, as 4-star forward Kager Knueppel has committed to the Blue Devils. 4-Star 2027 Prospect Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke This commitment is somewhat out of nowhere, but it’s expected in …

In the Mark Pope system, his team has to be able to shoot the three-ball at an elite level. Last season, that was not the case as the Wildcats shot 34.1% from deep as a team, and this just will not cut it. Knowing the Wildcats have to be a better shooting team this season, Pope did something very smart. …

Rutgers men’s basketball has added some more local flair to its 2026-2027 non-conference schedule, as the Scarlet Knights have added St. Peter’s and Delaware State to their non-conference slate, according to Craig Epstein of The Knight Report. Both games are set to be home games for Rutgers, as they will host St. Peter’s on December 13 and Delaware State on …