College Basketball

The Ole Miss men’s basketball team will look to bounce back following a disappointing 2026 season, as the Rebels aim to return to contention in 2027. In 2026, Ole Miss finished the season with a 15-20 record and narrowly missed out on an NCAA Tournament appearance after making an electric run to the SEC tournament semifinals. During that run, the …

The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ summer workouts are underway in the Lilac City, but are short-staffed in the backcourt department. So much so that utility man Jalen Warley, who just signed an NBA Summer League deal with the Indiana Pacers, and Capital City Go-Go combo guard Nolan Hickman are joining in on practices. The two are in town for Spokane Hoopfest this …

Florida basketball’s SEC schedule for the 2026-2027 season was revealed on Thursday by the conference office. The Gators will participate in a home-and-away series against Texas as a rotational partner, in addition to playing Georgia and South Carolina permanently in a home-and-away series. Advertisement Florida’s remaining SEC opponents will only get one look each. The home slate for the Gators …

USC Trojans guard Alijah Arenas decided to return for the 2026-27 season following a freshman year filled with highs and lows. The son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is already receiving buzz for the 2027 NBA Draft, as he has the potential to have an impressive professional career like his father. While the 2026 NBA Draft just wrapped up, …

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted free agent guard Seth Trimble, North Carolina basketball announced via X on Friday. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds on 47.8% FG during his senior season at North Carolina. He spent all four of his collegiate campaigns with the Tar Heels. Advertisement Trimble, 21, was the No. 78 player on ESPN’s …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Almost two weeks following an official offer from the Arkansas Razorbacks, 4-star center Caleb Ourigou will reportedly be on campus this weekend, according to reports. The 6-foot-10 New York native is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2027 class and has also been connected to possible reclassification into the 2026 cycle. Advertisement That would certainly benefit …

Michigan State basketball freshman Julius Avent has seen himself have a bit of a hype train unfold with his unbelievable play at the Moneyball pro-am tournament. Avent, a 6-foot-8 forward, could make himself a force to be reckoned with and a worthy candidate for playing time this season. Following a great Moneyball performance, Avent spoke to the media, talking about his …

It didn’t take long for Ben McCollum to notch an NBA first-round draft pick as the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes. After one season with the Hawkeyes, star point guard Bennett Stirtz is NBA-bound. The former Division II Northwestern Missouri State Bearcat and Drake Bulldog spent one year with Iowa before departing to the NBA. Bennett Stirtz was drafted …

Euro Tommy is back at it. Arizona men’s basketball landed a commitment Friday from Montenegrin forward Maksim Brnović, a 6-foot-10 18-year-old who recently played for Lithuanian pro team Žalgiris II. Brnović’s commitment bolsters Arizona’s front court for the 2026-27 season and leaves one remaining scholarship. Advertisement Jonathan Givony of Draft Express confirmed Brnović’s commitment on Friday. Wildcat Authority previously reported …

Indiana men’s basketball is set to take on North Carolina in exhibition play on Sunday, October 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It’ll be the first time the two programs have shared a court since a 77-65 win in November 2022 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The Hoosiers own a 10-6 all-time record against the Tar Heels. This game, being …

The Virginia Cavaliers are heading into the 2026 season with quite a bit of roster turnover, and in order for them to be successful this year, a few players in particular will be extremely important. With that being said, let’s take a look at what’s been going on with the team this offseason in terms of personnel first. Advertisement OUT: …

The Purdue Boilermakers have become one of the most consistent programs in college basketball under head coach Matt Painter. They’re coming off yet another March Madness appearance and have made the NCAA Tournament 17 times in their 21 seasons with Painter. His ability to ensure the Boilermakers are a contender year in and year out has made Purdue an attractive …

Indiana men’s basketball is set for yet another exhibition matchup before the 2026-27 season, the second under head coach Darian DeVries, officially tips off later this year. Indiana will host Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, a secondary school based out of Montreal in Quebec, Canada, at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The matchup will serve as …

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the health and sustainability of the current iteration of college basketball. A lot of the conversation centers around negative trends and the professionalization of the sport, but basketball broadcaster John Fanta doesn’t see it that way. He recently sat down with Front Office Sports to double down on his opinion that college …

USC men’s basketball will feature multiple new faces next season. The Trojans added 10 new players to the roster this offseason, which includes seven transfers and three McDonald’s All-American incoming freshmen. In a recent interview with USC Athletics, assistant coach Michael Musselman, who is also the son of head coach Eric Musselman, predicted which of these new players he expects …

January is the month where college basketball teams dive headfirst into their conference schedules, but Illinois and North Carolina will take a break from Big Ten and ACC action at the end of the month. The Fighting Illini and Tar Heels are set to square off on January 30th in Nashville, in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown. The matchup will …

Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks shocked the college basketball world this week. Not only will Warde Manual have to figure out who will be coaching the Wolverines next season, but it will soon be open season on the roster, if it isn’t already. Rosters are largely set across the college landscape, but that won’t stop poachers from seeing …

Fairly quickly, Illinois has turned into an NBA-talent-producing powerhouse. Ayo Dosunmu just signed a colossal contract. Terrence Shannon Jr. is carving out his role in the league. Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley went back-to-back in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft after each put in just one season in Champaign. And on Tuesday night, Keaton Wagler was selected …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Over the last few years, the big man in has undergone a modern renaissance across all levels of basketball. Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are two of the best players in the NBA, and the three leading scorers for Michigan, the reigning champions in college basketball this past season, were all 6-foot-9 or taller. Louisville recognized the …

The Duke basketball program saw three of its former players selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, and head coach Jon Scheyer has now developed eight NBA draftees in the last two seasons alone. 2026 ACC and National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer was taken with the No. 3 overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, which was widely expected. Three-point …

MADISON, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 17: Austin Rapp #22 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots against Arnas Sakenis #34 of the SIUE Cougars during the second half at Kohl Center on November 17, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) WICHITA, KANSAS – MARCH 20: Arnas Sakenis #34 of the SIU Edwardsville Cougars blocks a shot by Emanuel Sharp #21 …

Jacob Theodosiou revealed his commitment to fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils back in early May. And the senior transfer from the Loyola Greyhounds has already been on campus in Durham, as he was on hand for the 2026-27 squad’s first official summer workout this past weekend. Now, though, Theodosiou is set to compete for …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The biggest knock on Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. prior to him being picked seventh overall in the NBA Draft on Wednesday was his perceived lack of defensive skills. Despite his immense amount of talent offensively, Acuff wasn’t a fantastic defender during his lone season at Arkansas. Advertisement He’s a defensive liability because he doesn’t prioritize …

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team will be looking to make a return to the NCAA Tournament after a three-year absence this upcoming season. USC assistant coach Michael Musselman claims that this is the most talented team in his three years at USC under coach Eric Musselman. Advertisement Michael Musselman on USC’s 2026-27 Roster Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, …

With the 34th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers took Arkansas three-and-d guard Meleek Thomas. The Cavs traded their 29th pick in the first round to go into the early second round with the Sacramento Kings Advertisement Thomas, a member of the SEC all-Freshman team during his college season, was a sharp shooter for John Calipari’s team …