College Basketball

At least ahandful of 2028 recruitshas heard from Jon Scheyer’s Duke basketball recruiting team since Monday, the first day that college coaches were permitted to directly contact rising high school juniors. Add to that list another heralded big man in Malvern Prep School (Pa.) composite five-star Logan Chwastyk. On Friday evening, Chwastyk told Recruits Zone that the Blue Devils are …

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to have a lot of new faces in its rotation for the 2026-27 season. Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson were key parts of the rotation who aren’t returning. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger did a great job of restocking the roster, bringing in five players from the transfer …

Kendrick Perkins is the latest ESPN NBA personality to dip their toe in the world of college basketball program management. Big Perk, a 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst, has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. Advertisement The news was first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. In addition to his work with the basketball …

It’s no secret that the vibe around Kentucky basketball recruiting is much different right now than it was even a month ago. After missing out on all their top targets in the 2026 class, Kentucky needed some major gets through the portal, which they got, but not after weeks of panic from fans. Through all of that, Kentucky made a …

Clemson basketball hasn’t played a single minute of the 2026-27 season, but the Tigers are garnering excitement for one of their new transfers: Cole Certa. Head coach Brad Brownell spoke about the Notre Dame transfer on Wednesday, noting his shooting ability was one of his best qualities. In fact, he shoots the ball with a confidence that reminds him of …

Why Jackson State is hiring ESPN pundit Kendrick Perkins as men’s basketball general manager originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Along with a 14-year career in the NBA, many basketball fans are most familiar with Kendrick Perkins for frequently appearing on the “First Take” and “NBA Today” shows on …

Head coach Jon Scheyer and the rest of the Duke basketball staff have begun to get familiar with a few recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. The Blue Devils have offered two prospects in the 2027 class: 5-star guard Beckham Black, younger brother of current Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, and Kager Knueppel. Kager is the younger brother of former …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A former men’s basketball player at Iona University was ruled permanently ineligible for his involvement in a point-shaving scheme in which he intentionally underperformed during games. Key Takeaways Adam Njie Jr. said he agreed to underperform two December 2024 games. A bettor allegedly …

Nets eyeing intriguing Arkansas prospect, Ohio State standout ahead of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Brooklyn Nets got an up-close look at a group of 2026 NBA Draft prospects on Thursday. With the draft days away, the Nets hosted Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile, Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, …

Shams Charania: ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins – 14-year NBA veteran and 2008 champion – has agreed to become the men's basketball General Manager of HBCU Jackson State, as well as a connection to its broadcast and journalism program, per Perkins: "I'm thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community." Perkins worked closely with Jackson …

One of the keys to Virginia’s surprising men’s basketball success in 2025-26 was its balanced offensive attack. Yes, freshman forward Thijs De Ridder was the Cavaliers’ clear go-to guy. En route to first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors, the 6-foot-9 Belgian averaged a team-high 15.6 points per game and led his team in scoring in 16 of its 36 games. Advertisement …

As Mark Pope has added players to the 2026-27 roster, Kentucky fans have gotten excited about how big this team is going to be this season. The height of this team has had BBN excited about how good this team will be on the glass and in many other aspects of the game. Now the roster has come out with …

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – JANUARY 03: Head coach Steve Alford of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks on during the second half of a game against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 03, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Lobos defeated the Wolf Pack 82-81 in overtime. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Nowadays in college …

The 2026 NBA Draft is under a week away, and two former Duke Blue Devils are likely to hear their names called in the first round on June 23. 2026 ACC and National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer will be a top-three selection in this summer’s draft as one of the safest and most complete prospects in recent memory. …

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season. Athletic director Josh Moon announced the extension Friday. The school did not release financial details of the extension. Advertisement Moon, who hired Gottlieb in 2024, received his own contract extension Wednesday and now has a deal that …

We are days away from the NBA Draft, where all eyes will be on the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This will be one of the biggest drafts to date, as college basketball’s best and brightest will learn their fates in the NBA’s summer spectacle. But one name that has been on everyone’s mind, including fans in Champaign, has …

Head coach Jon Scheyer will once again put his guys through one of the most difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. With how the Blue Devils’ non-con slate is currently set, they will take on three of last season’s Final Four participants, including both that competed in the National Championship, along with three more high-major opponents and …

Hilton Coliseum, home of the Iowa State Cyclones. One of the best places in America when it comes to watching basketball. It’s not in the most rural place, or the face of a big city, but rather a home for the passionate fans in Iowa. And when it comes to gameday production, it’s arguably the best of any school in …

Former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible over point shaving scandal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. has officially been ruled ineligible by the NCAA for his alleged point shaving in 2024. Advertisement According to the NCAA, Njie shared critical information with …

2025-26 Season Recap: 16-16 record, 7-13 in conference play Finished in 8th place in the Big East, tied with Marquette and Providence Lost to Providence 91-81 in the Big East Tournament (Opening Round) Head Coach: Ronald Nored (replacing the retired Thad Matta) Nored was a player under Brad Stevens during both of the National Title Game runs. Nored started every …

With the 2025-26 season in the rear-view mirror, the first order of business for the NBA in 2026-27 is the 2026 NBA Draft, which begins on Tuesday, June 23, in Brooklyn. Given the firepower at the top of the draft, many consider this to be one of the deepest draft classes in recent memory. There may be a clear separation …

On Sunday, the 2026 Ole Miss baseball season came to an end with a combination loss and historic win. Troy eliminated Ole Miss, 12-8, for their first program win at the College World Series, making the Rebels a Trojan media guide factoid for the rest of humanity. So, despite the loss sending Ole Miss home, the Rebels have that going …

Monday marked the first day that college coaches were permitted to directly contact rising high school juniors. And on Thursday afternoon, another elite member of the class joined the list of those who have reported hearing from Jon Scheyer’s Duke basketball recruiting team, as Bolingbrook High School (Ill.) five-star guard Brady Pettigrew told League Ready’s Sam Kayser that the Blue …

Iowa Hawkeyes, welcome to the college basketball party. My goodness, the Hawkeyes are loading up the non-conference slate for the 2026-27 season, showing some serious muscle. Iowa has already locked in games with in-state rivals, the Iowa State Cyclones, in the annual Cy-Hawk game, along with a neutral-site showdown against the Creighton Bluejays. Iowa is taking on the Big 12 …

Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz and his staff are gearing up for their third season in Stillwater, and the schedule is getting tougher. The Cowboys made their first official announcement for a non-conference game for the 2026-27 schedule by releasing information on its game with Saint Mary’s at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday, Dec. 5. Advertisement Oklahoma State learned its …