The roster additions keep on coming for the Syracuse Orange, who are officially filling in the last spot on their 2026-27 roster with a 2026 prospect coming off a stretch with Overtime Elite. Ethan Butler —a six-foot-six, 202 lbs. guard from Manhattan — announced Saturday that he is committing to the program. He is the fifth freshman joining coach Gerry …
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Boiler Alert Podcast: Our Thoughts on Mike Bobinski
With the big news in Purdue world being about the announcement of Mike Bobisnki retiring Ryan and I had to talk about it on the podcast. We talked about the interesting process that will take place considering that Purdue will not have a permanent president in the immediate future. What should Purdue do? Hire a president and then let that …
Read More »YouTube Gold: Duke Destroys Kentucky In 1988
In the 1988-89 season, Duke and Kentucky were headed in very different directions. Kentucky was embroiled in scandal after an envelope with $1,000 to Chris Mills’ father came open en route. The carrier, Emery Worldwide, investigated, and when it went public, Kentucky was in big trouble. This was compounded when it was discovered that Eric Manuel cheated on a college …
Read More »Kentucky Wildcats News: Mo Williams’ Impact on UK Basketball
Kentucky Basketball had quite the finish to the weekend as head coach Mark Pope and his staff landed one of the best players in the 2027 recruiting class. Ryan Hampton, a 6-foot-6 forward from Daytona Beach, is ranked No. 6 in the ‘27 class and at the top for his position. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Landing Hampton came just a handful …
Read More »How possible NCAA, legislative changes could impact Wisconsin Badgers
MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers are “prepared for the new world” of college athletics, as interim athletic director Marcus Sedberry described it. That new world has a lot of uncertainty. Possible NCAA rule changes and Congressional action are among the variables that the Badgers – and their peers across the country – have needed to reckon with roughly a year …
Read More »Steven Pearl Sheds Light on Auburn’s Retention Mentality, Shares Advice for Young Players
The Auburn Tigers’ basketball program has had a rollercoaster of the last two seasons, with the 2024 squad making it all the way to the Final Four, while the following season’s roster missed out on March Madness altogether, instead settling for an NIT Championship win. In the wake of such a disappointing 2025 season, many Tiger fans believed that key …
Read More »“Michael’s like, ‘If you let them in, we’ll never come back'” – Kenny Smith on UNC stars shutting Duke players out of barbershop
In the 1980s, the University of North Carolina was the center of the state’s sports culture. Dean Smith’s iconic Tar Heels were producing NBA talent left and right while also competing for national championships every year. While college athletes today enjoy some sense of popularity, it still doesn’t come close to the fame that surrounded UNC players during that period. …
Read More »Former Gonzaga guard Joaquim ArauzMoore finds new home via transfer portal
The Gonzaga Bulldogs saw six players enter the transfer portal at the conclusion of last season, and now all six have officially found a new home at the Division 1 level. Joaquim ArauzMoore, who spent the past three seasons at Gonzaga, will join the High Point Panthers for the 2026-27 campaign, as announced by the men’s basketball program on social …
Read More »Rivals updated rankings give Illinois basketball a massive recruiting target in backyard
Illinois basketball is poised to have a big year in 2026-27, especially with five of their key players returning to make another run for a title. Brad Underwood was extremely blessed this offseason, as Andrej Stojakovic, Jake Davis, David Mirkovic, and both Ivisic twins agreed to return to the Illini. Advertisement Illinois is building something special in Champaign, and are …
Read More »A crucial stat that shows the 2026-27 Illinois basketball team might be better than the Final Four squad
It is going to be hard for the Illinois basketball team to get back to the Final Four because, well, there are nearly 400 teams vying for just four spots. What the Illini accomplished last season was impressive. Getting to the Final Four is a great achievement, but I want more. The expectations have changed, and I want a national …
Read More »The Bruins Roster for Next Season Is Taking Shape
Mick Cronin has made many moves this offseason, trying to retool this roster to compete in the Big Ten next season. Losing players like Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent, and Skyy Clark will sting, as they all brought a veteran presence to the Bruins that this year’s squad hasn’t shown. However, this group doesn’t have the high expectations that last year’s …
Read More »Ceiling, floor and target for Northwestern men’s basketball in 2026-27
After a turbulent start to the offseason, caused by nine former Wildcats entering the transfer portal, Northwestern’s 2026-27 roster is finally complete, composed of three returners, eight incoming transfers, two incoming freshmen and a walk-on. With this revamped roster, summer workouts will soon be underway in Evanston. Coach Chris Collins and his staff will be in the lab, working to …
Read More »What’s One Position Where Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Could Have Added To From The Portal?
For nearly every team moving their way through the offseason, there’s a feeling of would’ve, could’ve or should’ve – whether it be the correction of an errant pass, the arcing of a deep-range 3-pointer or the minute details of scouting. Today, I’ll delve into what I think that Virginia Tech men’s basketball could have added from the portal. For what …
Read More »Duke men’s basketball draws Florida in the ACC/SEC Challenge
The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences officially released the matchups for this fall’s fourth edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and for the second straight year, the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Florida Gators. Last year, Duke won a 67-66 thriller at Cameron Indoor Stadium that saw Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left in the …
Read More »Kentucky lands highly-ranked in-state prospect Malachi Brown
It turns out, more than one Malachi is staying home in Kentucky. Just a few weeks ago, Malachi Moreno decided to stay in Lexington for his sophomore season on the hardwood. Now, another Malachi is staying home to play college football. Advertisement Malachi Brown, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman from Corbin and a 4-star recruit, is staying home to play …
Read More »Duke Basketball Being Doubted Against Florida in ACC/SEC Challenge
The Duke basketball program added another elite matchup to its grueling non-conference slate, and now once again will go through one of the most difficult non-con schedules of any team in college basketball. Next season, the Blue Devils will head to Gainesville to take on Florida in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge. This is the second year in a row that …
Read More »Projecting Louisville’s Minutes Distribution for 2026-27 Season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following several hectic weeks on the roster construction front, the Louisville men’s basketball program’s scholarship roster is now (likely) set. While the Cardinals’ 11-man roster does have a couple extra spots open, on paper, this is still one of the most talented roster in the entire sport. We know that head coach Pat Kelsey will employ various …
Read More »Most Important Month Stretch for Duke Basketball Next Season
After the release of the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, the Duke Blue Devils have what is likely the toughest non-conference schedule of any team in college basketball next season. As it currently stands, the Blue Devils will take on three of last season’s Final Four clubs, including both teams that played in the National Championship, along with four other high-major opponents …
Read More »Duke/Florida Non-Conference Bout Presents Elite Position Battle
The matchups for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge were released earlier this week, and the Duke Blue Devils will face Florida for the second year in a row. Florida came to Cameron Indoor Stadium last season as a part of the event, where Duke won 67-66 after Isaiah Evans nailed a three-pointer with mere seconds to spare. This time around, Jon …
Read More »Ranking Duke Basketball Incoming Rookies by Immediate Impact
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff once again put together one of the best recruiting classes in the country. The Blue Devils are bringing in the No. 1 overall 2026 high school recruiting class, the third straight year Scheyer and Co. have done so. The class is highlighted by three 5-star prospects: Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and …
Read More »Milan Momcilovic Highlights What He’ll Bring to Kentucky After Arriving on Campus
Milan Momcilovic has arrived in Kentucky, and fans are ecstatic. The Iowa State transfer was the subject of many discussions in Lexington long before he decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and signed with Kentucky about a week ago. Now he’s on campus, taking in his new surroundings. In an official interview with the Wildcats’ social media team, the …
Read More »5-star SG Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky
Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals. He is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. The 6-foot-6 rising senior took an official visit to the Wildcats over the weekend where he pledged to Mark Pope and the coaching staff. Advertisement “I chose Kentucky because of Coach …
Read More »MSU’s Jeremy Fears Jr. ranked as top returning player in college basketball
Michigan State basketball will boast the top returning player in college basketball next season, according to one popular social media account. College Basketball Report — a social media X account with more than 100,000 followers — released a list of their top returning players for next season and a Spartan is listed right at the top. According to College Basketball …
Read More »Former HBCU players hit with NCAA integrity violations
Former HBCU players hit with NCAA integrity violations appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The NCAA has announced sports-betting integrity violations involving former members of Alabama State’s men’s basketball team. Per the NCAA’s statement released on Friday, the violations occurred during the 2024-2025 season and involved four individuals who are no longer with the …
Read More »Texas A&M star transfer guard named 36th best returning player
Texas A&M’s basketball program is on the rise under head coach Bucky McMillan, who, entering his second season at the helm, led the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament, which was not heavily predicted after the former Samford coach was the final Power Four hire back in April of last year. Still, it’s fair to state that those who doubted McMillan’s …
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