College Basketball

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 …

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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 …

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“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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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