College Basketball

7-foot-3 Italian center commits to Villanova appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. On Saturday afternoon, 7-foot-3 Italian center Luigi Suigo officially withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft and committed to playing college basketball at Villanova in 2026/27. Advertisement The 19-year-old from Tradate, Varese, Italy, had been evaluating his professional options throughout the draft …

It may be several more months before fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his cohorts begin officially targeting prospects in the 2028 recruiting arena. That said, it wouldn’t be a surprise if one or more land an offer from the Blue Devils in the coming weeks, as Monday marks the first day that college coaches can directly contact …

On Saturday afternoon, Arkansas head coach John Calipari shared the news that sophomore guard Isaiah Sealy injured his knee Friday and will require surgery. “We don’t know the timeline,” Calipari said in a social media post. “I am disappointed for him because he has gotten so much better and spent time working on his game.” A Springdale, Ark., native, Sealy …

Villanova basketball has yet to recreate the success it had in the Jay Wright era, as it hasn’t won an NCAA Tournament game since the Basketball Hall of Famer’s last season in 2021-22. However, first-year head coach Kevin Willard got the program back to the tournament for the first time since then this past season. The Wildcats made the tournament …

The lone Kansas basketball player receiving attention leading up to the NBA Draft is star guard Darryn Peterson, and rightfully so. The phenom is considered a generational prospect and is viewed as a likely top-2 pick next week. While he deserves all the hype he has been receiving, some of his former teammates also have an opportunity to carve out …

The NCAA Tournament is a unique experience for teams and fanbases. On one hand, an early exit or upset by a lower-ranked team can completely taint a season and turn the offseason into doom and gloom with no signs of hope. On the other hand, a run in March Madness can completely flip the script and create a palpable buzz …

UCLA is one of the true top-tier programs in college basketball, contributing plenty of entertaining championship-caliber teams and players, and the greatest college basketball coach of all time in John Wooden. The Bruin basketball legacy puts plenty of pressure on those who wear the uniform to live up to the accomplishments of the greats who came before them, but lately, …

Former Duke Blue Devil Isaiah Evans has seen his draft stock fluctuate a lot in recent weeks, but the most recent projections favor him much more than what he’s been seeing of late. Evans blossomed into a true secondary scorer for the Blue Devils as a sophomore last season. After averaging a little over 6 points per game as a …

The Illinois basketball program is struggling to surpass the Michigan Wolverines in various Big Ten power rankings across the internet. Coming off a run to the Final Four, the Illini have had a great offseason. They were fortunate enough to retain five of their key offensive weapons from a year ago, while also signing an elite recruiting class led by …

An interesting piece of news surfaced earlier this week when an Arkansas insider reported that former Razorback big man Malique Ewin was interested in Kansas. The former Ole Miss and Florida State standout is coming off a season in which he served as Arkansas’ sixth man off the bench. While the source was unconfirmed, it gave Jayhawk fans a sliver …

Happy FIFA World Cup Week to all, and happy National Peanut Butter Cookie Day to those without the world’s most common food allergy. Welcome to another edition of “You’re Nuts”, where our basketball writers pass the time during the long, grueling off-season by picking a basketball-related topic and debating it until we hit somewhere around 1,000 words and call it …

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball sophomore Isaiah Sealy sustained a knee injury in a recent practice that will require surgery, according to a social media post from head coach John Calipari. Calipari said that the Razorbacks do not know the current timeline for Sealy’s return. Advertisement “I am disappointed for him because he has gotten so much better and spent time …

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Basketball has always been about putting the ball in the basket. But for coaches evaluating rosters in the offseason, the more pressing question is often what happens after the ball comes off the rim. How do you build for what comes next? Advertisement For what it’s worth, I think Virginia Tech men’s basketball did a stellar job …

USC men’s basketball is bringing in three new freshmen next season: Christian Collins and twins Adonis and Darius Ratliff. The trio ranks as the No. 9 recruiting class of 2026 in the nation by 247Sports. USC assistant coach Will Conroy shared what his expectations are for the incoming freshmen next season. Conroy said the Ratliff twins will eventually become NBA …

The latest edition of CBS Sports’ bracketology saw Florida basketball dethroned from its top overall seed by the Duke Blue Devils, though the Gators still hold onto a No. 1 seed in the South Region. “Duke narrowly edged Florida as the No. 1 overall seed in the latest simulation from the CBS Sports Bracketology model following the NBA draft withdrawal …

Newly hired head coach Michael Malone had his work cut out for him upon arrival in Chapel Hill, with the North Carolina Tar Heels’ roster in complete shambles at the time of his appointment. Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble were all inevitable departures this offseason, but losing five other key contributors from last season’s roster was an avalanche …

The Kentucky Wildcats are already looking like a formidable outfit in the off season, with not too long to go before the new campaign begins, but it’s clear that Mark Pope isn’t quite done with recruiting just yet. Despite the high profile acquisition of Milan Momcilovic, the return of Malachi Moreno after his departure from the NBA draft on withdrawal …

The Duke basketball program returned much more of its rotation from last season than most fans are used to seeing. Of the three starters that head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff were able to get back, arguably none were more important than big man Patrick Ngongba. Ngongba will enter his junior season in Durham with the potential to be …

The Kentucky Wildcats landed one of the biggest additions of the offseason when they secured former Iowa State Cyclone standout Milan Momcilovic. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier shooters, Momcilovic brings elite floor spacing, proven scoring ability, and valuable experience. Kentucky Basketball Projected Top 15 After Milan Momcilovic Commitment Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones …

What’s going on, y’all? It’s officially the “off-season” for Oregon sports, so that means… Big Ten Basketball previews are back! And today, we’re going to be looking at the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers finished the ‘25-’26 season with a 18-14 record, finishing 10th in coach Darian DeVries’ inaugural season at IU. He will have essentially an entire new roster once …

We’re cracking the Top 15 in this week’s drop of the Top 25 players since 1989 for the Michigan men’s basketball program. This group is a slight tier up in our scoring model from last week’s rendition, with us cracking the 90-point range. Without further ado, let’s jump right in. No. 16 – F Iggy Brazdeikis – Score: 87.2 The …

If T.O. Barrett had entered the transfer portal after his freshman season, I doubt there would be many who would have blinked. After all he only saw action in 19 games, rarely played more than a handful of minutes when he did play, and was sitting behind Anthony Robinson II on the depth chart. That’s usually when you see a …

The Gonzaga Bulldogs may have lost 11 players from last season’s roster, but the big story for Mark Few’s team is the three they were able to keep: sophomores Mario Saint-Supery and Davis Fogle, as well as star big man Braden Huff. Huff returns for his fourth season playing in a Gonzaga uniform and is primed to take over as …

The USC Trojans got a huge boost this offseason with the return of guard Rodney Rice. Rice averaged a team-high 20.3 points per game with the Trojans last season, but was only able to suit up for six games due to a shoulder injury. He’s ranked as one of the top retentions in college basketball for the 2026-27 season. Advertisement …

Arguably the most iconic player of the Tom Izzo tenure at Michigan State, Mateen Cleaves led Izzo and the Spartans to a national championship in 2000. Now, the time has passed, and it is Mateen Cleaves Jr.’s time to be recruited to play college basketball. Naturally, Izzo and the Spartans are a top contender for Cleaves Jr., but nothing is …