College Basketball

NBA Draft deadline tracker 2026: Latest news on Koa Peat, Tyler Tanner, other notable college stars originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In the NIL era, one of the biggest days on the college basketball calendar is the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline. Advertisement Potential first-round picks Labaron Philon, Alex …

The Iowa State Cyclones have multiple players who are hoping their lifelong dream of playing in the NBA comes to fruition in a few weeks at the draft. Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic all participated in different NBA draft combines and will be doing workouts in the coming weeks to improve their stock and showcase their talents in …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Flory Bidunga will indeed play for the Louisville men’s basketball program. The former Kansas forward/center and Cardinals transfer commit is officially withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft and will play the upcoming 2026-27 season at UofL, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Advertisement When Bidunga declared his intent to enter the portal back on Apr. 2, he also …

The Louisville Cardinals, coached by Pat Kelsey, just received a major boost for their 2026-27 season roster as a transferee has officially withdrawn from this year’s NBA Draft. On Monday, May 25, former Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga has rescinded his application to the draft to return to college basketball and play for Louisville. The young talent did so just …

Flory Bidunga has officially pulled out of the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to college for another year, which probably would not have surprised many considering he wasn’t a guaranteed early pick in this year’s draft. His return to college, however, won’t be back at the Kansas Jayhawks, where he was instrumental across a short spell alongside other top …

St. John’s Red Storm coach Rick Pitino understands why his senior, Dylan Darling, has suddenly departed from his team, even after his all-time March Madness moment last season. Back in mid-April, Darling announced through his Instagram account that he is leaving the Red Storm and is transferring to the Grand Canyon Lopes for the 2026-27 season. Darling entered the transfer …

This 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team is one of the more interesting teams fans have seen in a very long time for multiple different reasons. One of the reasons this team is so different is that right now, there isn’t a true star player. This could change if Mark Pope is able to land Milan Momcilovic, and there is a real …

Kentucky Basketball remains in the mix for Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic as he continues weighing his NBA Draft decision. Momcilovic currently has three options on the table: Stay in the NBA Draft, return to college and play for Kentucky, or return to another program. Regardless of the decision, the talented forward is expected to have a massive market …

In terms of top basketball coaches at the University of Illinois, a lot of names come to mind. Names like Harry Combes, the first coach to win over 150 games in the Big Ten (174) and over 300 games at Illinois (316). He led the Illini to three Final Fours. There have only been five coaches who have averaged 20 …

AJ Dybantsa provided hundreds of highlights during his freshman year at BYU. But one moment in particular stands out most for me. It wasn’t part of a special showcase matchup or prestigious TV window. It didn’t come in a tournament setting, nor against an NCAA Tournament team. BYU didn’t even win the game where it happened. Advertisement Instead, it occurred …

The Big Ten may be in the midst of cementing itself as college hoops’ premier conference – it already has earned that title on the gridiron – but, in all honesty, the league’s body of work wasn’t exactly exceptional in the transfer portal this offseason. Sure, Indiana put together a loaded transfer class (two incoming Hoosiers made the cut here), …

The NCAA recently issued new guidance on the eligibility of former overseas professionals, which could affect some of UCLA’s own talents. Recently, the NCAA announced that any student-athletes who “entered an agreement with, competed on or received compensation from a team that participates in a league with minimum compensation that exceeds actual and necessary expenses,” are ineligible for collegiate sports. …

Kentucky fans got massive news on Sunday night as it was announced that Malachi Moreno will be back in Lexington for his sophomore season. When Moreno put his name in the NBA Draft after the conclusion of his freshman season, Kentucky fans didn’t believe he was going to stay in the draft, but things heated up quickly for the seven-footer. …

UCLA basketball’s Donovan Dent sounds off on shocking retirement decision appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The last year or so has been a rollercoaster ride for Donovan Dent. The former New Mexico Lobos basketball star was named the Mountain West Player of the Year in 2025 after he averaged 20.4 points per …

The 2026 NBA Draft is just under a month away, with the first round set to kick off on June 23. The Duke basketball program will see at least two of its former players selected (likely both in the first round) in the 2026 National Player of the Year, Cameron Boozer, and Isaiah Evans. Maliq Brown is also entered into …

It started with Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Steve Lutz sitting on a horse with a cowboy hat and pointing his fingers in the air as if he was holding a pistol. That’s how Lutz has chosen to announce when his program lands a new addition on social media. Shortly thereafter, everyone found out just what Lutz had done in …

Malachi Moreno was able to tell Big Blue Nation on Sunday evening that he will be back in Lexington for another season, and fans are very excited to see what he is able to do. Moreno jumped into a starting role for Kentucky as a true freshman when many didn’t expect him to play that much. Watching Moreno play in …

Former North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar is unlikely to return to Chapel Hill next season, and many are feeling as though that is the right decision for his future. Veesaar started out his college career as a reserve for the Arizona Wildcats. He spent three seasons in Tucson, getting better each year in all aspects of the game, before …

Purdue baseball’s postseason push, including a near-upset of No. 1 UCLA (51-6) over the weekend, fell short. The Boilermakers were not among the 64 teams selected to the NCAA Tournament when the full field was announced Monday. Instead of reaching a regional for the first time since 2018, Purdue’s season ends with a 37-20 record. Advertisement Purdue went into the …

The chaos of the transfer portal cycle is nearly drawing to a close, with only a few major decisions left from players who are currently mulling whether to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft or return to college basketball, either back to their current programs or finding a new home in the transfer portal. Head coach Jon Scheyer and the …

Everyone is aware that soccer is a very popular sport on this planet, yes? Particularly in Europe, yes? Are you aware that every year’s standings in the top European soccer leagues provide the membership and participants for something going on during the following season called UEFA Champions League? I feel like you should be aware of this. The final for the …

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance spins a basketball while being introduced at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. | Matt Stone/The Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches and the Hawks look to inject athleticism, length and rim protection into a frontcourt still …

Coming off a really strong campaign, the Iowa State Cyclones had to make a lot of moves after the NCAA Tournament was over in order to rebuild their roster. As expected with such a great season, the Cyclones had some seniors that graduated and another player that left to test the NBA and the transfer portal. While the status surrounding …

UCLA’s Donovan Dent retires from basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. UCLA basketball witnessed Donovan Dent fight off injuries before embarking on his pro career. But that chapter became truncated as of Sunday. Dent’s 2026 March Madness run with the Bruins now becomes his final roundball appearance in officially retiring. Advertisement Advertisement …

There are few teams as beloved through Kentucky Basketball history as the 1991-1992 team, led by The Unforgettables – Richie Farmer, Sean Woods, Deron Feldhaus, and John Pelphrey. Those four helped lead Kentucky Basketball through one of its roughest periods during probation and helped lead Kentucky to an Elite 8 appearance in 1992. Advertisement Pelphrey, a native of Paintsville, KY, …