College Basketball

This is the time of year when the USF men’s basketball coach puts together the non-conference schedule for the upcoming season. It’s not easy. It requires finding 15 teams with openings that match up with the Bulls, primarily in the first two months of the season. The late Amir Abdur-Rahim and Bryan Hodgson quipped that the better the Bulls got, …

Before you know it, the UNC basketball team will take priority on your televisions and favorite streaming devices. North Carolina is still trying to finalize its roster before the 2026-27 season, which officially starts with November games. The Tar Heels fared well against marquee competition last year, only losing to Michigan State in non-conference play. UNC upset archrival Duke at …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were dealt a tough blow on Wednesday when Jack Kayil – the prize of GU’s 2026 recruiting class – revealed he plans to stay in the 2026 NBA draft rather than play in Spokane next season. The 20-year-old German guard has until June 13 to change his mind and withdraw from the draft, but …

ASU basketball head coach Randy Bennett talked about building a big front court, and his already tall roster has added the biggest of commitments, according to a report. The Sun Devils, per Weave, have landed Filip Malesevic, a 7-foot-1 Serbian — or 7-2 or 7-3, depending on the site — who is playing professionally for FMP Beograd, for whom he …

The Duke basketball program didn’t lose all that much of its production from the 2025-26 season, at least relative to what fans have been used to over the years. Over the last decade or so, Duke has revolved its rotation around high-end freshman talent, then it loses most of it after a year, then reloads with the next bunch of …

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff might not be done just yet. Scheyer and Co. have already had a monumentally successful offseason, rebuilding for the 2026-27 season with veteran leadership, returning key pieces, and young star talent. Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer shoots a ball during a practice session …

The Duke Blue Devils will once again go through one of the more difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. Head coach Jon Scheyer seeks out elite competition each year to best prepare his squads for the postseason. In 2025-26, the Blue Devils boasted arguably the best overall resume in all of college hoops. Mar 27, 2026; Washington, …

The Tennessee Volunteers have been aggressive in the transfer portal after their Elite Eight loss to the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament. So far, Rick Barnes and his staff have landed eight commitments, ranking 22nd in the nation with an average transfer rating of 93.57. Headlining the group are players such as guard Juke Harris (Wake Forest Demon Deacons), …

As Kentucky Basketball fans eagerly await NBA Draft decisions from Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic, a bit of good news is coming out of the NBA Combine. On Wednesday, CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter released an article in which he made predictions on who stays in the draft and who withdraws from it. You probably noticed this week how Trotter is …

Mick Cronin is entering his eighth season as UCLA’s head coach, and after last year’s disappointing performance, his job security is becoming a legitimate question. Entering last season, the Bruins were ranked 12th in the country in the preseason AP Poll. They were never able to meet those expectations, finishing the year well short of where the program anticipated being. …

The Oklahoma State Cowboys men’s basketball team wrapped up its transfer class with the signing of former Arizona State guard Andrija Grbovic. The official signing, announced Wednesday, came after he committed to join the Cowboys last month. Earlier this week, OSU announced the signing of North Carolina transfer guard Luka Bogavac, who hails from the same country – Montenegro – …

College basketball players can no longer enter the transfer portal, but they can still decide their 2026-27 destinations. That includes a big man who initially committed to UNC. On Tuesday, Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue committed to the Memphis Tigers. Advertisement Instead of debuting for Michael Malone during his first year at North Carolina, Logue will play for Penny Hardaway …

The 2026-2027 Rutgers basketball schedule is starting to take shape. A few days ago, the Big Ten released Rutgers’ home and away conference opponents for next season. On top of that, the teams in each bracket for the Players Era Tournament have been revealed as well, with Rutgers waiting to see who it will play in round 1. Now the …

Texas A&M men’s basketball was originally set to make a return to the Players Era Festival in 2026. The multi-team event is expanding from its 18-team field in 2025 and struck a deal with ESPN, setting up for its biggest tournament yet. The Aggies were planning to participate, but they instead pivoted to the Battle 4 Atlantis, where they will …

Kansas made an unexpected and potentially the final significant move of its offseason last week by landing Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr. The high-scoring guard committed to play in Lawrence after a brief stop at the mid-major level. Although other options like Abdi Bashir Jr. and Vyctorious Miller were available to fill one of KU’s final roster spots, the Jayhawks …

The Purdue Boilermakers continue to build for the future by targeting some of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class. So far, Matt Painter and his staff have yet to land a commitment in the cycle, but that may soon change. One player who has caught the Boilermakers’ interest is Isaiah Hill out of Indianapolis. At 7-foot and 205 …

Tennessee reportedly hosting 6-foot-10 rim protector, former teammate of Terrence Hill Jr. originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tennessee Volunteers are looking to round out their highly successful recruiting class for the upcoming season. Head coach Rick Barnes has already added multiple offensive weapons to the roster through …

VCU transfer forward Christian Fermin committed to Tennessee on Thursday, according to Joe Tipton of On3. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound senior was a three-star prospect in the Rams’ 2022 signing class. Fermin is from Pocono Mountain West High School in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania. He played in 14 games as a freshman and averaged 3.3 minutes per contest. Advertisement Fermin started in …

In a recent Inside College Basketball Now podcast, CBS Sports college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein took a closer look at the Big East and UConn’s priority this offseason to schedule quality non-conference opponents this offseason. “Let’s face it, UConn has not had the plethora of quad one opportunities that it has needed the last couple of years in the Big …

Tennessee has added an intriguing player from the NCAA transfer portal. Former VCU forward Christian Fermin has committed to the program, On3 has learned. Fermin played in only four games this season for the Rams before taking a leave of absence due to a personal matter. Not much was reported on his time off beyond that. Advertisement But he was …

Duke basketball’s landmark exclusive media rights deal with Amazon has opened the eyes of college sports executives throughout the country about what is possible and how things should be regulated. The Blue Devils sold broadcast rights to three of their non-conference games next season, one of which is a massive tilt against defending national champion Michigan at Madison Square Garden. …

After two seasons with the Duke Blue Devils, guard Isaiah Evans is ready to take his game to the next level. Evans has been in Chicago for the NBA draft combine this week, and his experience there has brought him to one conclusion. Advertisement “I’m fully in,” Evans told ESPN, with regard to his decision to commit to and stay …

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ 2025-26 season did not go as planned and was an outright disappointment, considering the level of talent on the roster. However, there were certainly players and moments that will be remembered forever in North Carolina history. One of those players, who produced memorable moments throughout the season, is Caleb Wilson. The 6-foot-9, 216-pound forward was …

Hollywood actor Alfonso Ribeiro has long been a big Los Angeles Lakers fan. He has even admitted that he started supporting the team during the Nick Van Exel era, indicating he’s well-versed in basketball history. During an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take”, the New York-born actor, who played Carlton Banks in Will Smith’s iconic “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” TV series, …

Florida basketball will meet Miami to tip off the 2026-27 season in Tampa on Nov. 2, according to CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. The game, featuring these in-state rivals, could have an immediate impact on the early NCAA tournament and national championship conversation. Florida currently holds the No. 1 spot in his Rothstein 45, while Miami is slated …