College Basketball

[ad_1] After entering the transfer portal, one of BYU women’s basketball’s brightest young stars will remain with the program to play for Lee Cummard. Sharpshooter Kailey Woolston has withdrawn her name from the portal and intends to return to the Cougars, according to a report Thursday from Talia Goodman of On3 Sports. Goodman had reported Woolston’s entry into the portal …

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Collin Mulholland scored 19 points and made five-pointers, Garrison Keeslar sank a go-ahead jumper from the free-throw line with 11 seconds left in overtime and Chattanooga became the first team from the Southern Conference to win the NIT championship after beating UC Irvine 85-84 on Thursday night. Chattanooga (29-9) tied a program record for victories in …

[ad_1] UCF’s Johnny Dawkins, Tyler Hendricks, Darius Johnson on UC rematch UCF’s Johnny Dawkins, Tyler Hendricks, Darius Johnson on UC Bearcats rematch in College Basketball Crown quarterfinals UCF defeated Cincinnati 88-80 in the College Basketball Crown quarterfinals.Senior guard Darius Johnson led UCF with 31 points, including a crucial 8-point run late in the game. Darius Johnson had no shortage of …

[ad_1] How Florida basketball Alex Condon will approach guarding Auburn C Johni Broome Florida basketball sophomore forward Alex Condon on facing Auburn center Johni Broome again after holding him to 18 points on 8 of 19 shooting in first meeting. Florida basketball coach Todd Golden and Auburn assistant coach Steven Pearl became close friends while Golden was on staff at …

[ad_1] Isaia Howard announced his commitment to Iowa basketball on Thursday, becoming the fourth former Drake Bulldog to follow head coach Ben McCollum to Iowa City as a new member of the Hawkeyes. Howard arrives with three seasons of eligibility and dons the black and gold after a freshman season at Drake in which he averaged 4.5 points, 2.5 rebounds …

[ad_1] Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang on the end of the season Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang talks about his team after the season ended with a Big 12 Tournament loss to Baylor. Big 12 Conference The first offseason change for Kansas State’s basketball team did not come via the transfer portal, but rather to coach Jerome Tang’s …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball has its first transfer commitment of the 2025 offseason: Virginia guard Andrew Rohde. Rohde chose the Badgers over apparent top contender Iowa State, plus other power-conference options. The Brookfield, Wisconsin, native began his college career at St. Thomas in 2022-23, instantly breaking out with per-game averages of 32.9 minutes, 17.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 …

[ad_1] FSU men’s basketball head coach Luke Loucks talks first 10 days of new role FSU men’s basketball head coach Luke Loucks talks first 10 days of new role Florida State men’s basketball’s Luke Loucks added a transfer portal player on his roster. Jacksonville guard Robert McCray V announced on his Instagram page that he officially signed with the Seminoles. …

[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO — Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer has often referred to Sion James as an “ultimate connector” for the Blue Devils.  Whether it’s scoring, rebounding, passing or defense, James has provided whatever Duke (35-3) has needed at any given moment in an underrated role throughout the season. “I’ve asked him to do a lot of different things – …

[ad_1] An aerial view of the Kohl Center on the campus of UW-Madison An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., home of the Wisconsin Badgers. MADISON – Andrew Rohde is coming home. The former standout at Brookfield Central has committed to play for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team next season. On3 reported the news. Rohde posted the …

[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The camera sneaked up behind Jon Scheyer as he started the long walk into the Alamodome’s cavernous center, a route that crossed a sea of black carpet and eventually required stairs onto college basketball’s grand stage. “It’s the best,” the Duke coach said as looked back over his left shoulder, pointing with the manila folder …

[ad_1] Duke, Florida, Auburn, Houston punch their ticket to the Final Four The madness continues as Mackenzie Salmon previews the Men’s Final Four matchups, which will feature all No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008. Sports Seriously SAN ANTONIO – Welcome to the Final Four, brought to you by the AARP, the Social Security Administration and Geritol. By …

[ad_1] The Wisconsin Badgers landed their first transfer portal commitment on Thursday afternoon: former Virginia guard Andrew Rohde. 247Sports lists the rising senior as a four-star transfer, ranked as the No. 166 player in the portal and No. 49 shooting guard. He chose the Badgers over other high-major programs, most notably Iowa State. Rohde is a native of Brookfield, WI …

[ad_1] UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller on playing in College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas March 31-April 6 LAS VEGAS – Nearly two months after they last played in Orlando, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team squares off with the UCF Knights in quarterfinal action of the …

[ad_1] MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee on Thursday after the Chippewas failed to advance to the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second time in three years. Athletic director Amy Folan announced that Barbee would not return for a fifth season, saying the program “needs to go in a different direction.” FILE – Central …

[ad_1] Now that the ink is dry on Buzz Williams’ new contract as head coach of Maryland basketball, it is time to say goodbye. Williams left College Station after six years as the Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach and a 2-3 record in the NCAA Tournament. All tournament appearances for the Aggies ended in the first weekend. He also …

[ad_1] Another former four-star recruit is joining the Colorado State men’s basketball team. Guard Jase Butler is expected to transfer to the Rams from Washington. His transfer was first reported by 247Sports and ESPN. The 6-foot-4 Butler appeared in 18 games off the bench for Washington in 2024-25 in his freshman season. He scored 1.9 points per game with a …

[ad_1] Tennessee has lost a battle for one of its top basketball transfer portal targets. Former Virginia guard Isaac McKneely committed to Louisville over the Vols on Thursday. “When you know, you know,” McKneely announced. Though he committed to Louisville over the Vols, McKneely and the Cardinals are scheduled to play Tennessee at Food City Center on Dec. 16. Tennessee’s …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball prepares for March Madness first round game The Badgers had a 35-minute workout Wednesday in Denver in advance of their NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Montana Thursday. MADISON – John Blackwell’s ability to develop from a role player as a freshman to a go-to player as a sophomore was a key reason why the Wisconsin men’s basketball …

[ad_1] Freshman Avery Howell is leaving Southern California and entering the transfer portal, along with two other Trojans guards. Howell announced her decision on her Instagram account. The 6-foot guard from Boise, Idaho, averaged 7.5 points and shot 43% from the field, including a team-high 40% from 3-point range, and 83% from the free-throw line. Advertisement Howell averaged nearly 21 …

[ad_1] New Indiana coach Darian DeVries’ six-year contract will pay him at least $27 million, according to a binding term sheet he signed in March after accepting the job. The document was made public by the athletic department. DeVries’ annual average salary of $4.5 million would have been fourth among Big Ten coaches last season, trailing Tom Izzo of Michigan …

[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and “no limitations” ahead of the Tigers’ Final Four matchup with Florida. Broome, a unanimous first-team AP All-American, is the Tigers’ leading scorer and emotional leader. Auburn got a major scare when he …

[ad_1] UCLA’s Lauren Betts reveals her focus on “mental work” ahead of Final Four UCLA Lauren Betts explains how her focus on improving her mental health has contributed to her performance this season. Louisville completed one of the more dramatic turnarounds in recent men’s college basketball history last season, when the Cardinals went 27-8 — surpassing their win total from …

[ad_1] WATCH: Golden and Bohls examine Texas basketball’s Sean Miller hire Sean Miller left Xavier to replace Rodney Terry at Texas. Miller has led teams four Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Tournament. During his introductory press conference on March 25, new Texas basketball coach Sean Miller stressed the importance of maintaining strong ties with the state’s basketball scene. He …

[ad_1] It’s time for John Groce to find some space on his mantle. The University of Akron men’s basketball coach on Thursday won the 2025 Hugh Durham National Coach of the Year from College Insider. The award is given every year to the top mid-major coach in college basketball. Groce is the first Zips coach to win the award. He …