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Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins is reportedly dealing with a life-altering condition that his family has decided to announce before he is honored by the University of Cincinnati this weekend. In a statement, Huggins’ family announced that he has been living with a “progressive cognitive condition” that has begun affecting his memory and daily life. The family said …

Even though tonight’s exhibition matchup does not count towards either team’s record, there are plenty of storylines. This is the return exhibition game from a season ago when the Jayhawks came to the KFC Yum! Center and beat Pat Kelsey’s Cards 90-82. Louisville and Kansas advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament a season ago with each team’s …

KANSAS CITY — When BYU took the stage at Big 12 basketball media days on Wednesday, there was a very noticeable absence for the Cougars: head coach Kevin Young. In the first late scratch of the season, Young was sidelined from the annual event due to an illness and stayed back in Utah, with media members being informed of the …

SYRACUSE, NY – JANUARY 14: A general view of the Louisville Cardinals logo during the first half of the College Basketball game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Syracuse Orange on January 14, 2025, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Just repeat to yourself: …

Bob Huggins reveals ‘progressive cognitive condition’ diagnosis before Cincinnati Hall of Fame induction appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Cincinnati and West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins is dealing with a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced Wednesday, just days before he is set to be honored by the Bearcats. Advertisement Huggins’ …

FAYETTEVILLE – With so many freshmen expected to contribute to the Arkansas men’s basketball team this season, coaches are still in the process of figuring out what works best for everyone on the floor. For Jordan Smith Jr., the reigning Gatorade National Player of the Year and No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, adjusting to college basketball has …

Former Akron Zips coach and Hall of Famer Bob Huggins has been diagnosed with a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced in a joint statement released by the University of Cincinnati on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The condition “has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life,” the statement reads. Advertisement Huggins won 935 games as a college …

It has been a complicated process for St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball star Babacar San. He signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Utah Jazz, but did not play in an NBA game, as the NCAA claims that he is ineligible to play college basketball. This argument led to San filing suit against the NCAA. He hopes that he could …

Ahead of Bob Huggins’ induction into the University of Cincinnati’s athletic department this upcoming week, his family provided an update regarding the health of the former college basketball coach. The family announced that Huggins has been living with a “progressive cognitive condition” for several months, and that it has started to impact his memory and aspects of his daily life. …

The Duke Blue Devils have looked impressive in their two exhibition games so far this preseason. First, Duke beat Belmont last week and then they took down No. 8 Tennessee by 40 on Tuesday night. Jon Scheyer’s team has looked impressive in these two preseason games and will hope to do so again this weekend when they face off against …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are two big questions surrounding the Oklahoma State women’s basketball team this season. Are there enough shots to go around? And can the No. 22 Cowgirls finally win a Big 12 Conference championship? Advertisement After loading up with arguably the nation’s top transfer class, headlined by two-time All-American forward Audi Crooks and do-it-all sensation …

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves men’s basketball team landed three players among 34 listed in the 2026 Players to Watch for the Missouri Valley Conference. The Braves trio includes redshirt sophomore forward Xander Alarie, junior wing Timoty van der Knaap and redshirt senior guard Trevon Payton. Advertisement Illinois State, Murray State, UIC and Valparaiso — all among the top contenders …

Bob Huggins’ family released a statement Oct. 21 through the University of Cincinnati saying the Naismith Hall of Fame basketball coach is “living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory and aspects of his daily life.” The family, in the statement, said it has kept this private “for several months” but felt it was appropriate …

Quentin Coleman impressed scouts to close out his high school season, and he is picking up right where he left off. In his first game as an Illini, an exhibition matchup against Cincinnati, Coleman had the ball in his hands frequently and served as a focal point of the offense. He finished with 14 points, eight assists and seven rebounds …

KANSAS CITY, MO – It’s the preseason of Katrina Merriweather’s fourth campaign with University of Cincinnati women’s basketball and the Bearcats, according to coaches, still have a long climb. At Big 12 Basketball Media Day at T-Mobile Arena, UC was picked to finish 14th of 16 teams. They are still young, with last year’s highly ranked freshmen now sophomores. Advertisement …

The Kansas Jayhawks will get an early test against another nationally ranked opponent Wednesday night when they welcome the Louisville Cardinals to Allen Fieldhouse. However, the biggest storyline will be the return of former Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, who will face his former team in a Louisville uniform. Kansas enters its second exhibition game after defeating Pittsburg State 80-62 on …

Washington’s first basketball practice open to the media came with an extra surprise on Tuesday. When practice wrapped, Nevada transfer Tayshawn Comer found out that he had received a temporary injunction in his legal case for a fifth season of eligibility, making him immediately eligible just before the season officially starts. Word spread quickly throughout the team, who had been …

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The AP preseason men’s basketball poll was released earlier this week, and while no mid-majors cracked the initial top 25, six of them received votes. Advertisement So, for this week’s reacts …

Anyone who has gone somewhere new in life, whether through changing jobs, graduating and moving into a new level of education, ore just changing locations, knows it is important to put your best foot forward and make a good first impression. For Gabriel Pozzato, that chance should have been November 3, 2025 when Xavier took on Marist to open their …

Every Duke preseason follows a familiar routine. During the summer, fans overanalyze every little scrap of intel or footage from early practices. Come the fall, the chatter becomes louder and the excitement builds, cluminating in a lofty pre-season poll ranking. By the time the team finally hits the floor against a real opponent in the exhibition season, the pent up …

Louisville Cardinals (0-0) at Kansas Jayhawks (0-0) Exhibition Game One Game Time: 7 p.m. Location: Allen Fieldhouse: Lawrence, Kan. Television: ESPNU Announcers: Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Seth Greenberg (analyst) Advertisement Favorite: No line Series: Kansas leads, 6-5 Last Meeting: Kansas won 90-82 on Oct. 24, 2025 in Louisville (Exhibition) Series History: View Link Statistics (from 2025-26): Louisville Uniforms: View Link …

The Spartans did not get the outcome they were looking for Tuesday night, falling to UConn 78-70. First-half problems, shooting woes and a lack of stamina all played a part in the Spartans’ loss. However, massive dunks, a few rare threes and outstanding defense did shine through. Advertisement Michigan State’s second-half performance looked night and day different from its first-half …

Purdue opened its exhibition season on Sunday, hosting Ball State at Mackey Arena. Now, the Boilermakers take their talents on the road, heading to Fort Wayne for their second preseason contest. Matt Painter’s team will play Purdue-Fort Wayne on Thursday. Although the Mastadons aren’t a power conference team, but this trip presents a road challenge for the Boilermakers. Advertisement Here’s …

Tuesday night featured a top-six exhibition matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and the UConn Huskies. It was the Spartans’ first taste of elite competition this season, and it was easy to see how far they still have to go to become one of the top four teams in the nation. Advertisement There were plenty of positives for Michigan State …

The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team took center stage Tuesday at the 2026 Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Kansas City, Missouri, as head coach Bill Self discussed his expectations for the upcoming season and what makes this year’s roster different. Kansas enters the 2026-27 campaign with renewed expectations after an eventful offseason that included the addition of top-ranked freshman …