College Basketball

These types of games against mid-major conference opponents are vital for a school like the Gonzaga Bulldogs, playing a filler in between matchups with two power conference schools during the non-conference. According to scheduling guru Rocco Miller of Bracketeer, the New Mexico State Aggies of Conference USA will travel to the Inland Northwest to take on the Zags for their …

Russian big man Ilia Frolov committed to head coach John Calipari and the University of Arkansas on Thursday, but the 6’11 18-year-old knows he will have to put in the work to adjust to life as a Division I basketball player. Speaking on The Chuck and Bo Show, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi said that he talked to Frolov following his Thursday …

With one or two roster additions to come, the University of Washington basketball team finds itself with a lone one returning starter, three more added from other schools and three international players to build around. After receiving a commitment this past week from Croatia’s 6-foot-9 Boris Tisma, the Huskies potentially have 13 scholarship players to work with plus walk-on in …

Virginia Tech men’s basketball came off a 2025-26 season in which it went 18-13 (8-10 ACC) and missed out on the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight campaign. Now, the Hokies reload – bolstered by junior guards Tyler Johnson and Ben Hammond, plus senior forward Amani Hansberry, returning from last year’s unit, Virginia Tech added several quality pieces from the …

Arguably, the biggest question facing the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team heading into the 2026-27 campaign is who is going to replace all the scoring production that has been lost from last season’s Sweet Sixteen squad? Their top three scorers, Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey, are not returning. Momcilovic declared for the NBA Draft and entered the …

Entering the 2026-27 season, there are several plausible candidates to lead Virginia Tech in scoring. Transfer guard Isaiah Elohim arrives in Blacksburg after averaging 12.4 points per game at Florida Atlantic, while Oklahoma transfer Kuol Atak brings intriguing upside after flashing elite shooting efficiency in a limited role. Returning forward Amani Hansberry should also command a significant offensive workload in …

At least ahandful of 2028 recruitshas heard from Jon Scheyer’s Duke basketball recruiting team since Monday, the first day that college coaches were permitted to directly contact rising high school juniors. Add to that list another heralded big man in Malvern Prep School (Pa.) composite five-star Logan Chwastyk. On Friday evening, Chwastyk told Recruits Zone that the Blue Devils are …

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team is going to have a lot of new faces in its rotation for the 2026-27 season. Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Milan Momcilovic and Joshua Jefferson were key parts of the rotation who aren’t returning. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger did a great job of restocking the roster, bringing in five players from the transfer …

Kendrick Perkins is the latest ESPN NBA personality to dip their toe in the world of college basketball program management. Big Perk, a 14-year NBA veteran and ESPN NBA analyst, has agreed to become the men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State. Advertisement The news was first reported by ESPN’s Sham Charania. In addition to his work with the basketball …

It’s no secret that the vibe around Kentucky basketball recruiting is much different right now than it was even a month ago. After missing out on all their top targets in the 2026 class, Kentucky needed some major gets through the portal, which they got, but not after weeks of panic from fans. Through all of that, Kentucky made a …

Clemson basketball hasn’t played a single minute of the 2026-27 season, but the Tigers are garnering excitement for one of their new transfers: Cole Certa. Head coach Brad Brownell spoke about the Notre Dame transfer on Wednesday, noting his shooting ability was one of his best qualities. In fact, he shoots the ball with a confidence that reminds him of …

Why Jackson State is hiring ESPN pundit Kendrick Perkins as men’s basketball general manager originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Along with a 14-year career in the NBA, many basketball fans are most familiar with Kendrick Perkins for frequently appearing on the “First Take” and “NBA Today” shows on …

Head coach Jon Scheyer and the rest of the Duke basketball staff have begun to get familiar with a few recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. The Blue Devils have offered two prospects in the 2027 class: 5-star guard Beckham Black, younger brother of current Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, and Kager Knueppel. Kager is the younger brother of former …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. A former men’s basketball player at Iona University was ruled permanently ineligible for his involvement in a point-shaving scheme in which he intentionally underperformed during games. Key Takeaways Adam Njie Jr. said he agreed to underperform two December 2024 games. A bettor allegedly …

Nets eyeing intriguing Arkansas prospect, Ohio State standout ahead of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Brooklyn Nets got an up-close look at a group of 2026 NBA Draft prospects on Thursday. With the draft days away, the Nets hosted Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile, Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, …

Shams Charania: ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins – 14-year NBA veteran and 2008 champion – has agreed to become the men's basketball General Manager of HBCU Jackson State, as well as a connection to its broadcast and journalism program, per Perkins: "I'm thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community." Perkins worked closely with Jackson …

One of the keys to Virginia’s surprising men’s basketball success in 2025-26 was its balanced offensive attack. Yes, freshman forward Thijs De Ridder was the Cavaliers’ clear go-to guy. En route to first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors, the 6-foot-9 Belgian averaged a team-high 15.6 points per game and led his team in scoring in 16 of its 36 games. Advertisement …

As Mark Pope has added players to the 2026-27 roster, Kentucky fans have gotten excited about how big this team is going to be this season. The height of this team has had BBN excited about how good this team will be on the glass and in many other aspects of the game. Now the roster has come out with …

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – JANUARY 03: Head coach Steve Alford of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks on during the second half of a game against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 03, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Lobos defeated the Wolf Pack 82-81 in overtime. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Nowadays in college …

The 2026 NBA Draft is under a week away, and two former Duke Blue Devils are likely to hear their names called in the first round on June 23. 2026 ACC and National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer will be a top-three selection in this summer’s draft as one of the safest and most complete prospects in recent memory. …

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has agreed to a contract extension that takes his deal through the 2030-31 season. Athletic director Josh Moon announced the extension Friday. The school did not release financial details of the extension. Advertisement Moon, who hired Gottlieb in 2024, received his own contract extension Wednesday and now has a deal that …

We are days away from the NBA Draft, where all eyes will be on the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This will be one of the biggest drafts to date, as college basketball’s best and brightest will learn their fates in the NBA’s summer spectacle. But one name that has been on everyone’s mind, including fans in Champaign, has …

Head coach Jon Scheyer will once again put his guys through one of the most difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. With how the Blue Devils’ non-con slate is currently set, they will take on three of last season’s Final Four participants, including both that competed in the National Championship, along with three more high-major opponents and …

Hilton Coliseum, home of the Iowa State Cyclones. One of the best places in America when it comes to watching basketball. It’s not in the most rural place, or the face of a big city, but rather a home for the passionate fans in Iowa. And when it comes to gameday production, it’s arguably the best of any school in …

Former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible over point shaving scandal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Iona player Adam Njie Jr. has officially been ruled ineligible by the NCAA for his alleged point shaving in 2024. Advertisement According to the NCAA, Njie shared critical information with …