College Basketball

Illinois basketball is poised to have a big year in 2026-27, especially with five of their key players returning to make another run for a title. Brad Underwood was extremely blessed this offseason, as Andrej Stojakovic, Jake Davis, David Mirkovic, and both Ivisic twins agreed to return to the Illini. Advertisement Illinois is building something special in Champaign, and are …

It is going to be hard for the Illinois basketball team to get back to the Final Four because, well, there are nearly 400 teams vying for just four spots. What the Illini accomplished last season was impressive. Getting to the Final Four is a great achievement, but I want more. The expectations have changed, and I want a national …

Mick Cronin has made many moves this offseason, trying to retool this roster to compete in the Big Ten next season. Losing players like Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent, and Skyy Clark will sting, as they all brought a veteran presence to the Bruins that this year’s squad hasn’t shown. However, this group doesn’t have the high expectations that last year’s …

After a turbulent start to the offseason, caused by nine former Wildcats entering the transfer portal, Northwestern’s 2026-27 roster is finally complete, composed of three returners, eight incoming transfers, two incoming freshmen and a walk-on. With this revamped roster, summer workouts will soon be underway in Evanston. Coach Chris Collins and his staff will be in the lab, working to …

For nearly every team moving their way through the offseason, there’s a feeling of would’ve, could’ve or should’ve – whether it be the correction of an errant pass, the arcing of a deep-range 3-pointer or the minute details of scouting. Today, I’ll delve into what I think that Virginia Tech men’s basketball could have added from the portal. For what …

The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences officially released the matchups for this fall’s fourth edition of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and for the second straight year, the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Florida Gators. Last year, Duke won a 67-66 thriller at Cameron Indoor Stadium that saw Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left in the …

It turns out, more than one Malachi is staying home in Kentucky. Just a few weeks ago, Malachi Moreno decided to stay in Lexington for his sophomore season on the hardwood. Now, another Malachi is staying home to play college football. Advertisement Malachi Brown, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman from Corbin and a 4-star recruit, is staying home to play …

The Duke basketball program added another elite matchup to its grueling non-conference slate, and now once again will go through one of the most difficult non-con schedules of any team in college basketball. Next season, the Blue Devils will head to Gainesville to take on Florida in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge. This is the second year in a row that …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following several hectic weeks on the roster construction front, the Louisville men’s basketball program’s scholarship roster is now (likely) set. While the Cardinals’ 11-man roster does have a couple extra spots open, on paper, this is still one of the most talented roster in the entire sport. We know that head coach Pat Kelsey will employ various …

After the release of the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, the Duke Blue Devils have what is likely the toughest non-conference schedule of any team in college basketball next season. As it currently stands, the Blue Devils will take on three of last season’s Final Four clubs, including both teams that played in the National Championship, along with four other high-major opponents …

The matchups for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge were released earlier this week, and the Duke Blue Devils will face Florida for the second year in a row. Florida came to Cameron Indoor Stadium last season as a part of the event, where Duke won 67-66 after Isaiah Evans nailed a three-pointer with mere seconds to spare. This time around, Jon …

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff once again put together one of the best recruiting classes in the country. The Blue Devils are bringing in the No. 1 overall 2026 high school recruiting class, the third straight year Scheyer and Co. have done so. The class is highlighted by three 5-star prospects: Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and …

Milan Momcilovic has arrived in Kentucky, and fans are ecstatic. The Iowa State transfer was the subject of many discussions in Lexington long before he decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and signed with Kentucky about a week ago. Now he’s on campus, taking in his new surroundings. In an official interview with the Wildcats’ social media team, the …

Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals. He is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. The 6-foot-6 rising senior took an official visit to the Wildcats over the weekend where he pledged to Mark Pope and the coaching staff. Advertisement “I chose Kentucky because of Coach …

Michigan State basketball will boast the top returning player in college basketball next season, according to one popular social media account. College Basketball Report — a social media X account with more than 100,000 followers — released a list of their top returning players for next season and a Spartan is listed right at the top. According to College Basketball …

Former HBCU players hit with NCAA integrity violations appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The NCAA has announced sports-betting integrity violations involving former members of Alabama State’s men’s basketball team. Per the NCAA’s statement released on Friday, the violations occurred during the 2024-2025 season and involved four individuals who are no longer with the …

Texas A&M’s basketball program is on the rise under head coach Bucky McMillan, who, entering his second season at the helm, led the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament, which was not heavily predicted after the former Samford coach was the final Power Four hire back in April of last year. Still, it’s fair to state that those who doubted McMillan’s …

Milan Momcilovic and the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball players have been making their way to Lexington. Milan had a message for the BBN as he arrived to campus. We also saw Zoom Diallo tell the BBN he’s ready to be a leader on this year’s team. And Franck Kepnang said the BBN can look forward to a lot of blocked shots. …

Throughout the offseason, the USC Trojans appear to have done a solid job adding talent through the transfer portal and high school recruiting, which could help USC to take a major step forward in 2026. With the additions that the Trojans have made, it seems that USC may be in a great spot in the Big Ten following a strong …

INDIANAPOLIS – Baron Walker had a far-fetched thought after the Indiana All-Stars’ game against Kentucky on Saturday night that actually might make some sense in this crazy transfer portal college basketball world. “I wish we could just form a college and be a college team if we could,” Walker said. Advertisement Indiana All-Stars’ coach Todd Woelfle, told of Walker’s idea, …

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will begin the 2026-27 season, their first in the new-look Pac-12, squaring off against the Purdue Boilermakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as the first of two men’s basketball matchups in the Hall of Fame Series. The game was officially announced by Gonzaga in late February, and it was revealed on Thursday that this matchup will …

Syracuse received a commitment from 2026 guard Ethan Butler, he announced on social media. Butler spent the 2025-26 season playing in the Overtime Elite basketball league for the Pheonix-based Diamond Doves. Advertisement He appeared in 17 game and averaged 5.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Prior to his time in Overtime Elite, he led St. Francis Prep …

By now, the Villanova pipeline to the New York Knicks is well documented. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges were teammates on a Wildcats roster that won national championships in 2016 and 2018. Eight years later, the trio is doing their thing in New York and only two games away from bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy to the Big Apple. …

College basketball fans are used to it by now. Programs load up their schedule to play games in NBA arenas, international venues, and even baseball stadiums. Revenue growth and brand exposure drive these decisions, which will continue to be paramount in the NIL era. While schools constantly review their bottom lines, the bottom line for local fans and students is …

The North Carolina Tar Heels have had no downtime this offseason, with developments and updates constantly revolving through the doors in Chapel Hill. Last week, we learned of the Tar Heels’ home and away ACC schedule, and earlier in the offseason, a portion of their non-conference schedule was released. Late Thursday, North Carolina was informed of another non-conference game, and …