about 1 month ago

Duke Replaces Canceled Michigan Game With Texas Tech Rematch at MSG

Duke’s planned Dec. 21 matchup with Michigan at loanDepot Park has been canceled amid broadcast-rights complications and Dusty May’s move to the NBA. The Blue Devils are now finalizing a Madison Square Garden rematch with Texas Tech, which beat them 82-81 last season. Michigan is still working to secure a replacement opponent for next season.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley Calls Comeback vs Duke a Defining UConn Culture Win

Hurley said UConn’s comeback against Duke remains one of his most gratifying non-championship victories because of the opponent, stakes and fight required. He praised Duke’s defense and said the Huskies had to keep “belief” and “hope alive” before winning late. “It was truly like a culture win, a character win, a toughness win,” Hurley said.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

L.J. Cason Commits to Miami but Will Sit Out 2026-27 Season

The Michigan transfer has committed to Miami after averaging 8.4 points across 28 games last season. His year ended early because of a knee injury, and he told CBS Sports that he plans to sit out the entire 2026-27 campaign. The Hurricanes will add his scoring upside later, but his debut in Coral Gables will have to wait.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Warde Manuel to Step Down After Michigan Athletics Culture Investigation

Manuel will leave Michigan at year’s end after an internal review found leadership failures within the athletics department. The investigation cited problems with accountability, organizational structure and reporting culture, including delays in addressing employee misconduct allegations. His 11-year tenure delivered major championships but was repeatedly clouded by scandals, lawsuits and scrutiny over how the department handled wrongdoing.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Yaxel Lendeborg Relishes Revenge Win Over Cameron Boozer

Lendeborg admitted revenge was on his mind after Michigan’s February loss to Duke, joking that referees are always “saving” Boozer. Golden State’s rookie said every matchup feels personal against players drafted ahead of or near him. Now 1-2 head-to-head, he hopes to even the score while continuing to improve and embracing the rivalry’s competitive edge.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Dan Hurley Says Tarris Reed Jr. Became A First-Round Pick The Hard Way

Hurley said Reed’s growth showed why coaches love the job, calling it a “metamorphosis” from “wildly inefficient” and “without an identity” to a dominant big. He said tough practices helped Reed become “a great screener, rim protector, rebounder,” adding the “brutal process” helped turn him into a Final Four player and first-round pick.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Marcus Spears on Cloud Nine as Son Marcus Jr. Commits to Texas Men's Basketball

Marcus Spears celebrated a major family milestone after his son, Marcus Jr. — the No. 1 overall prospect in ESPN SCNext's Class of 2027 — committed to Texas Men's Basketball. He wrote on Instagram, “Beyond Proud Love you Sun!!! Me and momma glad we get 2 years of you Down the Street!! Keep Goin!!! 🙏🏿🤞🏾.” Marcus Jr. will join his sister Cari, the former No. 1 volleyball recruit in the 2025 class, at Texas.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 2 months ago

Jermaine O'Neal Reveals How Rick Pitino Talked Him Out of Kentucky

"He said we're going to be good with you or we going to be good without you. Would love to have you, but you should go pro." O'Neal revealed he was set on Kentucky before that living room talk. Pitino's honesty pushed him toward the 1996 draft, where Portland took him 17th overall at just 17.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Big 12 Adds Monster Energy Jersey Patch to Football, Basketball Uniforms

Big 12 Conference has announced a new league-wide partnership with Monster Energy that will place co-branded patches on every football and men's and women's basketball jersey beginning in the 2026-27 season. The deal, reportedly worth around $20 million annually, expands the conference's commercial partnership with Monster, which also becomes the title sponsor of the Big 12's football and basketball media days.

By Sauvik Banerjee

about 2 months ago

MiLaysia Fulwiley Says She Is Ready to Lead LSU as Senior

Fulwiley said her goal at LSU “stays the same” entering her senior season: “I want to win.” She said that means helping her team “any way possible,” while embracing added responsibility. Fulwiley said being a senior requires “a lot more leadership,” and she is ready because her teammates “believe in me” and “trust me.”

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Isaiah Evans’ $4 Million Draft Look Meets Painful Round 1 Slide

Evans arrived at the NBA Draft wearing more than $4 million in custom diamond accessories, including a $3 million brooch and $1 million wallet chain, hoping to “make an impact.” Instead, the Duke guard became the only green room invite not picked in Round 1, turning a historic outfit into an awkward wait for Round 2.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

NCAA Eligibility Shake-Up Could Reshape College Basketball’s Talent Market

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility clock effectively ends redshirts and limits athletes to five years after high school graduation or turning 19. For basketball, the biggest impact could be closing the international loophole that let older pros consider college, reducing Yam Madar-style cases while making roster planning younger, tighter and more legally predictable across recruiting cycles.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Yaxel Lendeborg’s Draft Slide Could Put Charlotte Hornets in Play at No. 18

Lendeborg could reportedly fall out of the lottery and slide into the No. 15-to-18 range, possibly giving Charlotte a chance at him with the 18th pick. Brett Siegel still views him as a lottery talent “for several reasons,” making the rumored drop one of the more intriguing draft-night developments for teams seeking frontcourt upside.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Caleb Wilson to Chicago Bulls Seen as 2026 NBA Draft Lock at No. 4

Wilson is viewed as a stronger draft lock to Chicago than AJ Dybantsa is to Washington, with the UNC one-and-done projected for the Bulls at No. 4. The report praises his athleticism, mindset and teammate qualities, while saying his upside could make him this class’s best long-term NBA player and push real draft mystery to the Clippers at No. 5.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

AJ Dybantsa’s Father Says Agents Tried to Use His Son

Entering the draft without an agent, Dybantsa’s father, Ace, said agents and middlemen flooded AJ’s DMs with offers of “money, cars and other perks,” forcing blocks. He said some tried to control access, adding, “I thought AJ was my son.” Ace said, “trying to use my son” would not work because AJ is “No. 1” and already knows his value.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Dusty May's 3 Reasons For Leaving Michigan For The Mavericks

Dusty won an NCAA championship with the Wolverines and boasted a 64-13 record with them. So, why leave? Shams Charania reports that there were three reasons: Cooper Flagg, the city of Dallas, and the new leadership the Mavericks currently boast. With Flagg at the helm, the Mavs have quite the bright future which must be quite attractive for May.

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Darryn Peterson Defends Working Out Just For The Washington Wizards

Darryn wants to go first overall just as AJ does. In his attempt to do so, he only worked out for the Wizards. "Just a decision that was made. I’m definitely not dodging any team. Whoever takes me, I’m going to come in and be delighted to be there. Wherever that happens to be, they’ll get the best me."

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Duke's John Scheyer Could Also Make The NBA Jump Like Dusty May

Dallas hired Michigan's Dusty May after firing Jason Kidd. Shams Charania reports that May won't be the only major collegiate coach to make the college-to-pro jump. "Dusty May always felt… he was going to make the jump to the NBA. So is John Scheyer who is gonna make a jump from all accounts. He’s just got that build to him."

By Samir Mehdi

2 months ago

Jay Williams Slots AJ Dybantsa First in 2026 NBA Draft Top Five

Williams ranked Dybantsa No. 1 in his mock top five, calling him “an absolute stud” with Tracy McGrady and Jaylen Brown traits. He put Darryn Peterson second, Cameron Boozer third, Caleb Wilson fourth and Mikel Brown Jr. fifth, praising Boozer’s consistency, Wilson’s “absolute dog” mentality and Brown’s upside over Koa Peat.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Questions Darryn Peterson as Washington Wizards’ Franchise Star

Smith said he has “zero questions” about Peterson’s game, but wonders whether Washington can trust him as “that dude” across an 82-game season and the playoffs. He said the No. 1 pick must become the “face of the franchise,” and after moving on from Trae Young, the Wizards owe fans a consistent centerpiece.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

College Sports Climate Pushed Dusty May Toward Mavericks Job

Norlander said May had already acknowledged he could eventually leave college basketball for the NBA, but the timing was accelerated by the “college environment.” He said a source close to May pointed to a lack of “guard rails” and “true firm infrastructure” in college sports, plus Dallas’ Cooper Flagg upside, as major catalysts.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith: Jon Scheyer Must Win At Duke Before Thinking NBA Jobs

Smith praised Scheyer as “a damn good coach,” citing his 124-25 record across four seasons succeeding Mike Krzyzewski. But he said Scheyer should not leave Duke for the NBA without a national title, arguing, “You don’t leave Duke until you finish the job,” especially after having talents like Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Dusty May Makes College-to-Pro Jump as Newly Appointed Dallas Mavericks Head Coach

May has agreed to become the Mavericks’ new head coach, according to Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel. The move brings the 2026 NCAA championship coach from Michigan to Dallas, marking a major college-to-pro swing for the Mavericks and Masai Ujiri as the franchise reshapes its sideline with a title-winning college leader.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

Gene Bess, College Basketball’s Winningest Coach, Dies at 91

Bess, the winningest coach in college basketball history, died Friday at 91, his son Brian announced. Across 50 seasons at Three Rivers College, he went 1,300-416, won NJCAA titles in 1979 and 1992, reached 17 national tournaments and eight Final Fours, coached Latrell Sprewell, and entered the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023 after retiring in 2020.

By Raahib Singh

2 months ago

AJ Dybantsa Hopes LeBron James Stays in NBA for Rookie Matchup

Dybantsa said he hopes James does not retire because “playing against Bron will be crazy.” The projected top draft pick said he and fellow prospects would not be starstruck, but admitted, “at the end of the day, bro, it’s LeBron,” calling it “crazy” just to share the same NBA court with him.

By Raahib Singh

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