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Did the '90s prep-to-pro era cost college basketball a generation of All-Americans?
Roughly 72 hours before Kobe Bryant had to make the biggest decision of his life, one of the most influential stakeholders in the basketball world made a phone call in hopes of appealing to the then-17-year-old. The life-altering debate Bryant…
Celtics guard Derrick White is taking a basketball job with his alma mater at Colorado
Derrick White is once again expected to play a key role on the 2026-27 Celtics as a defensive stopper, rim protector, and 3-point threat. But the Celtic also has a new side gig lined up. On Tuesday, White's alma mater — the…
Derrick White donates $2M to Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball program, accepts special role with the team
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is putting his money where his mouth is and investing in the University of Colorado Boulder men's basketball program. 'Everything happens for a reason,' White said in a video posted on the team's social media…
Michigan Basketball Adapting to Rule Change
The NCAA is out fighting the fight. Trying to hold together their network of college sports which seems to be ever more quickly slipping from their grasp, the governing body recently announced a new model for player eligibility. The new system…
Tracker: Where Will Alabama Basketball's Three Undrafted Players Land?
The 2026 NBA Draft has come to a close, and while Labaron Philon Jr. was selected No. 22 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, three other former Alabama players, each of whom have exhausted their collegiate eligibility, were not among the 60 picks.
Pacers Draft Record-Breaking Local College Basketball Star
The Indiana Pacers didn't have a single pick in the NBA draft. They didn't let that stop them. The Pacers knew who they wanted in this draft, and they did what they needed to, securing the prospect they had circled on their board this entire time.
Derrick White Speaks Candidly on Return to Colorado as Basketball Strategy President
The Colorado Buffaloes have named Derrick White president of basketball strategy. White is currently in the NBA as a guard for the Boston Celtics. He played one season for Colorado back in 2016-17. Derrick White was introduced as Colorado's…
This Transfer Will Define Ole Miss Basketball's 2027 Season
After Ole Miss basketball's Sweet 16 run in 2025, only two players from that squad remain on the roster. Since then, head coach Chris Beard has tried to replicate similar success by bringing in two talented transfer portal classes, ranked 26th in…
Brad Stevens won't predict Celtics' future, but will it include Jaylen Brown?
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens could have quieted some of the Jaylen Brown chatter on Tuesday. While speaking after the first round of the NBA Draft, Stevens was asked directly whether Brown would still be on the…
Get To Know NBA Draft Prospect and Former Vanderbilt Basketball Standout Tyler Nickel
NASHVILLE---In a few hours, former Vanderbilt basketball standout Tyler Nickel has a chance to have his dreams come true by being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft. Multiple industry sources tell Vandy on SI that Nickel is likely to be…
Alabama Basketball's Home, Away SEC Opponents for 2026-27 Season
Alabama basketball's home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season have been revealed, per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. The Crimson Tide, which finished last season with a 25-10 record (13-6 SEC), will play nine home games and another nine on…
Prem legend nearly played basketball before 'complete luck' made him a US hero
A Premier League legend has admitted he never planned to have a career as a professional footballer and as a boy was pursuing a life in a different sport altogether. Friedel played 450 times in the Premier League for Tottenham, Aston Villa…
Every WVU Basketball Player's Eligibility Under the New NCAA Rule
The college landscape has changed once again, this time for the better. On Tuesday, the NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a shift to a five-year eligibility model. The rules, however, will not allow those who have exhausted their final…
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Transfer Profile: Jayden Hastings
Following an 18-15 record, which led to the departure of then-head coach Wes Miller. The Cincinnati Bearcats were forced to revamp their basketball roster in short order through the NCAA Transfer Portal. Through the portal, Cincinnati lost one of…
Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Gets Major Basketball News
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has a new title before he returns to international basketball. Jokic has been named captain of Serbia's national team, FIBA announced, putting the three-time NBA MVP in an even more prominent role as Serbia begins…
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