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si.com - Bennett Parker - Baylor Basketball is Disrespected in Latest Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings
Baylor Basketball is Disrespected in Latest Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings
Sports Illustrated

CBS Sports analyst and host of Inside College Basketball, John Rothstein, recently posted his Big 12 Power Rankings on social media, and it has generated some fiery reactions. The Baylor Bears landed in the top ten for Rothstein, but that's it…

sportsnet.ca - @Sportsnet - Decision made': Basketball world reacts to LeBron James joining 76ers
Decision made': Basketball world reacts to LeBron James joining 76ers
Sportsnet.ca

Decision made. LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers after mulling over his basketball future through unrestricted free agency for the last couple of months. In a surprise announcement on social media, the future Hall of Famer confirmed…

rollingstone.com - Alexis Mikulski Ruiz - Barbie Goes Basketball With the Debut of the First Angel Reese Doll - Here's Where to Buy It
Barbie Goes Basketball With the Debut of the First Angel Reese Doll - Here's Where to Buy It
Rolling Stone

On the eve of the WNBA All-Star Game, Barbie is releasing an exciting new doll that pays homage to one of the league's most popular players: Angel Reese. The official Angel Reese Barbie doll lands in stores today, giving fans the opportunity to…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Predicting Indiana Basketball's 2026-27 Leaders in Every Major Statistical Category
Predicting Indiana Basketball's 2026-27 Leaders in Every Major Statistical Category
Sports Illustrated

With an entirely new-look rotation entering the 2026-27 season (save for sophomore Trent Sisley), Indiana is going to be spearheaded by a revamped attack on both ends. The Hoosiers put together a top-rated transfer class and, by all accounts, have…

si.com - Samuel Stubbs - Moses Moody Predicts Arkansas Basketball To Go To Final Four Or 'A Bit Further
Moses Moody Predicts Arkansas Basketball To Go To Final Four Or 'A Bit Further
Sports Illustrated

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Little Rock native Moses Moody had a big hand in returning Arkansas basketball to national relevance. The former four-star recruit and first-round NBA draft pick played his lone season of college basketball at Arkansas…

si.com - Hugh Straine - Key Strength for Duke Basketball That Box Score Won't Show
Key Strength for Duke Basketball That Box Score Won't Show
Sports Illustrated

There's a lot to like about the 2026-27 Duke Blue Devils. From head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff retaining three starters from last season's Elite Eight squad, to bringing in two big-time transfer portal additions in John Blackwell (Wisconsin)…

si.com - Kristen Wong - Caitlin Clark Needed to Hear Barack Obama's Message to Her About Not Losing Joy in Basketball
Caitlin Clark Needed to Hear Barack Obama's Message to Her About Not Losing Joy in Basketball
Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark has managed to avoid any major injury setbacks in her third season in the WNBA, but she unfortunately hasn't been able to avoid the controversy. Ever since she kicked off her pro career in 2024, Clark has had to tactfully navigate…

cbssports.com - Carter Bahns - Diego Pavia's next move after Ravens release; 100 And 1 college basketball storylines
Diego Pavia's next move after Ravens release; 100 And 1 college basketball storylines
CBS Sports

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. Diego Pavia is on the waiver wire. The Heisman Trophy runner-up did not…

cbssports.com - David Cobb - Dribble Handoff: Which new college basketball coach will have the most successful long-term career?
Dribble Handoff: Which new college basketball coach will have the most successful long-term career?
CBS Sports

College basketball's 2026 coaching carousel brought 13 changes to the high-major ranks, including one late-cycle shocker. With Dusty May's summer departure for the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan will be mounting its national title defense under Mike…

si.com - Russell Heltman - Bearcats Basketball Voices Update Latest Summer Workouts, MJ Collins Integration as 2026-27 Roster Finalizes
Bearcats Basketball Voices Update Latest Summer Workouts, MJ Collins Integration as 2026-27 Roster Finalizes
Sports Illustrated

The Bearcats basketball program held another summer media availability on Friday morning. Assistant coach Ben Asher and a few player voices spoke inside Fifth Third Arena as the chemistry-building continues during this important offseason stretch.

si.com - Graham Dietz - BC Men's Basketball Releases Full Non-Conference Schedule, Returns to TD Garden
BC Men's Basketball Releases Full Non-Conference Schedule, Returns to TD Garden
Sports Illustrated

Boston College men's basketball's 2026-27 non-conference schedule has officially dropped, and it seems like this year's theme, if there had to be one, was based on reigniting some of that fire which local rivalries often produce. Almost that…

si.com - Kevin Sweeney - Countdown to Men's College Basketball: 100 Things to Know About the 2026 Season
Countdown to Men's College Basketball: 100 Things to Know About the 2026 Season
Sports Illustrated

The countdown is on: College basketball is 100 days away. The 100-day countdown until Villanova and Notre Dame tip off the season in Rome means we're past the midpoint in the offseason. And while recruiting never stops (more on that later), the…

si.com - Kenneth Teape - Iowa State Men's Basketball Lacking Star Power Compared to Big 12 Peers
Iowa State Men's Basketball Lacking Star Power Compared to Big 12 Peers
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team is going to look a lot different when they take the court for the 2026-27 season compared to the roster that finished up the 2025-26 campaign. There are several rotation players returning, giving head…

nypost.com - Collin Ward - Inside the basketball journey for 7-foot-5 Canadian teen -who wants to be much more than just the 'Wemby stopper'
Inside the basketball journey for 7-foot-5 Canadian teen -who wants to be much more than just the 'Wemby stopper'
New York Post

Move over Knicks, there is a new “Wemby Stopper.” Already standing at 7-foot-5 as a 15-years-old, Jeremy Gohier is one of the most intriguing long-term NBA prospects in the world. His size and crazy haircut, inspired by Ronaldo…

sportingnews.com - Hunter Cookston - 76ers superstar LeBron James reportedly nearly retired from basketball after season with Lakers | Sporting News
76ers superstar LeBron James reportedly nearly retired from basketball after season with Lakers | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The entire LeBron James process has been a whirlwind, leaving many people in the dark due to the lack of information coming from the four-time NBA champion. James wanted to make this decision on his own terms and, most importantly, on his own…

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