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Want your men's college basketball team to contend next year? It might take $10 million
What does it cost to build a winner in men's college basketball these days? “I think if you're serious about being in the pursuit of championships,” a high-major assistant told The Athletic last month, “you've gotta get to a…
Prediction market risks lead to suspension of basketball betting in HK
The Hong Kong government has abruptly halted the planned introduction of legal basketball betting, describing the move as a responsible decision needed to assess the risks associated with new trends in illegal offshore gambling, particularly the…
Kansas, Kentucky and UNC among teams hit hard by college basketball transfer portal losses
The transfer portal giveth, but it also taketh. And sometimes, not to an equal extent. There's still a week left — until April 21 — for players to officially enter the transfer portal, and there's no firm deadline for them to commit…
Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn
Hong Kong authorities should consider the impact of technological developments when drafting policies, observers have said, noting the government's decision to halt plans for basketball betting reflected a lack of thorough discussion. Their remarks…
The unregulated gamble: why HK was right to halt basketball betting due to prediction market betting
As crypto-based prediction platforms explode in popularity, the government's cautious stance on basketball betting reflects a growing awareness of a dangerous regulatory void. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The decision by Hong Kong authorities to…
Exclusive | Jockey Club to channel HK$1 billion basketball betting investment into football
Hong Kong's sole legal betting operator had earmarked HK$1 billion (US$127.7 million) and hired 180 people to develop a basketball wagering system, but will now take a financial hit after the government announced this week it was halting plans for…
2026 WNBA draft: Fantasy women's basketball insight and analysis on the top picks
The 2026 WNBA draft delivered one of the most intriguing classes in recent memory, headlined by top picks like Azzi Fudd and a record-setting six selections from UCLA. Roster expansion has created more opportunities across the league, and this…
Editorial | Hong Kong's U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move
Hong Kong's move to legalise basketball betting has suffered a setback. The government suspended the plan on Monday pending further study, citing the emergence of prediction markets which it says may prompt more people to turn to illegal gambling.
Lawmakers back pause on basketball betting amid risks from prediction markets
Lawmakers have expressed support for the government's decision to pause the rollout of basketball betting, citing emerging risks linked to the rapid rise of prediction markets. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The move follows reports that…
How top women's NCAA basketball commits fit at their schools
There are two five-stars left on the board in the SC Next 100 class of 2026 as the college basketball offseason gets underway: No. 3 Oliviyah Edwards and No. 11 Trinity Jones decommitted from Tennessee and Clemson, respectively, in early April. The…
Meet the 2026 All-Metro girls basketball team
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J. Cole Concludes Brief Professional Basketball Stint With the CBA's Nanjing Monkey Kings
Rap megastar J. Cole announced the end of his professional basketball tenure in China after playing just one game The artist cited an unexpectedly lengthy work visa process as the reason for his early departure Cole originally signed a deal earlier…
Louisville Women's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 1.0
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville women's basketball program is coming off of a successful 2025-26 season. Year 19 under head coach Jeff Walz saw the Cardinals go 29-8 overall, which clinched their 16th-consecutive 20-win season. During that, UofL…
College basketball transfer portal rankings for 11 best men's players still available
The transfer portal has completely changed men's college basketball, essentially making every player a free agent at the end of each season. Regulation is probably coming down the pipeline, but it's not here yet, and prices are reportedly…
USC men's basketball adds former Arizona guard K.J. Lewis
USC has added a skilled guard to pair alongside Rodney Rice in its backcourt next season. The Trojans on Tuesday landed a commitment from K.J. Lewis, the former Arizona Wildcat-turned-Georgetown Hoya who will complete his college career on the West…
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