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The pickup games that made 'Blue Chips' the most authentic basketball movie ever
Throughout the history of college basketball, the biggest stars in the game are often the coaches, and in the early 1990s, no one was more recognizable than Indiana's Bob Knight. So when William Friedkin, the acclaimed director of “The…
The Pac-12 basketball tournament is returning to Las Vegas as 7 new members join
The Pac-12 men's and women's basketball tournaments are returning to Las Vegas. The Pac-12 announced the return to MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday, the official relaunch of the conference with seven new members. “Bringing the next era of…
The Pac-12 basketball tournament is returning to Las Vegas as 7 new members join
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What We Know, and Can Predict, About Iowa's 2026 Basketball Schedule
The Iowa Hawkeyes are putting together quite a slate this year, with some heavy hitters early in the season. The Hawkeyes are loading up on non-conference opponents from the other major conferences such as the Big East, Big 12, ACC, and SEC, in an…
There Will Never Be Another Basketball Player Like LeBron James
In 2003, George W. Bush was president. Gas was $1.59 a gallon, and a fresh-faced 18-year-old was about to make his NBA debut. LeBron “King” James has been with us for 23 years, and we've spent so much time arguing about his legacy…
Premier 2027 Center Reports Duke Basketball Recruiting Offer
Just a few days after fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff went on a bit of an offer spree, the Blue Devils dished out another 2027 offer on Wednesday. This latest target for the blueblood recruiting powerhouse in Durham…
Is Freshman Guard Ethan Brown Illinois Basketball's Next Big Surprise?
The initial scouting report on incoming Illinois freshman Ethan Brown: positional size and shooting. A 6-foot-4 backcourt player with lead-guard ability. Shoots the cover off the ball. Deep range. With that coveted combination, Brown is…
Ranking UVA basketball's 3 biggest recruiting priorities in the 2027 class
Looking ahead to the 2027 recruiting class, there are three specific position groups that Virginia needs to address if they want to continue having sustained success as a program. These positional needs are based on potential weak areas of the…
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Transfer Profile: Trevian Carson
The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball program ended Wes Miller's final season at the helm with the nation's 271st field goal rate last season at 43.1% from the field. South Dakota State transfer guard Trevian Carson can help those numbers…
Date Revealed for Alabama Basketball's Rematch vs. Kennesaw State
Alabama basketball will host Kennesaw State on Nov. 17 this upcoming season, per Yea Alabama, the University's NIL collective. This is a rematch from last season, as the Crimson Tide beat the Owls 92-81 on Dec. 21, 2025, during the Rocket City…
Mike Conley Agrees to Join the Celtics: Is He a Fantasy Basketball Sleeper?
The month of July has come around, and NBA free agency has run wild. The signings on July 1 have been endless, keeping NBA insiders working overtime. With the information given, we translate the news into our own language: fantasy basketball. The…
Eric Musselman Explains USC Basketball's Roster-Building Blueprint
It is no secret that college basketball is changing. Between the transfer portal, NIL and the NCAA's evolving eligibility rules, building a championship-caliber roster has become more challenging than ever. The modern landscape of college athletics…
CBS Insider Believes Jordan Smith Jr. Could Be Face of College Basketball
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard Jordan Smith Jr. may very well end up being a Darius Acuff-esque player for head coach John Calipari and Arkansas during the 2026-27 season. The five-star recruit from Washington, D.C.…
How New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model Heavily Affects Duke Basketball
The redshirt has essentially been taken out of college sports. Recently, the NCAA approved a new age-based eligibility model, dubbed the '5-for-5' rule, intended to simplify college sports eligibility in several different ways. The idea for the new…
Lakers Trade For Walker Kessler, Kicking Off A Flurry Of Moves That Reshape Fantasy Basketball Rankings
The Los Angeles Lakers have been extremely active at the start of NBA free agency, shaking up both the league and fantasy basketball. Their first big move was a massive trade with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler. Los Angeles sent…
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