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Michigan State Basketball Coach Speaks Out Against Board
Michigan State University men's basketball coach, Tom Izzo, told reporters he was “disgusted” with Board of Trustees tensions that led to the recent departure of the institution's president, Kevin Guskiewicz, and athletic director.
Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star 2028 Center Dylan Betts
Illinois continues to remain quite active in the high school recruiting ranks – and across all positions. Over the course of the past month, coach Brad Underwood and his staff have extended offers to a variety of recruits, ranging from a…
Alabama Basketball Announces Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Newcomers
Alabama basketball has announced new jersey numbers for the incoming freshmen and transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season. This news comes 12 days after the Crimson Tide announced the signings of the newcomers listed above. “We are thrilled to…
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Eric Mahaffey
Last season, the Cincinnati Bearcats averaged just 17.3 bench points per game. That was good for No. 285 in the nation. First-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun is looking to improve those numbers with one of the nation's most efficient freshmen from…
Alabama Basketball's Spot in June Bracketology Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Alabama is 139 days from tipping off its 2026-27 season at home against Sam Houston, and the college basketball world is already making projections for the NCAA Tournament. That said, March Madness will be a bit different. The NCAA Men's and…
Southern Miss Basketball Player Profile: What to Expect from Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – To say it has been a busy offseason for the Southern Miss men's basketball program would be a major understatement. Following a valiant run to the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinals as the No. 8 seed last season…
Big Miller boys basketball camp report: Little Rock Southwest dependant on sophomores | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Youth will be served in a big way at Little Rock Southwest when the season kicks off later this year. The Gryphons, who lost a nailbiter to Bentonville West during the opening round of the Class 6A state tournament in March, have a roster stocked…
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Hires Additional Assistant Coach For Jerrod Calhoun's First Staff
The Bearcats made another addition to Jerrod Calhoun's coaching staff this week. Jason Slay is wrapping up his three seasons at Illinois State and joining the staff as the newest assistant coach. He is now the ninth member of Calhoun's coaching…
Mikhail McLean shares what he likes most about this Kentucky basketball team
Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have built a team capable of being a title contender. With multiple huge additions in the return of Malachi Moreno and the pick up of top transfer Milan Momcilovic, the roster is filled with players who fit Pope's…
How 'Running Point' Showrunner David Stassen Took the Basketball Comedy Above the Rim in Season 2 | How I Did It
For any TV writer, there's a specific delight in jumping into a sophomore season: Characters and dynamics have been established, giving showrunners a bigger sandbox to play in as they deepen relationships and character arcs. That was certainly the…
Way-too-early Big 12 basketball tiers: Arizona, Houston and Kansas headline wide-open league after mass exits
It was a weird offseason in Big 12 country as a ton of top-level, proven talent chose to leave the conference via the transfer portal. Eight of the Big 12's top-30 scorers transferred to another rival high-major league, headlined by Kansas ' Flory…
NBA Star Gilgeous-Alexander to Ditch Converse for Nike
Converse's biggest basketball star is ditching the sneaker brand for Nike. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is moving to Nike Inc. 's namesake brand, the company said.
Texas Sports Betting June 2026: Is It Legal? Latest Updates & DFS Apps
While Texas sports betting apps are not yet legal, you can still get action on your favorite teams and players via daily fantasy sports. Even without online sports betting, Texas users still maintain a solid array of options. If you're residing or…
Juno Hong's 'Only the Moon Knows' Wins Annual Focus at Shanghai Project Market
Juno Hong's “Only the Moon Knows” claimed the Annual Focus award at SIFF Project, the project promotion component of the Shanghai International Film Festival. It also took home the Regent Presents “Cinematic Escapes”…
Ja'Kobe Tharp: The world-record holder who eats two cheeseburgers before every race
Two cheeseburgers, large fries and chicken nuggets. Nope, not a hangover cure — that was Ja'Kobe Tharp's pre-race meal before he became the fastest sprint hurdler in history. Tharp finished in 12.75 seconds at the NCAA Championships in…
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