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Legendary basketball coach makes shock decision on NBA future
READ MORE: Zohran Mamdani reignites Knicks feud with longtime nemesis Legendary NBA head coach Doc Rivers is set to walk away from coaching for good after a disappointing season. Rivers, 64, has cemented himself as an icon in the NBA with a…
My Take | All bets are off on legal basketball wagers in Hong Kong
The ability to predict the outcome of events, from wars and elections to cup finals or the weather, is a skill well worth possessing in an uncertain world. A successful look into the crystal ball can bring great riches but also lead to devastating…
Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
SAO PAULO -- Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the 'Holy Hand,' died on Friday. He was 68. Schmidt's family said in a statement that Schmidt fought a brain tumor for 15 years 'with courage, dignity and…
UCLA men's basketball receives commitment from Azavier Robinson
Mick Cronin added another promising young transfer Saturday when the UCLA men's basketball coach received a commitment from Azavier Robinson. The 6-foot-2 combo guard, whose freshman season at Butler was cut short by a wrist injury, brings plenty…
3 more transfer portal targets for Boise State men's basketball
The Boise State men's basketball team has already secured two transfer portal commitments from point guard Damari Wheeler-Thomas (North Dakota State) and forward Jerquarius Stanback (Alabama State). The Broncos have also come out on the losing end…
Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
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Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
SAO PAULO (AP) — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer known to his Brazilian compatriots as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Schmidt's family said in a statement that he fought a brain tumor for 15 years…
Saniyah Hall will give USC women's basketball trio of superstars
Saniyah Hall should fit right in at USC. The nation's top female basketball recruit in the 2026 high school class is quick to flash a two-finger Victory Salute and speaks glowingly about her future Trojans coaches and teammates. Most importantly…
Breaking Down Ace Glass, Vanderbilt Basketball's Newest Addition
NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball has landed a commitment from Washington State transfer guard Ace Glass. Glass averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and.8 steals per game in his freshman season in Pullman. He shot 45.5% from the…
Basketball: Hoops star Shipman found a higher purpose - Salisbury Post
CHARLOTTE – David Thompson, 71 years age of now, but still the Skywalker to thousands of basketball fans who watched his feats with awe in the 1970s, appears periodically at Greenville Memorial AME Zion Church. Greenville Memorial, located…
UNC basketball under Michael Malone: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
After a head coaching search that involved many of the top names from college basketball past and present, North Carolina basketball pulled a bit of a surprise when it hired former NBA head coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis. Malone…
Ole Miss Women's Basketball Officially Signs Dynamic LSU Tigers Transfer Point Guard
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss women's basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has made another splash in the transfer portal, adding Jada Richard, a guard from LSU, on Friday. 'Jada is exactly what we were looking for in a point guard,' said…
Texas Women's Basketball Lands Unexpected Portal Prize
Texas Women's Basketball just sent shockwaves across the women's college basketball landscape Friday, adding a major piece to its backcourt. The offseason has already brought significant departures for Texas, including guard Jordan Lee to South…
Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
For the second straight year, Duke basketball had the National Player of the Year, and for the second straight year, the Duke Blue Devils fell short of even appearing in the national championship game. Coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils fell in…
Breaking Down Berke Buyuktuncel, Vanderbilt Basketball's Newest Addition
NASHVILLE—-It's all come full circle. A month after Berke Büyüktuncel and Nebraska took Vanderbilt down in the Round of 32, he's a Vanderbilt Commodore. Buyuktuncel averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season while…
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