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What Big Ten basketball coaches are talking about, from roster strategies to scheduling struggles
The vibes are different around Big Ten men's basketball this spring, both individually and collectively. Michigan ended the league's 26-year run without an NCAA title by knocking off UConn 69-63. Six league members reached the Sweet 16, four made…
The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen
The NBA season began with serious questions about Victor Wembanyama's ability to last the distance in the playoffs. Could this brilliant ectomorph, a blend of rare height and even rarer skill, stand up to the rigors of a deep postseason run? Would…
Victor Wembanyama Towers Over the Thunder, and the Game of Basketball
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' supernova, opened the Western Conference Finals, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with forty-one points and twenty-four rebounds in a double-overtime game that seemed to reset the possibilities of…
Vanderbilt Basketball Pre-Summer Depth Chart: Tyler Tanner And The Starters
NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball has Tyler Tanner back and is one player away from finishing its 2026-27 roster as it enters the summer program on West End. Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington says the summer is among his favorite times of year because…
How New NCAA Guidelines Affect Duke Basketball's Sarr, Boumtje Boumtje
The NCAA has proposed new guidelines on international prospects at the least convenient time. Over the last few years, college basketball has seen a wave of international professional players make their way to the United States and the collegiate…
2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Braydon Hawthorne
There is one returning player in particular for Kentucky that is an extremely promising one and that guy is Braydon Hawthorne. After redshirting last season, the 6-8 wing is ready to make some serious noise. With Kam Williams ahead of him on the…
2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Mason Williams
One of Kentucky's depth pieces in particular is going to be a very crucial one. As we saw last season, Mark Pope needed a backup point guard badly and that was felt when Jaland Lowe went down with his season-ending injury, which was a lingering one…
Iowa Basketball Making Push for 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin
The majority of college programs aren't shy about extending offers. But Ben McCollum and Iowa are. The Hawkeyes tend to be pickier than their counterparts – but in the best way possible. Even during the transfer season, McCollum spoke at…
Kentucky's centers could be a top shot blocking duo in college basketball
One thing that has been a bit frustrating during the start of the Mark Pope era has been rim protection, and I believe that is going to be much better next season. Last season as a true freshman, seven-footer Malachi Moreno averaged 1.47 blocks per…
2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Trent Noah
Mark Pope and his staff loaded up on depth this offseason after that turned into an issue last season thanks to injuries. Due to that, rising junior Trent Noah is going to have to really earn his playing time. Struggling in his minutes on the court…
2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Jerone Morton
Last season, Kentucky leaned on its depth to step up too many times due to injuries. But, it was very inconstent as to who off the bench would have a great game and even then there were times were bench production was minimal. This off-season, Mark…
BYU Basketball's Kevin Young Linked to Chicago Bulls Job
NBA teams continue to have serious interest in BYU basketball head coach Kevin Young. This time, it's the Chicago Bulls. ESPN NBA reporter Jamal Collier reported that the Bulls have had 'early conversations' with Young about their head coaching…
Iowa State Basketball Surprisingly Barely in Top 25 Without Milan Momcilovic
One thing is for sure when it comes to the Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team: as long as T.J. Otzelberger is the head coach, they will exceed expectations. They have made the NCAA tournament all five years he has been at the helm, turning…
Jaylen Brown's future, Jayson Tatum trade debate and the biggest Celtics' questions
Following a first-round exit, the Boston Celtics entered a pivotal offseason. With the draft and free agency approaching, it's a good time to answer questions from the readers. Here is Part 2 of our Celtics mailbag. Part 1 can be found here.
Max Iheanachor's NFL journey started with a search for size 17 cleats, PB&J quota
Max Iheanachor folded his 6-foot-6 frame into the passenger seat of a gray Toyota Tundra and set off on a ride that would change the trajectory of his life. Behind the wheel sat Cory DeSanti, the coach of Elev8, an AAU basketball program in…
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