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The Hard Truth Facing Mick Cronin With UCLA Basketball
UCLA basketball has not been what it once was, to say the least. In the past three seasons, the Bruins have finished the year with fewer than 25 wins and have not advanced past the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In fact, most Bruin fans are…
Morgan State Transfer Alfred Worrell Jr: Kansas Basketball's Newest Target?
With the NCAA's recent federal court injunctions creating additional eligibility for countless players around the country, schools are getting a chance at a 'second' offseason with transfers who weren't previously thought to be available. Kansas is…
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope shares his biggest concern with his team
Big Blue Nation is very excited to see this year's Kentucky basketball team take the floor when November rolls around, and it sounds like the Wildcats had a really good summer camp. The summer has come to an end for Pope and the Wildcats, and for…
Texas Tech, Gonzaga headline early winners and losers from college basketball's five-for-five transfer portal
One transfer portal window was clearly not enough. After a cavalry of victories in court, numerous seniors have pathways back to college basketball for a fifth year of eligibility, opening the door for more free agency and player movement at the…
Wings star Paige Bueckers joins USA Basketball roster, set for FIBA World Cup debut
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be…
Oklahoma Men's Basketball Has Strong Showing In Puerto Rico Exhibition
Oklahoma finished off its summer work with a trip to Puerto Rico last week and came away with two wins against local all-star teams put together by former NBA player Carlos Arroyo. It wasn't the smoothest travel situation — the Sooners had…
2026 NBA offseason concern-o-meter: Steph Curry, Aspiration, Blazers' future
Hope! That's what the offseason is supposed to bring NBA fans when their team drafts a future star or signs a free agent who fills a clear need. And yet, sometimes we end up seeing a lot more concern than anything. Sometimes it's the moves that…
Unique Michael Jordan signed card box from rookie year sells for $1.48 million
A sealed box of 1986-87 Fleer Basketball cards, signed and inscribed by Michael Jordan, sold for $1.48 million in an eBay auction Sunday night. It's the only unopened box of '86 Fleer Basketball — the set includes his iconic rookie card, as…
The Bounce: Don Nelson was one of a kind. Plus, remembering the 2007 Garnett trade
The Bounce Newslette r | This is The Athletic's daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. The NBA announced its opening-week schedule and Christmas Day slate today. To nobody's surprise, LeBron James and the…
New Update Reveals James Harden Future With The Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden has remained a free agent this offseason, leaving a door open for a possible exit from the Cleveland Cavaliers after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season. In the latest update from NBA insider Marc J. Spears on NBA Today…
Oregon Offensive Line Coach A'lique Terry Offers Insight Into Iapani Laloulu's Leadership
The Oregon Ducks officially began their first full week of fall camp as fans continue to count down the days to the team's season opener against the Boise State Broncos on Sept. 5 at Autzen Stadium. One of the biggest storylines fans are following…
Does Sophie Cunningham benefit from white privilege? Of course she does | Etan Thomas
White privilege. An accusation that triggers multitudes of white people in America as if you had insulted their mother. Mention racism, and people may debate you. Mention discrimination, and people may even listen. But say the words “white…
Gonzaga lands just outside the top 10 in latest CBS Sports rankings
Even though Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs don't have a complete roster, last week's transfer portal additions have the national media back on board. Gonzaga climbed three spots - from No. 14 to No. 11 - in Gary Parrish's updated college…
Sky vs Storm Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's WNBA Game
Eric Rosales • Betting Analyst 27+ years betting experience Chicago must go on a run if it has any shot at making the postseason. Our WNBA expert likes Kamilla Cardoso & Co. to bring their best against the Storm as road underdogs. EXPERT…
Trio of prospects traded at Deadline headline latest Team of the Week
Last week's Prospect Team of the Week featured a player who was later dealt at the Trade Deadline in Enddy Azocar. One week later, there's a trio of fresh faces making strong impressions with their new org as the Mariners' Boston Smith, the Mets'…
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