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cbssports.com - Chris Bengel - College basketball betting guide: How to bet on college basketball in 2026
College basketball betting guide: How to bet on college basketball in 2026
CBS Sports

College basketball betting is not a new phenomenon, but it has become increasingly popular in recent years with the legalization of online sports betting in many states. With 365 Division I teams, there are plenty of opportunities to bet on college…

jpost.com - JOSHUA HALICKMAN - Israeli women's basketball player Yarden Garzon on making it to WNBA
Israeli women's basketball player Yarden Garzon on making it to WNBA
The Jerusalem Post

Yarden Garzon is undoubtedly one of the best Israeli basketball players to emerge in recent years. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-1 guard, originally from Ra'anana, starred in the NCAA over the past four seasons, spending three years at Indiana before…

theage.com.au - Cameron Houston - Paedophile was CEO of basketball club with 3000 junior members for 18 months
Paedophile was CEO of basketball club with 3000 junior members for 18 months
The Age

The chief executive of one of Victoria's largest community sports clubs, with more than 3000 junior players, remained in the senior role for almost 18 months despite being charged with the online grooming of a 14-year-old girl for sex. The failure…

foxnews.com - Joe Kinsey - Travel basketball parents cry foul as Ohio tournament admission price hits a shocking new high
Travel basketball parents cry foul as Ohio tournament admission price hits a shocking new high
Fox News

AAU basketball parents who are used to paying exorbitant fees to watch their kids play in tournaments got a surprise over the weekend in Ohio. The game has officially changed. Basketball dad Kevin Brandt of Leipsic, OH, is used to paying admission…

lex18.com - Sierra Newton - Meet Ajša Sivka: Kentucky Women's Basketball guard
Meet Ajša Sivka: Kentucky Women's Basketball guard
LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX)

Ajša Sivka is a Slovenian guard with experience at almost every level of basketball: she's played professionally overseas, was selected 10th overall in the 2025 WNBA draft, and is now a wildcat! Head coach Kenny Brooks says Sivka will fit…

si.com - Logan Lazarczyk - 5-Star 2027 Prospect Henry Talks UNC Basketball Recruitment
5-Star 2027 Prospect Henry Talks UNC Basketball Recruitment
Sports Illustrated

This offseason has shown that North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Michael Malone is fully capable of landing marquee prospects in the transfer portal and recruiting class. While the 54-year-old head coach has constructed a more-than-formidable…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Projecting Indiana Basketball's Worst-Case Scenario for the 2026-27 Season
Projecting Indiana Basketball's Worst-Case Scenario for the 2026-27 Season
Sports Illustrated

On the heels of Indiana football's historical 2025 campaign, which was capped off with a national title, Curt Cignetti and his squad have demanded the majority of Bloomington's attention this offseason. But over on the hardwood, head man Darian…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - 3 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Summer Highlights
3 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Summer Highlights
Sports Illustrated

On Wednesday, Illinois released a two-minute clip of “summer pickup” highlights. There are obvious caveats anytime we try to draw conclusions from footage of this kind, including: 1) The competitions appear to be open runs, not…

heavy.com - Stacey Blackwood - Top-15 Recruit Explains Why Nate Oats, Alabama Basketball Stand Out Early in His Recruitment
Top-15 Recruit Explains Why Nate Oats, Alabama Basketball Stand Out Early in His Recruitment
Heavy

Alabama basketball continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail under Nate Oats, and one of the nation's top 2027 prospects made it clear this week that the Crimson Tide have already made a strong impression. According to BamaOnLine's Blake…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - What To Make Of Vanderbilt Basketball Commit Gabe Nesmith Through Three Days of Peach Jam
What To Make Of Vanderbilt Basketball Commit Gabe Nesmith Through Three Days of Peach Jam
Sports Illustrated

All the way at the end of the sideline across from the Nightrydas bench sat Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington, Vanderbilt assistant Rodney Terry and Director of Recruiting Chad Myers. They all made the trip to Augusta, Georgia, to see a variety…

ketv.com - Lauren Michelson - Alan Huss shares vision for Creighton basketball as new head coach
Alan Huss shares vision for Creighton basketball as new head coach
ketv

Updated: 10:59 PM CDT Jul 16, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Alan Huss shares vision for Creighton basketball as new head coach Updated: 10:59 PM CDT Jul 16, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — Alan Huss is stepping into his…

atozsports.com - Craig Smith - Tennessee basketball transfer suffers an injury in practice, but it appears Vol fans can exhale
Tennessee basketball transfer suffers an injury in practice, but it appears Vol fans can exhale
A to Z Sports

Tennessee dodged some potentially rough news this week regarding one of their new faces. Craig Smith — College Football & NFL Trending News Writer One of the Tennessee Vols' big men just suffered a big setback early on in his time in…

espn.com - Dan Wetzel - Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting
Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting
ESPN

The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel nor any aspect of an internal investigation into the school's athletic department during a meeting Thursday in Traverse City. The athletic…

forbes.com - Bryan Toporek - The NBA's Next Major Labor Battle May Already Be Brewing
The NBA's Next Major Labor Battle May Already Be Brewing
Forbes

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics gestures as he loses control of the ball after pressure by Victor Wembanyama #1 (R) of the San Antonio Spurs and Julian Champagne #30 (L) in the first half at Frost Bank Center on…

bleacherreport.com - Doric Sam - Lakers Announce New Jersey Patch Sponsor in Photo, Latest NBA Rumors on Contract Value
Lakers Announce New Jersey Patch Sponsor in Photo, Latest NBA Rumors on Contract Value
Bleacher Report

The Los Angeles Lakers will be switching up a small detail on their jerseys for the 2026-27 campaign. The Lakers announced that Albert, a personal financial assistant app, will replace Bibigo as their new jersey patch sponsor. According to ESPN's…

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