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si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star 2028 Center Dylan Betts
Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star 2028 Center Dylan Betts
Sports Illustrated

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…

si.com - Hunter De Siver - Alabama Basketball Announces Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Newcomers
Alabama Basketball Announces Jersey Numbers for 2026-27 Newcomers
Sports Illustrated

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…

si.com - Connor Mardian - Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Eric Mahaffey
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Eric Mahaffey
Sports Illustrated

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…

si.com - Hunter De Siver - Alabama Basketball's Spot in June Bracketology Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Alabama Basketball's Spot in June Bracketology Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Sports Illustrated

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…

si.com - Dalton Trigg - Southern Miss Basketball Player Profile: What to Expect from Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt
Southern Miss Basketball Player Profile: What to Expect from Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt
Sports Illustrated

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…

si.com - Russell Heltman - Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Hires Additional Assistant Coach For Jerrod Calhoun's First Staff
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Hires Additional Assistant Coach For Jerrod Calhoun's First Staff
Sports Illustrated

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…

rappler.com - Juno Reyes - MVP Sports Foundation denies running Ateneo's basketball program
MVP Sports Foundation denies running Ateneo's basketball program
RAPPLER

MANILA, Philippines – The MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) denied the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group's (CIDG) claims that it is the foundation “autonomously and independently” running the Ateneo men's basketball team…

si.com - Wyatt Huff - Mikhail McLean shares what he likes most about this Kentucky basketball team
Mikhail McLean shares what he likes most about this Kentucky basketball team
Sports Illustrated

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…

thewrap.com - Loree Seitz - How 'Running Point' Showrunner David Stassen Took the Basketball Comedy Above the Rim in Season 2 | How I Did It
How 'Running Point' Showrunner David Stassen Took the Basketball Comedy Above the Rim in Season 2 | How I Did It
TheWrap

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…

cbssports.com - Isaac Trotter - Way-too-early Big 12 basketball tiers: Arizona, Houston and Kansas headline wide-open league after mass exits
Way-too-early Big 12 basketball tiers: Arizona, Houston and Kansas headline wide-open league after mass exits
CBS Sports

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…

bloomberg.com - Lily Meier - NBA Star Gilgeous-Alexander to Ditch Converse for Nike
NBA Star Gilgeous-Alexander to Ditch Converse for Nike
Bloomberg

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.

cbssports.com - Eric Cohen - Texas Sports Betting June 2026: Is It Legal? Latest Updates & DFS Apps
Texas Sports Betting June 2026: Is It Legal? Latest Updates & DFS Apps
CBS Sports

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…

lakeshowlife.com - Jordanna Clark - LeBron James' Lakers future becomes clearer after latest update
LeBron James' Lakers future becomes clearer after latest update
Lake Show Life

Will LeBron James continue playing basketball for a 24th season in the NBA, and if so, will it be with the Los Angeles Lakers? Based on what Brian Windhorst said Tuesday on ESPNCleveland, it seems the answer to both questions is yes. 'LeBron, right…

thesun.co.uk - Charlie Wyett - England star Trafford casts doubt on Man City future a year on from £31m move
England star Trafford casts doubt on Man City future a year on from £31m move
The Sun

JAMES TRAFFORD has admitted his Manchester City future is in doubt. The England ‘keeper, who featured in both of City's domestic cup wins, has not ruled out a move away. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now…

winnipegfreepress.com - Dave Campbell, The Associated Press - Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve
Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve
Winnipeg Free Press

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