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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…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Where Kansas Basketball Finished in ESPN's Latest CBB Preseason Rankings
Where Kansas Basketball Finished in ESPN's Latest CBB Preseason Rankings
Sports Illustrated

National views on the 2026-27 Kansas basketball team are highly mixed. After four consecutive first-weekend exits in the NCAA Tournament, analysts are skeptical about whether Bill Self can put together a championship-caliber roster. The team has…

wyff4.com - Marc Whiteman - Bob Richey and Furman embrace basketball's rapid changes
Bob Richey and Furman embrace basketball's rapid changes
WYFF

Bob Richey, Furman men's basketball, embrace challenges of changing sport Well, football is coming into full focus in our area right now, but summertime pivotal to college basketball development, and it is *** sport both developing and changing…

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…

si.com - Thomas Carelli - Fantasy Basketball's Top 6 Remaining Free Agents and Their Most Likely Landing Spots
Fantasy Basketball's Top 6 Remaining Free Agents and Their Most Likely Landing Spots
Sports Illustrated

NBA free agency is still live. In fact, it is roaring mere weeks after this all began. LeBron James is mulling his next, and final, team. James Harden awaits a decision that could impact his return to the Cavaliers. Others like Draymond Green and…

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…

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…

ketv.com - McKenzy Parsons - Nebraska women's basketball to kick off non-conference action against Wayne State at PBA
Nebraska women's basketball to kick off non-conference action against Wayne State at PBA
ketv

Updated: 6:44 PM CDT Jul 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Nebraska women's basketball to kick off non-conference action against Wayne State Updated: 6:44 PM CDT Jul 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska women's…

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…

nypost.com - Valentina Martinez - Notable shift emerges in LeBron sweepstakes in latest next team odds
Notable shift emerges in LeBron sweepstakes in latest next team odds
New York Post

The Golden State Warriors appear to have a strong chance to sign LeBron James. According to Kalshi, the Warriors have 32.8% odds to be the four-time NBA champion's next team. His hometown Cleveland Cavaliers are still the favorites with 34.9% odds…

nytimes.com - Larry Holder - Cooper Flagg unveils his NBA Debut Patch card - the sports card hobby's next big chase
Cooper Flagg unveils his NBA Debut Patch card - the sports card hobby's next big chase
The New York Times

NEW YORK — Cooper Flagg worked tirelessly in his sophomore history class at Montverde (Fla.) Academy for a big moment in his NBA career: the signing of his coveted Topps Chrome Rookie Debut Patch card. Instead of frantically scribbling notes…

si.com - Ryan Ward - Lakers Trending Up, Trending Down: Summer League Risers and Fallers
Lakers Trending Up, Trending Down: Summer League Risers and Fallers
Sports Illustrated

A strong case can be made that the Los Angeles Lakers have the best all-around squad in the NBA Summer League, with rookie standout Cameron Carr and company dominating the competition over the four games they've played leading up to the semifinals…

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…

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