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nytimes.com - James L. Edwards III - The Knicks' offense is achieving basketball nirvana in the playoffs
The Knicks' offense is achieving basketball nirvana in the playoffs
The New York Times

NEW YORK — Think of your favorite song. Surely, there's a crisp snare following a thumping kick drum. A melody that rides over both like a wave does the ocean floor. Vocals cutting through to provide perspective to the backdrop of the track.

nytimes.com - Brendan Marks - Transfer portal avengers: College basketball teams going all in on new arrivals
Transfer portal avengers: College basketball teams going all in on new arrivals
The New York Times

Almost every college basketball program uses the transfer portal in some way. But this offseason, certain schools have really leaned into it. So much so that over a third of all high-major programs, according to CBB Analytics, have added at least…

foxnews.com - Ryan Gaydos - How pro wrestling star Ben Bishop went from basketball player to 'Big Trouble in Little China'-inspired giant
How pro wrestling star Ben Bishop went from basketball player to 'Big Trouble in Little China'-inspired giant
Fox News

'Big Trouble' Ben Bishop is normally the tallest man in the room. He stands at a brooding '6-foot-12' and packs an incredible punch in the squared circle that has made him one of the top independent wrestlers on the scene today. Bishop is a former…

si.com - Matthew McGavic - Louisville Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 3.0
Louisville Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 3.0
Sports Illustrated

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - It's less than a week from our last update, but as we've said, it's never too often (and never too early) to analyze how the 2026-27 roster for the Louisville men's basketball program shake out. There are still a few roster spots…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Why One Analyst Considers Kansas Basketball an 'Offseason Loser'
Why One Analyst Considers Kansas Basketball an 'Offseason Loser'
Sports Illustrated

The first month of the Kansas basketball offseason has been controversial among the fanbase. While Bill Self added several mid-tier transfers and top-ranked 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes, KU lost starters Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller in the…

si.com - Michael McDaniel - Texas Coach Sean Miller Becomes Latest to Sound Off on College Basketball Roster Spend
Texas Coach Sean Miller Becomes Latest to Sound Off on College Basketball Roster Spend
Sports Illustrated

Texas coach Sean Miller arrived in Austin and was tasked with rebuilding the Longhorns' men's basketball program and helping them reach March success. Year 1 went well for Miller & Co., as he was able to hit the ground running and prove Texas to be…

si.com - Connor Mardian - Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Tyler Tejada
Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Transfer Profile: Tyler Tejada
Sports Illustrated

Last season, the Cincinnati Bearcats finished the season ranked No. 257 in the nation in points from two-pointers, finishing with just 34.1 points inside the arc per game. 6-foot-9 transfer power forward Tyler Tejada is a player brought in by…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Indiana Basketball: Overrated or Underrated in Key Early 2026 Projection?
Indiana Basketball: Overrated or Underrated in Key Early 2026 Projection?
Sports Illustrated

With an ultra-stacked incoming transfer class, Indiana has turned heads this offseason. Darian DeVries and his coaching staff have put together a star-laden haul, highlighted by lead guard Markus Burton (Notre Dame) and big man Aiden Sherrell…

si.com - Austin Veazey - FSU Basketball Starter Has Pre-NBA Draft Workout with New York Knicks
FSU Basketball Starter Has Pre-NBA Draft Workout with New York Knicks
Sports Illustrated

The 2025-26 college basketball season has run its course, and Florida State has already finalized its roster for next season. However, we are getting into NBA Draft season, as the lottery will be held on Sunday, then the draft will be held on June…

si.com - Cam Parker - Gators Football Hosting Former D1 Basketball Player as Transfer Target, Per ESPN Report
Gators Football Hosting Former D1 Basketball Player as Transfer Target, Per ESPN Report
Sports Illustrated

After already landing one former Division One basketball player in Jacksonville University forward Jaylen Jordon, the Florida Gators football program is targeting another, reportedly hosting Missouri State forward Michael Osei-Bonsu for a visit on…

si.com - Meaghan English - Will Wade Hires Multiple LSU Men's Basketball Assistant Coaches
Will Wade Hires Multiple LSU Men's Basketball Assistant Coaches
Sports Illustrated

Ahead of head coach Will Wade's return to Death Valley, LSU men's basketball is ramping up on hiring a coaching staff around him over the offseason. With two new assistant coaches, both of whom having previously worked under Wade in different…

si.com - Cole Forsman - Utah basketball provides update on Babacar Faye's status for 2026-27 season
Utah basketball provides update on Babacar Faye's status for 2026-27 season
Sports Illustrated

The Utah men's basketball program went into last season without it's projected center and subsequently had to play shorthanded in the frontcourt for Alex Jensen's first go-around at the helm of his alma mater. With the latest roster update the…

nytimes.com - Michael Charles - Lakers vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1 start time, picks and predictions
Lakers vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1 start time, picks and predictions
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of tonight's Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to face the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in Game 1 of the second…

totalprosports.com - Debmallya Chakraborty - Former WNBA MVP and 8-Time All-Star Calls Time on Basketball Career
Former WNBA MVP and 8-Time All-Star Calls Time on Basketball Career
TotalProSports

The Connecticut Sun is playing its final season this year. After relocating to Houston, the fans will have one last chance to catch their favorite players at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Unfortunately, even before the season ended, one of the Sun's…

nytimes.com - Jon Greenberg - Is new Bulls executive Bryson Graham prepared for big-market, small-organization Chicago?
Is new Bulls executive Bryson Graham prepared for big-market, small-organization Chicago?
The New York Times

Matt Lloyd coming home, the friendly face with the A-plus resume returning to rescue the Chicago Bulls from years of mediocrity, back-biting and basketball hell. On Monday, the Bulls threw everyone a curveball — or I guess a no-look pass…

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