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Dusty May explains why he left Michigan and college basketball, where 'nothing's getting fixed'
When Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz called to pick Dusty May's brain about Michigan's three NBA Draft prospects on the morning of May 24, he asked one question that got the ball rolling toward May leaving the school he'd just won a…
ESPN Details Auburn Basketball's Ceiling, Floor For Upcoming Season
The Auburn Tigers have had a rollercoaster of a pair of seasons over the last two years; in 2024, legendary Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl led his team to a Final Four, but in 2025, Pearl retired, paving the way for his son, Steven Pearl, to take…
UCLA Basketball Has Major Recruiting Advantage With 5-Star Betts
It's never too early to begin looking at what the future may hold when discussing college basketball. There's a certain prospect in the class of 2028 who immediately stands out when you look at his recruiting profile. In fact, he probably stands…
Texas Tech Basketball's Roster Could Hinge on One Crucial Decision
The eligibility rules in college basketball have gone from bad to ugly very quickly. As Texas Tech fans eagerly await the 2026-2027 college basketball season, one player on the Red Raiders radar is still playing a waiting game with the NCAA, and…
Jewish businessmen Joshua Jared Kushner, Bob Iger purchasing LA Lakers basketball team
Jewish businessmen Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are purchasing the NBA's storied Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported Wednesday, in a stunning, record-setting $12.5 billion deal. The sale comes barely a year after the team's controlling stake was sold…
Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas
The Miami Hurricanes were pleased with what they saw from first-year head coach Jai Lucas in 2025-26. They had plenty of reason to be, as well. Lucas took over for the legendary Jim Larranaga, who stepped down in the middle of his 14th season as…
Stock-Rising Talent Announces Duke Basketball Recruiting Offer
Fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew have placed another promising piece on their 2027 offer sheet. On Wednesday, Hillgrove High School (Ga.) senior Asa Montgomery revealed his offer from the Blue Devils via social media.
Russell Westbrook leaves legacy bigger than basketball after NBA retirement
Russell Westbrook made the rather surprising move to retire from the NBA on Wednesday after 18 seasons. He posted the announcement on his personal Instagram account, and while he didn't explicitly say that he was retiring, he strongly hinted at it…
Breaking Down Stefan Vaaks' and Ethan Brown's Illinois Basketball Summer Highlights
As Illinois continues to release its 2026 newcomer highlights, we get a glimpse – although it is a look at the carefully picked best plays – into the performance of new players in Champaign. The latest was transfer Stefan Vaaks, but…
Miami Basketball Locks in its Future Behind Jai Lucas with New Contract Extension
After the biggest turnaround in NCAA history, it was only right that the Miami Hurricanes would lock down their future with a budding superstar head coach. Even without an Athletic Director, the University of Miami already extended football head…
From Basketball to Football, Terez Davis is Ready to Be a Mainstay at Left Tackle
OXFORD | Growing up in an NBA household, junior Ole Miss offensive tackle Terez Davis played basketball his entire life and is only in his fifth year playing football altogether. His father, Tyree ‘Ricky' Davis, enjoyed a 12-year career in…
Iowa High School Girls Basketball Team Promotes From Within For New Head Coach
For the first time in nearly 50 years, an Iowa high school girls basketball program will be under the direction of a new head coach for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Waterloo West High School announced the hiring of Bryana Phillips to replace Dr.
College basketball rankings: Louisville lands UNC's Seth Trimble, makes big move in early Top 25 And 1
With so much roster turnover, and all of the unknowns that go with that, It's hard to say for sure whether Pat Kelsey is building a legitimate national championship contender at Louisville. Time will tell, I guess. But one thing that's crystal…
Syracuse women's basketball: Orange to open 2026-27 season versus Sacred Heart
The Syracuse Orange women's basketball team will officially open year five of the coach Felisha Legette-Jack era on Monday, November 3. The Orange will play their first game of the 2026-27 season at home against Sacred Heart, the team announced…
Prediction markets place odds on election results. Officials say they could erode public trust.
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the…
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