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Purdue men's basketball lands top-10 7-foot junior Isaiah Hill
Top-10 junior Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue on Friday, becoming the highest-ranked prospect to commit to the Boilermakers since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007. Hill chose Purdue over Louisville, which he visited last fall. Florida…
Former Wisconsin Basketball Star Joins Lamont Paris at South Carolina
Nearly a decade after leading the Badgers to back-to-back Final Fours and a historic upset over undefeated Kentucky, Sam Dekker is officially trading his jersey for a whistle. In a move that feels like a 2015 reunion, the Sheboygan native has been…
Razorbacks' Brand of Basketball Under Calipari Continues to Rise This Week
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It was a news heavy day for the Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday with mostly great-to-grand news across multiple sports. Whether it was the men's and women's tennis program being reinstated to multiple basketball players…
Alabama Basketball Adds Home-And-Home Series With Big East Program
Alabama basketball has scheduled a home-and-home series with Seton Hall, per Yea Alabama, UA's NIL collective. The first game during the 2026-27 season will be in Tuscaloosa on Friday, Nov. 13. The 2027-28 matchup will be in Newark, New Jersey, but…
Reid's Rips: 2025-26 NBA Hoops Basketball Blaster Box
A blaster box seemed to be the right (and safe) choice at the moment. So, I dug into each of the seven packs, each containing eight cards, to get a taste. Of course, the carrot dangling is the Hoops Hyper Signatures, but we aren't getting our Hoops…
Former Wisconsin Star, Duke Commit John Blackwell Admits Michigan Basketball 'Dream
John Blackwell was a star at Wisconsin during his three seasons in Madison. He instantly caught on, earning Big Ten All-Freshmen Team. He then became a two-time All-Big Ten player, and following his third season with Wisconsin, Blackwell entered…
SLU, Mizzou in talks to restart basketball rivalry in November at Enterprise Center
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Russell Westbrook's latest move hints at bigger plans beyond basketball | Sporting News
Even at 37 years old, Russell Westbrook still is not slowing down. The longtime NBA star remains undecided about whether he will return for a 19th professional season after finishing the year with the Sacramento Kings, but he already appears to be…
Did Vanderbilt Basketball Star Tyler Tanner Help Himself At NBA Draft Combine?
If Tyler Tanner could draw up how his week at the NBA Combine would play out, he likely would've chosen just about any other way for it to be scripted. Tanner took a risk by participating in scrimmages two-consecutive days, something that a number…
Playing Basketball Makes Me A Better Lawyer
In this Expert Analysis series, attorneys discuss how their unusual extracurricular activities enhance professional development, providing insights and pointers that translate to the office, courtroom and beyond. If you have a hobby you... To view…
Jacksonville University commissions statue of Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University announced Wednesday that it is commissioning a permanent statue of basketball legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore. The gift will support a range of campaign…
Holy Cross women's basketball secures fifth straight winning season
Holy Cross women's basketball entered the season with high hopes of challenging for the top of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. While the 15-14 record isn't anything to scoff at, the Saints will hope to use the year as a jumping-off…
From phishing to porn star impersonators: how scamming athletes became a billion-dollar industry
With exorbitant ticket, travel and hotel prices making fans desperate to find an affordable way of attending this summer's World Cup, it's no surprise that security firms and law enforcement agencies are warning that fans are at significant risk of…
NBA offseason intel: Predictions for summer of LeBron, Giannis, more stars
CHICAGO -- The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder having punched their tickets to the conference finals and the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs having opportunities to join the league's…
Sam Cassell Should Be Next Orlando Magic Head Coach
Already a 3x NBA Champ and 3x All-Star over a storied 15-year playing career, Sam Cassell added to his trophy collection in 2024 with another championship ring, this time as Assistant Coach with the Boston Celtics. Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazulla…
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