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Celtics guard Derrick White is taking a basketball job with his alma mater at Colorado
Derrick White is once again expected to play a key role on the 2026-27 Celtics as a defensive stopper, rim protector, and 3-point threat. But the Celtic also has a new side gig lined up. On Tuesday, White's alma mater — the…
Derrick White donates $2M to Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball program, accepts special role with the team
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is putting his money where his mouth is and investing in the University of Colorado Boulder men's basketball program. 'Everything happens for a reason,' White said in a video posted on the team's social media…
Michigan Basketball Adapting to Rule Change
The NCAA is out fighting the fight. Trying to hold together their network of college sports which seems to be ever more quickly slipping from their grasp, the governing body recently announced a new model for player eligibility. The new system…
Tracker: Where Will Alabama Basketball's Three Undrafted Players Land?
The 2026 NBA Draft has come to a close, and while Labaron Philon Jr. was selected No. 22 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, three other former Alabama players, each of whom have exhausted their collegiate eligibility, were not among the 60 picks.
Pacers Draft Record-Breaking Local College Basketball Star
The Indiana Pacers didn't have a single pick in the NBA draft. They didn't let that stop them. The Pacers knew who they wanted in this draft, and they did what they needed to, securing the prospect they had circled on their board this entire time.
Derrick White Speaks Candidly on Return to Colorado as Basketball Strategy President
The Colorado Buffaloes have named Derrick White president of basketball strategy. White is currently in the NBA as a guard for the Boston Celtics. He played one season for Colorado back in 2016-17. Derrick White was introduced as Colorado's…
This Transfer Will Define Ole Miss Basketball's 2027 Season
After Ole Miss basketball's Sweet 16 run in 2025, only two players from that squad remain on the roster. Since then, head coach Chris Beard has tried to replicate similar success by bringing in two talented transfer portal classes, ranked 26th in…
Brad Stevens won't predict Celtics' future, but will it include Jaylen Brown?
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens could have quieted some of the Jaylen Brown chatter on Tuesday. While speaking after the first round of the NBA Draft, Stevens was asked directly whether Brown would still be on the…
NBA Draft Round 2: Braden Smith Among Fantasy Basketball Flubs Set for the G-League
These NBA prospects did not get drafted in Round 1. Instead, they had to wait until Day 2, Wednesday night, for their name to be called. Those who go on Day 2 are often labeled as deep stashes on their respective teams, and players hope to carve…
Fantasy Basketball's Deep-Sleepers From NBA Draft Round 2: Bruce Thornton, 2 Others
The NBA Draft has now concluded, leaving 60 players with their professional dreams just beginning. Wednesday Night, the 2nd round took place, and unlike the night prior, it found players with lesser expectations chasing their ultimate upside. Can…
Get To Know NBA Draft Prospect and Former Vanderbilt Basketball Standout Tyler Nickel
NASHVILLE---In a few hours, former Vanderbilt basketball standout Tyler Nickel has a chance to have his dreams come true by being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft. Multiple industry sources tell Vandy on SI that Nickel is likely to be…
Alabama Basketball's Home, Away SEC Opponents for 2026-27 Season
Alabama basketball's home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season have been revealed, per CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. The Crimson Tide, which finished last season with a 25-10 record (13-6 SEC), will play nine home games and another nine on…
Prem legend nearly played basketball before 'complete luck' made him a US hero
A Premier League legend has admitted he never planned to have a career as a professional footballer and as a boy was pursuing a life in a different sport altogether. Friedel played 450 times in the Premier League for Tottenham, Aston Villa…
Suns took a chance on Koa Peat, but this draft selection represents so much more
PHOENIX — During the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft, and even in the hours that followed, Koa Peat's jump shot was a major discussion point. And not in a good way. Last season, the University of Arizona freshman shot 20 3-pointers and…
What Labaron Philon's Draft Selection Means for Alabama Basketball: Just a Minute
It was an exciting night for Alabama basketball on Tuesday, as former Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon Jr. was selected No. 22 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Draft. Philon is the first UA product to be drafted since 2023, and it…
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