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espn.com - Eli Lederman - Iowa State to offer alcohol sales at football, basketball games
Iowa State to offer alcohol sales at football, basketball games
ESPN

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Monday. Pollard said the decision comes as 'athletic departments across the country are facing…

wsj.com - Robert O’Connell - College Basketball's Miracle Worker Is Heading to the NBA
College Basketball's Miracle Worker Is Heading to the NBA
Wall Street Journal

When Dusty May led Michigan to the national championship in April, he cemented himself as one of college basketball's most audacious coaches. He had built a champion in the space of a single season, diving into the transfer portal to assemble a…

si.com - Riley Donald - Iowa Basketball's Bennett Stirtz Trends as a Top PG on Eve of NBA Draft
Iowa Basketball's Bennett Stirtz Trends as a Top PG on Eve of NBA Draft
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa Hawkeyes are no strangers to the NBA Draft, despite lacking some consistent success in the college basketball world. Although Iowa has not put together consistent success, the new era of Ben McCollum is upon the Hawkeyes and is trending in…

winnipegfreepress.com - The Associated Press - Facing financial pressure, Iowa State will offer alcohol sales at football and basketball games
Facing financial pressure, Iowa State will offer alcohol sales at football and basketball games
Winnipeg Free Press

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fansided.com - Mike Phillips - 5 Dusty May replacements to help Michigan basketball defend its national championship
5 Dusty May replacements to help Michigan basketball defend its national championship
FanSided

Michigan faces a critical decision after Dusty May leaves for the Dallas Mavericks, jeopardizing their title defense. The transfer portal window looms, making the next coaching hire vital to keeping key players like Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney.

si.com - Justice Steiner - Dusty May Departs From Michigan Basketball Program
Dusty May Departs From Michigan Basketball Program
Sports Illustrated

On Monday morning (June 22), multiple reports came out that Dusty May, the head coach of the Michigan basketball team, is leaving the program, taking the head coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks. BREAKING: University of Michigan coach Dusty…

si.com - Kenneth Teape - Iowa State Basketball Maintains Elite Class of 2027 Ranking
Iowa State Basketball Maintains Elite Class of 2027 Ranking
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team has been elevated to an incredibly high level by head coach T.J. Otzelberger. He took over a program that won only two games in the final season under Steve Prohm. A rapid turnaround occurred, as…

si.com - Luke Joseph - Worst-Case Scenario for UCLA Basketball Next Season
Worst-Case Scenario for UCLA Basketball Next Season
Sports Illustrated

Mick Cronin is entering a pivotal year after a disappointing year last season. Cronin last year had the Bruins ranked 12th in the country, but they never reached those heights. Bringing in one of the top players from the transfer portal, Donovan…

si.com - Thomas Carelli - Giannis Antetokounmpo's Fantasy Basketball Stock Booms on Heat, Busts on Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Fantasy Basketball Stock Booms on Heat, Busts on Celtics
Sports Illustrated

Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing basketball next season? That question is hot on the scene at this very moment. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that a deal is going to almost certainly happen before the NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23. It…

si.com - Ryan Kaminski - 5 Giannis Trade Destinations Every Basketball Fan Wants to See
5 Giannis Trade Destinations Every Basketball Fan Wants to See
Sports Illustrated

If it were up to me, Giannis would spend the rest of his career in Milwaukee, providing Bucks fans a sliver of hope for contention with their home-grown superstar through the twilight of his career. Sometimes, though, when you tell the basketball…

chron.com - Facing financial pressure, Iowa State will offer alcohol sales at football and basketball games
Facing financial pressure, Iowa State will offer alcohol sales at football and basketball games
Chron

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Monday. Pollard said the decision comes as “athletic departments across the country…

cbssports.com - Matt Norlander - Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising
Why Dusty May leaving Michigan and college basketball behind in June isn't remotely surprising
CBS Sports

It was mid-afternoon on April 13 in St. Louis, one week removed from Michigan winning the national title. Dusty May was head down, texting one person after another and diligently trying to land his second big commitment in the portal. We were…

si.com - Jaden Golding - Former Men's Maryland Basketball Player Aaron Wiggins Traded To The Atlanta Hawks
Former Men's Maryland Basketball Player Aaron Wiggins Traded To The Atlanta Hawks
Sports Illustrated

The NBA 2025-26 season came to an end only nine days ago, with the New York Knicks crowned NBA Champions over the San Antonio Spurs. However, for the former champion, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the time to make moves for next season starts now. OKC…

si.com - Killian Wright - Aidan Chronister's Ceiling, Floor with Mizzou Basketball in 2026-27
Aidan Chronister's Ceiling, Floor with Mizzou Basketball in 2026-27
Sports Illustrated

The biggest point of interest for Mizzou basketball next season is its incoming freshman class, which ranks 12th in the nation and third in the Southeastern Conference. Atop of the class are five-star recruits Jason Crowe Jr. and Toni Bryant, who…

si.com - Kevin Sweeney - Dusty May's Departure Reveals a Huge Problem College Basketball Can't Ignore
Dusty May's Departure Reveals a Huge Problem College Basketball Can't Ignore
Sports Illustrated

The maize and blue confetti was still fresh on the Lucas Oil Stadium floor when Michigan assistant Akeem Miskdeen, in between hugs from his family and handshakes with his players, came my direction and pointed to his Apple Watch. It read 11:41…

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