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espn.com - Jeff Borzello - Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
ESPN

The buzzer on Michigan's national championship win over UConn was just three weeks ago, but it's been a 20-day sprint since the transfer portal opened the next morning, with more than 2,700 players leaving their school to find a new one -- and only…

si.com - Owen Lenson - Pitt Basketball Makes Coaching Staff Additions
Pitt Basketball Makes Coaching Staff Additions
Sports Illustrated

After much speculation, the Pitt Panthers are sticking with Jeff Capel for his ninth season with the program. Capel is coming off the worst season during his tenure, finishing 15th in the ACC with a 5-13 conference record and 13-20 overall. Keeping…

si.com - Killian Wright - Remaining Transfer Portal Targets for Mizzou Basketball
Remaining Transfer Portal Targets for Mizzou Basketball
Sports Illustrated

The deadline to enter the college basketball transfer portal closed Tuesday, meaning no new players can enter the portal. Missouri now fully knows which players are available to target and which aren't, and can effectively fill the last three open…

si.com - Seamus Rohrer - Three Candidates for Wisconsin Basketball's Final Roster Spot
Three Candidates for Wisconsin Basketball's Final Roster Spot
Sports Illustrated

With the addition of Australian forward Isaac Riddle in the 2026 recruiting cycle, the Badgers' 2026-27 roster is almost complete. Wisconsin now sits at 14 out of 15 players. Here's how the Badgers' roster is currently constructed, with room for…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - Exclusive: How Ace Glass Plans to Raise His Floor With Vanderbilt Basketball
Exclusive: How Ace Glass Plans to Raise His Floor With Vanderbilt Basketball
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE—Ace Glass already had an idea that Vanderbilt's offense could fit him and his off the dribble scoring, then Vanderbilt's staff sat him down to watch film of Tyler Tanner and Duke Miles running the show for their 2025-26 team. In…

si.com - Caleb Sisk - Tennessee Basketball Receives Huge News Ahead of Top Target's Decision
Tennessee Basketball Receives Huge News Ahead of Top Target's Decision
Sports Illustrated

The Tennessee Volunteers basketball program has done a great job when it comes to the transfer portal, as they have completely reshaped their program ahead of the 2026 college basketball season. The Vols are expected to have one of the better…

si.com - Thomas Carelli - Anthony Edwards' Injury Update Surges Ayo Dosunmu to New Fantasy Basketball Heights
Anthony Edwards' Injury Update Surges Ayo Dosunmu to New Fantasy Basketball Heights
Sports Illustrated

The Minnesota Timberwolves were victorious in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. It came with a loss, however, with a left knee hyperextension suffered by Anthony Edwards. He is now listed week-to-week and will seemingly not be back for the…

fox59.com - Claire Curry - Indiana considering shot clocks for high school basketball
Indiana considering shot clocks for high school basketball
Fox 59

INDIANAPOLIS — There could be some changes coming to high school basketball games across the state. The Indiana High School Athletic Association is considering a 35-second shot clock rule to be implemented for the 2028-2029 varsity season. A…

nytimes.com - James Jackson - 'Disappointed' Pat Riley on future with Heat: 'I'm not going to retire'
'Disappointed' Pat Riley on future with Heat: 'I'm not going to retire'
The New York Times

Miami Heat president Pat Riley spoke Monday about the team's current state and his future with the franchise at his annual end-of-season news conference. “I'm not going to retire. I'm not going to resign. I'm not going to step aside,”…

si.com - Parker Loverich - NBA Futures Markets Have Already Made Their Call on the 2026 Playoffs
NBA Futures Markets Have Already Made Their Call on the 2026 Playoffs
Sports Illustrated

A week into the 2026 NBA playoffs, Kalshi's futures suite has generated over $111 million in trading volume on the championship contract alone. That kind of number doesn't accumulate without conviction, and right now the market's conviction is…

sportingnews.com - Craig Dudek - Thunder vs Suns prediction for Game 4: Best markets on Kalshi | Sporting News
Thunder vs Suns prediction for Game 4: Best markets on Kalshi | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The Oklahoma City Thunder face off with the Phoenix Suns in a crucial Game 4, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 PM EST. Before the action gets underway, follow this Thunder vs Suns prediction for Game 4 to trade on all the best Kalshi markets for the…

sportingnews.com - Craig Dudek - Pistons vs Magic best props on Kalshi prediction markets | Sporting News
Pistons vs Magic best props on Kalshi prediction markets | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The NBA Playoffs continue this evening in the Eastern Conference as the Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons for Game 4 of their playoff series. Before the action gets underway, follow these Pistons vs Magic best props for trading on Kalshi…

nytimes.com - Chris Vannini - What are the NCAA's rules and penalties when it comes to sports gambling?
What are the NCAA's rules and penalties when it comes to sports gambling?
The New York Times

Sports betting problems are as old as sports themselves, and college athletics has been no stranger. The recent news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will enter a rehab facility for a gambling addiction comes on the heels of a massive…

adweek.com - Mark Mwachiro - Netflix's Running Point Scores Several Integrated Brand Partnerships in Season 2
Netflix's Running Point Scores Several Integrated Brand Partnerships in Season 2
ADWEEK

The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. Netflix's Running Point is adding some more members to its team. Recognizing that…

nypost.com - Mike Turay - Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 5 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bet Monday
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 5 prediction: NBA playoffs picks, odds, best bet Monday
New York Post

The NBA Playoffs continue on Monday with the Timberwolves and Nuggets facing off in a crucial Game 5 out West, with Minnesota leading the series 3-1. Things got chippy in the final seconds of Game 4, leading to the ejections of Nikola Jokic and…

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