Basketball Industry News

A collection of Basketball latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.

espn.com - ESPN Fantasy - Fantasy women's basketball player picks, lineup advice: Opening night is here!
Fantasy women's basketball player picks, lineup advice: Opening night is here!
ESPN

The daily news and notes around the WNBA have actionable value when applied to fantasy women's basketball. From lineup changes to hot streaks to injury news, check this page regularly for updates from ESPN's team of fantasy analysts. It's never too…

si.com - Jeff Faraudo - Cal Basketball's Fathers and Sons: The Latest Chapter
Cal Basketball's Fathers and Sons: The Latest Chapter
Sports Illustrated

With the arrival on campus this summer of 6-foot-9 sophomore forward Jake Wilkins, Cal will welcome the son of a basketball Hall of Famer for the third straight year. Wilkins played his freshman season at Georgia, where his father, Dominique…

wral.com - EDDIE PELLS — AP National Writer - Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
WRAL News

Basketball got the beer money. Many smaller sports around the NCAA are still looking for a lifeline. The expansion of March Madness and the $300 million in extra revenue that comes with it through opening sponsorships to beer, wine and liquor…

si.com - Killian Wright - Two Underrated Traits Kennard Davis Brings to Mizzou Basketball
Two Underrated Traits Kennard Davis Brings to Mizzou Basketball
Sports Illustrated

Missouri basketball added Kennard Davis through the transfer portal May 1, making him the fourth portal newcomer in Missouri's top 15-ranked transfer class. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound wing averaged 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals…

winnipegfreepress.com - Eddie Pells, The Associated Press - Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
Winnipeg Free Press

Email Address: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account? Log in here - To continue reading, please subscribe: Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com Read the E-Edition…

dailyiowan.com - Matt McGowan - Ben McCollum closes in on contract extension with Iowa men's basketball
Ben McCollum closes in on contract extension with Iowa men's basketball
The Daily Iowan

Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum appears to be staying in Iowa City for the foreseeable future. McCollum is finalizing a new six-year contract with the Hawkeyes, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Friday morning. After arriving from…

si.com - Aiden Checketts - Colorado Buffaloes Basketball on the Wrong Side of Attendance Numbers
Colorado Buffaloes Basketball on the Wrong Side of Attendance Numbers
Sports Illustrated

During the 2025 college basketball season, the Colorado Buffaloes finished in the bottom half of the Big 12 with a 17-16 overall record, showcasing the team's inconsistencies throughout the season. With that record, Colorado struggled to maintain…

nola.com - Toyloy Brown III - Will Wade adds several LSU basketball support staff members for the 2026-27 season
Will Wade adds several LSU basketball support staff members for the 2026-27 season
NOLA.com

Coach Will Wade made multiple additions to the support staff at LSU for the upcoming season, the program announced on Friday. Nick Flory will be the Tigers' director of basketball operations, a position he held during Wade's one season at NC State…

si.com - Caleb Sisk - Oregon Basketball Disappoints in Big Ten Attendance Rankings
Oregon Basketball Disappoints in Big Ten Attendance Rankings
Sports Illustrated

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team disappointed in their attendance this season, as they ranked towards the bottom in this category when it comes to the Big Ten. The Ducks averaged a total of 6,033 fans for each of the home games that they had…

si.com - Seamus Rohrer - Wisconsin Basketball Fans' Expectations Don't Match Reality When it Comes to Recruiting
Wisconsin Basketball Fans' Expectations Don't Match Reality When it Comes to Recruiting
Sports Illustrated

Several days ago, Donovan Davis — a consensus top-45 player in the entire nation and the No. 2 or No. 3 recruit in Wisconsin in the class of 2027, depending on which recruiting site you ask — committed to Iowa State. He chose the…

nytimes.com - Jason Jones - For AJ Dybantsa, landing in a small market not a concern as NBA Draft Lottery nears
For AJ Dybantsa, landing in a small market not a concern as NBA Draft Lottery nears
The New York Times

Big market, small market … does it really matter? AJ Dybantsa has shown it's hard for any city, regardless of size, to contain his shine. Indiana? Sacramento? Memphis? The presumptive first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft isn't sweating the…

nola.com - Toyloy Brown III - LSU basketball's Will Wade acquires 44% 3-point shooter from the Big 12 in the transfer portal
LSU basketball's Will Wade acquires 44% 3-point shooter from the Big 12 in the transfer portal
NOLA.com

After a slow start building the 2026-27 roster, LSU adds a new player for the third consecutive day. Will Wade gained the commitment of Kansas State's Abdi Bashir from the transfer portal on Friday, according to the player's announcement on social…

si.com - Olivia Cleary - USC Basketball Joins Loaded Acrisure Series Field in Palm Springs
USC Basketball Joins Loaded Acrisure Series Field in Palm Springs
Sports Illustrated

The USC Trojans men's basketball team is headed to the desert this November. The Trojans will compete in the 2026 Acrisure Series in Palm Springs, California, according to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein. Source: Utah State, Oregon State…

si.com - Andy Patton - Gonzaga commit Sam Funches invited to USA Basketball U18 training camp
Gonzaga commit Sam Funches invited to USA Basketball U18 training camp
Sports Illustrated

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have one of the strongest recruiting classes in program history set to join the team in 2026-27. While German guard Jack Kayil has garnered most of the attention - especially now that he has legitimate NBA buzz around him - the…

sportingnews.com - Gabe Shumway - What Ben McCollum's contract with Iowa means for college basketball, NBA coaching future | Sporting News
What Ben McCollum's contract with Iowa means for college basketball, NBA coaching future | Sporting News
The Sporting News

In a few short years, Ben McCollum has gone from a small-town Division II coach in Missouri to a premier target for college and NBA positions. McCollum won four DII national titles and then led Drake to the Round of 32. In just one season at Iowa…

Receive a Daily briefing on Basketball Industry News

Get Started