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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…
NCAA bans ex-Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons for alleged role in throwing games
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Report: Stanford women's basketball coach accused of fostering 'toxic' environment amid player exodus
After missing the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year and seven players entering the transfer portal, the Stanford women's basketball program is now dealing with questions about culture under head coach Kate Paye, who just wrapped up…
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…
NCAA bans ex-Abilene Christian basketball player Airion Simmons for alleged role in throwing games
A former Abilene Christian men's basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA on Friday for allegedly helping rig basketball games for sports bettors. According to the NCAA's Division I Committee on Infractions, Airion Simmons — who…
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…
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…
3 biggest questions facing San Diego State basketball entering 2026-27
Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs have built almost an entirely new roster heading into 2026-27, the program's first year in the new look Pac-12. Only two of last year's top ten scorers - forwards Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons - are…
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…
Spurs vs. Thunder preview: The rivalry that could define the NBA's future is here
It's the matchup many NBA fans wanted. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs — the two NBA teams with the best records, 126 regular-season wins between them — took care of business in their respective Western Conference…
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…
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…
Basketball Stars Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson Are Dating
Well, we can all root for young love. Two rising basketball stars, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Duke University center Arianna Roberson, have hard launched their relationship after weeks of speculation from fans. On Thursday, Roberson…
Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 6 prediction: NBA Playoffs picks, odds, bets
The Spurs and Timberwolves meet Friday night in a Game 6 matchup with a spot in the next round on the line. San Antonio enters with a chance to close out the series, while Minnesota returns home looking to force a decisive Game 7. The breakout star…
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