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College basketball rosters now start at $10 million. And one league is spending 3 times that
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — If you want to be a competitive college basketball program next season — maybe not a national title contender, but at least an NCAA Tournament team — then there's a new unofficial minimum you probably have…
How Imahri Wooten Elevates Rutgers Men's Basketball
Imahri Wooten is one of the top recruits to come out of the state of New York. Rutgers men's basketball team got themselves a special addition player who is a 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard. Wooten has all the tools to become a top player for this…
MAILBAG: Football excitement, Scott Stadium and basketball additions
The offseason is starting to winnow down, but before fall camp and then football season begin, let's answer a few mailbag questions. Q: What vibes are you sensing from the Virginia football program for this season? Great, warm & fuzzy, meh, or…
UNC Basketball Emerges as Favorite for 5-Star Prospect
Good news is coming to Chapel Hill. The number two player in the country according to 247Sports, CJ Rosser, made his official visit to North Carolina. Michael Malone and his staff have been relentlessly pushing to have Rosser in Carolina Blue next…
Virginia basketball: Jacarmy, Vander Gals and the art of student fandoms
Ben Vander Plas and the Vander Gals. Jacari White and the Jacarmy. A few times over the past couple of seasons, Virginia men's basketball has had a student-led fandom emerge as a fun, contagious trend. But how did these trends emerge? What do they…
Why UNC Basketball's Top Overseas Addition Hasn't Arrived Yet
It has been a hectic yet productive and worthwhile offseason for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who hired Michael Malone as head coach and, in turn, assembled a promising roster ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. While the majority of…
Duke Basketball Roster Boasts Massive Size Ahead of 2026-27
The Duke basketball program released the latest edition of The Brotherhood Podcast this week. In addition to the show's usual host, senior guard Caleb Foster, the 'Summer Update' episode featured two other 2026-27 Blue Devils in junior center…
UW, WSU Reportedly Will Discontinue Basketball Series
Apparently Marv Harshman just turned over in his grave, as did George Raveling and Hec Edmundson. The Spokane Spokesman-Review has reported that the University of Washington and Washington State will discontinue their men's basketball series for…
With camp, NBA alum Jeremy Lin offering unique perspective on basketball for Asian athletes
Jeremy Lin took over the NBA during his 2012 “Linsanity” run with the New York Knicks. He brought joy to basketball fans around the world and became an inspiration for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. But Lin looks…
Illinois Basketball to Host Five-Star 2028 Recruit Dylan Betts for Unofficial Visit
Recruiting has always been one of Brad Underwood's strengths. Ever since he came to Illinois, he has been able to build stacked recruiting classes – be it from the high school ranks or, more recently, the transfer portal. But now, with a…
Military Basketball All-Stars go head-to-head in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Smith's basketball skills brought him back to Philly for the weekend to compete in the MBA All-Star Game. MBA, which stands for Military Basketball Association, was founded in…
Remembering the 76ers' most significant transactions: From Wilt to Dr. J to LeBron
With Friday's news of LeBron James taking his talents to South Philly, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to note that the four-time MVP and four-time champ's signing with the 76ers is one of the most significant transactions in franchise history. The…
Dallas Cowboys Cut Backup QB in Latest 53-Roster Prediction
The Dallas Cowboys are set to begin training camp in Oxnard on Wednesday ahead of what's expected to be an exciting 2026 season. The first day of training camp just so happens to be Dak Prescott's 33rd birthday, which serves as a stark reminder…
LeBron James, for his final act, will try to find fulfillment in Philadelphia
The questions were getting louder. LeBron James had played a half dozen games after missing the start of the season with sciatica. He was undoubtedly rusty as his offseason routine was disrupted by the nerve injury. He'd even logged a G League…
Kevin Durant Defends LeBron James' Latest Decision in Online Debate
On Friday, LeBron James made his decision to sign a veteran-minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. James joins a projected starting lineup of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid. With the five players combining for…
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