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espn.com - Jeff Borzello - Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal
Amazon to televise 3 marquee Duke basketball games as part of landmark deal
ESPN

Duke is entering into a first-of-its-kind enterprise partnership with Amazon that also includes the retail giant and streaming service televising three marquee men's college basketball games next season. The Blue Devils will face UConn in Las Vegas…

ramblinwreck.com - Steve Gephardt Joins Men's Basketball Staff
Steve Gephardt Joins Men's Basketball Staff
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

With over 20 years of experience, Gephardt comes to The Flats after spending the last six years on Buzz Williams' staff, most recently serving as the men's basketball director of strength and resilience at Maryland last season. Prior to Maryland…

ramblinwreck.com - Women's Basketball Signs Penda Dieng
Women's Basketball Signs Penda Dieng
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

THE FLATS – Penda Dieng, a 6-3 forward transfer from Xavier has signed with Georgia Tech women's basketball, head coach Karen Blair announced Wednesday. “Penda is the kind of player who changes the tone of a game the moment she…

the-sun.com - Jim Sheridan - NBA legend Shaq's daughter makes final decision over her basketball future
NBA legend Shaq's daughter makes final decision over her basketball future
The US Sun

THE daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has announced she is transferring teams. Me'Arah O'Neal, 19, played two seasons for the University of Florida Gators basketball. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now…

sbnation.com - Ricky O'Donnell - College basketball men's transfer portal's 4 winners, 3 losers, and 1 wildcard
College basketball men's transfer portal's 4 winners, 3 losers, and 1 wildcard
SB Nation

Let's hand out winners and losers from the men's college basketball transfer portal. Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He's currently the Associate Director of Programming. The reality of…

si.com - Jacob Davis - Calipari Betting Against Modern College Basketball, Determined to Win with High School Athletes
Calipari Betting Against Modern College Basketball, Determined to Win with High School Athletes
Sports Illustrated

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari is making a case for his team to be considered among the best in the country next season. With a freshman class that consists of four 5-star prospects, a pair of transfers…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Grading Iowa Basketball's Transfer Additions This Offseason
Grading Iowa Basketball's Transfer Additions This Offseason
Sports Illustrated

Iowa entered the 2026 offseason with more answers than questions – a welcome sight for any program. The entire wing rotation (aside from Brendan Hausen) returns, along with big man Cam Manyawu. Naturally, the loss of lead guard Bennett…

si.com - Andrew Stefaniak - Former Kentucky superstar John Wall has taken a new job in college basketball
Former Kentucky superstar John Wall has taken a new job in college basketball
Sports Illustrated

One of the most important names in Kentucky basketball history is John Wall. As a freshman sensation for the Wildcats during the 2009-2010 season, his dance made him the face of college basketball and a hero in Lexington. His stats made him the…

si.com - Ashton Grissom - Houston Basketball Returns Massive Piece From the 2025 Roster
Houston Basketball Returns Massive Piece From the 2025 Roster
Sports Illustrated

After losing nine players from last year's team, Houston basketball had to rebuild its roster primarily through the transfer portal. The Cougars added Corey Hadnot II, Braden East, Dedan Thomas Jr. and Delreccon Gillispee to help fill in for all of…

sportingnews.com - Horace Shivers - John Wall named president of basketball operations at Howard University, returns to Washington, D.C. | Sporting News
John Wall named president of basketball operations at Howard University, returns to Washington, D.C. | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall is taking the next step in his basketball journey, returning to Washington, D.C. as the new president of basketball operations at Howard University, according to a report from ESPN. The move represents a full-circle…

si.com - Dana Becker - Legendary Iowa High School Girls Basketball Coach Steps Down
Legendary Iowa High School Girls Basketball Coach Steps Down
Sports Illustrated

A legendary Iowa high school girls basketball coach has decided to step down after 50 years on the sidelines. Dr. Anthony Pappas announced his resignation in an official release from the social media account of Waterloo Schools on Wednesday. Pappas…

sportingnews.com - Jeff Hauser - Five-time NBA All-Star named president of basketball operations at Howard University | Sporting News
Five-time NBA All-Star named president of basketball operations at Howard University | Sporting News
The Sporting News

John Wall is taking on a new job outside the NBA. The five-time All-Star is returning to the Washington, DC area to become the director of basketball operations at Howard University, according to ESPN. Wall, who played for the Washington Wizards…

si.com - Lucca Mazzie - TJ Otzelberger Has Potential To Be Best Iowa State Basketball Coach in History
TJ Otzelberger Has Potential To Be Best Iowa State Basketball Coach in History
Sports Illustrated

Throughout the 21st century, the Iowa State Cyclones have proven to be one of college basketball's premier programs. The consistent NCAA tournament appearances, iconic players, and unique moments that make college basketball what it is, Iowa State…

si.com - Nick Ziegler - Analyzing Why Signing T.J. Otzelberger Was a Great Move for Iowa State Basketball
Analyzing Why Signing T.J. Otzelberger Was a Great Move for Iowa State Basketball
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones might have seen their basketball season come to an end a few weeks ago, but the program has been staying busy after a great season. Right from the start of the year for the Cyclones, it felt like it was going to be a special…

sportingnews.com - Andrew Gitto - Duke-Amazon partnership, explained: Why Blue Devils will have three college basketball games only available on Prime | Sporting News
Duke-Amazon partnership, explained: Why Blue Devils will have three college basketball games only available on Prime | Sporting News
The Sporting News

It's no secret that Amazon Prime has been moving rapidly in picking up live sports coverage. Now, they've broken another barrier in the college basketball world. On April 30, the Duke Blue Devils and Amazon announced a multiyear agreement to air a…

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