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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

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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…

essence.com - Kimberly Wilson - Black Wealth Watch: Pinky Cole's Former CFO Faces Fraud Charges, Shaq Expands Into Women's Basketball, Will.i.am Teaches AI At ASU
Black Wealth Watch: Pinky Cole's Former CFO Faces Fraud Charges, Shaq Expands Into Women's Basketball, Will.i.am Teaches AI At ASU
Essence

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week — the wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and the conversations we…

thebiglead.com - Jobe Morrison - College football & basketball are expanding, but is more really better for college sports?
College football & basketball are expanding, but is more really better for college sports?
The Big Lead

Within a matter of months, the college football and basketball worlds are set for sweeping changes. After the AFCA approved future alterations to the College Football Playoff, the NCAA expanded the March Madness tournament field. March Madness will…

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…

sportingnews.com - Rodney Knuppel - Caitlin Clark and LeBron James share surprising bucket-list dream away from basketball | Sporting News
Caitlin Clark and LeBron James share surprising bucket-list dream away from basketball | Sporting News
The Sporting News

For all the basketball conversations that surround Caitlin Clark and LeBron James, one of the biggest connections between the two superstars actually has nothing to do with basketball. Clark opened up this week about her growing friendship with…

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…

cbssports.com - Daniel Kohn - NBA DFS, playoffs: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for May 8 include Paul George
NBA DFS, playoffs: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for May 8 include Paul George
CBS Sports

Friday features two Game 3 matchups on its NBA playoff schedule. They include Knicks vs. 76ers at 7 p.m. ET and Spurs vs. Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET. The NBA DFS player pool includes the likes of Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Stephon Castle…

news-gazette.com - SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com - Good Morning, Illini Nation: Coleman gets shot with USA Basketball
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Coleman gets shot with USA Basketball
The News-Gazette

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He'll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood's team and college basketball at…

nytimes.com - Sam Amick - What we're hearing about the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market
What we're hearing about the potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market
The New York Times

So … the Milwaukee Bucks have had a good postseason. Never mind that they're not even in the playoffs. Let's explain. It has been three months since the Bucks decided to hold onto Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline, in part, because…

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