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nytimes.com - Scott Dochterman - What Big Ten basketball coaches are talking about, from roster strategies to scheduling struggles
What Big Ten basketball coaches are talking about, from roster strategies to scheduling struggles
The New York Times

The vibes are different around Big Ten men's basketball this spring, both individually and collectively. Michigan ended the league's 26-year run without an NCAA title by knocking off UConn 69-63. Six league members reached the Sweet 16, four made…

theguardian.com - Aaron Timms - The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen
The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen
The Guardian

The NBA season began with serious questions about Victor Wembanyama's ability to last the distance in the playoffs. Could this brilliant ectomorph, a blend of rare height and even rarer skill, stand up to the rigors of a deep postseason run? Would…

jpost.com - JOSHUA HALICKMAN - Yam Madar delivers masterful performance in Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball derby
Yam Madar delivers masterful performance in Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball derby
The Jerusalem Post

Thursday nights at Yad Eliyahu are when the stars always come out to shine, and no one shone brighter than Yam Madar as Hapoel crushed Maccabi in a one-sided Tel Aviv Derby by the final score of 115-97 to close out the regular season. Sure, the…

heavy.com - Erik Anderson - Former Golden State Warriors Star Makes Major Basketball Decision
Former Golden State Warriors Star Makes Major Basketball Decision
Heavy

Former Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is not part of Canada Basketball's listed athlete pool for a summer that could carry major national-team implications. Canada Basketball's summer 2026 pool, shared by TSN's Josh Lewenberg…

heavy.com - Erik Anderson - Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Makes Major Basketball Decision
Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Makes Major Basketball Decision
Heavy

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray is not currently committed to Canada Basketball's next major international cycle, Team Canada confirmed in a press conference on June 1, a decision that could keep the All-Star guard away from both the 2027 FIBA…

elevenwarriors.com - Josh Poloha - Dave Richardson Returns to Ohio State As Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dave Richardson Returns to Ohio State As Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach
Eleven Warriors

After nearly a decade away from Columbus, Dave Richardson is returning to Ohio State. Jake Diebler has added Richardson as the Buckeyes' strength and conditioning coach, the same position Richardson previously held from 2005-17, the Ohio State…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - Vanderbilt Basketball Pre-Summer Depth Chart: Tyler Tanner And The Starters
Vanderbilt Basketball Pre-Summer Depth Chart: Tyler Tanner And The Starters
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball has Tyler Tanner back and is one player away from finishing its 2026-27 roster as it enters the summer program on West End. Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington says the summer is among his favorite times of year because…

si.com - Hugh Straine - How New NCAA Guidelines Affect Duke Basketball's Sarr, Boumtje Boumtje
How New NCAA Guidelines Affect Duke Basketball's Sarr, Boumtje Boumtje
Sports Illustrated

The NCAA has proposed new guidelines on international prospects at the least convenient time. Over the last few years, college basketball has seen a wave of international professional players make their way to the United States and the collegiate…

cbssports.com - Isaac Trotter - Way-too-early Big Ten basketball tiers: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State primed to shine in 2026-27
Way-too-early Big Ten basketball tiers: Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State primed to shine in 2026-27
CBS Sports

The 2026 college basketball transfer portal is all but picked clean, the stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions have been made and now one question remains: Who is going to be good? On paper, the Big Ten seems on the precipice of taking a slight step down…

si.com - Jackson Langendorf - Iowa Basketball Making Push for 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin
Iowa Basketball Making Push for 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin
Sports Illustrated

The majority of college programs aren't shy about extending offers. But Ben McCollum and Iowa are. The Hawkeyes tend to be pickier than their counterparts – but in the best way possible. Even during the transfer season, McCollum spoke at…

si.com - Andrew Stefaniak - Kentucky's centers could be a top shot blocking duo in college basketball
Kentucky's centers could be a top shot blocking duo in college basketball
Sports Illustrated

One thing that has been a bit frustrating during the start of the Mark Pope era has been rim protection, and I believe that is going to be much better next season. Last season as a true freshman, seven-footer Malachi Moreno averaged 1.47 blocks per…

forbes.com - John Cassillo - Wembanyama Vs. Knicks Finals Preview NBA's Future, No Matter Who Wins
Wembanyama Vs. Knicks Finals Preview NBA's Future, No Matter Who Wins
Forbes

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket while against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on…

kqed.org - Carlos Cabrera-LomelĂ­ - What Can Prediction Markets Tell Us About the California Governor's Race? | KQED
What Can Prediction Markets Tell Us About the California Governor's Race? | KQED
KQED Inc

As Californians follow this year's governor's race, they have access not only to polls but also to data from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. Major media outlets like CNN and Fox News now include the probabilities listed on Kalshi as…

nytimes.com - Jay King - Jaylen Brown's future, Jayson Tatum trade debate and the biggest Celtics' questions
Jaylen Brown's future, Jayson Tatum trade debate and the biggest Celtics' questions
The New York Times

Following a first-round exit, the Boston Celtics entered a pivotal offseason. With the draft and free agency approaching, it's a good time to answer questions from the readers. Here is Part 2 of our Celtics mailbag. Part 1 can be found here.

nytimes.com - Larry Holder - 'USA 250' patches worn in NBA Finals to go into Topps cards, adding new Wemby chase
'USA 250' patches worn in NBA Finals to go into Topps cards, adding new Wemby chase
The New York Times

Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson and every other player from the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks suiting up for the NBA Finals will sport a special patch on their jerseys to commemorate the United States' 250th birthday. On Monday…

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