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chron.com - TIM REYNOLDS - On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond belief
On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond belief
Chron

If the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this good to the conference finals. Victor Wembanyama has 41 points and 24 rebounds. San Antonio goes into Oklahoma City and beats the defending champion Thunder. New York…

espn.com - Jeff Borzello - NBA draft withdrawal decisions that could impact NCAA basketball
NBA draft withdrawal decisions that could impact NCAA basketball
ESPN

The key moments of the men's college basketball offseason have already taken place: The opening and closing of the transfer portal, the deadline to enter the NBA draft, hundreds and hundreds of commitments. But the final critical date on this part…

foxnews.com - Austin Perry - LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr
LSU latest basketball program to tap into G League ranks, signing former pro guard RJ Luis Jr
Fox News

The NCAA has been a bit of a mess as of late. Between players getting popped for sports betting scandals and guys in their mid-20s eschewing both the professional ranks and the workforce to stay in college, Van Wilder style, it's hard not to be…

ramblinwreck.com - 2026 Karen Blair Basketball Camps Set for June
2026 Karen Blair Basketball Camps Set for June
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women's basketball head coach Karen Blair announced Position and Power Hour Camps for June for those looking to improve their on-court skills during the summer. Position camps, set for Saturday, June 6 at the…

sbnation.com - Mike Rutherford - What in the world is Will Wade trying to do at LSU men's basketball?
What in the world is Will Wade trying to do at LSU men's basketball?
SB Nation

Will Wade is attempting to bend every rule possible in college sports to build LSU men's basketball The proverbial lines that regulate college sports have never been more difficult to identify than they are at this present moment in time. Players…

si.com - Ross Abboud - LSU Basketball Signs Former NBA Guard
LSU Basketball Signs Former NBA Guard
Sports Illustrated

Will Wade keeps landing experienced players to fill out his first roster since returning to LSU. This signing will join guards Austin Nunez, Abdi Bashir Jr. and Divine Ugochukwu in Baton Rouge. His newest signing is RJ Luis Jr., the former…

globaltimes.cn - Chinese Basketball Association revokes Inner Mongolia WCBA runner-up title, issues lifetime bans
Chinese Basketball Association revokes Inner Mongolia WCBA runner-up title, issues lifetime bans
Global Times

A screen shot of the statement issued by the Chinese Basketball Association on its website on May 20, 2026 The Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) club Inner Mongolia's runner-up title from the 2023-2024 league season was revoked and two…

sportingnews.com - Jeff Hauser - College basketball insider has blunt message for Will Wade that involves 'you suck' | Sporting News
College basketball insider has blunt message for Will Wade that involves 'you suck' | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The second stint for Will Wade with the LSU Tigers is already drawing backlash across college basketball. After pulling in a handful of former NBA players, several prominent voices are questioning the direction of the sport under the current rules.

si.com - Joey Van Zummeren - Mizzou Basketball Announces Four New Assistant Coaches
Mizzou Basketball Announces Four New Assistant Coaches
Sports Illustrated

Missouri men's basketball announced its staff for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, including four new hires. The hires include Jason Crowe Sr., Zach Reynolds, Tavaras Hardy, and Jimmie Foster. Hardy will also carry the responsibility of being the…

si.com - James Duncan - Grading Virginia Tech Men's Basketball's 2026 Offseason
Grading Virginia Tech Men's Basketball's 2026 Offseason
Sports Illustrated

The numbers were right there. Virginia Tech lost seven ACC games by 10 or fewer points in 2025-26, including four by just one score. The Hokies built something, then watched it come apart in the margins, over and over, until a 95-89 overtime loss…

si.com - Ethan Niewoehner - Morez Johnson Leaves for the Draft: The Michigan Basketball Fan's NIL-Era Dilemma
Morez Johnson Leaves for the Draft: The Michigan Basketball Fan's NIL-Era Dilemma
Sports Illustrated

It's official: Morez Johnson Jr. is gone. After opting into the NBA Draft process in late April, the Michigan big man formalized his decision to leave Ann Arbor by announcing Tuesday via social media of his intent to remain in the NBA draft…

nola.com - Toyloy Brown III - Will Wade reportedly adds former second-round NBA draft pick and Italian pro to LSU basketball team
Will Wade reportedly adds former second-round NBA draft pick and Italian pro to LSU basketball team
NOLA.com

LSU adds another professional player to its roster for next season. Italian pro Saliou Niang committed to coach Will Wade's Tigers on Tuesday, according Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68. The 6-foot-6 forward is 22 years old and reportedly was…

si.com - Cole Forsman - 4 former Utah basketball players still available in transfer portal
4 former Utah basketball players still available in transfer portal
Sports Illustrated

At this stage of the college basketball offseason, most Division I rosters are either finalized or are a move away from being complete for the 2026-27 campaign. A few last-minute NBA draft withdraws could shake things up going into June, but for…

the-sun.com - Dane Massey - Basketball Barbie' - Sophie Cunningham amazes fans, labeled a 'golden goddess
Basketball Barbie' - Sophie Cunningham amazes fans, labeled a 'golden goddess
The US Sun

INDIANA FEVER star Sophie Cunningham sent fans wild after showing off her glamorous off-court style in a new Instagram photo dump. The WNBA ace shared nine snaps with her 1.4million followers alongside the caption: “happy to be back in…

foxsports.com - College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Morez Johnson Jr. Keeps Name in NBA Draft
College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: Morez Johnson Jr. Keeps Name in NBA Draft
FOX Sports

A big-time performance — or a key injury — can be the difference for teams in March Madness, which is already upon us. We're keeping track of notable injuries, news and happenings across men's and women's college basketball as the…

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