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Did the '90s prep-to-pro era cost college basketball a generation of All-Americans?
Roughly 72 hours before Kobe Bryant had to make the biggest decision of his life, one of the most influential stakeholders in the basketball world made a phone call in hopes of appealing to the then-17-year-old. The life-altering debate Bryant…
Celtics' Derrick White named Colorado president of basketball strategy
DENVER -- The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night. Not as part of a trade or anything, just for taking on a new title with a familiar school. White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his…
2026 NBA Draft: Fantasy basketball winners and losers from the first round
The picks are in, and I've got some early fantasy basketball winners and losers from Tuesday's first round. Let's get into it, and don't forget to check out my grades for the top-14 picks in the draft. The No. 1 pick lands in a good…
I missed out on a pro basketball career by one cut. At 26, I bought an Irish pub with my mom instead.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jareb Dougherty, 29, the co-owner of Donovan's Irish Pub in St. Augustine, Florida. When his professional basketball career didn't work out, he went on to manage a restaurant with his mother. It…
Meet the gunshot survivors who are healing through wheelchair basketball with the Chicago Hornets
This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. It happens every summer. As the heat rolls in, Juan Ortiz sees more and more shootings on the news in…
2026 NBA Draft live grades: Fantasy basketball fit, analysis for each lottery pick in the first round
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is underway on Tuesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In a deep draft class, there's sure to be plenty of relevant rookies for fantasy basketball managers going into 2026-27. Yahoo analyst Dan…
Predicting Cal Basketball Starting Lineup for 2026-27
Cal coach Mark Madsen is looking at different player combinations in scrimmages during the Bears' current summer workouts and has not determined a starting lineup or a player rotation for the 2026-27 season,. However, that does not prevent us from…
Gators Basketball's SEC Schedule Taking Shape
The Florida Gators men's basketball program's 2027 SEC schedule is taking shape. According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Florida's home-only, away-only and home-and-away opponents for the 2027 season are set. The Gators will play host to Kentucky…
Trae Young Could Be the Key To AJ Dybantsa Becoming a Fantasy Basketball Star
Now that AJ Dybantsa was taken with the first overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft, it's never too early to assess his value when it comes to fantasy basketball. Most projections have him as the highest rated rookie, and now…
Celtics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado
DENVER (AP) — The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night. Not as part of a trade or anything, just for taking on a new title with a familiar school. White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball…
Derrick White Takes On New Basketball Role While Still Playing For Celtics
Celtics star guard Derrick White is still in the middle of his playing career, but he is going to be taking on a side job at his former college. The Colorado men's basketball team announced on Tuesday that White will be the school's President of…
Biggest position battles for Virginia basketball throughout summer practices
After falling short of their ultimate goal for the 2025/2026 season, Ryan Odom and Virginia basketball did an excellent job this offseason of reloading and tweaking the potential lineup for next season. Now, summer practices have officially begun…
Meet AJ Dybantsa, the Brockton teen considered basketball's next big star
AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1: How a Brockton basketball star reached the NBA His journey to national basketball stardom is powered by talent, family and a support system determined to keep him grounded FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2025 AT TD GARDEN. THE BOSTON…
How New NCAA Eligibility Rules Could Benefit Gophers Football and Basketball
The NCAA's Division I Cabinet unanimously voted to approve the age-based eligibility model on Tuesday. The decision is not officially final until the meeting ends on Wednesday, but your college eligibility will now begin at your 19th birthday or…
Penn State Basketball's Mike Rhoades Praises 'Dynamic' New Guard Dasonte Bowen
Penn State basketball has signed its latest player from the transfer portal, bringing in point guard Dasonte Bowen from St. Bonaventure. Bowen spent the past two seasons with the Bonnies and two seasons at Iowa before entering the transfer portal.
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