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scmp.com - Mike Rowse - Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting
Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting
South China Morning Post

Many Hongkongers would have been surprised last week that the government was postponing the introduction of basketball betting. It was only months ago that the bill had been enacted by the Legislative Council. So clearly it was a matter that fell…

bleedingcool.com - Kaitlyn Booth - The Odyssey: An NBA Playoffs Commercial Blends Basketball With an Epic
The Odyssey: An NBA Playoffs Commercial Blends Basketball With an Epic
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Movies, Universal | Tagged: the odyssey Universal has released a new crossover commercial between the NBA playoffs and The Odyssey because that combo makes total sense. It will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026. Universal unveils…

si.com - Chuck Bausman - Nebraska Men's Basketball Carry Momentum Into Offseason
Nebraska Men's Basketball Carry Momentum Into Offseason
Sports Illustrated

Nebraska crashed college basketball's elite last season with a 28-7 record and a memorable trip to the Sweet 16 that was a whisker away from the Elite Eight. With such success comes just rewards. Nebraska was the national feel-good story of the…

si.com - Lucca Mazzie - Predicting Big Man Minutes for Iowa State Basketball in 2026-27
Predicting Big Man Minutes for Iowa State Basketball in 2026-27
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones have consistently been one of the better programs in college basketball over the past half-decade. With the emergence of T.J. Otzelberger as an elite head coach, as well as an unmatched culture, Iowa State is certainly one…

si.com - Zach Dimmitt - Texas Just Sent A Big Message To The Rest Of College Basketball
Texas Just Sent A Big Message To The Rest Of College Basketball
Sports Illustrated

The Texas Longhorns made more transfer portal headlines on Sunday with their fourth commitment of the offseason. Auburn transfer forward Elyjah Freeman announced on social media that he has committed to Texas for next season after one season with…

si.com - Caleb Sisk - Tennessee Basketball Lands ELITE Transfer Portal Prospect
Tennessee Basketball Lands ELITE Transfer Portal Prospect
Sports Illustrated

The Tennessee Volunteers landed yet another transfer player when it comes to their 2026 basketball transfer portal class. This time, they landed one of their top targets on the transfer board, as they went out and landed VCU guard Terrence Hill…

si.com - John Catapano - Rutgers Basketball Lands a Center, So Now What?
Rutgers Basketball Lands a Center, So Now What?
Sports Illustrated

The opening of the 2026 transfer portal season, which began on April 7th, was eerily quiet for the Scarlet Knights, as they, like the majority of the non-power brokers in college basketball, watched as the bluebloods jockeyed for the best available…

si.com - Justice Sandle - Miami Basketball Adds A Conference Player of the Year From the Transfer Portal
Miami Basketball Adds A Conference Player of the Year From the Transfer Portal
Sports Illustrated

The transfer portal continues to work wonders for the Miami Hurricanes as they add their third addition to the roster, being constructed by Jai Lucas. Lucas knew he needed more scoring options compared to last season. He adds another scoring big…

si.com - Lucca Mazzie - Way Too Early Prediction of Iowa State Basketball's Rotation
Way Too Early Prediction of Iowa State Basketball's Rotation
Sports Illustrated

After a hectic few days to begin the offseason, it looks like the Iowa State Cyclones may be finished with their roster tinkering. They currently have 15 players on their roster, and it looks like everything may be set in stone. Now, there is still…

si.com - Caleb Sisk - Oregon Basketball Hosts Eye-Catching Power Forward Transfer
Oregon Basketball Hosts Eye-Catching Power Forward Transfer
Sports Illustrated

The Oregon Ducks have done a great job in the transfer portal thus far, as they have landed four of their top targets, and many believe that there is more to come. One of their targets, who is uncommitted at this point, recently visited the Ducks…

si.com - Cole Forsman - Utah basketball adds frontcourt depth with latest transfer portal commitment
Utah basketball adds frontcourt depth with latest transfer portal commitment
Sports Illustrated

The Utah men's basketball received some needed help in the frontcourt Saturday with a commitment from Weber State transfer Malek Gomma, according to reports. The 6-foot-8 forward from Seattle will join the Runnin' Utes for his senior season after…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - What it Means: Vanderbilt Basketball Lands Colorado Transfer Bangot Dak
What it Means: Vanderbilt Basketball Lands Colorado Transfer Bangot Dak
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE—-Colorado transfer Bangot Dak has committed to Vanderbilt, per a Joe Tipton of On3. Dak is a 7-foot, 203 pound center, who played three seasons for Colorado before entering the transfer portal. He's the first 7-footer of the Mark…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - Breaking Down Bangot Dak, Vanderbilt Basketball's New 7-Foot Addition
Breaking Down Bangot Dak, Vanderbilt Basketball's New 7-Foot Addition
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball has the first 7-footer of the Mark Byington era as a result of Bangot Dak announcing his commitment on Sunday. In Dak, Vanderbilt is getting an 11.5 point per game scorer who shot 49.2% from the field, 25.9% from…

si.com - Cole Forsman - Utah basketball adds accomplished mid-major guard via transfer portal
Utah basketball adds accomplished mid-major guard via transfer portal
Sports Illustrated

Alex Jensen and the Utah men's basketball staff continued to renovate the roster over the weekend, with Wright State transfer TJ Burch being the latest addition to the 2026-27 squad. Shortly after checking out the campus in Salt Lake City while on…

si.com - Matt Giles - Duke Basketball Forecasted to Land Athletic Defender
Duke Basketball Forecasted to Land Athletic Defender
Sports Illustrated

Several 2025-26 Duke basketball players with eligibility remaining have yet to announce whether they'll be in Durham again next season. So, it's tough to accurately gauge how many transfer talents Jon Scheyer and his crew are hoping land for what…

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