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Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes
Oklahoma State lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to eventual champion UCLA on March 23. Then coach Jacie Hoyt had to count down to April 6, when the transfer portal opened. 'I'm not going to lie; there were a couple of dark days…
Essuman played cricket, rugby, swimming, football and basketball before boxing
EKOW ESSUMAN was a jack of all sports before finally mastering boxing. Essuman – who is in action at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester this weekend – is a former British and Commonwealth champion but the sweet science was not his…
LSU Basketball Adds International Star to Roster
Will Wade's roster is slowly building with the addition of the Brazilian forward Márcio Santos. Coming from the Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Ligat HaAl and the Euroleague. The 6'8 Brazilian, who averaged 6.9 points per game last season…
Top 10 Decisions That Will Shape the 2026-27 College Basketball Season
It's decision time for many of college basketball's biggest stars. The deadline for early entrants to withdraw from the 2026 NBA Draft and retain NCAA eligibility is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET, giving those prospects who are 'testing the waters' one…
Who Has Purdue Basketball Offered in the 2028 Recruiting Class?
Purdue is always looking ahead at future recruiting classes, trying to find players who best fit the program and help in the pursuit of Big Ten titles and Final Four appearances. The Boilers have been busy with the 2027 class, and several players…
Top Iowa High School Basketball Commits To Colorado State
One of the top Iowa high school boys basketball players in the state has made up his decision in regards to his college future. And he will do so by playing for a legend from in-state. Keokuk High School's Jaxon Clark announced his official…
Huskies Turn to South America for First Time for Basketball Help
Some people call him Wini Silva, others Wini Braga, yet others Wini Silva-Braga, with Braga possibly his most utilized identifier. The first name is pronounced Vinnie. Who he is exactly is a 6-foot-9 Brazilian basketball player who committed this…
Three Point Guard Targets for Mizzou Basketball in the Transfer Portal
Missouri basketball has two open spots on its 2026-27 roster. It's hard to imagine at least one of those not being filled by a point guard. As the roster currently stands, incoming five-star freshman Jason Crowe Jr. and rising redshirt freshman…
Basketball coach collapsed 3 minutes into the game. The rival coach's next move saved his life.
Three minutes into a middle school basketball game in Massachusetts, Ronnie Poirier collapsed face-down near the gym. His lips had turned blue. He wasn't breathing. Ian Haffer, the coach from the opposing Belmont team, saw it happen. He didn't…
NBA DFS, playoffs: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for May 6 include Paul George
A pair of second-round Game 2s in the 2026 NBA playoffs comprise the Wednesday NBA schedule with Knicks vs. 76ers at 7 p.m. ET and Spurs vs. Timberwolves at 9:30 p.m. ET. Anthony Edwards was surprisingly active in Game 1 and surely rewarded any…
A big raise is likely coming for UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close received a standing ovation from Regents; a raise is next. Coach Close's $1.2M salary is a bargain after leading UCLA to its first NCAA title. Close signed a four-year deal last May for $877,500 base…
Vanderbilt Basketball Intel: Tyler Tanner State of The Union, Portal? Chad Myers' Role
NASHVILLE—The decision looms over Vanderbilt basketball these days. Will Tyler Tanner stay and work to cement a legacy as one of Vanderbilt basketball's greatest players of all time while working to boost his stock? Or will he stay in the…
Bucks owner on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with team: 'He may or may not be with us'
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks introduced Taylor Jenkins as their 19th head coach on Wednesday afternoon. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam quickly made it clear they felt as though they were able to get exactly who they wanted to take over after…
76ers vs. Knicks live updates: Joel Embiid out injured for Game 2; start time, picks and predictions
Follow our live coverage of tonight's game as the Knicks look to take a 2-0 series lead against the 76ers in their second-round series After a convincing Game 1 victory, the New York Knicks look to go up 2-0 in their second-round playoff series…
Oregon State Basketball Legend José Ortiz Passes Away at 62
Today, basketball fans across the globe mourn the passing of legendary big man José Ortiz - an Oregon State alum - who passed away at the age of 62. Ortiz' time in Corvallis was star-studded: he was recruited by the namesake of Oregon…
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