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Riley Gaines says WNBA is 'hellbent' on being an activist organization over a basketball league
The reaction from some in the WNBA to Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham voicing her support of keeping biological men out of women's sports has been about what you might expect: wild. With some wild behavior coming from the league, Riley Gaines…
This 4-Star Commitment Could Be Big for UCLA Basketball
UCLA basketball is continuing to be aggressive in high school recruiting during the summer months. Last year cost UCLA as they brought in zero incoming freshmen for the 2025 high school class. That class would be full of highly touted players who…
How the eligibility grandfathering ruling affects Virginia men's basketball
After the five in five rule redefined NCAA eligibility, several members of the high school class of 2022 sought to be grandfathered in. Friday, reports emerged that multiple judges have granted a class-wide preliminary injunction — all NCAA…
Why Kansas Hiring a GM Will Do Wonders for the Basketball Program
There is no question that Bill Self and Kansas have struggled to put together cohesive rosters in the transfer portal era. The Jayhawks have been eliminated during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament in four consecutive seasons, and much of…
Does Penn State Want to Fund a Basketball Team That Can Compete in the Big Ten?
Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft seemed to paint a different picture about the men's basketball team's NIL resources than head coach Mike Rhoades. Instead of saying the Nittany Lions are “at the bottom” of the Big Ten in NIL…
Bill Self Drops Potential Hint on Kansas Basketball's Next Starting Center
Although the month of August just began today, there still isn't much certainty surrounding Kansas basketball's big man situation. The Jayhawks are awaiting an eligibility ruling on Serbian center Mihailo Mušikić and have no clear…
Over 100 women's college basketball players join groundbreaking unionization effort: 'We want one voice
Members of the Oregon State women's basketball team filed a petition for union representation with the Oregon Employment Relations Board on Friday, which would give them the power to negotiate with the university, the United College Athletes…
Wisconsin Basketball One Step Closer Towards Adding 40% Three-Point Shooter to Roster
The patience and foresight of Wisconsin basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering and head coach Greg Gard could be rewarded in a big way. This offseason, the Badgers strategically kept their 15th and final roster spot open even with the…
Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort
More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group announced Friday. The United College Athletes…
BYU Basketball Notebook: Update on Jaxon Kohler, Keba Keita, Other Bigs
Back on July 21, BYU finally got a big man when Polish forward/center Jakub Urbaniak committed to BYU. BYU hasn't announced the signing, but things seem to be moving in the right direction. Jakub's Pro Club announced last Thursday they have to a…
Pistons Receive Promising Jalen Duren Contract Prediction
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren remain apart on contract value. What has become increasingly clear, however, is that neither side appears interested in letting the standoff evolve into a true contract crisis. Speaking on Clutch Scoops…
5 Sneaker Retail and Resale Insiders Talk Top 2026 Trends: 'The Life Cycle of a Sneaker Feels Shorter Than Ever'
This year's trending sneakers have been all over the place. Vans has once again won over sneakerheads, this time through its various bedazzled and charm-adorned skate styles. Nike has found a massive hit in its brain-bending Mind franchise, while…
Could lawsuits bring graduated Metro stars back to college basketball?
Injunctions in Tennessee and Ohio could set a precedent for a national wave, impacting all conferences A Tennessee court granted an injunction to 17 college basketball players seeking an additional year of eligibility on Friday afternoon…
The Bounce: The player disempowerment era. Plus: NBA poster nostalgia
The Bounce Newslette r | This is The Athletic's daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. On this date in 2007, Kevin Garnett was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics. KG had to be…
Predicting USC Trojans' Biggest X Factor
The USC Trojans will be looking to make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history in 2026. USC has some key returners but also many big additions that could make a difference. Who is USC's biggest X factor this season? ESPN…
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