If you’re a college basketball team with national championship aspirations, it may be best to avoid Mike Young’s Virginia Tech program in November. In his first year with the Hokies last year, the team picked off No. 3 Michigan State. Tonight, they beat the No. 3 team in the country once again, the Villanova Wildcats. […]
Read MoreReport: Black Coaches Planning Special John Thompson Tribute
The college basketball world mourned the loss of one its trailblazers this year when legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson passed away in August. He was 78. But as the 2020 college basketball season tips off this week, some of the game’s most important figures will pay tribute to the all-time great. According to Myron […]
Read MoreCBS Names Top 10 College Basketball Programs Of All Time
What makes a college basketball program one of the all-time greats? Is it the number of NCAA titles? The number of NBA superstars produced? Consistent appearances in the postseason? Something else entirely? CBS Sports didn’t set out to decisively answer any of those questions this week. The outlet has been putting together its list of […]
Read MoreKen Pomeroy Drops Preseason 2020-21 College Basketball Rankings
College basketball season is sneaking up on us, with a start date set for later this month. College hoops expert Ken Pomeroy just put out his preseason rankings, which are among the most respected in the industry. When we last saw KenPom, he put out his final 2019-20 rankings after the cancellation of the NCAA […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Releases His New College Basketball Top 5
It’s a good time to be Dick Vitale right now. Not only are his beloved Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, but college basketball is right around the corner. After some recent good news for the Kentucky basketball program, Dickie V has high expectations for the program this year. Dickie V has been updating […]
Read MoreDecision Made On College Basketball’s Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament
The Battle 4 Atlantis has emerged as one of the premier college basketball events every fall. This year’s tournament, headlined by Duke is canceled, as you may expect. However, according to reports, the field will remain intact and play a tournament in a different, much less tropical location. On Wednesday, the NCAA made a decision […]
Read MoreMajor College Basketball Early Season Tournament Has Reportedly Been Moved
The Battle 4 Atlantis early-season college basketball tournament will not be taking place in the Bahamas as is usually does. According to college football insider Jon Rothstein, the 2020 Battle 4 Atlantis will take place at the Sanford Pentagon in South Dakota instead. Dates for the tournament are yet to be determined. However, it usually […]
Read MoreJay Wright Responds To Philadelphia 76ers Coaching Rumors
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the market for a new head coach and are believed to be shopping locally for Villanova head coach Jay Wright. But the two-time national champion head coach doesn’t appear to have plans to leave the Wildcats anytime soon. In an official statement, Wright stated that he is not a candidate […]
Read More‘Inside The NBA’ Had An Awesome Tribute For John Thompson
The basketball world is in mourning today following the passing of Georgetown coaching legend John Thompson. To commemorate Thompson, the cast of Inside The NBA had a special tribute for him today. At the open of the Monday broadcast, show host Ernie Johnson gave a touching tribute to Thompson that had Charles Barkley almost in […]
Read MoreJim Boeheim Reacts To Death Of Former Rival John Thompson
Following the passing of legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson, many of his former rivals have come out to express their sympathies. The latest to offer thoughts and prayers to Big John’s family is Jim Boeheim. Taking to Twitter on Monday, the Syracuse head coach offered condolences to Thompson’s family. He praised him as a […]
Read MoreRick Pitino Reacts To Death Of Georgetown Legend John Thompson
The college basketball world was shaken today with the passing of legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson. Among those mourning the coaching legend is Thompson’s former Big East opponent, Rick Pitino. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Pitino offered condolences to “Big John.” He praised Thompson for building up the Georgetown program and said as the […]
Read MoreJay Wright To The NBA Speculation Is Brewing Once Again
The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly ready to fire head coach Brett Brown, and like clockwork, the Jay Wright speculation has begun. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Wright is one of several big-name candidates the 76ers intend to pursue. Ty Lue, Ime Udoka and Dave Joerger are expected to be in the mix as well. […]
Read MoreBig East Announces Official Decision On Fall Sports
The Big East doesn’t do football anymore, but its 11 members all have sports set to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Big East has had to make a tough decision on fall sports. On Wednesday, the conference announced that it is postponing fall sports with plans to re-evaluate its options […]
Read MoreReport: 2 Major CBB Conferences Discussing Idea Of A Bubble
College basketball was the first major sport to be affected by COVID-19, as the NCAA Tournament was canceled right before Selection Sunday. The hope was that college hoops would be back without any hiccups next season, but that might not be possible. Five months have passed since the NCAA cancelled its marquee tournament. Unfortunately, the […]
Read MoreZaire Wade Hints At Possible Return To Basketball For His Father Dwyane
The Golden Eagles, a team largely comprised of Marquette alumni, took home this year’s TBT championship, winning a $1 million grand prize. Dwyane Wade, the biggest Marquette basketball alumnus there is, had a great time watching the team. Wade famously led the school to the Final Four in 2003, putting together an incredible run in […]
Read MoreFormer College Soccer Player Dies In Swimming Accident At 24
Former college soccer player Derrick Otim, who plied his trade at Xavier and several professional soccer teams, has tragically lost his life. He was 24 years old. According to Xavier Athletic Communications, the former All-Big East midfielder lost his life this past weekend in a swimming accident. In an official statement, Xavier offered their condolences […]
Read MoreFormer St. John’s Star LJ Figueroa Announces Transfer Destination
Last month, St. John’s learned that LJ Figueroa was going to enter the NCAA transfer portal. After taking a few weeks to look at his options, the talented guard has decided where he’ll resume his collegiate career. Figueroa was arguably the top player on the transfer market. He averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per […]
Read More4-Star Trey Patterson, No. 8 SF In Nation, Announces Commitment
Villanova basketball picked up a massive commitment Thursday evening. Four-star small forward Trey Patterson is a Wildcat. Patterson chose Villanova basketball over two other prominent programs in Florida and Indiana. The New Jersey native’s decision to commit to Jay Wright and the Wildcats will keep him much closer to home compared to the Gators and […]
Read MoreNCAA Rules On Waiver For Former Ohio State 5-Star DJ Carton
Two months ago, Ohio State point guard D.J Carton, one of the top transfers on the college basketball market, announced his new commitment. The former five-star recruit announced his plans to finish his college basketball career at Marquette. The elite guard missed part of the 2019-20 season while dealing with mental health issues. While he […]
Read MoreSt. John’s Coach Fired After Video Surfaces Of Racist Comments
With so many protests going on across the country to denounce racial injustice, it’s almost shocking that public figures are continuing to make racist comments that will almost assuredly be publicized. But that’s exactly what we’re dealing with in the case of St. John’s fencing assistant coach (now former coach) Boris Vaksman. Late last week, […]
Read MoreTop 10 Recruit Moussa Cisse Makes Big Announcement About College Decision
Moussa Cisse recently reclassified up to the 2020 class, and immediately became one of the top players in the group. That news was supposed to be followed by a quick commitment, but that part of the equation is being delayed a bit. Cisse, who plays for Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, Tenn., is a five-star […]
Read More7 Schools Reached Out To 5-Star PG Transfer Andrew Nembhard
After two years and 67 starts at Florida, former five-star point guard Andrew Nembhard is going to transfer. By the looks of things, Nembhard is finding no shortage of potential suitors at all. On Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello revealed that seven big programs are already reaching out to him. Per the report, Memphis, Duke, Georgetown, […]
Read MoreMoussa Cisse, No. 9 Recruit In 2020, Will Reportedly Commit Next Week
Five-star center Moussa Cisse surprised many by reclassifying to the Class of 2020. After picking up a number of offers from major college programs, he’s on the verge of making his decision. According to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Ledger, Cisse will be making his college decision sometime next week. Earlier this month, Cisse revealed […]
Read MoreReport: St. John’s Star Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
On Monday night, St. John’s star LJ Figueroa reportedly told the coaching staff that he is looking at other options. Figueroa has been one of the top players for the Red Storm over the last two years. The former four-star recruit out of Orlando began his college career in the junior college ranks. Over the […]
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