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 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 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 MorePatrick Ewing Jr. Offers Promising Update On His Father
The sports world got quite a scare last week when basketball legend Patrick Ewing was hospitalized with the coronavirus. Fortunately, it looks like the prognosis for the Georgetown head coach is looking better. Patrick Ewing Jr. took to Twitter on Monday with a very positive update on his father. The younger Ewing announced that his […]
Read MoreGeorgetown Transfer Mac McClung Cuts List To 7 Schools
Moments ago, Georgetown transfer guard Mac McClung took to Twitter and released his list of seven schools he is considering. McClung entered the NCAA transfer portal one week ago. Previously, he announced he was testing the NBA Draft waters, but ultimately decided he would instead look to transfer. “A number of different events made me […]
Read More13 Schools Have Reached Out To Georgetown Transfer Mac McClung
A big-time name hit the NCAA’s transfer portal on Wednesday, as Georgetown star Mac McClung has decided to move on from the Hoyas. McClung, who will be a junior in the fall, is coming off back-to-back promising seasons. He averaged more than 15 points as a sophomore and more than 13 points as a freshman. […]
Read MorePatrick Ewing Reacts To Mac McClung Transferring From Georgetown
Mac McClung’s decision to transfer from Georgetown leaves Patrick Ewing in a tough spot heading into his fourth year. But while Ewing may be disappointed, he isn’t letting it affect his relationship with his now-former point guard. According to Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post, Ewing admitted he was disappointed to see McClung leaving. Ewing […]
Read More2 Major Schools Named Landing Spots For Transfer Mac McClung
A prominent college basketball guard hit the transfer market today, as Georgetown sophomore Mac McClung announced he’s leaving the program. “It was a number of different events that made me feel I had no choice but to transfer from Georgetown,” McClung told ESPN. “I really wanted to stay, but things throughout my career made me […]
Read MoreMac McClung Announces Decision On Future At Georgetown
Mac McClung was one of the highest-profile high school players in the country a few years ago, thanks to a litany of huge dunks posted to social media. One can argue that behind Zion Williamson, McClung was the most internet-famous player in the 2018 recruiting class. In basketball circles, he wasn’t seen as a truly […]
Read More5-Star SF Patrick Baldwin Names Top 10 Schools
Patrick Baldwin Jr. is one of the truly elite players in the 2021 recruiting class. The Sussex, Wis. native is a composite five-star recruit. 247Sports‘ composite rankings have him as the No. 3 recruit in the entire nation. Baldwin only ranks behind No. 1 overall recruit Jonathan Kuminga among small forwards. He’s the top recruit […]
Read MoreMajor Conference Commissioner Lays Out Timetable For College Hoops Season
With kickoff set for late August, college football is currently in the crosshairs as the sports world tries to figure out how to move forward in the COVID-19 world. The upcoming college basketball season isn’t quite as pressing, but a time will come where decisions have to be made. College basketball may be the major […]
Read MorePatrick Ewing Reveals Why He’s Not Watching ‘The Last Dance’
A running theme of The Last Dance—the 10-part documentary about Michael Jordan and the final Chicago Bulls championship run—is the players who Jordan tormented during his incredible run. Few are more notable than Patrick Ewing. The Ewing era was the last true heydey for the New York Knicks. The team made 13 straight playoff runs, only […]
Read MoreNo. 8 CBB Recruit Moussa Cisse Names Top 6
There aren’t many bigger recruits out there right now than Lausanne Collegiate School’s Moussa Cisse. The 2021 big man has the attention of major programs across the country. Cisse is the No. 8 overall player in the class, per 247Sports‘ composite rankings. He comes in at No. 3 among centers and the Memphis-based star is […]
Read MoreTop Grad Transfer Justin Kier Releases Top 7 Schools
George Mason’s Justin Kier was a double-digit scorer as a sophomore and junior. After playing in just nine games as a senior, he is set to be a graduate transfer ahead of next season. Kier had his best season with the Patriots in 2018-19 as a junior. He averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.6 […]
Read More10 Schools Named For Dikembe Mutombo’s Son Ryan, A ’21 Recruit
Dikembe Mutombo became a hoops star during his college career at Georgetown. His son Ryan Mutombo has the option of following in those big footsteps and becoming a Hoya, or joining one of a number of other prominent programs. Ryan Mutombo is a 6-foot-11, 215 pound center. He currently plays at the Lovett School in […]
Read MoreGeorgetown’s Mac McClung Announces NBA Draft Decision
Georgetown guard Mac McClung is entering the 2020 NBA Draft, but will maintain his college eligibility should he choose to return to school, he announced this afternoon. The 6-foot-2 McClung played in 21 games (20 starts) this season for the Hoyas, missing considerable time down the stretch due to injury. He led the team in […]
Read MoreJay Bilas Names College Basketball’s Greatest Player Ever
In lieu of an actual NCAA Tournament this month, ESPN has been running a 64-person bracket to determine the greatest player in college basketball history. We’ve reached the Sweet 16, with a number of upsets behind us. In both the East and West Regions, the No. 1 seeds have been eliminated already. In the West, […]
Read More2 Former Big East Basketball Players Have Reportedly Died Of Coronavirus
A pair of former Big East basketball guards have reportedly both passed away after contracting and battling coronavirus. Lee Green, who played at St. John’s from 1991-94 and Dave Edwards, who began his college career at Georgetown before transferring to Texas A&M, died on Monday according to multiple reports. Both men appear to have been […]
Read MoreESPN Bracketology Update After Saturday’s Big College Hoops Games
Kansas’ big-time win over No. 1 Baylor has sparked a major 2020 NCAA Tournament seeding projection change. The Bears were previously the projected No. 1 overall seed for the upcoming tournament. But after losing to the Jayhawks at home on Saturday, Kansas is the new No. 1 overall seed, according to Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi. […]
Read MoreJim Boeheim Has Brutally Honest Quote About Opposing Player
Following Syracuse’s 89-79 loss to Georgetown this afternoon, head coach Jim Boeheim dropped arguably the quote of the weekend. However, the legendary coach may have crossed the line with his recent comments. This season has been stressful for Boeheim, who is currently leading a 5-5 team. Today’s loss to the Hoyas just adds to the […]
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