Even with Coach K heading into retirement, Duke basketball recruiting has not missed a beat. The Blue Devils just landed five-star center Dereck Lively. Lively, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2022 class, chose Duke over Kentucky. His commitment gives head coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer pledges from three top-10 recruits. Lively joins five-star wing Dariq […]
Read More5-Star 2023 PG Recruit Caleb Foster Makes College Decision
Caleb Foster, one of the top point guards in the 2023 cycle, has decided where he’ll be playing college basketball. The five-star point guard has received offers from nearly every prominent program in the country, but just one has earned his commitment: the Duke Blue Devils. Foster announced on Thursday evening that he’s heading to […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Reacts To Kentucky Recruiting News
If there was any doubt about John Calipari’s ability to recruit five-star talent at this stage in his career, he just put it to rest. On Wednesday afternoon, the Kentucky Wildcats landed a commitment from five-star recruit Chris Livingston. The Oak Hill Academy product is the No. 6 overall recruit and No. 2 small forward […]
Read MoreBrooklyn Nets Release Former Duke Blue Devils Star
There will be no second stint with the Brooklyn Nets for big man Jahlil Okafor. Okafor, who played in 26 games with the Nets during the 2017-18 season, was released by the club today. The decision comes only five days after Brooklyn acquired Okafor as part of a trade with the Detroit Pistons. Detroit sent […]
Read MoreMichigan Athletic Director Says Chris Webber’s Story Is False
Earlier this week, former Michigan Wolverines star Chris Webber told ESPN that Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel apologized to him. “I was told by the athletic director at the University of Michigan that he was sorry,” Webber told ESPN “And he wasn’t even there at the time [I was playing]. He told me that he […]
Read MoreChris Webber Addresses Strained Relationship With Michigan, Jalen Rose
Chris Webber’s relationship with Michigan’s athletic department has been damaged for several years, but it appears the two sides are working out their differences. Earlier this week, Webber opened up about his Michigan legacy in an interview with ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. During their conversation, the Fab Five star said that he received an apology from […]
Read MoreGonzaga Coach Mark Few Issues Statement After Alleged DUI
Gonzaga basketball head coach Mark Few was issued a citation for driving under the influence on Monday night, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department confirmed to Sports Illustrated. Few was pulled over at around 8 p.m. local time just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho after reports of speeding and erratic driving, according to police reports. The longtime Zags […]
Read MoreJohn Calipari Has Perfect Reaction To Landing Top Recruit
On Tuesday night, the Kentucky Wildcats basketball program and head coach John Calipari received some good news. Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 4 recruit in the 2022 cycle, announced that he’s heading to Lexington. Sharpe is UK’s second commitment in the 2022 cycle, joining five-star point guard Skyy Clark. After the news broke, Wildcats fans were rightly […]
Read MoreNo. 4 Recruit Shaedon Sharpe Announces Commitment
Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 4 recruit in the 2022 cycle, made his college commitment on Tuesday evening. He’s heading to Lexington. Sharpe has committed to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. He is UK’s second commitment in the 2022 cycle, joining five-star point guard Skyy Clark. “It was a tough decision, but I felt they […]
Read MoreGonzaga Coach Mark Few Is Reportedly Facing DUI Charge
Gonzaga’s basketball program received concerning news this Tuesday regarding Mark Few. According to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, the former AP Coach of the Year is facing a DUI charge. Few was pulled over on Monday night at North Fourth Street and East Hanley Avenue in Dalton Gardens. The police said they pulled Few over […]
Read MoreAlabama Basketball Transfer Reportedly Suffers ‘Serious’ Injury
Alabama basketball was dealt a serious blow recently when transfer guard Nimari Burnett suffered a torn ACL, per multiple reports. The 6-foot-4 Burnett, who was a 2020 McDonald’s All-American, transferred in from Texas Tech this offseason. He averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per appearance in 12 games for the Red Raiders. Cecil Hurt of […]
Read MoreCollege Football Insider Shares Potential Timeline For Big 12 To Add 4 Teams
After having Oklahoma and Texas poached by the SEC, the Big 12 is going on the offensive. According to multiple reports, the league is eyeing BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF to bring membership back up to 12. There have been plenty of rumors about what may happen with the Big 12 with Texas and Oklahoma […]
Read MoreMichigan Basketball Star Has Bold Promise For Ohio State
Lately, the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry has been pretty lopsided on the football field. The Buckeyes have won the last eight matchups, with most of those wins coming in convincing fashion. Although we’re still several months away seeing the Buckeyes and Wolverines square off, an early prediction for that matchup has already been made by Michigan […]
Read MoreFormer Ohio State Star Reportedly Returning To Coaching Staff
Ohio State’s basketball team will have a familiar face on the sidelines for the 2021-22 season. Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden is joining the Buckeyes’ coaching staff as a graduate student. Two years ago, Oden was a student manager for Ohio State. Fast forward to the present day, and he plans on becoming a […]
Read MoreKirk Herbstreit Has A Heartfelt Message For Dick Vitale
Earlier this month, longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale revealed that he was recently diagnosed with melanoma. Concern for the 82-year-old, who’s infectious personality has become a staple in college basketball, poured in from around the country. Thankfully, Vitale shared that he is now cancer-free after undergoing surgery on June 28th to remove a growth […]
Read MoreLouisville Announces Punishment For Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack
Louisville basketball head coach Chris Mack has been hit with a six-game, unpaid suspension for the 2021-22 season, the university announced on Friday. The suspension will span from Nov. 8-Nov. 27 and cover six non-conference games, including two during the Cardinals’ early-season tournament in the Bahamas. During that time, Mack will be unable to engage […]
Read MoreCoach Cal’s Son, Brad, Announces Start Of Coaching Career
Brad Calipari, Coach Cal‘s son, has begun a career in the college basketball coaching world, taking after his dad. Better yet, he’ll have an opportunity to be his understudy at Kentucky. Brad has landed a graduate assistant position on John’s staff. He announced the news via Twitter on Thursday afternoon. “I am extremely excited and […]
Read MoreLeBron James Reacts To Emoni Bates’ College Decision
Emoni Bates made a decision on his basketball future Wednesday evening. It even caught notice from none other than NBA superstar LeBron James. Bates is on his way to Memphis to play for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers. He chose them over other finalists including the G-League, Michigan State and Oregon. The 6-foot-8 forward will […]
Read MoreBasketball World Reacts To The Memphis Recruiting News
Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway has been busy at work this summer, re-tooling his coaching staff ahead of the 2021 regular season. However, he made his biggest splash by landing a top recruit on Wednesday. Emoni Bates, the nation’s No. 4 overall recruit, who re-classified to the class of 2021, announced that he would attend […]
Read MoreEmoni Bates, No. 4 Overall Recruit, Announces His Commitment
Emoni Bates has finally released his highly-anticipated college decision. On Wednesday evening, the nation’s No. 4 overall recruit announced his decision to attend the University of Memphis — joining Penny Haraway’s stacked 2021 class. Emoni Bates is on his way to Memphis 🔥 pic.twitter.com/isL1ngWivK — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 25, 2021 Bates, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound […]
Read MoreFive-Star Recruit Emoni Bates Reportedly Changes Commitment Date
College basketball fans were expecting Emoni Bates to announce on Wednesday where he’ll be playing basketball next season. Well, it turns out we’ll have to wait a bit longer for that announcement. Bates’ father announced on Instagram that his son will reveal his decision on Friday night. The No. 5 recruit in the 2021 class […]
Read MoreNCAA Legend, Former NBA/ABA Player Has Passed Away
Loyola Chicago basketball legend Jerry Harkness has passed away at the age of 81. The two-time All-American and captain of the Ramblers team that claimed the 1963 NCAA championship had an “immeasurable” impact on the college basketball game. The program released a statement following the all-time great’s passing earlier this morning. “All of us at […]
Read MoreReport: Emoni Bates Deciding Between 4 Finalists Tomorrow
The landscape of college basketball could change in the next 24 hours. According to Travis Branham of 247Sports, five-star recruit Emoni Bates is expected to announce where he’ll resume his basketball career on Wednesday. Bates, the No. 5 recruit in the 2021 class, is considering Oregon, Memphis, Michigan State and the G-League. The crystal ball […]
Read MoreBronny James Recruiting: Anonymous Scout Has Telling Comment
Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is getting ready to start his junior year of high school. The top 2023 recruit attends Sierra Canyon in California. Bronny James is a four-star prospect and one of the top combo guards in the country, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings. Of course, due […]
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