The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024 picked the Blue Devils over UConn. Here’s how his decision affects both schools — and college basketball — for the 2024-25 season.… Continue Reading »
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Rutgers’ Ogbole defied expectations by choosing hoops over both footballs
Rutgers freshman Emmanuel Ogbole did not play basketball until the age of 17 and at one point a career in American football looked more likely, but the 6-foot-10 Nigerian center persisted and has been rewarded.… Continue Reading »
D-II Pace stuns Pitino-led St. John’s in exhibition
St. John’s lost an exhibition to Pace University, a Division II school, on Sunday. Pace led wire to wire in the 63-59 decision.… Continue Reading »
WVU’s Akok at home following on-court collapse
West Virginia forward Akok Akok is recovering at home after collapsing on the court during an exhibition game against George Mason.… Continue Reading »
Akok stable after collapsing during WVU exhibition
West Virginia’s Akok Akok is alert and communicating after he suffered what the school called a medical emergency during the Mountaineers’ 85-78 win over George Mason in a charity exhibition on Friday night… Continue Reading »
Uninvited: No NIT auto bids for season champs
Regular-season conference champions are no longer guaranteed spots in the NIT, with the tournament now relying on NET rankings to determine automatic bids.… Continue Reading »
Trial date for Memphis’ Williams set for Dec. 14
A request to raise star Memphis basketball recruit Mikey Williams’ bail was denied Friday by a judge who set a trial start date of Dec. 14 for Williams, who faces 9 total charges stemming from a March shooting incident.… Continue Reading »
Preseason No. 1 vs. national champion, blue blood collisions and more 2023-24 nonconference games to watch
Clash of the titans. Bracket implications. Historic firsts. These are the early-season, nonconference men’s college basketball games you have to tune in to.… Continue Reading »
Xavier signs coach Miller to two-year extension
After leading the Musketeers to the Sweet 16 in his return to the program, Xavier coach Sean Miller has received a two-year contract extension.… Continue Reading »
Edey named unanimous preseason All-American
Zach Edey waited until nearly the last second to decide whether he should leave for the NBA or return to Purdue for another season.… Continue Reading »