Illinois has locked in its football and men’s basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.… Continue Reading »
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Best of Wednesday at the NBA combine: Scrimmage standouts, what we’re hearing, more
With 5-on-5 scrimmages underway, here’s who our insiders believe are strengthening their draft cases.… Continue Reading »
Best of Tuesday at the NBA combine: Day 1 standouts, what we’re hearing, draft buzz
The draft lottery results, Cooper Flagg’s play and a draft withdrawal dominate the day in Chicago.… Continue Reading »
Miller, star on UNC’s ACC title teams, dies at 79
Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79.… Continue Reading »
Baker-Mazara to USC after Auburn’s tourney run
Chad Baker-Mazara, who helped Auburn reach the Final Four, is transferring to USC, as coach Eric Musselman called him “a proven winner” Tuesday.… Continue Reading »
NCAA prez is open to Trump’s idea of commission
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was “up for anything” when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.… Continue Reading »
Bracketology: Debut predictions for the 2026 season
With a bevy of returning talent, Purdue earns the top overall seed in the first edition of our projected field.… Continue Reading »
Risers and new entrants to our latest top 25
UConn climbs the ranks. Illinois and Creighton join the mix. See the fourth edition of our early top 25.… Continue Reading »
Davis found guilty in Alabama capital murder case
Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris.… Continue Reading »
NCAA eyes coach’s challenges to speed up game
The NCAA men’s basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach’s challenge.… Continue Reading »