Latest blog entries about College Basketball
YouTube golf is all the rage these days and has rapidly entered the mainstream. Even LeBron James has now launched his own golf channel. But a controversial ad from one of the most popular channels, Good Good, has drawn swift backlash. Good Good is arguably the biggest success story in YouTube golf with over 2…
Free agent guard Dalano Banton, who was waived by the Celtics last month, is drawing interest from “several” EuroLeague teams, according to Encestando (Twitter link). Multiple teams in Spain, Olympiacos in Greece, and Turkey’s Besiktas are among the clubs eyeing Banton, per the Spanish outlet. Matteo Andreani of BeBasket, who confirms the news, identifies Partizan […]
Sylvain Francisco has opened up about a complicated offseason that ultimately resulted in his move to Panathinaikos after opportunities in both the NBA and with ASVEL fell through. Speaking to L’Equipe, the French guard revealed that several NBA teams showed interest, including the Chicago Bulls, with some possibilities involving guaranteed two-year contracts. “Yes, in the […] The post Sylvain Francisco reveals Bulls opportunity before Panathinaikos appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
TCU is set to play North Carolina next Saturday in Ireland, helping kick off the 2026 college football season as part of the Week 0 festivities. The Horned Frogs are in the headlines, though, for a different reason. Earlier this month, TCU dismissed safety Jacob Fields from the program. On Tuesday, Steven Johnson of the … Continued The post TCU WR injured, DB kicked off team after locker room altercation, per reports appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Boston Celtics have solidified the center position, but the new dynamic could prove awkward sooner than later.
Former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears won a $9.25 million defamation verdict against The New York Times over an inaccurate 2023 report.
August is traditionally a slow news period for college basketball fans, as attention turns towards the approaching football season. But the American judicial system, being new to its outsized influence in dictating the rules of collegiate athletics, apparently didn’t get the memo. First, a class action lawsuit resulted in an order granting all members of […]
For a moment there, it looked like the Golden State Valkyries were about to walk out of Wintrust Arena unscathed. It felt like, as Kaitlyn Chen finished an acrobatic in traffic, in the midst of one of her signature heaters, to put the Valkyries up 70-67, Golden State was going to fly out of Chicago […] The post Sydney Taylor’s game-winner spoils Valkyries bench’s 21-point comeback attempt appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a rough season, Memphis has a new look on a rebuilt roster and we're looking at just why Jayden Reid might be the most important piece for the Tigers.
Here is everything you need to know about Romero vs. Lopez, including how to watch the fight on Saturday.
Good morning, baseball fans! Another week of San Francisco Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend, so it’s time to make our picks for Player of the Week! This week, I’m going with a player who made their MLB debut and did pretty well, all things considered. My pick this week is pitcher Matt […]
Arizona has a clearcut choice for the top cornerback job in Jay’Vion Cole, and the slot/nickel spot has been claimed by Nebraska transfer Malcolm Hartzog. But with just two weeks until the season opener, who will win the open job at No. 2 CB is anyone’s guess. “I think it’s too early to tell,” UA […]
Tadas Sedekerskis Vitorijos „ Baskonia “ pagrindinėje komandoje pradėjo jau devintąjį sezoną. Tai klubo istorijoje yra padarę vos keturi krepšininkai ir tik vienas atletas ekipoje sužaidė daugiau metų. „Baskonia“ rekordininkas yra Pablo Laso , kuris šioje komandoje sužaidė 11 sezonų – nuo 1984 iki 1995 metų. Dabar Sedekerskis pavijo 2-3 vietose buvusius Sergi Vidalį ir Alberto Ortegą, kurie komandoje sužaidė po devynis sezonus. Sedekerskis „Baskonia“ g...
Jon Scheyer has had a tremendous start at Duke, with a 124-25 record over his first four seasons, which works out to 31 wins per year, or 83.2%. This article from Yahoo Sports also points out that Duke has won 20 road games in the last two seasons, which is indeed impressive, but there’s a […]
Brad Underwood and Illinois are continuing to make waves on the recruiting trail. Five-star small forward Moussa Kamissoko has scheduled an official visit to Champaign as part of a busy fall recruiting calendar, according to 247Sports’ Dushawn London. Kamissoko is one of the top prospects in the 2027 class and becomes the latest elite recruit […]
Roberto De Zerbi's squad for Tottenham Hotspur's trip to Brentford on Saturday could reveal a lot about the future of four players
Good morning, Illini fans! Here’s what you need to know heading into the weekend. 🏀 Illinois basketball announces loaded non-conference schedule Illinois finalized its 2026-27 non-conference schedule Friday, and it includes plenty of high-level competition. The Illini will face Duke on Nov. 17, UConn on Dec. 4 and UNC on Jan. 30 in Nashville, along […]
There’s a rather perplexing phenomenon when it comes to the way Celtics fans perceive Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of people I talk ball with believe the following are all true: 1) Jaylen Brown is an excellent basketball player, but Jayson Tatum is an even better all-around […]
One of the things that Duke does under Jon Scheyer, and before him under Mike Krzyzewski, is maintaining connections to the players who came before the current team. We’ve seen Jay Bilas address the team in preseason in years past, and not long ago, Jabari Parker came back and met and addressed this year’s squad. […]
Good morning, BBN! Mark Mitchell’s recruitment has been quite a journey. After wrapping up his fourth college season at Missouri, Mitchell initially turned his attention toward the professional ranks, joining the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. However, the possibility of another college season emerged amid ongoing challenges to the NCAA’s eligibility rules. That […]
Crystal Palace are interested in signing the West Ham United midfielder Soungoutou Magassa. The 22-year-old has impressed with the London club, and the Eagles are now looking to secure his signature, according to Fabrice Hawkins. Soungoutou Magassa could join Crystal Palace Negotiations are underway between the two clubs, and a deal could be done quickly. […] The post Negotiations underway: Crystal Palace step up interest in 22-year-old West Ham star appeared first on CaughtOffside .
The class of 2022 has had numerous athletes do their best to earn another year of eligibility in the wake of the 5-for-5action. The University of Kentucky has been directly impacted by it because of different athletes and their moves or potential moves. Denzel Aberdeen left Kentucky to return to Florida, hoping this would all […]
When 7’5 hits the floor people notice. Trent Burns sat out all of his first season, so heading into his second year in Columbia, there wasn’t much to expect. And as the season began, we saw much of the same as the year before. For the first six games, Burns played as much as he […]
Collectively, the NCAA, the college administrators, and the players have created something nobody would have called college athletics 10 years ago.
When Gerald Henderson got to Duke, it didn’t take long for people to understand that he was a sensational talent. The most electrifying part of his game, though, the thing that got people out of their seats, was his leaping ability. Henderson is one of the best dunkers to ever come through Cameron Indoor Stadium. […]