Basketball - page 40
Kentucky’s John Calipari to debate Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take
With now former co-host Skip Bayless headed off to greener pastures at FOX Sports 1, polarizing sports pundit Stephen A....
Duke campers hang 2017 national champions banner in Cameron Indoor Stadium
The Duke Blue Devils have a loaded roster for the 2016-17 season as they have the top ranked recruiting class...
Video: Ben Simmons eats cheesesteak with Jimmy Fallon
The 2016 NBA Draft is just two days away and it was reported on Tuesday that LSU’s Ben Simmons would...
Kentucky guard Charles Matthews transfers to Michigan
The Kentucky Wildcats have lost a number of players to transfer this offseason and the latest player to make his...
Mike Brey to throw out first pitch, sing at Cubs game
There is no question that much of Notre Dame’s athletes and fans are likely fans of the Chicago Cubs. It...
Big Ten reveals conference basketball schedule
The Big Ten has been well-represented over the last few years in the world of college basketball and it looks...
Kentucky watched Game 7 in John Calipari’s backyard
Game 7 of the NBA Finals was one of the best deciding championship games in recent history as the Cleveland...
MTSU basketball player Josh Phillips transferring to UTC to play football
The Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders pulled off a huge upset in the 2016 NCAA Tournament when they knocked off...
Video: Shaka Smart discusses USA U18 trials
Texas head basketball coach Shaka Smart is heading up the U18 FIBA Americas team this year and it looks like...
Former Duke G Derryck Thornton transfers to USC
The USC Trojans are looking to make a big move in the world of college basketball and they may just...
Louisville president James Ramsey to step down
The University of Louisville will be going through a pretty big change over the next few months as the state...
Denzel Valentine could fall out of lottery with ‘significant’ knee issue
Michigan State Spartans star Denzel Valentine finished last season as the 2015-16 AP national player of the year and a...
John Calipari using Jordan Spieth to promote ‘one-and-done’ system
Jordan Spieth is one of the greatest golfers in the world today. Kentucky head coach John Calipari is one of...
Police release footage of Derek Willis’s public intoxication arrest
Last week, Kentucky forward Derek Willis was arrested for public intoxication. He was released on a minimal bond and it...
John Calipari takes shot at Rick Pitino over NCAA violations
Kentucky head coach John Calipari is not afraid to take shots at rival coaches which was apparent after he and...
Video: Tom Izzo defends Draymond Green
One of the most highly criticized players throughout the NBA Playoffs has been Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. This...
Former top 50 recruit Brandone Francis-Ramirez transfers to Texas Tech
The Texas Tech basketball program has added one of the most talented players from the 2014 recruiting class, as former...
Report: Kentucky G Tyler Ulis has ‘pretty significant’ hip issue
Tyler Ulis’ NBA Draft stock could be taking a hit just days before team’s make their selections in New York...
Video: Kentucky freshman Malik Monk throws down insane dunk at camp
Making your name on campus is one thing, but making your name on one of the most popular college basketball...
Kentucky F Derek Willis arrested, takes epic mugshot
The Kentucky Wildcats have lost multiple players to the NBA and transfers since last season ended. On Saturday, their depth...
Four-star point guard Chris Lykes commits to Miami
This weekend, the Miami Hurricanes received yet another commit to their 2017 recruiting class. Four-star point guard Chris Lykes made...
Florida AD Jeremy Foley to retire in October
The Florida Gators have had a great run of success for the last two decades with Athletic Director Jeremy Foley...
Former Kentucky F Marcus Lee commits to Cal
The Cal Golden Bears just got a little stronger on Saturday when former Kentucky forward Marcus Lee announced his commitment...
Wichita State, Oklahoma State schedule home-and-home series
Gregg Marshall and the Wichita State Shockers basketball program are adding a high-profile Power 5 program to the 2016-17 and...
Buddy Hield lands multi-year Nike endorsement
One of the best scorers in the nation has landed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike. On Saturday, The Vertical’s...
UConn C Steven Enochto play for Armenia
Connecticut Huskies center Steven Enochto is set to head overseas next month to play for the U-20 Armenian national team...
Loyola women’s basketball coach Sheryl Swoopes says she did nothing wrong
Loyola women’s basketball coach Sheryl Swoopes is currently under investigation by the university after allegations that the head coach mistreated...
Illinois guard Tracy Abrams gets sixth season
Two years ago, Illinois guard Tracy Abrams seemed like a promising player for the Fighting Illini. However, he has missed...
Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes needs 50k RTs to get game in hometown
Wisconsin basketball star Nigel Hayes needs the help of the college basketball world and the Badgers faithful to achieve a...
Ex-UTSA head coach Brooks Thompson dies at 45
There is some sad news to report in the college basketball world, with news that former UTSA head coach Brooks...
Former Yale captain Jack Montague sues over expulsion
Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague was expelled from the school after a sexual misconduct case a year and a...
Oklahoma center Akolda Manyang dismissed after arrest
The Oklahoma Sooners advanced all the way to their first Final Four appearance since 2002 earlier this year and they...
Shaq wants son, 4-star PF Shareef O’Neal, to choose Kentucky
One of the most talented players in the Class of 2018 is four-star power forward Shareef O’Neal, the son of...
North Carolina releases loaded non-conference schedule
The North Carolina Tar Heels fell inches short of winning their sixth national championship earlier this year as the Villanova...
ESPN extends Dick Vitale’s contract through 2018-19
Get ready, baby! One of the most legendary voices in college basketball, Dick Vitale, is set to remain with the...
Kentucky basketball led NCAA in average attendance in 2016
In recent years, the Kentucky basketball program has been among the most dominant in the NCAA thanks to head coach...
Former top 25 recruit Kameron Chatman transfers to Detroit Mercy
Kameron Chatman, a former top 25 recruit in the Class of 2014, is set to transfer to Detroit Mercy, according...
Report: Mike Krzyzewski targeted as Director of USA Basketball after 2020 Olympics
Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski previously announced he will stepping down from his position as Team USA men’s...
Ben Simmons to sign Nike sneaker deal
Former LSU Tigers star Ben Simmons, the projected No. 1 or No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft,...
Kentucky Basketball announces addition of John Capilari’s son to 2016-17 roster
Monday, Kentucky’s basketball program made it official that John Calipari will be coaching his own son next season. Just a...
Muhammad Ali supported Phoenix for Final Four
Muhammad Ali passed away over the weekend and he will be laid to rest on Friday in his birthplace of...
Report: 5-star Arizona commit Terrance Ferguson skipping college, will play overseas
The Arizona Wildcats are one of the best basketball programs in the country and have been for the last few...
MAAC basketball tournaments remaining in Albany next three years
This week, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced that the annual MAAC basketball championships will be remaining in Albany, New...
4-Star SF Andre Rafus announces top 15 schools
One of the top high school basketball players in the Class of 2017 is narrowing down his list of potential...
Andre Iguodala praises Arizona for preparing him for NBA
The Arizona Wildcats basketball program received a ringing endorsement from former star turned NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala, who is...
Texas lands 2016 five-star PF Jarrett Allen
Shaka Smart is entering his second season with the Texas Longhorns and he seems to be ready to help his...
Five-star PF Marvin Bagley drops ‘Final 6’ on Twitter
There are some pretty talented recruits for the class of 2017 that have already made their decision on where they...
Illinois, Northwestern headline State Farm Chicago Legends event
Another of the many in-season college basketball tournaments was announced on Thursday when the field for the State Farm Chicago...
Former Baylor star Rico Gathers defends alma mater amidst scandal
It has been a whirlwind for Baylor University amidst a sexual assault scandal that has cost many at the university...
Mike Krzyzewski not thinking of retirement
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has once again shot down rumors of his retirement. On Wednesday, the legendary coach spoke...
