College Basketball
16 stories related to this topic, newest first.
nypost.comTounde Yessoufou Chooses to Return to College Basketball
Tounde Yessoufou, who completed his freshman season at Baylor, has decided to play his sophomore year in college rather than enter the NBA. The decision came after he participated in the NBA Draft Combine.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAnalysts Identify Four Potential Second-Round Picks in 2026 NBA Draft
CBS Sports writers named four college players they expect to be selected after the first round on June 23-24. The article highlights statistical output and physical measurements for each prospect.
abcnews.go.comArizona Forward Koa Peat Keeps Name in NBA Draft
Arizona forward Koa Peat will remain in the 2026 NBA draft, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The decision ends speculation about a possible return to the Arizona Wildcats for his sophomore season.
montrealgazette.comPrediction markets list top prospects for sixth overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft
Betting markets show Darius Acuff Jr. as the leading candidate to be selected sixth overall. The team holding that selection also has several roster spots to fill.
ESPNESPN releases updated rankings for 2027, 2028 and 2029 men's basketball recruiting classes
ESPN published new rankings for the top high school basketball prospects in the classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029. The lists identify current No. 1 players and note challengers within each group.
ESPNAllen Graves to remain in 2026 NBA draft
Former Santa Clara forward Allen Graves will stay in the NBA draft after entering the transfer portal last month. The 6-foot-9 forward from Louisiana averaged 11.8 points and 6.5 rebounds last season.
nypost.comSt. John’s Names 6-Foot-11 Center Ruben Prey as Starting Center for Next Season
St. John’s announced that Ruben Prey will start at center next season after two years as backup. Coach Rick Pitino said the team expects strong performance from the Portuguese player.
nypost.comSt. John's Lands Verbal Commitment From Senegalese Forward Babacar Sane
St. John's secured a verbal commitment from 22-year-old Senegalese forward Babacar Sane on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 player has been competing in Germany's top professional league. A longtime NBA scout said Sane has the physical tools and skills to play in the NBA.
nypost.comUSC Adds Transfer Guard Isaac Bruns to Men's Basketball Roster
The USC men's basketball program received a commitment from former South Dakota guard Isaac Bruns on Thursday. Bruns averaged 20.8 points per game last season before a foot injury ended his campaign. The addition brings the total of incoming transfers to seven, who combined for 9…
winnipegfreepress.comNCAA to Expand March Madness to 76 Teams per Tournament Starting Next Season
The NCAA will add eight teams to both the men's and women's brackets, increasing the First Four to 12 games involving 24 teams. The change, the first in 15 years, directs most new slots to power conferences amid recent dominance by the SEC and Big Ten. Conferences stand to gain f…
api.foxsports.comMichigan Basketball Announces Duke Matchup at Madison Square Garden for December 2026
The University of Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off its 2026 NCAA national championship victory, has scheduled a non-conference game against the Duke Blue Devils. The matchup is set for December 21, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of the Capital Sh…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUCLA Women's Basketball Team Adds Transfer Forward Addy Brown
Transfer forward Addy Brown has committed to the UCLA women's basketball team after three seasons at her previous program. She announced her decision on social media platform X. Brown joins other transfers and returners as the team prepares to defend its NCAA championship.
espn.comUConn Guard Solo Ball to Miss 2026-27 Season After Wrist Surgery
UConn announced that guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season on a medical redshirt. He is expected to return for the 2027-28 season. The injury occurred during the previous season, and Ball played through it with his wrist taped.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEnglish Point Guard Quinn Ellis Commits to St. John's Over Other Major Programs
Quinn Ellis, a 6-foot-5 point guard from Sheffield, England, who has played in the EuroLeague, committed to St. John's. He chose the program despite interest from several power-conference schools that scouted him in person. The commitment addresses St. John's need for a top-fligh…
espn.comUCLA Men's Basketball Team Secures Commitment from Texas Tech Transfer Jaylen Petty
The UCLA men's basketball team received a commitment from former Texas Tech guard Jaylen Petty on Sunday. Petty, a freshman last season, averaged 9.9 points per game and started 22 contests. This marks the third transfer addition for UCLA, which is rebuilding its backcourt after…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSt. John's Players Lefteris Liotopoulos and Imran Suljanovic Plan to Enter Transfer Portal
St. John's University basketball players Lefteris Liotopoulos and Imran Suljanovic intend to enter the NCAA transfer portal, joining teammate Sadiku Ibine Ayo. This development follows Ayo's earlier decision to enter the portal. The moves occur during the open period for player t…