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ESPNworld19 hrs agoUpdated
Former Kansas basketball player charged with attempted murder in Tennessee
Lagerald Vick, 29, a starter on the University of Kansas 2018 Final Four team, faces an attempted first-degree murder charge tied to a Memphis shooting earlier this month. He played for the Jayhawks from 2015 to 2019.
theathletic.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Gonzaga Point Guard Mario Saint-Supery Signs Long-Term Contract with EuroLeague Club Valencia
The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 8.6 points and made 40 percent of his three-point attempts as a freshman last season. Valencia announced the signing on July 11, 2026.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports3 days ago
Texas Tech Says Forward JT Toppin Cleared to Play in 2026-27 Season
Texas Tech confirmed via video on July 8 that forward JT Toppin will return for the 2026-27 season after a February ACL injury. The announcement resolved eligibility questions tied to a new NCAA rule.
sports3 days agoUpdated
Michigan Names Mike Boynton Jr. Full-Time Head Basketball Coach
The university removed Boynton's interim title and gave him a two-year contract on Friday afternoon. The move follows Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks 18 days earlier.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports4 days ago
No. 1 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies and commits to Texas after Arizona visit
Marcus Spears Jr. told ESPN on July 9 that he will reclassify from the class of 2027 and join the Texas Longhorns for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 power forward from Dynamic Prep is a Texas native whose sister plays volleyball for the school.
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news.sky.comsports4 days agoUpdated
UCLA Signs 17-Year-Old Serbian Guard Nikola Kusturica
UCLA signed 17-year-old Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica to a multiyear agreement on Thursday. The 6-foot-9 guard is viewed as a possible top selection in the 2028 NBA draft and chose the Bruins over Kentucky and Michigan.
New York Postsports4 days ago
UCLA men’s basketball adds 17-year-old Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica
The UCLA men’s basketball team signed 17-year-old Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica, who agreed to a NIL package and is expected on campus in August. Kusturica averaged 20 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Eurobasket tournament.
chicago.suntimes.comsports5 days ago
July evaluation period opens for 2027 basketball recruits
College coaches begin two weeks of in-person scouting at shoe-company tournaments and grassroots events. The period follows a season in which several freshmen ranked among the nation's top players.
nbcnews.comworld6 days ago
Former DraftKings Trader Arrested, Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged College Basketball Betting Case
Samuel Silverman was arrested May 5 on felony charges tied to an alleged plot with a Fresno State player to manipulate game statistics for profit. The NCAA has already declared the player and a teammate permanently ineligible.
espn.comsports6 days ago
Amir Khan Enters Transfer Portal to Rejoin Will Wade at LSU, Which Lists Only Four Players
Amir Khan, the student manager known as 'Aura' from McNeese's 2025 NCAA tournament run, will work one more year under Wade at LSU. Khan previously followed Wade to NC State before returning to McNeese for the 2025-26 season.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days agoUpdated
Former College Basketball Player Indicted on $2.2 Million Fraud Charges
Kerr Kriisa, a 6-foot-3 guard who played at Kentucky, Arizona, West Virginia and Cincinnati, was arrested and indicted Monday on charges tied to an alleged four-year fraud scheme. The Department of Justice said the scheme involved false representations, fabricated identities and…
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theathletic.comsports9 days ago
Five-Star Recruit Brandon McCoy Jr. Stays With Michigan Wolverines
ESPN reported that Brandon McCoy Jr. will remain at Michigan after committing in April. The decision follows head coach Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks last month. Several other players have also announced they will stay.
espn.comsports12 days ago
Pac-12 Returns as Nine-Team League on July 1 While Mountain West and WCC Lose Programs in Realignment
Conference realignment changes across college basketball take effect July 1, 2026. The Pac-12 resumes with nine teams while the Mountain West, WCC, ASUN and other leagues adjust membership.
espn.comsports13 days ago
Top-20 guard Gabe Nesmith commits to Vanderbilt over Providence
Gabe Nesmith, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard ranked No. 20 in the class of 2027, committed to Vanderbilt on Tuesday. He selected the Commodores over Providence after visiting both programs.
CBS Sportssports13 days ago
Wisconsin Forward Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke over Michigan, Purdue and Wisconsin
Four-star forward Kager Knueppel announced his commitment to Duke on Monday night. The 6-foot-10 prospect from Wisconsin Lutheran ranks No. 28 overall in the 2027 class.
brobible.comsports15 days ago
Draft pick plans to play at Auburn next season
The 57th pick in this week's NBA draft said Thursday he will honor his commitment to play college basketball at Auburn for the 2026-27 season. The team that selected him does not plan to sign him immediately.
api.foxsports.comsports18 days ago
Michigan Guard Elliot Cadeau Plans to Stay After Coach Dusty May Departs for Mavericks
Elliot Cadeau will remain with the Wolverines, his agent told ESPN. The decision follows Dusty May's move to the Dallas Mavericks and the appointment of an interim coach.
nypost.comsports18 days ago
Clippers Draft Pick Returns to Auburn for 2026-27 Season
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Narcisse Ngoy with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ngoy announced he will play for Auburn University instead of joining the team.
winnipegfreepress.comsports18 days ago
Duke's Isaiah Evans Selected by Nets at No. 33 in NBA Draft Second Round
Isaiah Evans, a Duke sophomore guard, was picked 33rd overall by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The selection will be sent to another team as part of a pre-draft trade.
nypost.comsports18 days ago
Knicks Select Vanderbilt Player in Second Round of NBA Draft
The New York Knicks chose a 22-year-old guard in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The player reacted at a watch party in Virginia with family and friends present.
CBS Sportssports18 days ago
Sarah Strong Continues Achilles Rehab, Expected to Play for UConn in 2026-27
Sarah Strong is rehabbing an Achilles injury while stepping into a larger leadership position for the 2026-27 season. CBS Sports reported that the junior forward won a national title in 2025 and swept major awards in 2025-26.
winnipegfreepress.comsports19 days ago
College coaches assess top 2026 NBA draft prospects
Coaches who faced the top incoming players shared observations on their strengths and development. The comments covered the first four selections and several later picks.
nypost.comsports19 days ago
St. John's frontcourt players selected in NBA draft
Three St. John's forwards were chosen over two nights of the 2026 NBA draft. The selections mark the first time multiple players from the program's frontcourt have been drafted in consecutive nights.
sportsnet.casports19 days ago
Grizzlies Select Duke Forward Cameron Boozer at No. 3
The Memphis Grizzlies chose Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The team also acquired additional draft assets through trades on Tuesday night.
CBS Sportssports19 days ago
Phoenix Suns Select Koa Peat 30th Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
Koa Peat was chosen by the Phoenix Suns with the 30th pick on Tuesday night after one season at Arizona. The forward averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four.
foxnews.comsports21 days ago
Michigan Hires Mike Boynton as Interim Coach
Michigan elevated Mike Boynton to interim head coach for the 2026-27 season following Dusty May's move to the Dallas Mavericks. Boynton previously served two seasons as an assistant under May and will have an opportunity to earn the permanent position.
nypost.comsports21 days ago
Kendrick Perkins Named Jackson State Men's Basketball General Manager
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to serve as general manager of the Jackson State men's basketball team. He will also connect to the university's broadcast and journalism program while retaining his ESPN role.
ESPNsports23 days ago
Lendeborg to Enter 2026 NBA Draft After Michigan’s First Title Since 1989
The 6-foot-9 forward led Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989 and earned All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. He received a green-room invitation for Tuesday night’s draft in Brooklyn.
nypost.comworld23 days ago
Gene Bess, college basketball coach with most wins, dies at 91
Gene Bess, who recorded 1,300 wins at Three Rivers junior college, died Friday morning at age 91. His son Brian announced the death in a Facebook post and said funeral arrangements are pending.
larrybrownsports.comsports24 days ago
ESPN Analyst Accepts General Manager Role at Jackson State
Kendrick Perkins will serve as men's basketball general manager at Jackson State while continuing his ESPN duties. The former NBA player will also work with the school's broadcast and journalism programs.
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CBS Sportssports24 days ago
AJ Dybantsa Says He Expects to Be Selected First Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
The 19-year-old forward from Brockton, Massachusetts, told CBS Sports he believes he will be the top pick when the draft is held Tuesday. Dybantsa completed one season at BYU after attending three high schools in three states.
CBS Sportssports27 days ago
Ohio State Signs Five-Star Guard LJ Smith, Rises to No. 24 as Kansas Falls to No. 27
LJ Smith signed with Ohio State on Tuesday after reclassifying from the Class of 2027. The addition moved the Buckeyes to No. 24 in Version 18 of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1.
nypost.comsports27 days agoUpdated
Top NBA Draft Prospect Meets Only With Wizards
Darryn Peterson visited the Washington Wizards and will not meet with any other team ahead of the June 23 draft. The Wizards hold the No. 1 pick after finishing 17-65 last season.
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CBS Sportssports32 days ago
Adidas Eurocamp in Italy Draws 70 Players From Over 25 Countries
The 2026 Adidas Eurocamp ran in Treviso, Italy, with players from six continents. CBS Sports covered the event for the first time.
CBS Sportssports42 days ago
Arizona and Arkansas schedule multi-year basketball series
Arizona and Arkansas have agreed to a series that begins with a neutral-site game next season and continues with home-and-home contests in 2027 and 2028. The matchup follows their March 2026 NCAA Tournament meeting.
api.foxsports.comsports42 days ago
Former Iowa State forward commits to Kentucky
Milan Momcilovic, the top-ranked player in the spring transfer portal, announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday. He selected the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona after entering the portal and participating in the NBA draft process.
nbcnews.comsports44 days ago
College Withdrawal Deadline Passes as Several Prospects Commit to 2026 NBA Draft
Several underclassmen and seniors opted to remain in the draft after the deadline, shifting rankings for at least seven prospects previously listed between 11th and 25th.
nypost.comsports46 days ago
Tounde 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.
marketwatch.comsports46 days ago
Analysts 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.comsports47 days ago
Arizona 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.comsports47 days ago
Prediction 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.
ESPNsports47 days ago
ESPN 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.
ESPNsports48 days ago
Allen 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.
api.foxsports.comsports48 days ago
Revamped Pac-12 Expected to Lead Mid-Major Basketball Conferences in 2026-27
Nine programs will form the new Pac-12 for the 2026-27 men's basketball season. Projections place five of the nine teams inside the top 100 nationally.
nypost.comworld56 days ago
St. 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.comworld62 days ago
St. 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.comworld67 days ago
USC 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.comworld67 days ago
NCAA 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.comworld74 days ago
Michigan 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…
New York Postpolitics81 days ago
UCLA 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.compolitics84 days ago
UConn 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.
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English 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.comworld92 days ago
UCLA 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…
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St. 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…