Sources: Marshall AD Spears won't return in 2026
Athletic director Christian Spears and the school have mutually agreed that they will not be renewing his contract, sources told ESPN.
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29th April 2025
Sources: Shaq agrees to be Sac State's hoops GM
Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager of Sacramento State, sources told ESPN.
USC's Arenas avoids major injuries from crash
Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit for USC, is expected to be released from the hospital with no major injuries following a car crash Thursday morning.
Fredette named USA hoops men's 3x3 director
Jimmer Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 men's national team, the same role that Grant Hill has with the senior men's national team.
Stojakovic's son, coveted transfer, picks Illinois
California transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal, has committed to Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
Judge tosses former basketball players' NIL suit
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players.
28th April 2025
Duke big man Maluach enters draft at deadline
Duke big man Khaman Maluach is jumping to the NBA, where he is a potential top-10 pick after helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four.
Ty White, Kevin Boyle and more coaching moves that'll reshape the HS basketball hoops lens
High school basketball leadership on the sidelines will look a lot different with major offseason moves.
26th April 2025
Arenas out of coma day after crash, family says
USC recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma but remains intubated as he recovers from a crash in the Los Angeles area.
25th April 2025
NCAA to share data with sportsbooks for 1st time
The NCAA for the first time is authorizing licensed sportsbooks to receive official data from championship events, including the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Recruiting breeches land Fordham on probation
Fordham men's basketball must vacate wins across two seasons and former coach Keith Urgo was hit with a two-year show-cause penalty under NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations.
Kentucky looks to make athletic department LLC
Kentucky will ask its board of trustees on Friday to approve a plan to convert its entire athletic department into an LLC, a move the school says will position it to adapt to the new climate of collegiate sports.
Sources: USC recruit Arenas in coma after crash
Five-star prospect and USC commit Alijah Arenas has been placed in an induced coma after he was involved in a serious car crash in the Los Angeles area, sources told ESPN.
24th April 2025
Judge delays House settlement over roster limits
The judge overseeing the multibillion-dollar settlement has delayed final approval until the deal is modified to address concerns about roster limits.
Mitchell latest to join loaded St. John's via portal
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN.
Fredette, BYU great to 2024 Olympian, retires
Jimmer Fredette, a star at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 basketball at last year's Paris Olympics, announced his retirement Wednesday.
Bailey entering NBA draft, shares Rutgers 'love'
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, the projected No. 3 pick in this year's NBA draft, is going pro, saying he is "nowhere close to reaching my potential" and "can take a good team to a better level.".
Ranking the top 25 men's basketball teams after the transfer portal close
A new team at the top. Another that climbs 12 spots. And more teams moving up or down in our latest forecast.
23rd April 2025
Sources: USC top guard Claude enters portal
USC junior Desmond Claude entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN, becoming one of the best available guards just hours before the window closed Tuesday night.
Sources: Arkansas' Fland to portal by deadline
Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland will entered the transfer portal ahead of the midnight deadline, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. The former five-star prospect is focused on the draft, but is keeping his options open.
Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN broadcaster, dies
Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's first NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football," has died at age 80.
22nd April 2025
NCAA floats rules for direct payments to players
The NCAA proposed deleting 153 rules from its handbook, a move that will allow schools to share financial benefits directly with players.
Ex-Duke commit Henderson joins Lucas in Miami
ESPN 100 senior Shelton Henderson, who decommitted from Duke last week, announced his commitment to Miami on Monday.
St. John's lands UNC guard Jackson from portal
North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson has signed with St. John's.
Duke's Flagg confirms he's entering NBA draft
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg confirmed that he's entering the NBA draft.
21st April 2025
Top-5 Class of '25 recruit Ament commits to Vols
Nate Ament, a top-5 recruit and the best available high school prospect in the 2025 class, has committed to Tennessee, he told ESPN Sunday, saying afterward that "I built a great relationship with the staff. I trust them, and they have big goals for me.".
20th April 2025
Sources: 4-star G Adams decommits from UConn
McDonald's All American Darius Adams, a top-30 recruit in the 2025 class, has decommitted from UConn, sources told ESPN.
19th April 2025
Study: 'HR' staff could aid with NIL, portal issues
To address disorganization in the NIL and transfer portal era, a study said each university should create a "HR department" to enhance retention and relationships.
Miller among ex-Tide on witness list for May trial
Four former members of the Alabama men's basketball program -- players Brandon Miller, Jaden Bradley and Nick Pringle and student manager Cooper Lee -- are on the witness list for the May 5 capital murder trial of Michael Davis, per court records.
18th April 2025
Auburn's Baker-Mazara to enter transfer portal
Chad Baker-Mazara, 25, the last of Auburn's starting five, announced he's entering the transfer portal to play out his fourth season of eligibility at an NCAA school in 2025-26.
Memphis star Haggerty enters transfer portal
Memphis star guard PJ Haggerty, the AAC Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, entered the transfer portal.
Tracking men's college basketball transfer commitments
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.
17th April 2025
Reigning champ Gators land ex-Princeton star Lee
Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee, one of the top point guards in the transfer portal, has picked newly crowned champion Florida over St. John's and Kansas, he announced.
Israeli hoops prospect Mayer commits to Purdue
Highly touted international basketball prospect Omer Mayer of Israel has committed to Purdue, he told ESPN.
Michigan star 7-footer Wolf to enter NBA draft
Michigan's Danny Wolf, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN he will enter the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.
FAMU to hire Heisman winner Ward as hoops HC
Former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick Charlie Ward is set to become the coach at Florida A&M, sources told ESPN.
Duke freshman star Knueppel to enter NBA draft
Duke freshman Kon Knueppel announced that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Teams on the rise in version 2.0
Texas Tech and BYU climb our Way-Too-Early 2025-26 rankings thanks to key player returns and portal additions.
16th April 2025
Condon to enter NBA draft, keep NCAA eligibility
Florida sophomore Alex Condon will enter the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his NCAA eligibility.
Gamecocks' Murray-Boyles to declare for draft
South Carolina's Collin Murray-Boyles, projected No. 10 in ESPN's latest mock draft, will declare for the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN.
15th April 2025
Denver hires Bergstraser from D-II as coach
The University of Denver hired Tim Bergstraser on Monday as its next men's basketball coach following his successful three-year run at Division II Minnesota State University Moorhead, and he will take over for Jeff Wulbrun, who was let go last month.
Smith 'running it back' for senior year at Purdue
Purdue guard Braden Smith, a consensus first-team All-American who averaged 15.8 points and 8.7 assists, which was second in Division I, will return for his senior season.
Illini's Riley, projected 1st-rounder, enters draft
Illinois freshman wing Will Riley, a projected first-round pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft.
Illini star freshman Jakucionis to enter NBA draft
Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, a projected top-10 pick, told ESPN that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft.
14th April 2025
Houston tourney star Uzan to declare for draft
Houston guard Milos Uzan, a breakout star in the men's NCAA tournament, will declare for the 2025 NBA draft.
13th April 2025
European prospect Jelavic commits to Kentucky
Andrija Jelavic, one of the top European basketball prospects in his age group, has committed to Kentucky in the class of 2025, his agents told ESPN.
Gators celebrate title with 60K fans at the Swamp
The Florida Gators celebrated their recent basketball national championship in front of nearly 60,000 fans at the Swamp during halftime of football team's annual spring game.
12th April 2025
Saint Joseph's F Fleming will enter NBA draft
Saint Joseph's junior big man Rasheer Fleming, a top-30 prospect, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, his agents Rich Paul and Lucas Newton of Klutch Sports told ESPN on Friday.
11th April 2025
No. 7 PG recruit Lewis decommits from Kentucky
Acaden Lewis, the No. 7-ranked point guard in the 2025 class, decommitted from Kentucky, he told ESPN on Thursday.
L'ville rewards Kelsey with extension, $1M raise
Pat Kelsey, who has helped guide Louisville's dramatic turnaround, including its first NCAA tournament berth since 2019, landed a one-year extension through the 2029-30 season as well as a salary bump from $2.3 million to $3.3 million a year.
Arizona gives Lloyd 5-year extension, pay bump
Arizona extended the contract of men's basketball coach Tommy Lloyd's by five years through the 2029-30 season.
High Point's Huss to Creighton as HC-in-waiting
High Point's Alan Huss is stepping down and will rejoin Greg McDermott's staff at Creighton, where he will be named head coach-in-waiting.
Sources: Grambling hiring FAMU's Crarey as coach
Grambling State is hiring Florida A&M University coach Patrick Crarey II as the school's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel Thursday.
Huss to Creighton as HC-in-waiting, sources say
High Point's Alan Huss is stepping down and will rejoin Greg McDermott's staff at Creighton, where he will be named head coach-in-waiting, sources told ESPN.
10th April 2025
Power 4 heads unite on Hill, lobby for NIL guidance
Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC leaders gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers and lobby for federal NIL guidelines -- a strong show of unity from the Power 4 just days after college athletics inched closer to a landmark settlement.
Acuff leaves Lipscomb, takes Samford coaching job
Lennie Acuff, who coached Lipscomb to three straight 20-win seasons and an appearance in the 2025 NCAA tournament, has been named successor to Bucky McMillan at Samford.
Andrzejek joins Campbell after title with Florida
After "whirlwind" title run with the Florida Gators, John Andrzejek has finally joined Campbell as the team's new head coach.
Willard to stay with Wright's way as Nova coach
New Villanova coach Kevin Willard pledged to foster the culture of attitude, hard work and toughness built by Jay Wright as the Wildcats aim to return to the nation's elite.
Texas Tech's Toppin, Big 12 POY, opts for return
Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin announced Wednesday he would be returning to Texas Tech to play his junior season.
Arizona lands 5-star hoops prospect over USC
Five-star guard Brayden Burries, the second-highest-ranked prospect available in the senior class, committed to Arizona.
UGA star freshman Newell to enter NBA draft
Georgia freshman big man Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft.
Florida, Flagg and more feats of fabulousness from the 2024-25 season
What a season! The legendary Dick Vitale picks his top 12 sizzling storylines from an unbelievable year of college hoops.
9th April 2025
For Florida fans, a title celebration worth the wait
Florida fans and students waited nearly two hours before the Gators' national championship-winning team arrived on campus to celebrate Monday's thrilling victory in the NCAA tournament final.
Florida's win in title game had 18.1M viewers
Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years with 18.1 million viewers.
Gators top final AP poll; UH, Duke, Auburn follow
The Florida Gators are No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.
Texas' Johnson, projected top-5 pick, enters draft
Texas freshman Tre Johnson announced Tuesday that he will declare for the NBA draft.
Houston, Duke early betting faves for 2026 title
Bookmakers believe Houston will be in contention for a men's college basketball national title again in 2026, behind only Duke as the early betting favorite.
MSU freshman Richardson to enter NBA draft
Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson, a projected lottery pick and son of former NBA player Jason Richardson, told ESPN he is entering the 2025 NBA draft.
Source: BYU star freshman Demin to enter draft
BYU freshman guard Egor Demin, a projected lottery pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, a source told ESPN on Tuesday.
Quaintance commits to Kentucky for 2nd time
Jayden Quaintance, the former Arizona State big man who decommitted from Kentucky a year ago, has committed again, his father told ESPN on Tuesday.
8th April 2025
Houston stunned: 'That broke everybody's heart'
Houston squandered a 12-point lead in the second half and finished the national title game with four consecutive turnovers in losing to Florida on Monday night.
2025-26 men’s college basketball rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 25
Only 210 days until the 2025-26 season -- but Houston is already the favorite at the top.
'We've got Walt': How Clayton Jr. willed Florida to a title
Whether he put up 34 points or 11, Clayton's presence for the Gators was key to their title hopes.
How Florida beat Houston to win the men's NCAA championship game
The Gators won the title in the final minutes of Monday night's game. Here were the pivotal moments.
'Winning time': Florida rallies once again for title
Florida rallied from a 12-point deficit to survive a defensive slugfest vs. Houston and earn the program its third national championship since 2006.
House settlement inches closer to final approval
A judge directed lawyers to address a short list of her remaining concerns about a multibillion-dollar settlement that could reshape college sports.
McMillan introduced at TAMU: Here to win titles
The Bucky McMillan era tipped off Monday at Texas A&M with a lofty promise from the coach.
Jenkins sues NCAA for limiting pay while at Nova
Through a lawsuit filed last week in New York, former NCAA tournament hero Kris Jenkins is suing the NCAA and six conferences for limiting athlete pay and restricting his ability to capitalize off his name, image and likeness while he was at Villanova.
LSU taps Bucks exec Dupree for new GM job
LSU is filling its newly created men's basketball general manager position with Milwaukee Bucks global scouting director Ronald Dupree.
The best high school boys' basketball teams in 2024-25
Columbus (FL) ends the 2024-25 boys' high school basketball season with the Chipotle Nationals championship -- and the top spot in the ESPN top 25 rankings.
Auburn's Pettiford to enter draft pool, stay eligible
Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, who averaged 11.6 points this season, said he will declare for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship
Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.
7th April 2025
Men’s title game preview: Advantages, flaws, picks for Houston-Florida
With the championship on the line, what must Florida and Houston do to prevail -- and what could stop them?.
Williams sets scoring mark as Huskers win CBC
Brice Williams set the single-season scoring record for Nebraska in Sunday's victory over UCF in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown.
Golden: Gators 'respect' but don't fear Sampson
Florida coach Todd Golden says his team understands the challenge of facing Houston's top-ranked defense and Hall of Fame coach in the title game.
Bidunga sticks with Kansas after testing portal
Flory Bidunga's return represents a huge victory for coach Bill Self as he rebuilds the Kansas roster after a season that fell below expectations.
Florida or Houston? Best bets for the big game
Greg Peterson provides full analysis on the bets to make on the men's national championship game on Monday.
6th April 2025
For Duke, stunned silence as title run collapses
A hush accompanied the Blue Devils' attempts to process how a six-point lead could disappear in less than 20 seconds Saturday night in a stunning 70-67 loss to Houston in the Final Four.
Best men's Final Four ... ever?! Breaking down epic comebacks by Houston, Florida
The Final Four of all No. 1 sees more than delivered. Our team breaks down what they saw in San Antonio.
The secret to Houston's incredible comeback: Toughness and an ability to 'hang in there'
Though their season looked over, the Cougars stayed tough and found a way to pull out a miraculous win.
Dempsey, former NCAA president, dies at age 92
Cedric Dempsey, the former NCAA president who helped turn Arizona into a national power as athletic director before leading the national organization through key years of transition and growth, died Saturday at age 92.
Florida opens as slim favorite over Houston
The Florida Gators opened as a slim 1.5-point favorite over Houston heading into the men's college basketball national championship.
Comeback Cougars: Houston rallies, shocks Duke
Though Houston trailed throughout most of the game, J'Wan Roberts and his team stormed past Duke in the second half to book their trip to Monday's national title game with a 70-67 victory.
Emotional Broome on end of Auburn run: 'It hurts'
Auburn star big man Johni Broome was emotional after a second half that saw him score just three points as Auburn blew an eight-point lead.
Clayton, 'the real deal,' carries Florida to final
Walter Clayton Jr. pulls through for Florida again as the Gators fend off Auburn late to make the program's first national title game since 2007.
National title game: How they got there, what's in store
Florida and Houston will meet on Monday after each made a second-half comeback in Saturday's semifinals.
Duke's Flagg 4th freshman to win Wooden Award
Duke's Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award's history to earn the award.
Carmelo sees 'similarities' to Flagg's title quest
Carmelo Anthony, inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, said he sees "similarities" to Cooper Flagg trying to lead Duke to an NCAA title as a freshman.
Duke, UConn commits secure titles of their own on Final Four weekend
Cameron and Cayden Boozer are Duke-bound, while fellow national champion Kelis Fisher is headed to UConn.
Sources: Pitt transfer Lowe commits to Kentucky
Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, who entered the transfer portal after averaging over 16 points and five assists per game this season for the Panthers, has committed to Kentucky, sources told ESPN.
