Hakeem Olajuwon's son, Aziz, picks Stanford
Aziz Olajuwon, a top-40 recruit and the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to Stanford, he told ESPN on Saturday.
College Basketball
21st September 2025
20th September 2025
UF restores Maxwell's stats, including points mark
The University of Florida has restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell's final two years of college statistics, a move that once again makes him the program's all-time leading scorer.
16th September 2025
The No. 1 men's hoops recruit at every position in the 2026 class -- and his competition
Five positions, five potential No. 1s at each in the 2026 class. Which high school prospects are in the mix?.
12th September 2025
NCAA: 13 players at 6 schools in gambling plots
The NCAA says 13 men's college basketball players from six schools were involved in gambling schemes, including point shaving and game manipulation.
11th September 2025
Sources: Knicks to hire Saint Joseph's Lange
Saint Joseph's head coach, Billy Lange, is expected to be hired by the Knicks for a role with the franchise, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
NCAA: 3 hoops players bet on their own games
A Fresno State men's basketball player manipulated his performance for gambling purposes and conspired with two players to place bets on his statistics, according to findings from an NCAA investigation released Wednesday.
Bouie gives Bama hoops 2nd top-50 commitment
Top-35 wing Tarris Bouie announced his commitment to Alabama on Wednesday, giving the Crimson Tide their second top-50 recruit of the week.
10th September 2025
‘Revolt of the Black Athlete’ author Dr. Harry Edwards says a new equality movement is coming to sports and the nation
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… It’s a new school year and college football, the highest revenue-generating sport in collegiate athletics, is back.
9th September 2025
Five-star forward Bryant commits to Missouri
Toni Bryant, a 6-foot-9, five-star forward who ranked No. 14 in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2026, has committed to Missouri.
6th September 2025
Commission overstated OK'd NIL deals by $44.4M
The College Sports Commission sent a correction, saying it had overstated the value of NIL deals it has cleared by more than $40 million in a data set it had previously made public.
5th September 2025
2K confirms college hoops video game in works
2K Games announced Thursday that it is working on a "college basketball experience" video game with plans to be released in 2027.
George Raveling, a leader beyond the court until his final days
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… On Monday, George Raveling, longtime Nike executive, and the first Black basketball coach in two of the major college conferences, died at the age of 88. Raveling broke barriers as a college player and coach, and he was a valued mentor to some of the game’s greatest figures.
Nearly $80M in NIL deals get commission's OK
The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 NIL deals worth nearly $80 million and says 28,342 students have signed up on its NIL Go platform.
4th September 2025
Clark Kellogg makes Basketball Hall of Fame with same mentality he had as a player
Listen to this story Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Clark Kellogg appeared to have been on the path to a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame career after one of the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history.
Florida AD gets $250K raise, semi-retirement role
Florida AD Scott Stricklin will make more than $2 million a year after signing a three-year extension that keeps him under contract through October 2030.
WCC adds UC San Diego, to begin play in 2027
UC San Diego was formally admitted to the West Coast Conference on Wednesday, expanding the conference to 10 teams beginning in the 2027 season.
3rd September 2025
Hall of Fame basketball coach Raveling dies at 88
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88.
Way-Too-Early men's Top 25 rankings: Every team's top awards candidate
From Purdue's Braden Smith to NC State's Will Wade, we're on early awards watch for these candidates from Top 25 teams.
30th August 2025
Report: Florida AD Stricklin extended 3 years
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has signed a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2030, a person familiar with the deal said Friday.
29th August 2025
Wright steps away from TV to focus on Villanova
Jay Wright has decided to step away from being a full-time television analyst to devote more time to his other position at Villanova University.
Vol for life: UT gives Barnes, 71, lifetime contract
Tennessee gave basketball coach Rick Barnes a contract extension Thursday that automatically extends a year every April 15 after his current contract expires in 2028.
Dickie V: Preseason's All-Rolls Royce Teams and Diaper Dandies
The best of the best PTPers, including freshmen, who will make you stand up and say, "Are you serious, baby?!".
28th August 2025
New-look Pac-12 extends CW deal through 2031
An extended agreement between the Pac-12 and The CW will see 66 events broadcast annually on the network.
27th August 2025
NCAA weighs disclosures on H.S., juco NIL deals
The NCAA is weighing a rule that would require incoming Division I athletes to disclose name, image and likeness deals from high school or junior college to the NIL Go clearinghouse established under the $2.8 billion House settlement.
NCAA, Venmo partner vs. college athlete abuse
A new partnership between the NCAA and Venmo to combat abuse and harassment of college athletes, announced Tuesday, includes a reporting hotline.
26th August 2025
Love and basketball: How former pro Pepe Garcia found his second act on Love Island
The former Cal State Fullerton guard and international pro walked away from the grind of overseas hoops, only to find himself back in the spotlight through Love Island and the Big3.
23rd August 2025
2025 LLWS success builds on Connecticut championship history
The 2025 LLBWS adds to Connecticut's championship appearances at the amateur level. Learn more about the state's collegiate titles now.
21st August 2025
How mid-major coaches are embracing -- or resisting -- being high-major launchpads
Some mid-major coaches lean into pitching their programs as a development step. Others are reluctant.
20th August 2025
James, son of ex-RB Edgerrin, out at Cincy hoops
Cincinnati standout Jizzle James, son of Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James, has been dismissed from the team.
Source: Kansas to hire Bland as assistant coach
Veteran assistant coach Tony Bland, who was one of four Black coaches implicated in a 2017 FBI inquiry into bribery and player influence, will be joining the Kansas Jayhawks staff, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel Tuesday.
'A Wildcat GOAT': Beal, Towns lead reactions to John Wall retiring from NBA
Congratulations poured in for John Wall after he announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.
19th August 2025
Bring back the bison: How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana's mascot after 50 years
Indiana's original bison mascot was described as "the devil with a cheerleader in it" -- but now a new version has risen from the ashes thanks to a passionate professor, underground student government action, a campus bar, and more.
18th August 2025
Omaha forward Mayar dies in drowning incident
Omaha Mavericks forward Deng Mayar, who transferred from North Dakota this offseason, died Saturday in a drowning incident.
16th August 2025
NMSU, ex-coach settle wrongful termination suit
Former New Mexico State coach Greg Heiar has reached a lawsuit settlement after he accused the school of making him a "sacrificial lamb" for a litany of issues, including a hazing investigation and a self-defense shooting involving a player.
15th August 2025
The 25 best boys' high school basketball players, regardless of class
July was a month of separation, a chance to see which players made significant progress. Here's where the top players stand after the summer.
14th August 2025
Big 12 set to issue player availability reports
The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men's and women's basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday.
Tenn. Tech leaving OVC for Southern Conf. in '26
Tennessee Tech is moving from the Ohio Valley Conference, where the Golden Eagles had been members since 1949, to the Southern Conference on July 1, 2026.
'Game changer': Kansas gets hefty $300M gift
Kansas has received an unprecedented $300 million gift from donor David Booth, believed to be among the largest single gifts in the history of college athletics.
13th August 2025
'Champs' to 'Legacy': Kiyan Anthony remixes Carmelo's iconic Syracuse image in ink
The son of the NBA legend signed to follow in his father's footsteps to play for his alma mater.
9th August 2025
Zion to A'ja: Ranking the Carolinas' top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of the Carolinas based on high school career achievements.
Cooper Flagg to Sylvia Fowles: Ranking Florida's top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Florida based on high school career achievements.
8th August 2025
No. 1 hoops recruit Oladotun reclassifying to '26
Babatunde Oladotun, the No. 1 high school basketball player in the ESPN class of 2027, is reclassifying to the class of 2026 and will graduate in the spring from Blake High School in Maryland.
Judge tosses 1983 NC State team's suit vs. NCAA
A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 NC State men's basketball team, shutting down the national championship winner's request for NIL compensation.
6th August 2025
NCAA policy revamp gives Power 4 more influence
The NCAA has approved new rules requiring major decisions to gain approval from all four major conferences or support from a smaller conference.
ULM football coach Vincent steps in as interim AD
Bryant Vincent, who is set to enter his second season as Louisiana-Monroe's football coach, was named interim athletic director Tuesday.
Way-Too-Early men's Top 25 rankings: Every team's most important nonconference game
Regional rivalries and more of the most intriguing nonconference games to tune into.
5th August 2025
Hartwell steps down as AD at Louisiana-Monroe
John Hartwell, who was hired as ULM's athletic director in February 2023, has resigned from his position, the school announced.
NCAA won't expand March Madness fields in '26
The fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will not be expanding this season, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced.
3rd August 2025
Lillard returning to Weber State, this time as GM
Damian Lillard is returning to college, this time as general manager of Weber State, where he once starred.
2nd August 2025
'Some coaches have no idea': The uncertainties of recruiting in the new rev-share era
The uncertainty surrounding how programs will pay players is directly affecting the timeline for high school prospects.
Julius Randle to Brittany Griner: Ranking Texas' top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Texas based on high school career achievements.
1st August 2025
Stanford hires former Nike CEO Donahoe as AD
Stanford has hired former Nike CEO John Donahoe as the school's new athletic director.
Commission loosens prohibition on NIL payments
The College Sports Commission has loosened its blanket prohibition on athletes receiving payments from NIL collectives, according to a memo the new enforcement agency sent to athletic directors.
31st July 2025
Rutgers hires LSU exec Zinn as athletic director
Keli Zinn, who has been deputy AD and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022, has been hired as the new athletic director at Rutgers.
29th July 2025
Marquette recruit Pearson reclassifying into 2025
Marquette commit Sheek Pearson will reclassify into the 2025 class and join the Golden Eagles for the upcoming season, he told ESPN 's Jeff Borzello. Pearson is ranked No. 37 in the ESPN 100 for the 2026 class.
Tulane basketball player Glenn dies in accident
Tulane basketball player Gregg Glenn III died last weekend in what the school described as a "tragic accident.".
27th July 2025
Kansas' Self out of hospital after stents inserted
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital Saturday, the university announced, two days after having two stents inserted.
26th July 2025
LeBron James to Dee Alexander: Ranking Ohio's top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Ohio based on high school career achievements.
25th July 2025
Can Florida repeat? How good will BYU be? Our men's hoops preview 100 days out
The Gators bolstered their roster, while the Cougars welcomed the top recruit. Here are 98 more things to know.
Gators' Rioux, all 7-foot-9 of him, tries football
Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators' football team.
UF's Fland undergoes surgery for sports hernia
Abstract:Florida point guard Boogie Fland is recovering from sports hernia surgery.
Kansas' Self hospitalized, has 2 stents inserted
Kansas coach Bill Self was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing "some concerning symptoms" and had two stents inserted. The school said he was expected to make a full recovery.
Trump issues executive order for college sports
President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to develop a plan in the next 30 days aimed at preserving college sports opportunities and preventing college athletes from becoming professionals.
Latest installment of Air Bud franchise, 'Air Bud Returns' to release in summer 2026
The film is written and directed by Robert Vince, who produced the original "Air Bud" in 1997.
Baker: NCAA tourney expansion call likely in fall
NCAA president Charlie Baker believes a decision on whether to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments will be made "sometime this fall," he said Thursday.
24th July 2025
NBA execs debate the rookie class: Flagg runaway ROY? Biggest steal? Best pick?
ESPN's Jeremy Woo polled executives and scouts on this NBA season's upcoming rookie class. Who will win ROY? Which players will surpass expectations?.
USC freshman Arenas injures knee, out 6-8 months
USC freshman Alijah Arenas, who was the No. 13 recruit in the ESPN 100, will need surgery after injuring his knee and will sit out six to eight months, the school announced.
USC freshman Arenas injures knee, out 6-8 months
USC freshman Alijah Arenas, who was the No. 13 recruit in the ESPN 100, will need surgery after injuring his knee and will sit out six to eight months, the school announced.
23rd July 2025
'We feel so blessed': Caitlin Clark gives Iowa hoops special shipment of her player edition sneaker
The Indiana Fever star sent her alma mater pairs of her Kobe 5 colorway.
ACC to report availability for conference games
To counter a push by gamblers for inside information, the ACC announced Tuesday it would start releasing availability reports for conference football, basketball and baseball games.
22nd July 2025
Memphis G Parker's bail lowered in assault case
Memphis guard Sincere Parker's bail was cut nearly in half Monday, two days after he was charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Legendary Indiana sportswriter Hammel dies at 88
Bob Hammel, a sportswriter who covered 23 NCAA Final Fours and 29 Indiana high school basketball championships, has died at 88.
Santa Clara extends coach's deal through '29-30
Santa Clara men's basketball coach Herb Sendek, who was originally hired in 2016 and is now set to enter his 10th season at the helm of the Broncos, signed a contract extension on Monday that will keep him at the school through the 2029-30 season.
21st July 2025
AAC launches rebrand as 'American Conference'
With the new mascot "Soar" the eagle, the 15-member AAC has officially rebranded as the "American Conference" and will introduce a modernized website on Thursday.
From Kevin Durant's Team Durant to Carmelo Anthony's Team Melo, these next-gen AAU stars got next
NBA stars such as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony sponsor their own high school AAU shoe-circuit teams.
From Cooper Flagg to Trae Young: Stars who have showed out at Peach Jam
Before these stars transitioned to college basketball and the NBA, they made a case for themselves at the Nike Peach Jam.
20th July 2025
Memphis guard Parker arrested on assault charge
Memphis guard Sincere Parker was arrested Saturday after a woman accused him of assaulting her in June.
From Skylar Diggins to Eric Gordon: Ranking Indiana's top high school hoopers since 2000
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Indiana based on high school career achievements.
19th July 2025
How Missouri's pair of five-star recruits fit, plus more 2026 commitment breakdowns
Breaking down the fits of every top class of 2026 commitment: including two 5-stars at Missouri.
Crowe gives Tigers highest-rated recruit since MPJ
Jason Crowe Jr., considered the No. 1 point guard in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to Missouri on Friday, becoming the Tigers' highest-ranked recruit in almost a decade.
18th July 2025
Trump mulls EO on athletes' employment status
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools.
Top Georgia high school hoopers since 2000 -- Who earned the crown?
As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Georgia based on high school career achievements.
17th July 2025
MWC pauses expansion amid media rights talks
The Mountain West, in the process of going through a major membership transition, will "pause" adding new schools, commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Wednesday at the conference's football media days.
5-star Boozer: Duke 'overlooked,' but not for long
Five-star prospect and incoming Duke freshman Cameron Boozer told ESPN on Wednesday the Blue Devils have been "overlooked" this offseason following the departures of Cooper Flagg and other NBA talent.
Memphis put on probation, fined for violations
Memphis' athletic department has been put on probation for two years and fined $30,000 by the NCAA after an investigation found an academic counselor paid two softball players to help a men's basketball player with schoolwork.
Building Duke's all-time roster: Does Cooper Flagg make the cut?
Some names were obvious (Hill, Laettner). Others sparked a debate (Flagg, Williamson). But we think we got the all-time roster right.
15th July 2025
Louisiana Tech returns to Sun Belt Conference
The Sun Belt's CEOs voted to invite Louisiana Tech as the league's 14th member Monday morning.
13th July 2025
Auburn star Pettiford arrested on charge of DUI
Auburn basketball player Tahaad Pettiford was arrested early Saturday morning in Lee County, Alabama, on a DUI charge.
12th July 2025
Ex-Bama player Miles has murder trial date set
Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles is scheduled to stand trial for capital murder beginning Dec. 1 in Alabama Circuit Court, more than two years after he was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa.
Newton, Darger named '26-27 committee chairs
The NCAA named the 2026-27 chairs of the Division I men's and women's basketball committees on Friday, tabbing Samford AD Martin Newton to lead the men's committee and BYU senior associate athletic director Liz Darger to lead the women's.
11th July 2025
House bill would bar using student fees on NIL
A bill to regulate college sports introduced in the House on Thursday would offer limited antitrust protection for the NCAA, while barring schools from using student fees to pay for college athletic programs.
NCAA says March Madness expansion 'still viable'
The committees for men's and women's Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations.
Commission rejecting some athlete NIL deals
The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years.
10th July 2025
Calipari shifts approach for Year 2 at Arkansas
John Calipari made things work in his first season with the Razorbacks but isn't interested in doing it the same way moving forward.
What the NCAA tournament could look like with expansion
How would an expanded March Madness work with 72 or 76 teams? Bracketologist Joe Lunardi tries to answer some of your questions.
Why won't high schoolers commit? Here's your boys basketball July period preview
Everything you need to know about this year's slow high school recruiting cycle and how it's affecting commits.
9th July 2025
Grand Canyon making immediate Mtn. West move
Grand Canyon University announced that its move to the Mountain West Conference from the Western Athletic Conference will begin immediately instead of July 2026.
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday.
Georgia Tech hires Alpert as new athletic director
Georgia Tech has hired former Tennessee senior deputy AD Ryan Alpert as its new athletic director. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN.
Princeton's Pierce to redshirt, then enter portal
Princeton star Caden Pierce plans to redshirt next season in order to finish his degree before entering the transfer portal and playing his final season elsewhere in 2026-27.
