Texas State, cryptic posts and the Pac-12's next move
Texas State looms as the favorite to join the Pac-12. Why could that happen? What would come next? And what about Memphis?.
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16th June 2025
15th June 2025
From the Barnes twins to Olajuwon brothers: These next-gen stars balled out at the NBPA Top 100 camp
From the Matt Barnes' twins to Hakeem Olajuwon's son, these stars had next at the NBPA Top 100 camp.
13th June 2025
Florida at Duke headlines ACC/SEC Challenge
The matchups for the third annual ACC/SEC Challenge were announced Wednesday, highlighted on the men's side by Duke hosting reigning national champions Florida and multiple potential top-10 matchups on the women's side.
Vols' Zeigler denied injunction for fifth season
A federal judge has denied Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction that would allow him to play a fifth season of Division I basketball in five years.
12th June 2025
Greenwood, UCLA star and No. 2 pick, dies at 68
David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden's last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit, has died.
Appeal of NCAA settlement won't halt payments
An appeal of the NCAA's landmark antitrust settlement won't stop college teams from paying current athletes starting July 1, but it will pause the NCAA's plans to begin paying former athletes.
Biggest surprise, head-scratcher and more from the men's basketball transfer cycle
Which teams improved -- or hurt -- their outlook? We award winners and losers of this offseason's cycle.
11th June 2025
Wetzel: It's new rules, same old game in NCAA athlete pay
College athletics is back in the rules business now that schools can directly pay players, Dan Wetzel writes.
Baker: Settlement helps NCAA avoid 'bankruptcy'
NCAA president Charlie Baker framed the multibillion-dollar House settlement agreement as one that provides stability to college athletics and avoids "bankruptcy.".
Coach's challenges approved for men's basketball
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved several measures designed to help improve the flow of men's basketball games, with the addition of coach's challenges the biggest change.
Study: Less online abuse of NCAA tourney players
Although social media abuse of athletes dropped during March Madness, a study showed Tuesday, harassment of tournament officials and coaches spiked.
10th June 2025
FAMU AD accused of stealing $24K from old job
Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use totaling more than $24,000 at her former job.
Conference bosses bullish on NIL enforcement
College conference commissioners are bullish on their ability to enforce NIL rules in a new system days after a multibillion-dollar legal settlement changed college athletics by allowing schools to directly pay their athletes.
Inaugural Vitale event to feature Duke vs. Texas
ESPN and the Charlotte Sports Foundation have announced an annual men's college basketball event to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale. The inaugural game, featuring the Texas Longhorns and Duke Blue Devils, will take place on Nov. 4.
Who won the men's transfer portal? Let's rank the 13 best teams
These teams got the best players from the transfer portal -- with some familiar faces in the mix for top spot.
8th June 2025
NCAA athlete pay: Here's what's next
Schools will begin directly paying their athletes in less than a month, thanks to a legal settlement that was officially approved in federal court Friday. However, the situation is far from settled.
How the spoils will get divided from NCAA settlement
After the NCAA settlement, ADs are on the front lines of implementation and will have to make this work.
7th June 2025
Let's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 class
ESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.
MLB exec to lead new college enforcement arm
Major League Baseball executive Bryan Seeley will become the CEO of the new College Sports Commission, a vital enforcement arm that will have final say in doling out punishments and deciding when rules have been broken in the post-House settlement era.
Judge signs settlement; colleges to pay athletes
Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved Friday.
6th June 2025
BYU signs Young to extension after first year
BYU coach Kevin Young has signed a new long-term contract extension with the program, the team announced on Thursday.
Pitino 'absolutely not' interested in Knicks job
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, who previously led the Knicks from 1987-89, says he's "absolutely not" interested in coaching the team again in the wake of Tom Thibodeau's firing.
5th June 2025
Nigerian teen David Ugonna using BAL to follow in Khaman Maluach's footsteps
Nigeria's 17-year-old phenom Ike David Ugonna (Rivers Hoopers) is aiming to follow in NBA Academy stars Khaman Maluach and Reuben Chinyelu's footsteps at the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
USC lands Dartmouth guard Cornish from portal
Guard Ryan Cornish has transferred to Southern California from Dartmouth, where he played four seasons.
Utah Valley to join Big West Conference in '26-27
Utah Valley is joining the Big West for the 2026-27 athletic year, giving the league a presence in that state for the first time since Utah State ended a 27-year run in 2005.
New AD Batt: Michigan St. football must lead way
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Ranking the 12 best men's college basketball teams
Which teams have taken advantage of a hot transfer portal to be real contenders for 2025-26 as summer begins?.
4th June 2025
Ohio State lands commitment in Tyler Herro's brother, Myles Herro
The younger brother of the Miami Heat star is headed to Ohio State next season.
More men allege sexual misconduct by ex-IU doc
At least 15 former Indiana men's basketball players are alleging improper sexual conduct by a former team physician and saying Indiana officials, including the late coach Bobby Knight, were aware of the behavior.
Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan, graduates from Long Island Lutheran
The son of the NBA legend is headed to Syracuse in the fall.
2nd June 2025
We pitched trade offers for the No. 1 overall pick: What would it take for Dallas to pass on Cooper Flagg?
What if the Mavs traded the draft's top pick? Our NBA insiders offer three enticing offers -- and a verdict.
Florida, Houston rise in our NCAA top 25 after NBA draft withdrawal deadline
Did the Gators or Cougars do enough to earn No. 1? How the latest key offseason date shifted our projections.
Batt leaves Ga. Tech to become Michigan St. AD
J Batt, who has served as athletic director at Georgia Tech since October 2022, has been hired as the new AD at Michigan State.
31st May 2025
AAC takes hoops tourneys to Birmingham, Tampa
The American Athletic Conference is taking its postseason basketball tournaments to Birmingham, Alabama, and Tampa, Florida, over the next three seasons after a five-year run in Texas.
Meet 12 of the top recruits for 2027, 2028
Here's what we saw from some of the top boys' high school basketball players at a USA Basketball training camp.
How the top 100 men's college basketball transfers fit with their new teams
All but one of the top 100 transfers have committed to new programs. Here's their early outlook for 2025-26.
30th May 2025
Draft rankings: NCAA withdrawal deadline shakes up top 100
With 18 of our top 100 NBA prospects returning to college, there's movement in our list, starting at No. 5.
SEC bumps field/court storming fines to $500K
The SEC is ratcheting up penalties on schools whose fans storm the field or rush the court, doing away with an escalating fine system and now charging $500,000 per incident.
Baker sees value in expanding March Madness
NCAA president Charlie Baker sees value in expanding the NCAA tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision in the next few months.
NBA draft withdrawal deadline: NIL's impact, Florida's gain, the 2026 draft, more
Who are biggest winners and losers from prospects' decisions to stay or go? We answer the burning questions.
29th May 2025
Delayed flights, missed meals and little sleep: How college teams adjusted to cross-country travel
How Oregon State baseball and multiple teams at UCLA adapted to new schedules, for better and for worse.
Texas' Miller: No COVID year to hurt veteran depth
Texas coach Sean Miller says the lower number of players with an extra year from the COVID-19 eligibility rules will hurt college basketball next season.
ACC's new 18-game hoops slate: No Duke-Miami
The ACC announced its second set of home-and-away partners after announcing earlier this month that it would cut a 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18.
Big 12: Return to 18 games goes beyond injuries
Brian Thornton, vice president of Big 12 men's basketball, says the league's decision to return to 18 conference games could help increase the number of NCAA tournament bids.
Oweh withdraws from NBA draft, returning to UK
Kentucky guard Otega Oweh has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to the Wildcats for his senior season.
Ex-St. John's star Luis Jr. to remain in NBA draft
Former St. John's star RJ Luis Jr., the Big East Player of the Year and a second-team All-American, is keeping his name in the NBA draft, his agent, Sam Permut of Roc Nation, told ESPN on Wednesday.
'24 WAC player of year Grant-Foster to Gonzaga
Former Grand Canyon guard Tyon Grant-Foster is headed to Gonzaga, he announced Wednesday on Instagram.
Pettiford returning to Auburn after testing draft
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford will withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and return to the Tigers for his sophomore season, saying he envisions improving his draft stock for 2026.
Grading how every SEC basketball team performed in 2024-25
With a record 14 NCAA tournament bids, it's no surprise the SEC earned the most A's among power conferences.
28th May 2025
NBA draft player survey: Who's the most underrated prospect in this class?
Three players garnered the most votes while others recognized their college teammates.
Indiana taps cinematic reveal to announce return of bison mascot
The unveiling of the mascot's return featured cameo appearances from Curt Cignetti and Darian DeVries in teaser videos leading up to Tuesday's announcement.
Top-40 Jr. Williams, son of Monty, chooses Baylor
Top-40 junior Elijah Williams, the son of longtime NBA player and coach Monty Williams, announced his commitment to Baylor on Tuesday.
Aussie Condon bails on NBA draft, returning to UF
ESPN's No. 38 prospect Alex Condon told ESPN he's withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft and returning to Florida to make another national championship run.
IU Indianapolis hires West Liberty's Ben Howlett
IU Indianapolis hired Ben Howlett away from Division II West Liberty (W.Va.) to take over the men's basketball program, the school announced Monday.
Possible 1st-rounder chooses U-M over NBA draft
Yaxel Lendeborg, a projected late first-round pick in the NBA draft, will withdraw from the process and instead spend his final collegiate season at Michigan.
Projected NBA draft pick Mgbako opts for Aggies
Mackenzie Mgbako, a projected second-round pick in the NBA draft, has opted to return to college and spend his junior season at Texas A&M, which also signed Pop Isaacs.
27th May 2025
Uzan withdrawing from draft to return to Houston
Houston guard Milos Uzan will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft, agent Aman Dhesi told ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
Final 2025 recruiting class rankings: 4 new teams, plus risers and fallers
Nate Ament's commitment catapulted Tennessee into our final top 25, along with three other programs.
25th May 2025
Bryce James celebrates prom, graduation with LeBron, family on hand
The middle James child celebrated his senior prom and high school graduation before he starts his next chapter as an Arizona Wildcat.
Coward forgoes Duke, to remain in NBA draft
Cedric Coward is keeping his name in the 2025 NBA draft and will forgo the opportunity to play at Duke next season, he told ESPN.
24th May 2025
Touted Wilkins picks Duke, reclassifies to 2025
Top-25 recruit Sebastian Wilkins has committed to Duke and will reclassify into the 2025 class, adding to the Blue Devils' top-ranked recruiting class.
Green Bay files NCAA waiver to play in $1M TBT
Green Bay filed for a waiver from the NCAA to allow its men's basketball team to compete in The Basketball Tournament, the $1 million, winner-take-all summer tournament.
How former Golden Bear Stephen Domingo became a BAL team owner by 30
San Francisco-born Stephen Domingo's journey to the upper echelons of African club basketball ownership has been a remarkably rapid rise - but also meticulously planned, thanks to his MBA from UC Berkley.
23rd May 2025
Texas Tech transfer Williams commits to NC State
Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, arguably the best available player in the portal, has committed to NC State, he announced on social media Thursday.
N. Florida's Driscoll joins Tang's Kansas St. staff
North Florida coach Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 years with the Ospreys on Thursday and accepted a job as the associate head coach on Jerome Tang's staff at Kansas State.
Top international prospect Sarr commits to Duke
Top international basketball prospect Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, he told ESPN on Thursday.
The 12 most impactful NBA draft withdrawal decisions for college basketball
Milos Uzan, Alex Condon and other college hoops stars whose NBA draft decisions could materially shape 2025-26.
22nd May 2025
KU adds former star player Vaughn to Self's staff
Kansas is hiring former star player and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn as an assistant coach, the school announced on Wednesday.
Grading how every men's Big 12 basketball team performed in 2024-25
From BYU's run to the Sweet 16 to Colorado's 0-13 start to conference play, we evaluate all 16 teams.
21st May 2025
Louisville Cardinals sign Senegalese forward Mouhamed Camara
Louisville Cardinals have signed Senegalese power forward Mouhamed Camara, currently playing in the Basketball Africa League, ahead of the 2025/26 NCAA basketball season.
ESPN 100 wing Hawthorne commits to Kentucky
ESPN 100 wing Braydon Hawthorne, a fast-rising prospect in the 2025 class, committed to Kentucky on Tuesday.
UNC Asheville guard Marsh transferring to USC
Jordan Marsh, who averaged 18.8 points per game for UNC Asheville last season, is transferring to USC.
Vols' Zeigler suing NCAA for grad student season
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA over rules limiting him to four seasons in a five-year window as an unlawful restraint of trade under both federal and Tennessee laws.
Arizona, UCLA will play at Intuit, honor Walton
Former Pac-12 basketball rivals Arizona and UCLA will play each other in the Hall of Fame Series at Intuit Dome next season, a Nov. 14 battle that will honor late Hall of Famer Bill Walton.
Arkansas' Fland to join reigning champion Gators
Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland has committed to the Florida Gators, the defending NCAA champions, Fland told ESPN on Tuesday.
20th May 2025
Texas Tech extends McCasland through 2030-31
Texas Tech men's basketball coach Grant McCasland has agreed on a new contract that goes through the 2030-31 season, the school announced Monday.
How proposed CEO could dole out punishments in college sports
A decision on the House case is expected as soon as this week and could come with enforcement changes.
Predicting Rounds 1 and 2 of the NBA draft after the combine
After Cooper Flagg, the draft could get interesting. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.
17th May 2025
ACC distributed record $45M per school in '23-24
The Atlantic Coast Conference generated $711 million for the 2023-24 academic year, distributing an average of $45 million to each of its 14 full-time member schools, a record for the conference.
16th May 2025
Coast to coast: High school hoops factory relocating from California to Florida
The elite high school basketball factory will relocate from the West Coast to the East Coast.
15th May 2025
Bryant, Sorber among those staying in NBA draft
Carter Bryant, Thomas Sorber, Drake Powell and Labaron Philon are among those who confirmed Wednesday that they will not return to school and will remain in the NBA draft.
Latest NBA mock drafts for the 2025 class: Pick predictions for all 30 teams
Here are our experts' NBA mock drafts for the 2025 cycle, including projected teams for Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more.
Grading how every Big Ten men's basketball team performed in 2024-25
Rutgers' star duo fell short of expectations while Wisconsin's John Tonje helped the Badgers surpass theirs.
14th May 2025
Best of the NBA combine: Biggest draft risers and players who might withdraw
As the combine in Chicago ends, ESPN's insiders share the players who impressed and ones who need more time.
Illinois hands Bielema, Underwood 6-year deals
Illinois has locked in its football and men's basketball coaches for the long term, agreeing to six-year contracts with Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.
Ex-Arkansas G Fland withdrawing from NBA draft
Boogie Fland is now one of the best available options in the transfer portal, and there has been significant buzz in recent days surrounding Florida as a potential destination for him, sources said.
Miller, star on UNC's ACC title teams, dies at 79
Larry Miller, a two-time ACC player of the year for North Carolina and 2022 inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 79.
Baker-Mazara to USC after Auburn's tourney run
Chad Baker-Mazara, who helped Auburn reach the Final Four, is transferring to USC, as coach Eric Musselman called him "a proven winner" Tuesday.
13th May 2025
New NBA mock draft: With Flagg, Harper and Bailey slotted to teams, we project all 59 picks
With the Mavericks winning the lottery and the right to draft Cooper Flagg, here's ESPN's updated two-round mock.
NCAA prez is open to Trump's idea of commission
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about the idea of a commission on collegiate athletics, an idea proposed by President Donald Trump.
10th May 2025
Cooper Flagg, 5-on-5 workouts and prospects to watch at the NBA draft combine
With 120 players at the NBA draft combine in Chicago, here's everything to watch out for and know this week.
Davis found guilty in Alabama capital murder case
Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris.
NCAA eyes coach's challenges to speed up game
The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge.
9th May 2025
Cubs? White Sox? Villanova? Different claims made to Pope Leo XIV's fandom after election
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate.
Brandon Miller testifies he was nearly shot in '23
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
Texas regents approve Miller's 6-year, $32M deal
The University of Texas System board of regents approved Longhorns basketball coach Sean Miller's six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract as the school tries to boost a program that struggled in its first year in the Southeastern Conference.
8th May 2025
Ex-Bama player Bradley testifies in murder trial
Former Alabama guard Jaden Bradley testified Wednesday in the capital murder trial of Michael "Buzz" Davis, saying he heard gunshots but did not see who fired the gun on the night of Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa.
ACC trims schedule, eyes nonconference games
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18, allowing teams more schedule opportunities for nonconference games in an effort to boost the league's chances at NCAA tournament bids.
Grading how every men's ACC basketball team performed in 2024-25
How should UNC's campaign be judged? What about the conference's newest members? Our verdicts on all 18 teams.
7th May 2025
Gators, Golden agree to 6-year, $40.5M extension
Florida coach Todd Golden, fresh off a national title, has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
