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2026-04-04 01:40:04

Duke Freshman Cameron Boozer Wins AP Player of the Year

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is the AP men's college basketball player of the year. The son of NBA star Carlos Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, leading Duke to 35 wins and an Elite Eight appearance. read more

2026-04-03 19:00:40

Lloyd Stays at Arizona with Historic $7.5M Deal

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd agrees to a new five-year deal, ending speculation about the North Carolina vacancy. The contract makes him one of college basketball's highest-paid coaches as he leads the Wildcats into the Final Four. read more

2026-04-03 18:10:04

Holloway Aims for Alabama Return After Felony Indictment

Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway plans to enroll in fall classes and hopes to rejoin the team next season. His campus ban was reversed Friday despite a felony drug possession indictment. His legal case remains pending. read more

2026-04-03 17:30:06

Duke Freshman Boozer Named AP Player of the Year

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is the AP men's college basketball Player of the Year. The versatile forward averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, leading Duke to a 35-win season and Elite Eight appearance as a top NBA prospect. read more

2026-04-03 03:40:07

Kansas Star Bidunga Enters Portal, Declares for Draft

Kansas sophomore Flory Bidunga will declare for the NBA draft and enter the transfer portal, keeping his options open. The 6'10" standout averaged 13.3 points and 9.0 rebounds, leading the Big 12 in blocks and field goal percentage. read more

2026-04-02 22:10:05

Providence Basketball Player Denies Domestic Assault Charges

Providence basketball player Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges. The charges stem from a weekend altercation with a woman that began in Providence and continued in Cranston. He was released on bond. read more

2026-04-02 21:40:45

Lloyd Shuts Down UNC Rumors, Focused on Final Four

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd dismisses North Carolina job rumors, stating he is fully focused on his team's Final Four game against Michigan. He emphasizes his commitment amid speculation linking him to the high-profile vacancy. read more

2026-04-01 21:50:08

Izzo Nearly Left Michigan State for Suns

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo seriously discussed the Phoenix Suns' head coaching job last summer with owner Mat Ishbia, a former player. The Hall of Famer was tempted but ultimately stayed at Michigan State. read more

2026-04-01 18:40:04

Kyle Green Returns Home to Lead UNI Basketball

Kyle Green returns to Northern Iowa as head men's basketball coach, succeeding Ben Jacobson. The longtime assistant, with over 30 years of experience, agreed to a five-year contract after five seasons at Iowa State. read more

2026-04-01 00:30:11

Freshmen Dominate Wooden Award Finalists

Freshmen dominate men's college basketball honors, with Duke's Cameron Boozer, BYU's AJ Dybantsa, and Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. as Wooden Award finalists and All-Americans. Veterans and other standout freshmen also earned All-America recognition. read more

2026-03-31 15:30:37

7-Foot-9 Giant Enters Transfer Portal

Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 tallest college basketball scorer, has entered the transfer portal. The popular Florida center saw limited playing time but created viral moments, like a celebrated NCAA tournament dunk, and now seeks a new opportunity. read more

2026-03-30 14:20:11

NC State Hires Alum Justin Gainey as Head Coach

NC State is expected to hire Justin Gainey, a former player and assistant, as its next head basketball coach. Gainey, 49, returns after five seasons at Tennessee, replacing Will Wade, who departed for LSU after one season. read more

2026-03-30 00:10:05

Pitino Inks Lucrative Extension with St. Johns

Rick Pitino signs a new contract extension with St. John's, making him the Big East's second-highest paid coach. The deal follows consecutive historic seasons, including a Sweet 16 run, marking a major revival for both the program and Pitino's career. read more

2026-03-28 18:10:36

Izzo Vows Return, Dismisses Retirement Talk

After a Sweet 16 loss, 71-year-old coach Tom Izzo dismissed retirement talk, vowing to pursue another championship. He plans to utilize the transfer portal and return most players, calling Michigan State's future bright. read more

2026-03-28 00:10:06

McCollum Stays at Iowa, Silences Job Rumors

Iowa coach Ben McCollum confirms he will return next season, dismissing rumors linking him to other jobs. He has led the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight, their first in 39 years, amid speculation following the team's tournament success. read more

2026-03-26 20:40:42

Oats Shuts Down UNC Rumors, Commits to Alabama

Alabama coach Nate Oats says he has "no reason to leave" despite UNC job speculation, citing a strong relationship with the administration and a desire to win a national championship with the Crimson Tide. read more

2026-03-26 16:10:05

LSU to Re-Hire Will Wade in Costly Coaching Shake-Up

LSU is clumsily finalizing a deal to rehire former coach Will Wade from NC State, despite not yet firing current coach Matt McMahon. This awkward pursuit involves political connections and will add to LSU's substantial recent buyout costs. read more

2026-03-25 14:10:17

Dick Vitale Reveals 2025-26 College Basketball Awards

Dick Vitale celebrates the 2025-26 college basketball season, naming his All-Rolls Royce and Diaper Dandy teams. National Player of the Year is Duke's Cameron Boozer, while Miami (Ohio)'s Travis Steele is Coach of the Year. read more

2026-03-25 13:20:10

Blue Bloods Fade as College Basketball Evolves

Traditional college basketball powers UNC, Kansas, and Kentucky are struggling to reach the Final Four amid a new era of NIL and the transfer portal. Their historic advantages are diminished, raising questions about the enduring power of "blue blood" programs. read more

2026-03-25 03:10:06

UNC Fires Davis, Launches Coaching Search

UNC fired Hubert Davis after a first-round NCAA collapse. The search for his replacement begins, targeting top coaches like Billy Donovan. Retaining key players and recruits is the immediate priority for the new hire. read more

2026-03-24 21:40:09

Florida Moves to Lock Down Coach Todd Golden

Florida aims to extend coach Todd Golden's contract amid interest from top programs. Despite a recent NCAA tournament loss, Golden's success, including a national title, makes him a priority. The school hopes a new deal will deter other suitors. read more

2026-03-24 13:40:13

Blue Bloods Face Major Offseason Rebuilds

ESPN analyzes the 2026 NCAA tournament's early exits for Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, and UNC. It details expected departures, key returnees, incoming recruits, and critical transfer portal needs for each program as they rebuild for next season. read more

2026-03-23 21:10:07

Arizona State Hires Randy Bennett as Basketball Coach

Arizona State finalizes a five-year deal to hire Randy Bennett from Saint Mary's as head coach. He replaces Bobby Hurley after 11 seasons. Bennett built Saint Mary's into a consistent mid-major power with 12 NCAA tournament appearances. read more

2026-03-23 19:40:08

Izzo Mentored Hurley Before Sweet 16 Clash

UConn coach Dan Hurley sought Tom Izzo's advice before accepting the Lakers' 2024 offer. Izzo encouraged him but praised his college impact. The two coaches now face off in the Sweet 16, highlighting their storied careers. read more

2026-03-23 15:50:10

Charlotte Hires Wes Miller as New Basketball Coach

Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach on a five-year deal. The former Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro head coach brings 15 years of experience and two NCAA tournament appearances, aiming to build a championship culture for the 49ers. read more

2026-03-23 14:50:06

McDermott Retires, Huss Takes Over at Creighton

Creighton coach Greg McDermott will retire after this season, ending a 16-year tenure with 365 wins. Assistant Alan Huss, named coach-in-waiting in 2025, will succeed him for the 2026-27 season. read more

2026-03-23 06:20:14

Haliburton Mocks Kentucky Alums After Iowa State Win

Iowa State routed Kentucky 82-63 in the NCAA tournament. After the win, Cyclones alum Tyrese Haliburton trolled former Kentucky players on social media, joking they now consider themselves Arkansas alums following coach John Calipari's move. read more

2026-03-22 20:40:41

Painter Hits 500 Wins, Purdue Reaches Sweet 16

Matt Painter earned his 500th win at Purdue as the Boilermakers advanced to the Sweet 16. The coach, a former Purdue player, has built a consistent winner. The team now eyes a national title, continuing its strong tournament tradition. read more

2026-03-22 14:20:10

Providence Hires USFs Bryan Hodgson as New Coach

Providence hires Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men's basketball coach. Hodgson, 38, led USF to a 25-9 record and NCAA tournament bid. He replaces Kim English, inheriting a Big East program seeking a return to consistent winning. read more

2026-03-21 03:10:07

Alabama Stars Drug Case Sparks Rights Dispute

Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway faces felony charges after police found marijuana and alleged drug transactions on his phone. His attorney claims the search violated his rights. The player is separated from the team amid the legal proceedings. read more

2026-03-20 16:10:37

Coach Sues Over Sideline Handcuffing

Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor filed a federal lawsuit seeking over $1 million against Morehouse College and two officers. He was handcuffed after a January game when requesting unauthorized students be removed from the handshake line. read more

2026-03-20 14:00:11

Georgia Tech to Hire Scott Cross as Basketball Coach

Georgia Tech is hiring Troy's Scott Cross as men's basketball coach. Cross, with 350 career wins and consecutive NCAA trips at Troy, replaces Damon Stoudamire. He takes over a Tech program that finished last in the ACC. read more

2026-03-20 13:10:05

From Empty Bleachers to March Madness

Fans created "the Reef" section at LIU Sharks games, sparking a viral "fins up" tradition. Their passionate support grew alongside the team's success, culminating in an NCAA tournament berth and a unique home-court advantage. read more

2026-03-18 18:20:09

Louisvilles March Madness Hopes Hinge on Browns Uncertain Status

Louisville star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. is out for their NCAA tournament first-round game against South Florida due to a back injury. His availability for a potential second-round game remains uncertain, as the team and player offer mixed messages on his recovery timeline. read more

2026-03-18 13:10:06

Top 50 Players to Watch in March Madness 2026

ESPN ranks the top 50 players to watch in March Madness, emphasizing impact on team success and potential for deep tournament runs. Duke's Cameron Boozer leads the list as the National Player of the Year favorite. read more

2026-03-17 18:40:06

Freshmen Dominate AP All-America Team

Freshmen Cameron Boozer (Duke), AJ Dybantsa (BYU), and Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) headline the AP All-America first team. This heralded class led their teams to the NCAA tournament, with Boozer guiding Duke to a No. 1 overall seed. read more

2026-03-17 18:30:14

Alabama Star Holloway Arrested on Felony Drug Charge

Alabama star Aden Holloway was arrested on felony drug charges after police found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his apartment. Removed from campus, he will miss the NCAA tournament as the team prepares to play without their second-leading scorer. read more

2026-03-17 03:10:10

Alabamas NCAA Run Shaken by Stars Felony Arrest

Alabama is preparing for the NCAA tournament without star guard Aden Holloway after his arrest on felony drug charges. Coach Nate Oats suspended him, stating the team must move forward despite the significant loss to their top-ranked offense. read more

2026-03-16 23:10:11

Alabama Star Dismissed After Felony Drug Arrest

Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway was removed from campus following his arrest for felony marijuana possession. The team's No. 2 scorer faces serious charges as the Crimson Tide prepare for March Madness. read more