UNC Shocks College Basketball, Hires NBA Champ Malone
#CollegeBasketball #UNCUNC hires former NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead its men's basketball program. This marks his first college coaching role since 2001. Key challenges include navigating the transfer portal, recruiting top talent, and assembling a skilled staff to restore the Tar Heels' prominence. read more
UNC Hires NBA Champ Michael Malone as Coach
#CollegeBasketball #UNCUNC hires former NBA champion coach Michael Malone to lead its men's basketball program. This unconventional choice follows a two-week search after firing Hubert Davis, aiming to restore the Tar Heels to national prominence. read more
Blackwell Enters Portal, Tests NBA Draft
#CollegeBasketball #TransferPortalWisconsin guard John Blackwell enters the transfer portal while testing the NBA draft. The All-Big Ten honoree seeks a program to develop his pro skills and compete for a national championship after a standout 2025-26 season. read more
Alabama locks down Nate Oats with top-tier contract
#CollegeBasketball #AlabamaCrimsonTideAlabama coach Nate Oats signs a new contract making him a top-five highest-paid college basketball coach. The deal runs through 2032, rewarding his success with five Sweet 16 appearances and a Final Four since 2019. read more
Duke Star Boozer Reveals Eye Fractures From Elite Eight
#CollegeBasketball #NBADraftDuke star freshman Cameron Boozer suffered multiple facial fractures during the Elite Eight loss to UConn. The projected top-five NBA draft pick opted against surgery and accepted national player of the year awards while supporting his twin brother after the defeat. read more
Hurleys Sideline Fury Fuels UConns Title Run
#MarchMadness #CollegeBasketballDan Hurley's animated sideline antics, from constant "calm down" gestures to theatrical reactions, were on full display as UConn advanced to the national title game. His intense, divisive coaching style both exhausts and captivates observers throughout the contest. read more
UConns Sarah Strong Wins AP Player of the Year
#CollegeBasketball #UConnHuskiesUConn sophomore Sarah Strong is named AP women's basketball Player of the Year. She led the undefeated Huskies to the Final Four, becoming the program's first winner since 2021 and the fifth sophomore ever to earn the honor. read more
Duke Freshman Cameron Boozer Wins AP Player of the Year
#CollegeBasketball #NBADraftDuke 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
Lloyd Stays at Arizona with Historic $7.5M Deal
#CollegeBasketball #ArizonaWildcatsArizona 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
Holloway Aims for Alabama Return After Felony Indictment
#CollegeBasketball #LegalNewsAlabama 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
Duke Freshman Boozer Named AP Player of the Year
#CollegeBasketball #DukeDuke 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
Kansas Star Bidunga Enters Portal, Declares for Draft
#CollegeBasketball #NBADraftKansas 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
Providence Basketball Player Denies Domestic Assault Charges
#CollegeBasketball #DomesticAssaultProvidence 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
Lloyd Shuts Down UNC Rumors, Focused on Final Four
#CollegeBasketball #FinalFourArizona 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
Izzo Nearly Left Michigan State for Suns
#CollegeBasketball #NBAMichigan 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
Kyle Green Returns Home to Lead UNI Basketball
#CollegeBasketball #CoachingChangeKyle 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
Freshmen Dominate Wooden Award Finalists
#CollegeBasketball #WoodenAwardFreshmen 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
7-Foot-9 Giant Enters Transfer Portal
#CollegeBasketball #TransferPortalOlivier 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
NC State Hires Alum Justin Gainey as Head Coach
#NCState #CollegeBasketballNC 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
Pitino Inks Lucrative Extension with St. Johns
#CollegeBasketball #StJohnsRick 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
Izzo Vows Return, Dismisses Retirement Talk
#MarchMadness #CollegeBasketballAfter 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
McCollum Stays at Iowa, Silences Job Rumors
#CollegeBasketball #IowaHawkeyesIowa 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
Oats Shuts Down UNC Rumors, Commits to Alabama
#CollegeBasketball #CoachingCarouselAlabama 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
LSU to Re-Hire Will Wade in Costly Coaching Shake-Up
#CollegeBasketball #LSULSU 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
Dick Vitale Reveals 2025-26 College Basketball Awards
#CollegeBasketball #MarchMadnessDick 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
Blue Bloods Fade as College Basketball Evolves
#CollegeBasketball #BlueBloodsTraditional 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
UNC Fires Davis, Launches Coaching Search
#UNC #CollegeBasketballUNC 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
Florida Moves to Lock Down Coach Todd Golden
#FloridaGators #CollegeBasketballFlorida 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
Blue Bloods Face Major Offseason Rebuilds
#CollegeBasketball #NCAAESPN 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
Arizona State Hires Randy Bennett as Basketball Coach
#CollegeBasketball #ASUArizona 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
Izzo Mentored Hurley Before Sweet 16 Clash
#MarchMadness #CollegeBasketballUConn 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
Charlotte Hires Wes Miller as New Basketball Coach
#CollegeBasketball #Charlotte49ersCharlotte 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
McDermott Retires, Huss Takes Over at Creighton
#CollegeBasketball #CoachingChangeCreighton 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
Haliburton Mocks Kentucky Alums After Iowa State Win
#MarchMadness #CollegeBasketballIowa 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
Painter Hits 500 Wins, Purdue Reaches Sweet 16
#MarchMadness #CollegeBasketballMatt 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
Providence Hires USFs Bryan Hodgson as New Coach
#CollegeBasketball #CoachingCarouselProvidence 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
Alabama Stars Drug Case Sparks Rights Dispute
#CollegeBasketball #DrugChargesAlabama 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
Coach Sues Over Sideline Handcuffing
#CollegeBasketball #LawsuitTuskegee 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
Georgia Tech to Hire Scott Cross as Basketball Coach
#CollegeBasketball #GeorgiaTechGeorgia 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
From Empty Bleachers to March Madness
#CollegeBasketball #CinderellaStoryFans 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