College Basketball

[ad_1] John Calipari, a Catholic, was signaled by a plume of smoke. Arkansas had chosen a new basketball coach. Razorbacks athletic director Hunter Yurachek tweeted an image of smoke, much like is done in Vatican City when a new pope is selected, colored red in this case to let the Arkansas fan base know that John Calipari, reported to be …

[ad_1] Apr. 10—Late Monday night, Connecticut won its sixth national title at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Just like our Scott Richey predicted when he had the Huskies at No. 1 in his way-too-early Top 10 a year ago. The rest of it? No need to look and see how right — or wrong — our Illinois men’s basketball …

[ad_1] NC State basketball’s work in the transfer portal paid off with an ACC Tournament championship and Final Four appearance this season. Each of the Wolfpack’s five starters in Phoenix started their careers elsewhere, but will leave NC State as part of a group that changed the trajectory of the program under head coach Kevin Keatts. DJ Horne, DJ Burns …

[ad_1] Apr. 10—If the last basketball season was about exceeding expectations for Gonzaga, the next one could be all about delivering on them. It’s far too early to project how college basketball rosters will transform over the next three months, let alone predict what they’ll look like in October, but that hasn’t stopped national analysts and reporters from taking a …

[ad_1] The Dayton Flyers finished the 2023-24 season ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 Men’s Basketball Poll. >>RELATED: Dayton Flyers fall to Arizona, ending NCAA tournament run UD was ranked No. 24 to finish the season. The Flyers went 25-8 this past season and made its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016-17 as a No. 7 seed in the …

[ad_1] A well-traveled former Michigan basketball player will soon add another stop to his list. Youssef Khayat, a 6-foot-9 wing, announced his decision to transfer to Bowling Green on social media on Tuesday. Khayat played in 26 games in his Michigan career, averaging 5.9 minutes per contest. The small forward came with high pedigree after he became a standout for …

[ad_1] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas basketball made things official Wednesday by announcing John Calipari as the program’s 14th head coach. According to the contract obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Calipari signed a five-year deal that runs through 2029 with the Razorbacks. There is also a maximum of two automatic rollover years for NCAA Tournament appearances that would extend the contract …

[ad_1] It’s official: John Calipari is the next coach for Arkansas basketball. The former SEC foe and Kentucky basketball coach replaces Eric Musselman, who departed for a job with USC earlier this offseason. Following a 15-year stint with the Wildcats, Calipari brings NCAA Tournament experience and a championship pedigree to Arkansas. Following four straight 20-win seasons to open the Musselman …

[ad_1] Arkansas hired John Calipari as its new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Wednesday. The 65-year-old Calipari replaces Eric Musselman, who left Arkansas after five seasons to take over at Southern California. “By all accounts, John Calipari is one of the premier coaches in college basketball,” Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said in a statement. “A national championship coach, …

[ad_1] Is Arkansas a basketball school now? If you follow the money, it is. On Wednesday, the Razorbacks announced former Kentucky coach John Calipari as their new basketball coach. The new contract obtained by USA TODAY Sports suggests a significant shift from football to basketball is in the making. REQUIRED READING: John Calipari contract: Salary, length and bonuses with Arkansas …

[ad_1] In news this week that perhaps even eclipsed UConn winning its second consecutive national championship, Arkansas hired John Calipari away from Kentucky to be its next basketball coach, a move made official Wednesday morning with an announcement from the Razorbacks’ athletic department. Though Arkansas didn’t owe the Wildcats anything to get Calipari, according to the buyout clause of his …

[ad_1] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas basketball finalized arguably the most surprising head coaching hire in college basketball history Wednesday, announcing John Calipari as the 14th head coach in program history. The Razorbacks raided SEC rival Kentucky to secure Calipari’s services on a five-year contract with a base salary of $7 million per season. He will arrive in Fayetteville as the …

[ad_1] Basketball coach John Calipari moved cross-conference from Kentucky to Arkansas on Wednesday. Could Texas face Calipari and the Razorbacks on a regular basis once the Longhorns join the SEC? It’s possible, based on how the conference will handle a 16-team schedule. Arkansas made it official Wednesday when it announced the hiring of former Kentucky coach John Calipari as its …

[ad_1] Freshman guard Isaiah Collier is planning to enter the NBA draft, ESPN reported Wednesday, leaving USC’s roster almost completely bare as new head coach Eric Musselman takes over. Even before Musselman’s hire, Collier’s return seemed unlikely as he was projected as a first-round draft pick. The 6-foot-5 point guard was the No. 1 overall recruit and averaged 16.3 points, …

[ad_1] Alabama basketball guard Kris Parker plans to enter the transfer portal, he told The Tuscaloosa News on Wednesday. Parker, a 6-foot-9, 195 pound freshman, spent the 2023-24 season as a redshirt player. So, he didn’t see any time for the Crimson Tide in his lone season on the team. He told The Tuscaloosa News he wanted to give Alabama …

[ad_1] Nevada head coach Dave Rice reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. | Nam Y. Huh, Associated Press A basketball coach with deep ties to Utah is reportedly coming back to the Beehive State. On Wednesday, JucoRecruiting.com reported that former BYU and Utah State assistant coach …

[ad_1] It’s official. The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team is looking for a new head coach after John Calipari accepted an offer to become the coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Who could replace Calipari in Lexington, Kentucky? BetKentucky.com recently released odds for the next Kentucky head coach and they provide an idea of who could be guiding the Wildcats next season. …

[ad_1] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — John Calipari wants everyone in Northwest Arkansas to know he’s not a magician. It might seem like his excellence out of a top hat, but he stressed that all of his Final Fours, NBA Draft picks and on-court success came from grit and hard work. Calipari might not be a magician, but he conjured a spell …

[ad_1] Introduced before a crowd of thousands of cheering fans at Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday night, new Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari quipped that he had “never gotten that kind of greeting in this building.” The 65-year-old Hall of Famer recalled when he was ejected during a game inside the venue during the 2019-20 season that his Kentucky Wildcats …

[ad_1] It is remarkable that a good but not elite coach from a non-basketball school could set in motion a seismic series of events in major college basketball. Andy Enfield really did get the dominoes falling in a direction which led to John Calipari ending his decade-and-a-half run at Kentucky to move to Arkansas, which ushers in a new era …

[ad_1] Blank canvases always hold the most potential, and new Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari has some painting to do with the Razorbacks. Hired away from the Kentucky Wildcats officially on Wednesday, Calipari is bringing a wealth of experience to Fayetteville and a fresh-start mentality in an ever-changing college basketball landscape. Can the Hall of Fame head coach adapt …

[ad_1] LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue basketball just completed an incredible run the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament national championship game, its first since 1969. Along the way the Boilermakers advanced to their first March Madness Final Four since 1980 and center Zach Edey became the first back-to-back National Player of the Year since 1983. You can continue to revel in …

[ad_1] New coach Mark Byington has landed his second transfer commitment of Vanderbilt basketball’s offseason, as former Virginia Tech wing Tyler Nickel announced his commitment Wednesday. Nickel, who is 6-foot-7, spent one season with the Hokies. He averaged 8.8 points per game and shot 40% from 3-point range and 82% from the free-throw line. Before going to Virginia Tech, he …

[ad_1] For the second time in his young basketball career, Christ Essandoko has committed to Providence. The Friars scored a pledge out of the transfer portal from the rugged 7-foot center early Wednesday evening. Essandoko arrives after two years at Saint Joseph’s, the first as an academic redshirt. “Big dog confirmed,” Providence assistant coach Nate Tomlinson posted on social media late …

[ad_1] Yes, it’s real. Former Kentucky coach John Calipari was officially introduced by Arkansas basketball on Wednesday, speaking in front of Razorbacks fans for the first time at Bud Walton Arena. Calipari, who had previously coached the Wildcats since 2009, is one of the best developers of NBA talent in college basketball, while also winning a national championship in 2012 …