College Basketball

The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball program will host its second-annual Tip-Off Dinner, presented by the Herche Family Foundation Inc., on Wednesday, Oct. 2 inside Fifth Third Arena from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s event will feature Hall of Fame Broadcaster Marty Brennaman as master of ceremonies and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Roy Williams as the …

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech’s B.J. Elder, who filled in as an assistant coach for the majority of the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, has been officially promoted to the post, while head coach Damon Stoudamire has added two new full-time members of the staff. Former Mercer head coach Greg Gary has joined the staff as quality control specialist, and Yellow …

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. moves the ball against Oakland during the first half on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan State basketball is 1-0 on its trip to Spain thus far. The Spartans picked up a win over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday to kick off their three-game exhibition series in Spain. Michigan …

Aug. 15—Illinois officially announced its Feb. 22 showdown with Duke at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. It will be the 29th game at some version of MSG in program history — postseason games included — and third in three seasons. Illinois played 14 games in the third iteration of MSG (1928-68) and 14 in the most recent version that opened …

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 21: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Michigan State basketball is across the pond, playing three …

Duke basketball has a nonconference schedule that includes games against Arizona, Auburn, Illinois, Kansas and Kentucky. The Blue Devils finalized their non-ACC slate on Thursday morning. Duke coach Jon Scheyer added four players from the transfer portal and a six-player freshman class, which includes Cooper Flagg, to join returning starters Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor this season. The Blue Devils …

March 23, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and teammates react against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State basketball has made their way across the Atlantic to Spain for a three day basketball week, and …

Georgia Tech transfer Tyzhaun Claude has committed to UNC basketball, Claude announced Wednesday in a social media post. A week after being granted another year of eligibility by the NCAA, with fall classes scheduled to start Aug. 19 at UNC, Claude is set to join the 2024-25 Tar Heels. With Claude’s commitment, fourth-year coach Hubert Davis has added another veteran …

The rankings for the class of 2026 have expanded and yielded the first full Rivals150 of the cycle. There was plenty of movement on the list with 50 new names added and familiar prospects sliding up and down the ranking to accommodate the newcomers. Below, Rivals.com national analyst Rob Cassidy explores some of the update’s most important storylines. ***** RIVALS …

Aug. 14—The Braggin’ Rights balance of power in men’s basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri’s 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers’ …

Three noteworthy home games, a road trip against a state rival and three matchups on neutral floors highlight the nonconference schedule released by the University of Rhode Island men on Monday. Charleston, Yale and Providence will all visit the Ryan Center during the opening two months of the 2024-25 season. The Rams will make the short trip to the East …

Furman basketball legend Frank Selvy, a former NBA star who once scored 100 points in a single college game, died Tuesday morning in his Simpsonville home at the age of 91. Sevly, nicknamed “The Corbin Comet” for his hometown in Kentucky, led the NCAA in scoring twice, including 41.7 points per game as a senior in 1954. He scored a …

Before setting off to enjoy an afternoon of waterslides and jet skis, Pat Kelsey urged against overreacting to his Louisville men’s basketball team’s dominant exhibition tour of the Bahamas. That’s easier said than done, considering how impressive the Cardinals looked during their two convincing wins (against inferior competition) in the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League and how low the bar …

In three months, Duke basketball will be in Atlanta to play Kentucky as part of the Champions Classic in one of the highlights of the early-season college basketball schedule. The Blue Devils will have a mostly different look entering the 2024-25 season, replacing nine players with 10 newcomers, including four transfer portal additions and six freshmen. Tyrese Proctor and Caleb …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball officially announced the addition of Northern Illinois transfer David Coit on Monday. Coit, who’ll make the jump from the Mid-American Conference to the Big 12 Conference, will be a senior guard for the Jayhawks this season. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, he’s a multiple time All-MAC honoree. Considering Kansas’ depth was affected by the injury to …

. As North Carolina continues to move forward with top targets on their big board for the 2025 class, one prospect that is emerging as a big target is five-star power forward Nate Ament. The top 10 recruit has a visit scheduled to North Carolina for the fall, giving the Tar Heels a chance to impress him. And after a …

BYU guard Richie Saunders celebrates after a game against Kansas, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. BYU won 76-68. | Charlie Riedel BYU’s first nonconference schedule of the Kevin Young era is officially complete. The Cougars announced the slate of games in a Monday press release. Here’s what it will look like: Nov. 5 — Central Arkansas | Marriott …

David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team are officially a Top 15 team in the country. On Monday, the 2024 preseason AP poll was released, with Clemson landing in the Top 15, ranking No. 15 in the country. A solid landing spot for the Tigers who are one of the better teams in the country, with …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The 2024 Under Armour Elite 24 hosted its tune-up scrimmage on Friday night and drew top high school talent from around the country and beyond to the Brooklyn Nets’ practice family in the Big Apple. Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy was on hand for the event and shares some his takeaways from the scrimmage below. Rivals Roundtable: …

Aug. 11—University of Dayton Athletic Director Neil Sullivan doesn’t rank the non-conference men’s basketball schedules he helps build every season for the Dayton Flyers, but he did describe the latest creation as a “monster schedule.” The Flyer Faithful would rank it high, if not first overall, on the list of non-conference schedules in recent years. “The best non-conference schedule Dayton …

Memphis basketball has scored an official visit from four-star guard Kaden Magwood. The 6-foot-2 Class of 2025 recruit told The Commercial Appeal that he is scheduled to be on campus starting Sept. 3. “I went to the (Penny Hardaway Basketball Camp) last summer,” said Magwood, who spent the past two seasons at Oak Hill (Virginia) but will suit up for …

© Matt Stone/The Louisville Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. With the July grind of the summer circuit season in the rearview, the Under Armour Elite 24 almost seems like a fun …

. Among the recruits that are on North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting board is five-star power forward Nate Ament. He’s a Top 10 player in the class and has interest from a lot of top programs so far. Ament has a total of 29 offers in his recruitment and this fall, he’s eyeing some visits to programs. While Ament hasn’t set …

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; Serbia celebrates after defeating Germany in the men’s basketball bronze medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports The bronze medal men’s basketball game was contested on Saturday at the Paris Olympics. Serbia defeated Germany, 93-83. Former Vol Uros Plavsic played for Serbia during the …

George Mason University’s men’s basketball team faced an unexpected setback as their planned summer tour of the Bahamas was abruptly canceled. The team was slated to compete abroad, but “unforeseen circumstances” forced the event’s organizers to call off the trip. It’s unclear how much George Mason paid The VII Group – or if they will receive a refund. FAIRFAX, VA …