College Basketball

Jul. 11—CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois men’s basketball program approached its last stage of roster building for the 2024-25 season with a specific intent of landing another player that would fit what the coaching staff calls an “action guy.” A player to run the offense through. Someone comfortable — and effective — with the ball in their hands. The Illini ultimately …

Shaqir O’Neal’s decision to join Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team continues to generate excitement throughout Rattler Nation. Shaqir, the youngest son of Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has transferred from fellow Southwestern Athletic Conference program and HBCU Texas Southern. FAMU announced the news Monday night. Shaqir O’Neal, 21, is a rising redshirt junior and joins new FAMU head coach …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has released its non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 season. This Jayhawks team, once again led by head coach Bill Self, won’t go without tests ahead of Big 12 Conference play. Veteran returning players such as graduate center Hunter Dickinson, graduate guard Dajuan Harris Jr. and senior forward KJ Adams Jr. will have their opportunities to learn what …

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Thursday affirmed the dismissal of the NCAA’s motion to dismiss Johnson v. NCAA, a case where college athletes argue they are employees of their schools and the NCAA within the meaning of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws. In doing so, the Third Circuit rejected the NCAA’s longstanding position …

Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek talks with Cooper Flagg and Kevin Love about Flagg’s recent USA Basketball scrimmage where the incoming Duke freshman stole the show. Cooper & Kevin join Yahoo Sports on behalf of the Gatorade National Player of the Year award. View more Video Transcript I’m Kristen Pe joined by Cooper flag and Kevin Love in …

NEW WASHINGTON — If it is good enough for Mason Studer and Max Dawson, it is good enough for anyone. If it is worth Mason Studer’s and Max Dawson’s time, it is worth yours, too. On Thursday morning, 130 campers finished up the third and final day of the Next Level Basketball 419 Camp at Buckeye Central High School, the …

Duke-bound mega-prospect Cooper Flagg looked like a veteran pro playing against NBA competition at a USA Basketball scrimmage this week, as the 17-year-old forward took over the game for long stretches and looked comfortable showcasing his entire bag of skill against the best the NBA has to offer. Flagg’s eye-popping performance reminded everyone that the Maine-born star is the closest …

Travis Geopfert, a highly decorated assistant coach during two stints at national power Arkansas, has been named Kansas State’s new director of track and field/cross country. Geopfert, who replaces recently retired hall of fame coach Cliff Rovelto, agreed to a five-year contract, which was approved by K-State Athletics’ board of directors and university president Richard Linton. “The sustained success during …

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – National Championship INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis will host championships for all three NCAA divisions and the NIT in 2026, and the governing body’s men’s basketball committee has also approved including the Torvik and Wins Against Bubble rankings among metrics in evaluating teams for next year’s tournament. The Indiana capital and NCAA home was previously chosen …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There are high expectations in Lawrence once again after the Kansas Jayhawks had a strong offseason. With the return of their top scorer in Hunter Dickinson, landing a productive haul of transfers and two players in the top 35 of the 2024 recruiting class, the Jayhawks are expected to be one of the best teams in …

LAWRENCE — Allen Fieldhouse, home to Kansas’ men’s and women’s basketball programs, will have a new capacity following the renovations underway at the arena. According to a KU release that focused on the availability of season tickets, the building’s new capacity will be 15,300. The previous listed capacity was 16,300. Multiple phases of construction, which are set to be completed ahead …

PHILADELPHIA — College athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday in a setback to the NCAA. The court, in the latest challenge to the NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said that a test should be developed to differentiate between students …

Over the past year, Cooper Flagg has been weaving his way into becoming a household name for basketball fans. After rising through the recruiting ranks to become the No. 1 player in the 2024 national basketball class, Flagg added to his hype by choosing to play his presumed one year of college ball for the polarizing Duke Blue Devils. Flagg …

Big changes are coming to college basketball this season, none bigger than the demise of the Pac-12. While it still exists on paper, with Oregon State and Washington State as its only members, it is not competing this season as it seeks to rebuild over the next two years. The Beavers and Cougars will play in the West Coast Conference for …

The countdown to August 31 is down to 51 days and shifting into the player spotlight here at Cornhuskers Wire is Huskers offensive lineman Justin Evans. The East Orange, New Jersey native is entering his third season with the Nebraska program after appearing in 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2023. The 6-foot-1 Evans started in five games for …

So much of high school recruiting comes down to a two-week period in the middle of the summer, commonly known as the “live period.” College coaches are out in full force, not distracted by the season or the transfer portal, traveling the country to various recruiting events, often run by sneaker companies. The most notable of those events is the …

The news on NCAA Tournament expansion is … there is no news. The NCAA men’s basketball committee wrapped its annual summer meetings on Wednesday and didn’t move closer to a decision on whether to expand the NCAA Tournament, sources told CBS Sports. The topic was discussed at length Tuesday and remains up for debate for many reasons, arguably the biggest …

Among the targets on Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ 2025 recruiting big board is five-star forward Nate Ament. The Tar Heels joined the recruitment a little late for the forward, offering him in May after watching him for months. Davis and his staff eventually liked what they saw in him to extend the offer and now the …

Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey has described his offensive philosophy as being rooted in randomness. His up-tempo teams have had a calling card over the years, however; and it’s very much by design. They’ve liked to shoot 3-pointers — a lot of them. That’s not going to change anytime soon. In a video the Cardinals posted to X, …

One Michigan State player has been included in a preseason list of top sophomores entering the 2024-25 season. Can you name which former McDonald’s All-American it is? Jeremy Fears Jr. was listed as the No. 19 player among best sophomores entering the 2024-25 college basketball season. He was the only Spartan to make the list, with many (including myself) wondering …

KATIE STRATMAN FOR THE ENQUIRER-USA TODAY NETWORK As college basketball coaches scramble over the next few weeks trying to secure top talent in the all-important month of July, we take a look at four 2025 commitments over the last two weeks that could pay off big in the long run. All four prospects currently fall outside of the top 50 …

LAS VEGAS – With the U.S. men’s basketball team standing behind him, former President Barack Obama delivered a 10-minute speech about the importance of representing the United States. At USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary party Tuesday night, Obama, whose attendance was a surprise to most in the room, opened his message by telling the audience that there is no bigger basketball …

Memphis basketball will host Arkansas State on Dec. 8 at FedExForum. The Red Wolves announced the matchup on social media on Wednesday. It’ll be the 18th matchup between the two teams, with Memphis having won 13 of the first 17. In the last matchup, in 2020, Memphis earned an 83-54 win at FedExForum. Arkansas State hasn’t beaten Memphis since a …

The Michigan basketball schedule is almost finished for the 2024-25 season after the program announced three new non-conference opponent as well as its opening matchup for the Fort Myers Tip-Off during Thanksgiving week. Michigan will face Virginia Tech in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. ET, with the game televised on FS1. U-M will then play …

The non-conference schedule for the Marquette men’s basketball team is set. The Golden Eagles announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to a home-and-home series against Dayton starting next season. More: Kam Jones has unfinished work at Marquette. That’s why he spurned the NBA and transfer portal More: Do you remember Al McGuire’s last game as a coach? It’s not …