Getty Images Shaqir O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is transferring to Florida A&M. The Rattlers announced O’Neal’s addition Monday night after he spent his first three seasons at Texas Southern. A 6-foot-8 forward, O’Neal will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Unlike his physically imposing father, Shaqir is more perimeter-oriented. He hit 6 of 21 attempts from …
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IU basketball announces finalized 2024-25 nonconference schedule
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana basketball team announced its full nonconference schedule Tuesday morning. The Hoosiers open the year with a midweek matchup against SIU-Edwardsville on Nov. 6 at Assembly Hall. An exhibition game wasn’t announced, but the program will likely host at least one tune-up before the season-opener. Indiana’s schedule only includes one high major opponent, South Carolina, outside the Battle 4 Atlantis …
Read More »Indiana basketball announces non-conference schedule for 2024-25 season
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana basketball team announced its full non-conference schedule on Tuesday morning. The Hoosiers open the year with a midweek matchup against SIU-Edwardsville on Nov. 6 at Assembly Hall. An exhibition game wasn’t announced, but the program will likely host at least one tuneup before the season-opener. Indiana’s schedule only includes one high major opponent, South Carolina, outside the …
Read More »Dan Hurley, UConn agree to new contract; Is the NCAA Tournament expanding again?
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Read More »Duke basketball’s Darren Harris, Patrick Ngongba II give scouting report on Blue Devils
Duke basketball freshmen Darren Harris and Patrick Ngongba II made their debut on the Brotherhood podcast this week. In a conversation with sophomore guard Caleb Foster, Harris and Ngongba gave a scouting report on themselves and discussed the Blue Devils standing out in practice so far. Teammates at Paul VI Catholic in Virginia, Harris and Ngongba are included in the …
Read More »NBA star Devin Booker gives shoutout to MSU hoops legend
NBA star Devin Booker got his first-ever autograph from a Michigan State basketball legend. The NBA’s official X account put out a video of NBA stars answering questions about the nature of signing autographs. Booker was one of those players and he gave a quick shoutout to former Michigan State star Drew Neitzel. Booker is from the Grand Rapids, Mich. …
Read More »UNC basketball backcourt ranked among best in country
A big reason why the UNC basketball program was able to win the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title last year was due to the excellent play of their backcourt. With RJ Davis leading the way and winning the ACC Player of the Year, UNC had one of the strongest backcourt in the country as he played alongside Elliot Cadeau. …
Read More »UConn, Dan Hurley agree to 6-year, $50M deal a month after he spurned offer from Lakers
Dan Hurley STORRS, Conn. — UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season, nearly a month after he turned down a lucrative offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Hurley, who passed on guiding the storied NBA club to return to the two-time defending NCAA champions, can also earn more …
Read More »How Cooper Flagg stole the show at USA Basketball training camp
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill reports on how the Duke commit stood tall against this year’s Olympic squad at the USA Basketball men’s national team camp in Las Vegas. View more Video Transcript Um I mean, I’m, I’m confident in my ability and my skill. Um So at the end of the day, yeah, I’m confident in who …
Read More »Dan Hurley, UConn agree to new six-year, $50 million contract as Huskies chase third straight NCAA title
Dan Hurley has officially agreed to a new contract with UConn that is worth $50 million over six years, the school announced Monday. As the Huskies gear up to chase a third consecutive national title in the 2024-25 season, Hurley’s new deal, which averages out to $8.3 million annually, would leave him just behind Bill Self of Kansas, the highest-paid …
Read More »Five significant reasons why the NCAA should pass on expanding the Big Dance and stick with 68 teams
The NCAA men’s basketball committee — a group of 12 Division I athletic directors and commissioners, the same people who determine the bracket for each season’s NCAA Tournament — are meeting this week in Park City, Utah, along with select NCAA staff to address a variety of items pertaining to March Madness. The biggest topic on the agenda is also …
Read More »Unbreakable Kentucky basketball records? These marks will be hard to top
LEXINGTON — A program as successful as Kentucky — more wins than any team in college basketball history, eight national championships, 17 Final Fours and 61 NCAA Tournament appearances — is bound to have its share of awe-inspiring records. But which ones are most likely to stand the test of time? Below, we offer a handful of marks — from program records, coaching superlatives …
Read More »‘He’s our guy.’ Sean Miller era began with Xavier basketball 20 years ago today
Twenty years ago today, on July 8, 2004, Xavier named Sean Miller as its next head basketball coach to replace Thad Matta, who left the Musketeers for Ohio State. Miller would lead the Muskies for five seasons before heading to Arizona. He returned in 2022. Looking back two decades, Dawn Rogers still remembers the enormous test she faced early in …
Read More »Former Colorado QB Drew Carter to continue college basketball career at Oregon
Former Colorado football quarterback Drew Carter isn’t giving up on his college basketball career just yet. After spending last season hooping at UC Davis, Carter announced via Instagram on Friday his commitment to the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball program. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Oregon native will join head coach Dana Altman’s team as a walk-on guard, according to Ducks Digest. At …
Read More »Clemson AD Graham Neff shares update on Clemson Athletics
Clemson Family, I hope your summer is going well. What a time to be a Clemson Tiger! As we close the book on the 2023-24 athletics year, I want to reach out to thank you for another record-setting year of your support of Clemson Athletics. This past season was historic in many ways but headlined by the record number of …
Read More »Illinois Year in Review | Male Athlete of the Year Terrence Shannon Jr.
Jul. 6—CHAMPAIGN — Brad Underwood has to take a minute and think about his favorite Terrence Shannon Jr. moment from the 2023-24 season. It’s not an unreasonable pause by the Illinois men’s basketball coach. Not with Shannon having put together arguably the best single season in program history. Underwood ultimately came up with three. First was Shannon’s 33-point game at …
Read More »MSU hoops listed near top of country in ‘most revenue generated’ for 2023
Michigan State basketball was one of the highest-rated programs in revenue generated in 2023. College Basketball Report released a rankings list of the top 50 programs in “most revenue generated” for the 2023 season and Michigan State was in the top 10. The Spartans came in at No. 7 in the country with $25.54 million in revenue generated for this …
Read More »How Long Is a College Basketball Game: Breaking Down the Quarters and Halftime
College basketball is a beloved sport with a rich history and a unique game structure that sets it apart from professional basketball. Understanding the duration and structure of a college basketball game can help you better appreciate the sport and manage your time if you’re a student with a packed schedule of studying, assignments, and other activities. When you’re trying …
Read More »Report: Gonzaga hosting Southland Conference runner-up Nicholls State on Dec. 18
Jun. 28—After facing last year’s Southland Conference champion, McNeese State, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga will host the league’s runner-up as part of its nonconference schedule next season. Nicholls State will be one of the teams visiting McCarthey Athletic Center in 2024-25 according to Bracketeer.org’s Rocco Miller, who reported Friday the Colonels will be making a …
Read More »UND men’s basketball rounds out 2024-2025 roster with addition of Georgian forward
Jun. 28—GRAND FORKS — UND men’s basketball will have another player from the Republic of Georgia on the 2024-2025 roster. George Natsvlishvili, a 6-foot-10 forward, will join the Fighting Hawks this fall. Natsvlishvili will join the team a season after former Hawk forward and Georgia native Tsotne Tsartsidze exhausted his NCAA eligibility. “George is a highly skilled and versatile forward …
Read More »WATCH: Wisconsin HC Greg Gard previews 2024-25 Badgers basketball season
The Wisconsin basketball program posted a lengthy sit-down conversation with head coach Greg Gard on X earlier this month. The video includes an exclusive look at the Badgers’ upcoming 2024-25 campaign, paired with Gard’s thoughts on expectations and excitement for the group. “As you look at the new roster now, I’m excited about…” Gard said. “We bring in three experienced …
Read More »Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Darryn Peterson
The No. 3 prospect in the 2025 Rivals150, Darryn Peterson is the top high school guard in the country and a tantalizing prospect for both college coaches and NBA scouts. Peterson remains uncommitted, but his recruitment is beginning to take shape as campus visits unfold. Today, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy ranks the contenders to land Peterson in order of …
Read More »Three summer questions for John Calipari and Arkansas basketball
FAYETTEVILLE — Summer practices are off and running for an Arkansas basketball team embarking on a new and exciting era. John Calipari and the Razorbacks have four months to get an overhauled roster clicking in time for the regular season. Arkansas already has key non-conference games reported against Miami, Illinois, Michigan to go along with its difficult slate in the …
Read More »‘Now it’s his turn’: Chaney Johnson primed for larger role with Auburn basketball
ALEXANDER CITY — As fifth-year Florida guard Zyon Pullin raced down the floor in the second half of the 2024 SEC Tournament title game against Auburn basketball, he set his sights on the rim. Only one foe stood in his way: freshman point guard Aden Holloway, whose 6-foot-1 stature doesn’t exactly make him a strong interior presence. The only issue …
Read More »Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Meleek Thomas
One of the most versatile guards and celebrated prospects in the 2025 Rivals150, Meleek Thomas says he intends to make an early fall decision. Officially, Thomas is still considering a healthy handful of programs, but his options do not stand on level footing at this late stage in the process. Today, Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy cuts through the smoke …
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