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College Basketball

Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaquille O’Neal, transfers to Florida A&M after three years at Texas Southern

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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