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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant wanted to go to North Carolina in 2006

Kevin Durant spent his one year in college at Texas, but it seems his heart was set on a different destination before he made his final decision. Durant was heavily recruited by the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2006, and Durant even took an official …

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Report: Kentucky, UCLA are favorites to land 5-star recruit Makur Maker

Despite an increasing number of prospects from the 2020 recruiting class spurning the NCAA in favor of the NBA G League’s new professional pathway program, one such marquee talent could still end up at a blue-blood school. Jon Rothstein of CBS …

Kris Jenkins

2016 and 2018 Villanova title teams will face off virtually for charity

One of the few fun things that has come out of the ongoing sports shutdown is some of the video gaming that athletes are taking part in. It has allowed us to see a different side of some of these athletes, and also test their skills on the sticks. On …

Rick Pitino

Iona standing by Rick Pitino after Louisville notice of allegations

Louisville’s latest round of potential NCAA violations has Rick Pitino under the microscope again. On Monday, Louisville received a notice of allegations from the NCAA accusing the school of breaking rules relating to the recruitment of Brian …

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Rayshaun Hammonds will remain in NBA Draft, not return to Georgia

Rayshaun Hammonds is staying in the NBA Draft. Hammonds shared a note on Twitter Saturday announcing that he has hired an agent and will stay in the draft. Thank you UGA pic.twitter.com/jAAluvIfBy — shaundon (@shaun_coolin) May 2, 2020 Hammonds …

UCLA

Jalen Hill withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to UCLA

The NBA Draft has become more crowded than ever, but one player is removing his name from consideration. UCLA’s Jalen Hill is withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft and plans to return to UCLA. Hill, a redshirt sophomore big man, had his name …

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NCAA releases guidelines on restarting college sports

Whether college football starts on time is a lingering question that has yet to be answered, but the NCAA has issued some guidance on the situation. In a recent statement from the NCAA’s Sport Science Institute, the organization laid out …

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NCAA to hear proposal on allowing athletes to make money from name, image, likeness

The NCAA is moving in the direction towards allowing student-athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness. ESPN’s Dan Murphy has a long article on the subject matter that is worth your time if you are interested. The main takeaway …

UCLA

Five-star prospect Daishen Nix decommits from UCLA, will join NBA G League

Another top basketball prospect has decided to forgo college in favor of the NBA G League’s professional pathway program, as Daishen Nix has decommitted from UCLA. Nix, a five-star prospect who is considered by many to be the top point guard in …

Ryan Odom

Ryan Odom among candidates for Wake Forest job

Ryan Odom could be back in the spotlight two years after pulling off perhaps the greatest upset in the history of college basketball. Jeff Goodman of Stadium reported on Saturday that the UMBC head coach is among the candidates to take over the Wake …

Muffet McGraw steps down as head coach at Notre Dame

One of the most legendary coaches in women’s college basketball history is walking away from the sport, as Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw announced on Wednesday that she has decided to retire. McGraw revealed in a statement on social media …

Jason Terry

Report: Jason Terry likely returning to Arizona as assistant coach

One Arizona Wildcats legend appears poised to return to the program. College basketball insider Jeff Goodman reported Tuesday that former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jason Terry has emerged as the leading candidate to join Arizona head coach Sean …

Tom Izzo

Tom Izzo ‘furious’ with proposed transfer rule, according to Dick Vitale

Tom Izzo is said to be “furious” with the proposed new NCAA transfer rule. The NCAA is considering a rule that would allow student-athletes a one-time transfer without penalty. Under current rules, student-athletes must sit out a season …

Jayson Tatum

Bradley Beal jokes with Jayson Tatum about being paid by Duke

Bradley Beal joked with Jayson Tatum during an Instagram chat about the emerging Boston Celtics star being paid by Duke while in college. Beal and Tatum teamed up for an Instagram Live session on Friday night. They talked about numerous subjects, …

Louisville’s Chris Mack not worried about prospects choosing G League

The health of college basketball has seemingly been in decline the last few years as top players have chosen to bypass college ball before moving on to the NBA. On Thursday, another blow was dealt to college basketball when top prospect Jalen Green …

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Obi Toppin’s brother Jacob commits to Kentucky as transfer

Kentucky has landed a big transfer. Obi Toppin’s brother Jacob announced on Thursday that he has committed to the Wildcats. C O M M I T T E D #GodsPlan pic.twitter.com/7Xao992RiW — Jtoppin_21 (@Jtoppin21) April 16, 2020 Jacob Toppin, a …

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