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Michigan’s Ignas Brazdeikis will enter NBA Draft

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis will enter the NBA just one season at the school. Brazdeikis will hire an agent as he explores the pre-draft process. “As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be an NBA player — not just an NBA …

Nick Van Exel

Report: Nick Van Exel has interest in Cincinnati coaching job

The dominoes are falling quickly in the college basketball coaching carousel, and one prominent former Bearcat is interested in the Cincinnati job. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Memphis Grizzlies assistant Nick Van Exel has voiced his …

Rick Barnes

Report: UCLA AD never asked Tennessee for permission to talk to Rick Barnes

UCLA was pursuing Rick Barnes for its head coaching vacancy prior to the 64-year-old finalizing a new contract with Tennessee on Monday, and it does not sound like the Bruins went about things in the classiest fashion. Mike Wilson of the Knoxville …

Patrick Mahomes gives love to Texas Tech after loss

Patrick Mahomes remained supportive of his alma mater even in defeat. Mahomes, who played quarterback at Texas Tech from 2014-2016, attended both of the Red Raiders’ Final Four games in Minneapolis. He was cheering on his team from the stands …

UMBC sends great tweet congratulating Virginia on championship

UMBC sent a thoughtful tweet after Virginia won the national championship on Monday night. The same squad that last year pulled off the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history sent this tweet praising Virginia for its turnaround: What an incredible …

Five biggest reasons Virginia won the college basketball national championship

College basketball is ripe for dramatic storylines. A single-elimination tournament filled with all kinds of schools from all over the country leads to some wild endings and inspiring narratives. But there may never be a story that matches the …

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Controversial instant replay call helps Virginia beat Texas Tech

A controversial instant replay decision helped swing things in Virginia’s favor during overtime of the National Championship Game on Monday night. The Cavaliers and Texas Tech were in a tight game with the Hoos leading 75-73 with 1:06 remaining …

Rick Barnes staying at Tennessee after getting new contract

Rick Barnes appears to have successfully pulled a Calipari. Barnes has chosen to stay at Tennessee rather than leave for UCLA after the Vols gave him a new contract, according to ESPN’s Chris Low. Sources tell me that @RickBarnesUT has decided …

Kyle Guy has tattoo on leg of David and Goliath

Those watching the National Championship Game between Virginia and Texas Tech on Monday night likely noticed a tattoo on Kyle Guy’s thigh that was visible while he was playing. Only a small piece of the artwork showed through the bottom of his …

Report: Bobby Hurley is St. John’s top target

St John’s is making a change with their men’s basketball program and apparently has a candidate in mind for the job. CBS Sports college basketball reporter Jon Rothstein said on Monday that Chris Mullin was expected to step down as St. …

Tariq Owens to play through ankle injury in championship game

Tariq Owens will play for Texas Tech in the National Championship Game against Virginia on Monday night despite his ankle injury. The Red Raiders senior forward injured his ankle and knee landing on his teammate in the second half of the team’s …

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Tre Jones will return to Duke for sophomore season

One of Duke’s one-and-done players will actually be back for year two. Guard Tre Jones will return for his sophomore season, the school announced on Monday. OFFICIAL: in 2019-20 pic.twitter.com/L98L6uFdqA — Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) …

Rick Barnes

Report: Rick Barnes torn between Tennessee, UCLA

The mutual interest between Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and the UCLA Bruins appears real, but departing Knoxville is proving to be a bit difficult for him. According to Chris Low of ESPN, Barnes is “wrestling” with the decision to stay at …

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Report: UCF’s Aubrey Dawkins to enter NBA Draft

After his breakout game in the NCAA Tournament, Aubrey Dawkins is going pro. According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, the UCF guard will forego his senior year of eligibility by entering the NBA Draft and hiring an agent. Sources: UCF's Aubrey …

Texas Tech

Texas Tech clearing scooters from streets ahead of championship game

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are taking every precaution available ahead of Monday night’s National Championship game, and that includes pulling the scooters off the streets. The school offers a fleet of Lime Scooters available for use, but in …

Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse says he turned down NBA interviews to take Vanderbilt job

Jerry Stackhouse wanted to coach Vanderbilt so badly, he says, he turned down NBA interviews to take the job. Stackhouse was introduced as Vanderbilt’s new head basketball coach on Monday, and said that he canceled NBA interviews he had lined …

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