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Tom Izzo names 4 potential candidates to succeed him as Michigan State coach

Tom Izzo isn’t thinking about retiring just yet, but he does have a shortlist of early candidates for when that time eventually comes. The longtime Michigan State head coach Izzo appeared this week on the “College Hoops Today …

John Calipari at a press conference

John Calipari lands huge 5-star recruit at Arkansas

The John Calipari effect has started to get results in Fayetteville. Arkansas has landed five-star recruit Meleek Thomas as part of its recruiting class for 2025, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Thomas currently plays in the Overtime Elite …

Cooper Flagg looking on

Duke coach not happy with his staff over big Cooper Flagg issue

Cooper Flagg has looked every bit as good as advertised for the Duke Blue Devils so far, but he is dealing with an issue that seemingly has the team’s coaching staff in some hot water. Duke coach Jon Scheyer was somewhat critical of himself and …

Kiyan Anthony with the ball

College decision of Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan now down to 2 schools

Kiyan Anthony is making his final cuts. Retired 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony appeared this week on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” During the appearance, Carmelo revealed that his son Kiyan is now down to two finalists for …

Bruce Pearl coaching Auburn

Auburn basketball flight rerouted due to altercation between players

The Auburn men’s basketball team saw its flight get turned around on Friday for a very surprising reason. According to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, the Auburn men’s basketball team was headed to the University of Houston on Friday for …

Todd Golden sitting in a chair

Florida coach Todd Golden facing troubling allegations

Florida Gators basketball coach Todd Golden has been accused of sexual harassment and stalking by multiple women. In allegations reported by Jack Meyer and Max Tucker of The Alligator, Golden is accused of stalking and harassing multiple Florida …

Amir Abdur-Rahim holds a microphone

USF basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43

Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Florida, died on Thursday at the age of 43. Reporter Joey Knight, who covers South Florida for the Tampa Bay Times, said on X that Abdur-Rahim had been dealing with an …

The Virginia Tech logo

Virginia Tech kicks player off team over gambling matter

Virginia Tech’s biggest offseason addition has been kicked off the team. The Hokies’ men’s basketball program announced on Wednesday that Hysier Miller has been “permanently released” from the program. The school issued …

Dan Hurley looks on

Dan Hurley has strong comment about Alex Karaban not being preseason All-American

Nobody can ever accuse Dan Hurley of not having his players’ backs. Hurley spoke with the media on Wednesday ahead of the start of the college basketball season. His UConn Huskies have won two national championships in a row, and Alex Karaban …

AJ Dybantsa ready to pass

Top recruit AJ Dybantsa set to make millions in NIL deal

AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in the 2025 college basketball recruiting class, and he is set to make millions in NIL money. The 6-foot-9 wing player out of Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah, is the No. 1 player according to 247 Sports’ rankings and …

Tony Bennett wearing a Virginia shirt

Tony Bennett had tough quote about his retirement

Tony Bennett delivered a tough quote about his retirement from coaching. News broke on Thursday that Bennett would be retiring despite his Virginia Cavaliers being set to play their first game of the season on November 6. Bennett had grown …

Tony Bennett in a suit

Did Tony Bennett hint at retirement in recent comments?

The shocking news was announced on Thursday that Tony Bennett would be retiring, leaving his Virginia Cavaliers in a tough spot just a few weeks away from their opener. Bennett’s retirement is effective immediately, and the 55-year-old coach …

Tony Bennett wearing a Virginia shirt

Virginia coach Tony Bennett makes shocking decision

Virginia coach Tony Bennett has made a stunning decision about his future. Bennett has decided to retire from coaching, the school said on Thursday. Bennett’s decision is effective immediately, and he will hold a press conference Friday morning …

Rick Pitino makes emotional return to Rupp Arena

Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino got a hero’s welcome Friday from a place he was once very familiar with. Pitino has had a complicated relationship with Kentucky over the years. But fans made the 72-year-old head coach feel more than …

Cameron and Cayden Boozer

Boozer Twins announce their college commitment

The Boozer Twins have officially decided to follow in their father’s footsteps. Cameron and Cayden Boozer, the sons of two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, announced on Friday that they have committed to Duke. “Duke nation, baby!” Five-star …

Cameron and Cayden Boozer

Boozer Twins set to make big recruiting announcement

The Boozer Twins are among the top prospects for the recruiting class of 2025, and they are set to make a big announcement this week. Cameron Boozer is the No. 2 overall recruit for 2025 according to 247 Sports, while twin brother Cayden is ranked …

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