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Bruce Pearl coaching Auburn

Bruce Pearl takes swipe at top NBA draft prospect

When it comes to his take on this year’s NBA Draft, Bruce Pearl is saying it with his chest. The Auburn head basketball coach made some headlines this week with his comments about ex-Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, who is projected to be one of …

Caleb Swanigan during an NBA game

Former Purdue basketball star Caleb Swanigan dies at 25

Former Purdue basketball star and first-round NBA draft pick Caleb Swanigan has died, according to the school. Purdue basketball announced on Tuesday that Swanigan has died at age 25. 💔 Devastated. Our thoughts and prayers to Caleb Swanigan’s family …

Darius Lee goes in for a layup

College basketball star Darius Lee shot and killed

Houston Baptist basketball star Darius Lee was shot and killed in New York early Monday morning. Houston Baptist issued a statement on Monday sharing the tragic news that Lee died of a gunshot wound in his hometown of Harlem, New York. According to …

Hubert Davis

North Carolina lands brother of current NBA player as transfer

Puff Johnson will no longer be North Carolina’s only player with a famous older brother. Pete Nance, the younger brother of New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr., announced on Saturday that he will be transferring from Northwestern to …

Stephen Curry during a playoff game

Steph Curry has nice Twitter tribute to former coach

Stephen Curry further established himself as one of the best players in NBA history by capturing his fourth championship on Thursday night. One of the men who helped him get there is now calling it a career. Longtime Davidson basketball coach Bob …

Malachi Smith speaking

Gonzaga lands top college basketball transfer

Less than one day after Drew Timme announced his decision to return to Gonzaga, the Bulldogs landed a top transfer. Former Chattanooga guard Malachi Smith announced his commitment to Gonzaga on Thursday in an Instagram post. “I first want to …

Drew Timme pumping his first

Gonzaga star makes decision on NBA Draft

Drew Timme is ready to run it back. The Gonzaga forward confirmed on Wednesday that he is returning to the school for his junior season. Timme had originally declared for the 2022 NBA Draft in April. I’m back — drew timme (@drewtimme2) June 2, …

Rob Pelinka at a press conference

Report: Notable coach turned down Lakers interview

The Los Angeles Lakers have conducted a wide search for their next head coach, but at least one candidate opted against being a part of it. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard turned down a request to be interviewed for the Lakers job, ESPN’s …

Adreian Payne with the Timberwolves

Adreian Payne was shot and killed in alleged dispute

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne died this week, and police have released information about what led to the tragedy. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida says Payne was shot and killed outside a home in Orlando early …

Adreian Payne with the Timberwolves

Former Michigan State star Adreian Payne dies — dead at 31

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne has died. Jared Sullinger, who was a star in the Big Ten at Ohio State when Payne played in the conference, sent a tweet on Monday saying the sad news of Payne’s death had been shared with …

Emoni Bates puts his arms up

Report: Emoni Bates leaning toward transfer to 1 ACC school

Emoni Bates is set to leave Memphis, but a new report indicates that he might not be going far. Louisville is emerging as Bates’ preferred destination, according to Travis Branhan of 247 Sports. Branham cited Louisville coach Kenny Payne as a …

Jon Scheyer pointing

Duke makes unusual hire from rival school

Jon Scheyer is already moving differently than his predecessor Coach K did. 247 Sports reported on Friday that Duke has hired Jai Lucas, an assistant coach for rival Kentucky, to fill the last spot on Scheyer’s bench. The report adds that it …

Hunter Dickinson at a press conference

Michigan star Hunter Dickinson trashes rival coach on social media

Michigan star Hunter Dickinson is not a fan of Texas Tech coach Mark Adams, and he made that clear in a series of tweets on Friday. In a pair of since-deleted tweets, Dickinson took aim at Adams, calling the Texas Tech coach a “coward” …

Mark Emmert talks with the media

Mark Emmert stepping down as NCAA President in 2023

There will be a big change in leadership at the NCAA before long. The NCAA announced on Tuesday that president Mark Emmert is stepping down at the end of June 2023, once a new president has been selected. The NCAA said that Board of Governors Chair …

Jay Wright in a suit

Jay Wright explains decision to retire from Villanova

Jay Wright’s retirement came as a big surprise to the college basketball world, but he saw it coming some time ago. Wright said at a Friday press conference that he felt he had lost “the edge” this past season, and did not want to …

Oscar Tsheibwe at a press conference

Reigning National Player of the Year makes NBA Draft decision

The Kentucky Wildcats had a disappointing end to their season after losing in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Fans have had little reason to get excited about next season since then, but that all changed on Wednesday. Kentucky forward …

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