Here is the latest NCAA Basketball news from NBC Sports.
USC gets high-scoring three-star Class of 2017 forward
USC is on the board in the Class of 2017 as three-star combo forward Jordan Usher pledged to the Trojans.
Arkansas lands 2018 forward to secure commitments from entire starting five of local AAU team
Arkansas has it rolling in the Class of 2018 as they added another commitment from an in-state prospect.
UConn adds four-star Class of 2017 point guard
UConn continues to recruit high-level floor generals with the addition of four-star Class of 2017 point guard Makai Ashton-Langford.
Third grad transfer commits to Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky has landed a commitment from Pancake Thomas, a graduate transfer from Hartford. Thomas averaged 18.9 points for the Hawks last season, shooting 42.6 percent from beyond the arc. He played one season for Hartford after spending two seasons in a bit role with New Mexico. Thomas is third immediately eligible transfer that new […]
VIDEO: Mixtape for Texas freshman Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones is a top 25 recruit heading to Texas this season. How well will he fit in with Shaka Smart’s ‘Havoc’ style of play?
Indiana, Michael Porter Jr. headline 2017 2K Sports Classic
The 2K Sports Classic is one of the many preseason exempt events that happens around the country in November and December. It’s a two-night, four-team tournament that is held in Madison Square Garden, which is one of the best arenas in the country to host a neutral site college basketball game, especially when the teams […]
Kentucky AG mandates Louisville to continue to search for records amid Powell scandal
The scope of the Louisville sex scandal has widened to include violations of Kentucky state open records law. The state attorney general’s office said Thursday that the university must “look more thoroughly for documents used by former president James Ramsey when” he declared the Cardinals would be held out of the 2016 NCAA tournament, WDRB […]
UNLV adding former South Florida signee Baxter
Marvin Menzies is bringing in some last-minute reinforcements for his first season as coach at UNLV. The Rebels picked up the commitment from four-star Class of 2016 forward Troy Baxter, Jr. on Thursday. Runnin’ Rebels⚫️❗️❗️❗️ pic.twitter.com/W8hOhaoy69 — Troy Baxter Jr (@WitnessTroy) September 1, 2016 The 6-foot-7 Baxter was a consensus top-75 player coming out of […]
Xavier guard suspended indefinitely
Xavier announced on Thursday night that starting guard Myles Davis will be suspended from the program. Davis is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after allegedly being involved in altercations with an ex-girlfriend over the summer. “Myles Davis is suspended indefinitely from all basketball related activities,” said head coach Chris Mack in a statement. “Playing basketball for […]
Big 12 releases conference schedule
For the first time in conference history, the Big 12 will be playing its league games on both sides of New Year’s Day. The Big 12 will have a showcase day on Friday, Dec. 30, with Texas Tech at Iowa State (4 p.m. eastern), followed by Baylor at Oklahoma (7 p.m.) and Kansas at TCU […]
VIDEO: Citadel walk-on Bobby Duncan gets awarded a scholarship
For the third time in three days, we have a video of a college basketball walk-on getting awarded a scholarship. This one is different than the rest, however. Bobby Duncan spent three years at the Citadel before walking on to the team as a senior in 2015-16. He returned to school for a fifth-year this […]
Distributor to dominator: Monte’ Morris’ challenge to change as a senior
When was the last time a player as good as Monte’ Morris was asked to play such a different role as a senior?
Mississippi State’s new court features ‘StarkVegas’ branding
Mississippi State sent out a release on Thursday showcasing the new floor for the Bulldog basketball team, not an uncommon occurrence for this time of the year. And, for the most part, it’s a pretty standard court. It has MSU’s colors, the area inside the three-point line is a slightly different color than the rest […]
VIDEO: Dennis Smith Jr. dunks on N.C. State students
Last week, it was North Carolina freshman Seventh Woods dunking on a crowd of his classmates late at night. This week, it’s Dennis Smith Jr., the uber-athletic redshirt freshman for N.C. State. Dennis Smith is back #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/24JOHijzdZ — Jakob Arnold (@jarnold17) August 26, 2016
Oregon lands Georgetown transfer Paul White
Oregon landed a Georgetown transfer and former top-50 recruit.
Florida State continues recruiting momentum with 2017 commitment
Florida State picked up its second commitment in as many days on Wednesday with another top-150 prospect.
Rutgers’ twitter ‘gaffe’ is a pretty standard recruiting technique
Rutgers has been the butt of quite a few jokes on social media the last 24 hours, as the school’s official men’s basketball twitter account posted the following picture late on Tuesday night: Cha-Ching ⚔ #KnightAndDay pic.twitter.com/VniZuwZVk2 — Rutgers Basketball (@RutgersMBB) August 31, 2016 That’s an image of six UConn grads and two Pitt […]
VIDEO: Western Michigan walk-on gets scholarship atop Eiffel Tower
Yesterday, we brought you a video of South Dakota’s Logan Power, a walk-on heading into his third season in the program, receiving his scholarship while on the team’s trip to Spain. Today, we have video of Western Michigan walk-on Ryan Wade getting a scholarship … at the top of the Eiffel Tower? In a really […]
Former Michigan State star Appling charged in new case
Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling has been charged with another weapons violation and other crimes.
VIDEO: South Dakota walk-on Logan Power get surprised with a scholarship
Logan Power, a 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore from Nebraska, landed a scholarship at the end of South Dakota’s trip to Spain. You can see the video of it above. Power played in 14 games last season, averaging 2.5 points as he played a real role for the Coyotes down the stretch of the season. Something I’ll […]
Kawhi Leonard to be inducted into SDSU Hall of Fame
Kawhi Leonard is, and probably always will be, the greatest player to ever come through the San Diego State ranks. And this week, the Aztecs announced that they will be honoring the all-NBA wing due to his accomplishments in Viejas Arena: Leonard will be enshrined in the SDSU Hall of Fame this October. Leonard is […]
Why did Trevon Duval list Seton Hall, St. John’s and not Duke, Kentucky?
It all makes sense once you start looking at the logos…
Coach Cal softball game raises $300K for La. flood relief
John Calipari is known for his ability to amass talent. Over the weekend, that quality helped raise $300,000 for Louisiana flood relief. The Coach Cal Celebrity Softball Classic brought Kentucky stars like Keith Bogans, Andrew Harrison and Karl-Anthony Towns and the likes of former UK quarterback Tim Couch and NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter […]
Report: CBE Hall of Fame Classic headliners set
The headliners for the 2017 CBE Hall of Fame Classic have been set. UCLA, Baylor, Wisconsin and Creighton will highlight the bill for the annual event in Kansas City, according to a report from CBS Sports. The CBE Hall of Fame Classic historically has included on-campus games and a flagship four-team championship round at the […]
Texas bolsters 2017 frontcourt
Shaka Smart has added another four-star forward to his 2017 recruiting class. Texas picked up a commitment Tuesday from 6-foot-8 Jericho Sims of Minnesota, according to multiple reports. Sims, who visited Texas this past weekend, is ranked in the top-50 by Scout and in the top-75 by ESPN and 247Sports. He joins Royce Hamm, a […]
Kansas players make weight room gains – and losses – this summer
Summer is the time to refine not only players’ skill sets, but also their bodies. Kansas’ highly-touted freshman duo of Josh Jackson and Udoka Azubuike have fulfilled the latter thanks to the Jayhawks’ strength and conditioning program. Azubuike has dropped 27 pounds from his 7-foot frame while the wiry Jackson has added 17 pounds, according […]
‘Noles add legacy guard to 2017 class
Florida State has added another solid member to its 2017 recruiting class. Anthony Polite, a 6-foot-6 guard from Florida, pledged to the Seminoles on Tuesday morning. “Officially committed to Florida State University #Nole Nation,” Polite wrote on Twitter. Polite chose Leonard Hamilton’s program out of a final top-five that also included Pitt, Memphis, Texas Tech […]
Five-star 2017 point guard Trevon Duval down to 10 schools
Five-star point guard Trevon Duval is down to 10 schools.
Butler lands commitment from four-star 2017 forward Kyle Young
Butler landed a pledge from a four-star forward as their class grew to three.
Ohio State gaining recruiting momentum with two 2018 commitments
Ohio State added two commitments to the Class of 2018 this weekend as they are starting to gain some positive momentum.
Lonzo Ball struggled on UCLA’s Australian tour
UCLA capped their three-game trip to Australia on Sunday night with a 94-91 win over the Brisbane Bullets, a game in which sophomore point guard Aaron Holiday finished with a team-high 17 points. Bryce Alford and Isaac Hamilton both added 16 points and freshman Ike Anigbogu finished with 13 points and 10 boards. This win came […]
VIDEO: Collin Sexton with a trick shot for the ages
Earlier this summer, we told you the story of Collin Sexton, how the 6-foot-2 Georgia native went from being a mid-major recruit to a five-star prospect being courted by the likes of Kansas, Arizona, North Carolina and Villanova. It’s because he’s a bucket-getter. RELATED: Making A Five Star He averaged 31 points in […]
Tennessee football to honor Pat Summitt with helmet sticker
Tennessee’s football team will be wearing a commemorative sticker on their helmet this season to honor the late Pat Summitt. Summitt coached the Lady Vols for nearly four decades, building the women’s basketball program into a goliath in the sport and simultaneously doing more than just about anyone to advance women’s athletics in this country […]
Former Michigan State star arrested for third time in four months
For the third time since May, former Michigan State star Keith Appling has been arrested in an incident involving a loaded gun. According to police, Appling was the driver of a car that was pulled over on Sunday night in Detroit. After an officer detected the scent of marijuana and requested Appling’s license, Appling rolled […]
VIDEO: Mixtape for ton ten prospect Hamidou Diallo
Hamidou Diallo is arguably the most in-demand scoring guard in the country. He currently holds offers from Duke, Kentucky, Indiana and Louisville, among many others, and in the mixtape above, you can see why. He’s has explosive as any guard that has come through college basketball since Zach LaVine, which is why his mixtapes are […]
Syracuse lands critical piece in Andrew White
The Orange have their replacement for Malachi Richardson.
Villanova beats Duke, Kansas, Indiana for Jermaine Samuels
Villanova landed a commitment from top 50 prospect Jermaine Samuels on Saturday. Samuels is a tough and athletic 6-foot-5 wing that will remind many Wildcat fans of Josh Hart. He’s got the same kind of versatility and nose for the ball that will let him guard perimeter players as well as work in as a […]
Arizona lands first commitment in 2017 class
Arizona landed their first commitment in the Class of 2017 on Friday night as point guard Alex Barcello pledged to Sean Miller and the Wildcats. Barcello is a 6-foot-2 point guard from Tempe who plays his high school ball for Corona del Sol. He committed to the Wildcats on an official visit to the Tucson […]
Duke lands first commitment in 2017 class
Alex O’Connell knew exactly where he wanted to play his college ball, which is why, just two days after picking up an offer from Coach K and the Blue Devils, he became Duke’s first recruit in the Class of 2017. O’Connell announced the on twitter on Friday afternoon: Excited to officially announce my commitment to Duke […]
Arizona and Texas headline Lone Star Shootout
Another marquee, early season event is on the books for the college basketball season as four potential tournament teams will be squaring off at the Toyota Center in Houston on Dec. 17th. The highlight of the double-header, which has been dubbed the Lone Star Shootout, will probably end up being Arizona vs. Texas A&M. The […]
Shaka Smart lands contract extension at Texas
Shaka Smart has already landed himself a contract extension at Texas. The school, according to the Austin American-Statesman, has given Shaka a one-year extension — through the 2022-23 season — and bumped his salary up to a cool $3 million, a raise of $100,000 annually. Smart’s Longhorns went 20-13 last season and lost on a […]
VIDEO: Jim Boeheim makes TV appearance to talk Carmelo Anthony
Jim Boeheim went on TV to clarify some recent comments about Carmelo Anthony that drew attention.
Five-star 2017 guard Lonnie Walker cuts list to five schools
Five-star 2017 guard Lonnie Walker is down to five schools.
Arizona’s Talbott Denny injures knee, out for season
Arizona senior forward Talbott Denny will miss the season after tearing the ACL and medial meniscus in his left knee.
Big Ten releases conference schedule
The Big Ten has released its conference schedule for the 2016-17 season, which begins in late December.
John Calipari helping to raise money for Louisiana flood victims
It’s easy to be critical of John Calipari. You don’t have to be a Louisville fan to know all the jokes by now. He cheated at UMass. He cheated at Memphis. He’s had two Final Fours vacated. Teflon John. Yada yada yada. I get it. Negativity comes with success, particularly for someone who is as […]
Roy Williams: ‘There’s no question’ more ACC games equal no Kentucky in non-conference
Back in June, when the ACC officially announced that they would be expanding the league schedule to 20 games in 2019, I tried to warn you that it was going to put a dent into the non-conference schedule and the amount of quality, on-campus games that we’ll get prior to January. Roy Williams essentially confirmed […]
PODCAST: Boeheim’s non-controversy and the coaches we don’t want to fight
In today’s podcast, I’m joined by Travis Hines to discuss stuff that has been in the news over the course of the last two weeks, specifically Jim Boeheim’s comments about Carmelo Anthony and why it is a total non-controversy. We also dive into why Boeheim’s comments are forced to be taken out of context as […]
Derek Willis won’t be suspended for offseason citiation
John Calipari gave a press conference on Thursday morning and, for the first time since his arrest in June, the Kentucky head coach spoke about Derek Willis. Willis, if you’ve forgotten, was found passed out in the street outside the open driver’s side door of his car at 4:30 a.m. You can see video of […]
Vermont women cancels game in North Carolina over HB2
The University of Vermont is the latest in a ever-growing line of organizations canceling events in North Carolina due to the controversial HB2 law. The Catamounts will not be traveling to play the Tar Heels on Dec. 28th as previously scheduled. “We strive very hard to create an inclusive climate for our students and staff […]
BYU adds commit for 2019
BYU added a commitment from a high school senior this week, but the Cougars won’t be seeing him on campus until 2019. Kolby Lee, a 6-foot-9 forward from Idaho, pledged to BYU on Monday evening, but won’t suit up until after serving a two-year mission for the Church of Latter Day Saints, according to the […]
Cyclones add big man for 2017
Iowa State secured its first commitment Wednesday of what will be a pivotal class of forwards in 2017. KeyShawn Faezell of Mississippi committed to Steve Prohm and the Cyclones, he announced Wednesday. “After praying to God to lead me in the right path and talking with my dad,” Faezell wrote, “I’ve decided to further my […]
Self pays freshman Jackson a major compliment
Freshman phenom production under Bill Self has been something of a contentious topic. Many fault the coach, who has won one national title and 12-straight Big 12 championships, for not developing one-and-done talent to their fullest potential during their single-season stays in Lawrence. Cliff Alexander and Cheick Diallo are Exhibit 1-A and 1-B for this […]
ACC non-commital on HB2 stance
With North Carolina unwilling to rescind their controversial so-called bathroom bill, the NBA has withdrawn its All-Star Game from the state this year and numerous high-profile music acts have canceled performances as a result. The ACC is declining to join them with a hard-line, or really any, position. “We don’t want to damage our league […]
Shawn Forrest named assistant coach for Jankovich at SMU
Shawn Forrest has been named an assistant basketball coach at SMU, his third school since the end of last season.
Hartford makes smart decision to allow ‘Pancake’ Thomas transfer
Another talented graduate transfer has hit the market. Cleveland ‘Pancake’ Thomas — that’s a helluva name, isn’t it? — has been granted a release by Hartford and will be allowed to transfer to another program for his fifth season. “Our biggest priority for Cleveland was that he graduate from the University of Hartford with a […]
The Champions Classic renewed through 2019
The Champions Classic is back, baby!!! On Wednesday, the four schools that participate in the event — Kentucky, Duke, Kansas and Michigan State — announced that they have signed deals to extend the life of the doubleheader for another three years. This is terrific news. The Champions Classic is always the best early-season event of […]
Oregon wins their opener on Spanish tour
Oregon won the opener of their tour in Spain 109-88 on Tuesday night, as the Ducks knocked off a team of all-stars in Madrid. Tyler Dorsey had 19 points to lead the Ducks while Kavell Bigby-Williams and Dylan Ennis, who is coming off of a season derailed by foot injuries, both added 16 points. Chris […]
Jim Boeheim’s Melo comments are evidence of why athletes hate the media
Boeheim compliments Melo, and somehow it gets turned into a shot at Melo.
VIDEO: University of New Orleans aids area flood victims
After over 20 inches of rain fell over three days and over 60,000 homes were damaged in southeastern Louisiana, New Orleans coach Mark Slessinger called his acquaintance, John Derenbecker, in the area to check in. Derenbecker and his family were fine, Slessinger learned, but many in the area were not. “I told (Derenbecker) to figure […]
Former National Player of the Year Michael Brooks dies at 58
A Philadelphia basketball legend and a former National Player of the Year passed away on Monday night. Michael Brooks, a 6-foot-7 forward who was named the NABC National Player of the Year in 1980, died in Switzerland on Monday night due to a massive stroke, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was just 58 years […]
VIDEO: Seventh Woods dunks on UNC student
Some poor UNC student decided that he was going to try and block Seventh Woods, a freshman point guard for the Tar Heels, on a dunk attempt. What ended up happening was that he got windmilled on. To quote Samuel L. Jackson, as portrayed the great philosopher Dave Chappelle, “You ain’t never seen my movies?” […]
Rutgers land 7-foot grad transfer from UNC Wilmington
Rutgers landed a commitment from seven-footer C.J. Gettys on Monday night. Gettys is a graduate transfer from UNC-Wilmington, where he averaged 5.3 points, 5.1 boards and 1.4 blocks for a team that reached the NCAA tournament. Gettys is a slow-footed back-to-the-basket player, however, and that didn’t exactly fit with the way that UNCW head coach […]
East Tennessee State dismisses Shemar Johnson from team
East Tennessee State has dismissed guard Shemar Johnson from its basketball team.
UCLA cruises in opener on Australian tour
But the freshman that stood out was T.J. Leaf, not Lonzo Ball.
Arizona State dealing with potentially thin frontcourt
After another injury, Arizona State is dealing with a potentially thin frontcourt next season.
VIDEO: Tennessee freshman Kwe Parker throws down ridiculous self-tip dunk
Tennessee freshman Kwe Parker is going to be one to watch this season.
Michigan State and Penn State will play at the Palestra
Penn State and Michigan State will play a Big Ten game in a unique setting next season.
Louisiana-Lafayette lands Missouri transfer Gant
Louisiana-Lafayette has landed another talented transfer, as Jakeenan Gant has committed and signed with the Ragin’ Cajuns, according to a report from Joshua Parrot. Gant was a big get for Missouri coming out of high school. A former top 50 recruit, he was expected to be an impact player for the Tigers in the SEC. […]
Report: IRS auditing Louisville employment contracts, including Pitino
The issue, however, appears to be over Pitino’s head.
Illinois’ John Groce continues to add to impressive recruiting class
Illinois head coach John Groce continued to build on what is currently one of the nation’s best recruiting classes, as he added a commitment from Trent Frazier on Sunday. Frazier is one of the nation’s best scoring point guards. A 6-foot-1, he’s known for his ability to get into the lane, but part of the […]
Report: Iowa State freshman Lard not enrolled in classes
Today marks the first day of classes at Iowa State and the Cyclones’ top recruit in the Class of 2016 is no where to be found. Cameron Lard, a top 150 prospect from Louisiana, is not currently enrolled in classes at the school, according to a report from the Ames Tribune. Lard did not attend […]
VIDEO: Frank Mason’s bad first pitch wasn’t his worst throw
Frank Mason should stick to hoops. The senior point guard for the Kansas Jayhawks had a rough debut on the mound over the weekend, as he threw the first pitch of a Royals game to the back stop: Frank Mason’s first pitch: “He bounced it, but look at the velo on that one!” @KUHoops #Royals […]
Louisville AD: School is waiting on NCAA investigation
Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich says his department has to “just wait” while the NCAA investigates an escort’s book allegations that former Cardinals men’s basketball staffer Andre McGee hired her and other dancers for sex parties with players and recruits.
Xavier guard facing second charge from altercation with ex-girlfriend
Xavier guard Myles Davis is facing a new misdemeanor criminal damaging charge following an altercation with a former girlfriend last month. Davis is already facing criminal damaging charges from the incident, which occurred in early July. He was also given a protective order requiring him to remain 500 feet from the alleged victim and 10 […]
Alabama coach Avery Johnson gives supplies to flood victims
Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson has donated a truckload of supplies to help flood victims in Louisiana.
Gonzaga’s Karnowski ‘ahead of schedule’ following back surgery
Przemek Karnowski missed all but six games of the 2015-16 season with a back injury that required surgery in Dec., but the Gonzaga 7-footer told the Spokesman Review that he is “ahead of schedule” returning to the court. Karnowski is cleared to play 5-on-5, but there’s no reason to push it at this point. Weight […]
Arizona State awaiting word on eligibility of top 100 prospect
Bobby Hurley has himself an impressive recruiting class coming into the Arizona State program this season, but not all of those pieces have been cleared by the NCAA yet. Romello White, a top 100 power forward from Georgia, has arrived in Tempe but is awaiting clearance from the NCAA, according to AZCentral.com. White initially signed […]
Throwback Thursday: Georgetown’s brawl in China
The idea behind international sporting competition is that it brings countries together, whatever their issues outside the lines. Sportsmanship, unity and all that good stuff. Well, as we’re all being reminded by American swimmer Ryan Lochte and his maybe-not-robbed counterparts, there’s also a chance to create an international incident. College basketball got a reminder of […]
Former top-100 recruit transferring from Georgetown
After a disappointing and injury-ended sophomore season, Paul White is transferring from Georgetown, the school announce Thursday. The 6-foot-8 junior averaged 18.4 minutes per game as a freshman, but saw his minutes halved as a sophomore as a hip injury held him out of the first four games of last season before he underwent surgery […]
Xavier freshman transferring to Canadian university
Xavier’s frontcourt depth has taken a hit with the departure of a freshman back north of the border. Eddie Ekiyor, who enrolled at Xavier in December and redshirted, has left the school and enrolled at Carleton University in Ottawa, it was announced Thursday. The 6-foot-9 power forward, an Ottawa native, chose the Musketeers last year […]
Arkansas gets commitment from four-star 2018 forward Reggie Perry
Arkansas continued its recent recruiting momentum by landing a Class of 2018 commit from a top-75 prospect.
West Virginia lands pledge from Class of 2018 point guard, YouTube sensation Jordan McCabe
West Virginia is on the board in the Class of 2018 as they’ve landed a flashy and talented point guard.
Florida Gulf Coast lands transfer wing from Texas Tech
Florida Gulf Coast beat some high-major programs for a former Texas Tech wing who wanted to move closer to home.
VIDEO: Monte’ Morris goes in on the #SoGoneChallenge
The #SoGoneChallenge, a viral sensation this week, was started when Chance The Rapper when he posted a video of himself freestyling over the intrumental beat of ‘So Gone’, a song written by Monica and Missy Elliott 13 years ago. Monica RT’d that video, challenging her followers to better it. And here we are. I bring […]
Louisville lands commitment from Darius Perry
Louisville landed their second commitment in the Class of 2017 as Darius Perry will plays for Rick Pitino in college. Perry, a four-star, top 50 point guard, joins four-star forward Malik Williams on, who committed earlier this month, Louisville’s 2017 class. “Darius Perry is a talented scoring guard who can really shoot,” said NBCSports.com recruiting […]
Marist replaces Albany on Duke’s basketball schedule
Duke has filled the hole in its men’s basketball schedule.
Former Butler standout Cornette dies at age 35
The Butler basketball community has suffered another terrible loss. Joel Cornette, who played with the Bulldogs from 1999-2003, died Tuesday morning at the age of 35. “This morning, we spoke with the Cornette Family, who has confirmed that their beloved son and brother, Joel, passed away early this morning due to natural causes,” the school […]
Four-star center pledges to TCU
Jamie Dixon’s return to his alma mater is continuing to pay dividends on the recruiting trail. Kevin Samuel, a top-100 center in 2017, committed to TCU on Tuesday to become the second four-star prospect to pledge to the Horned Frogs under Dixon. TCU already has secured three commitments for its 2017 class with three-stars R.J. […]
Young players step up for Missouri during overseas trip
Missouri had its young players step up during an overseas trip to Italy.
Five-star 2017 small forward Kris Wilkes down to five schools
Five-star Class of 2017 small forward Kris Wilkes is down to five schools in the recruiting process.
Texas Tech lands transfer center Tommy Hamilton
Texas Tech and new head coach Chris Beard are hoping that a talented transfer works out.
Jordan Butler commits to … Butler
Butler landed the second member of the 2017 recruiting class on Friday as the aptly named Jerald Butler committed to the Bulldogs. Butler is Butler’s second commitment in the class, joining Cooper Neese. A 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Florida, Butler is ranked 145th in the class in 247 Sports’ composite ranking. The Bulldogs hope to […]
Top PG prospect Quade Green down to nine schools
Quade Green announced late on Friday night that he had trimmed his list to nine schools. The players still left in contention: Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Syracuse, Louisville, Arizona, Villanova, Xavier and Temple. Green is a top 20 player in the class and, along with Trae Young, considered the best point guard that isn’t expected to […]
Travis Ford lands major recruit at Saint Louis
Travis Ford landed his first major commitment at Saint Louis, as Jordan Goodwin, a top 60 back court prospect, committed to the Billikens on Friday afternoon. This commitment came a week after Ford hired Corey Tate away from Missouri. Tate was formerly a coach in the same AAU program that Goodwin played for. “He’s a […]
VIDEO: Dayton’s Josh Cunningham with a vicious poster in Spain
Dayton fans are right to be excited about forward Josh Cunningham, a former top 100 recruit that transferred into the program from Bradley. In a game on their foreign tour of Spain, Cunningham finished with an estimated 19 points and 12 boards in about 22 minutes. I say estimated because there were some issues with […]
Syracuse to honor Pearl Washington against Georgetown
Syracuse announced this week that they will be honoring Big East legend Pearl Washington when they reignite one of the Big East’s legendary rivalries with Georgetown on Dec. 17th. Washington passed away in April following a long battle with a brain tumor. One of the Big East’s original ‘Point Gods’, Pearl was a legend in […]
Austin Nichols, Kyle Guy shine for Virginia in Spain
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I think that Austin Nichols is going to have a mammoth season for Virginia, and through Virginia’s first two games of a foreign tour in Spain, that prediction looks prescient. Nichols is averaging 15.5 points in the two wins, leading the ‘Hoos in scoring. He’s a […]
VIDEO: Ball is Life drops cool mini-documentary on five-star guard Trevon Duval
Ball is Life has a cool mini-documentary on five-star Class of 2017 point guard Trevon Duval.
Michigan hitting the weight room hard this offseason with “Camp Sanderson”
Michigan is hoping its offseason strength program will once again pay dividends on the floor.
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