Arizona women’s basketball coach Burke responds to criticism for pregnancy announcement
Arizona women’s basketball coach Becky Burke has responded to hateful comments after she announced her wife’s pregnancy on social media.
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Florida star Haugh chooses friends, siblings and another national title chase over NBA life
Thomas Haugh’s return to Florida was a lifestyle decision. The All-Southeastern Conference forward postponed his chances of becoming an NBA lottery pick last month when he chose to return to school for his senior season.
Four former Alabama State men's basketball players were paid to fix a game in 2024, NCAA says
The hero of Alabama State’s first NCAA Tournament win and three of his teammates on the 2024-25 team were ruled permanently ineligible for accepting payment from gamblers to fix the outcome of a game that season, the NCAA announced Friday.
Vanderbilt, Iowa women’s hoops square off, first time since 1997
For the first time since 1997, top 10 women's hoops teams Vanderbilt and Iowa will square off next season, Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center in Iowa City.
Momcilovic withdraws from NBA draft, set for college return
Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will play college basketball next season, his agents told ESPN.
Sarkisian says Ole Miss basket weaving comment was ‘poor choice of words’
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian conceded that his recent comment about "basket weaving" and Ole Miss was a "poor choice of words."
UCLA rewards Close with four-year contract extension
UCLA, fresh off a national title in women's basketball, has announced a new four-year contract extension that will keep Cori Close in Westwood through the 2029-30 season.
2026 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team, potential picks
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
UConn’s Auriemma reflects on postgame exchange with Staley at Final Four
A little more than a month after Geno Auriemma’s UConn women’s basketball team’s title bid ended with a Final Four loss to South Carolina, Auriemma reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
Canadian Rioux joins UC Irvine through transfer portal
Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in North America, announced Thursday he has signed with UC Irvine.
Wall becomes Howard’s president of basketball operations
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.
Top basketball recruit Stokes commits to Self and Kansas over fellow blueblood Kentucky
Tyran Stokes, the consensus No. 1 men’s basketball recruit for next season, announced his commitment to Kansas on Tuesday, ending a long, drawn-out recruitment that hinged on everything from who his coach would be to what sneaker he would be wearing.
Michigan reloads with nine newcomers for national title defence
Michigan has reloaded, shooting to repeat as college basketball national champions with nine newcomers. Wolverines coach Dusty May announced Tuesday that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Vanderbilt agrees to extension with Ralph after Sweet 16 surge, coach of the year honours
Vanderbilt women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph has agreed to a contract extension following her fifth and best season yet in leading the Commodores to the Sweet 16 and earning AP Coach of the Year honors.
Florida top scorer Haugh passing on NBA draft to return for senior season
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.
Former Iowa State star Crooks commits to Oklahoma State
Former Iowa State center Audi Crooks, the second-leading scorer last season in women’s basketball, has committed to Oklahoma State.
Mullins, projected first-round pick in NBA draft, to stay at UConn
UConn's Braylon Mullins, who is ranked No. 17 on ESPN's most recent NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.
UCLA has big night at WNBA draft after winning NCAA championship
The party isn’t over for UCLA’s national champions. The Bruins are having another big celebration at the WNBA draft.
UNC’s Wilson declares for draft as top NBA prospect
North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called “the most fun year of my life” playing for the Tar Heels.
Michigan State’s Fears says he’s declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school
Jeremy Fears, who led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game, will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Instagram on Friday.
Report: Pippen to transfer to OSU
Justin Pippen is back in the Big Ten. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the combo guard s set to transfer from California to Ohio State for his junior season. The 20-year-old Los Angeles native played his freshman campaign at Michigan.
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