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Dillon Mitchell could reunite with St. John’s men’s basketball after new eligibility ruling

Last week’s bombshell federal order granting high school class of 2022 athletes a fifth season of eligibility is already producing widespread ripple effects through college basketball. Hundreds of graduating seniors are doing an about-face and returning to the college level for one more year, including former St. John’s guard Oziyah Sellers, who entered the transfer […]

Report: Celtics Rookie Dillon Mitchell Could Return to College Basketball

The Celtics stood surprised that Dillon Mitchell, a prospect they long coveted, fell to No. 40 overall in the NBA Draft and already began developing his jump shot last month at Summer League. A tweak in his release point allowed him to surpass his total threes made from all of last season at St. John’s in [...] The post Report: Celtics Rookie Dillon Mitchell Could Return to College Basketball appeared first on CLNS Media .

Second-Rounder Braden Smith Not Considering Purdue Return

Former Purdue star Braden Smith has no plans to return to the Boilermakers for a fifth college season, his agents at Priority Sports tell Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports. The Pacers acquired the 6’0″ point guard’s draft rights from Chicago after he was selected 38th overall in June. A federal judge in Denver recently ruled […]

Boston College fired longtime MBB broadcasters because new coach Luke Murray didn’t want anyone tied to old staff

Boston College fired its longtime men’s basketball radio broadcasters, telling both that the decision came directly from new head coach Luke Murray, who didn’t want anyone in his program’s orbit who’d been associated with the previous coaching staff. Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer had called Boston College basketball together for nine years, with Collins in…

Channing Crowder’s daughter lands HBCU basketball offer

Former NFL linebacker and The Pivot co-host Channing Crowder could soon have an HBCU student-athlete in his family. Crowder announced on social media that his daughter, Ava Crowder, has received her first Division I basketball scholarship offer from Howard University. Ava is currently entering the seventh grade. View this post on Instagram “Help me congratulate […] The post Channing Crowder’s daughter lands HBCU basketball offer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rangers’ Jacob deGrom sounds off on using no-trade clause to stay with Texas

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after using his full no-trade clause to block a potential move before the MLB trade deadline. The Rangers reportedly approached the 38-year-old right-hander about waiving his trade protection, but deGrom informed the team that he wanted to stay in Texas. “I want to win here,” […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom sounds off on using no-trade clause to stay with Texas appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NCAA’s 5 Seasons In 5 Years Changed By New Ruling

By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter A ruling in the U.S. District Court of Colorado could alter the landscape of the upcoming collegiate athletics seasons right before the starting pistol was ready to fire. [...] The post NCAA’s 5 Seasons In 5 Years Changed By New Ruling appeared first on TigerRag.com .

All-SEC transfer Mark Mitchell drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball

It may be August, but thanks to a recent court ruling, there are now some big-name transfers available for Kentucky Basketball. One of the SEC’s best players from the past two years is among them. According to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky is showing interest in Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell, who is arguably […]

Liverpool receive opportunity to sign 23-year-old defender amid summer plans

Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on the PSG defender Illia Zabarnyi. According to a report from DaveOcKop, the defender’s representatives have offered the player to the Premier League club, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool are prepared to get the deal done. Zabarnyi was linked with Tottenham before he joined PSG. DOWNLOAD THE […] The post Liverpool receive opportunity to sign 23-year-old defender amid summer plans appeared first on CaughtOffside .

ESPN College Football Commentator Mourns Losing Mother to Cancer in Emotional Message

A ESPN broadcaster is mourning the loss of his mother, who passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom Hart, a veteran play-by-play sportscaster for ESPN and the SEC Network, best known for calling college football, basketball, and baseball, announced the death of his mother, Suzanne Enola Hart, in a social media post. […] The post ESPN College Football Commentator Mourns Losing Mother to Cancer in Emotional Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .