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He’s locked in: University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced the addition of fifth-year Seth Trimble to the 2026-27 roster. “Seth Trimble is one of the steadying forces in college basketball,” said Kelsey on the addition. “There’s no question that he will have an immediate impact on what we have been building this offseason. […]
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville men's basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced the addition of fifth-year Seth Trimble to the 2026-27 roster.
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama early in the offseason to give them some additional versatility in the form of a big that can shoot. Daniel Gafford is not a deep threat, and although Dereck Lively has shown behind the scenes that he is working on his 3-point shot, it is likely not game-ready and […]
Update: A federal appeals court has granted the NCAA a “stay,” effectively pausing Colorado’s July ruling that would have granted several athletes an extra year of eligibility, per the AP. College athletics — namely the two heavyweights, football and basketball — are in a state of chaos. No, we do not the beautiful chaos that […]
As we celebrate History Month here at CelticsBlog, we just had to ask who would win a round robin of the Celtics greatest championship teams. Despite some crossover, we divided the franchise’s rich history into five squads by the stars that powered them: Bob Cousy and Bill Russell; Dave Cowen and John Havlicek; Larry Bird, […]
Wayne McKoy, one of the most celebrated players in St. John’s basketball history, departed on Tuesday morning. His story began long before he became a Johnnie. It began in Bayside, Queens, where an unusually tall kid found his way through childhood by turning to basketball. McKoy was already 6-foot-4 by the fourth grade, a size […] The post College Basketball Legend Once Compared to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dies at 68 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
An appeals court has yet to make a final decision.
In the past, several lawsuits have challenged the NCAA transfer rules. Now, one case has the potential to shift the current policy paradigm, as former SMU women’s basketball player Kyla Deck has challenged the NCAA and SMU, alleging that the current rules violate several federal antitrust laws. “A former SMU women’s basketball player sued the […] The post Former SMU Women’s Basketball Player Files Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Transfer Portal Violations appeared first on EssentiallySports .
VCU's Jacob Lee, North Carolina's Jamie Laskofski and Oregon State's Zach Kmatz lead our prospect rundown of the Brewster Whitecaps.
Carolina Basketball is in a really weird position right now, one that is familiar to what the football program went through. When UNC decided to hire Bill Belichick, there was a lot of excitement about who the man was mixed with a lot of question about what he could be at the college level. We […]
Alijah Martin had a 905 season for the ages. The post 31 days, 31 questions: Will any of last year’s 905 stars be ready to contribute to the main roster? first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Adam Miller signed a one-year deal Thursday with Coretec Oostende in Belgium, his first professional contract, after 152 college games at Illinois, LSU, Arizona State, and Gonzaga. He’ll play on the North Sea for the most decorated club in Belgian basketball, one that just watched a 14-year run of national championships end in overtime. He’s […]
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo is facing an uncertain future at the club. The 27-year-old Netherlands attacker has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, and they have already submitted an offer to sign him. Cody Gakpo could leave Liverpool Rik Elfrink claims Liverpool have not yet responded to the London club’s offer. They are still working on […] The post Liverpool make major Cody Gakpo decision as Tottenham offer awaits response appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Kade Anderson called up by Mariners Congratulations to the former Tiger. Two LSU football transfers make elite preseason watchlist Time for these players to step up. SEC’s Greg Sankey opposes LSU commit RJ Luis’ potential return to NCAA basketball Will Luis end […]
Welcome to IU basketball “summer in review,” where we will recap the summer that was for the program’s 2026-27 roster. The Hoosiers, representing the United States, played an exhibition game in Assembly Hall in July and four games in the ... The post IU basketball summer in review: Jaeden Mustaf appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
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Alex Pereira was one of the star guests at Power Slap’s inaugural show in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 30, a day before the UFC held its own first event in the same arena. He joined Dana White and influencer Nina Drama, who livestreamed the event from cageside. Everything was going according to plan until the […] The post When Dana White Had to Think Twice Before Confronting Alex Pereira for Pulling a Mike Tyson on Him at Power Slap Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Syracuse basketball is prioritizing 2027 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson. Scouts weigh in on his skill set.
Michigan State remains in the mix for some of its top targets in the backcourt across upcoming classes. Head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans will remain busy as multiple prospects will be on campus for visits over the next month. Four-star guard Antonio Pemberton included Michigan State in his final eight schools in July. […]
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
#1 – UNC || #2 – NC State || #3 – Wake Forest || #4 – Virginia || #5 – Clemson||#6 – Miami || #7 – Louisville || #8 – Pitt || #9 – Georgia Tech || #10 – Syracuse || #11 – Boston College || #12 – Virginia Tech To be candid, the two teams we were most curious about for preview season were B.C. and Florida State, because both have hired […]
Happy Friday, Big Blue Nation. It’s another day in paradise as the Kentucky Wildcats faithful await the court decision regarding Mark Mitchell’s eligibility. Mitchell, a former Second Team All-SEC forward from Mizzou, averaged 18 points, five rebounds and three assists last season. Like a broken record, today could be the day that his eligibility fate […]
Crab Five center Julian Reese had a record-setting first year in the NBA with the Washington Wizards as a rookie that came onto the stage late. His time with the Wizards came to an abrupt end Thursday, though, as he was a minor piece in a multi-team trade that gave him the roster spot of […]
On Wednesday, WDRB’s Eric Crawford reported that many power conference commissioners voiced their opinions on the court rulings allowing the class of 2022 athletes another year of eligibility and the opportunity to transfer. Among the commissioners, the SEC’s Greg Sankey was firm in his stance on the matter. The commissioners of the ACC, Big Ten, […]
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