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Transfer Update: Comeh Emuobor Joins the Pack

The Pack picked up another commit from the transfer portal, guard Comeh Emuobor from the University of New Hampshire. Coach Gainey is sticking to his plan to recruit North Carolina heavily, Comeh is originally from Raleigh. He will initially be expected to be bench depth. With seven guards (counting Keene as a small forward), it […]

Purdue Basketball Offseason homework: Luke Ertel

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Brad Underwood’s extension sends a clear message about Illinois’ future

This episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ is a collaboration with TCR’s “Illini Isaac” Ambrose! We chat about Andrej Stojakovic’s looming NBA draft decision (3:54), Keaton Wagler’s potential new team (9:49), men’s basketball’s non-conference clash with Duke (15:46), and the benefit of playing so many top-tier opponents (24:42). We also break down Brad Underwood’s contract extension (27:19) […]

Bolt Names Jasa Friday’s Starter & Other Updates

As the plebeian 5-12 seeds continue their adorable, little tournament to start the week, some Husker news has popped up with the preparation for the Championship Bracket Big Ten Tournament underway in Lincoln. The boys took the extra day Sunday and their usual Monday off to recover from the wear and tear of their stretch […]

Kentucky Basketball could be joining a major holiday hoops event

When news broke on Wednesday that Kentucky Basketball and Gonzaga had canceled their regular-season series, some claimed the Wildcats were backing out due to their struggles in the series, including a 1-3 mark that culminated with last season’s 94-59 drubbing in Nashville. As it turns out, Kentucky could be joining a major holiday hoops event […]

Who will lead the Badgers in scoring in 2026?

Once again, the Wisconsin Badgers will be operating with a new-look roster during the 2026-27 season after adding via the transfer portal and the international pool of talent this offseason. Wisconsin is losing quite a bit of production, including its two leading scorers, as Nick Boyd is out of eligibility, while John Blackwell transferred to […]

Gonzaga Intertwined With New Multi-Team Event

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are included as a possible participant for the Diamond Cup, a new eight-team pool-play event debuting in the 2027-28 campaign. The ‘blue-blood’ programs that are mentioned are the Arizona Wildcats, UConn Huskies, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, Indiana Hoosiers, Michigan Wolverines, and North Carolina Tar Heels. According to a report from CBS Sports’ […]

Report: IU basketball in discussions to join eight-team “Diamond Cup” in 2027-28 season

IU basketball is reportedly in discussions to join an eight-team event that could debut in 2027 titled the “Diamond Cup.” Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reported that IU, along with Arizona, Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and UConn, are in ... The post Report: IU basketball in discussions to join eight-team “Diamond Cup” in 2027-28 season appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Besides the $4M, why does Miles’ new-look Spartans suddenly feel different?

Yesterday’s piece on the growing financial reality around San Jose State men’s basketball stirred up more than the usual off-season conversation. Besides an “AI-slop” accusation with the aforementioned piece, which honestly says as much about the internet right now as the article itself, the actual point of the article mattered. For the first time in […]

UConn set to host Purdue in preseason exhibition

UConn men’s basketball has a loaded non-conference slate this season, facing teams such as Duke, Michigan, and Arizona, among other highly talented programs. On Wednesday, they added another impressive name to the list, joining Michigan State on the exhibition schedule. The Huskies are set to take on Purdue on October 27 in Connecticut, location to […]

Duke Brennan working out for Detroit Pistons as interest heats up

Former Villanova center Duke Brennan is beginning to gain plenty of heat from teams ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Brennan’s agency shared that the big man will work out for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The 6-foot-10 center spent last season at Villanova. He averaged 12.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game while shooting […]

Stick Season: One Final Hurdle

94 days after suffering their most shocking loss of the 21st century, the Lake Show found redemption and exercised its early-season demons in a 13-12 win over Colorado — an NCAA Quarterfinal to remember for ages. That is, of course, an objective statement. Memorable for Madison Taylor, who was clutch beyond the 12-meter arc last […]

Kentucky Basketball and Gonzaga cancel series

The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs announced the discontinuation of their six-year series on Wednesday. The decision was mutually agreed upon by both programs, allowing each program the freedom to reevaluate future scheduling priorities, including conference obligations and nonconference opportunities. The series originated in Spokane in 2022 and has seen the teams play in Lexington, […]

Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis to join Lithuania for FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers

The Miami Heat are well represented internationally. Last summer, they had three representatives for EuroBasket 2025. Now, for the FIBA World Cup 2027 European qualifiers, they will have at least one, with second-year guard Kasparas Jakucionis joining the Lithuanian National Team, according to the Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman. Lithuania will play two games on July […] The post Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis to join Lithuania for FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Mi...

After Lincoln Regional loss, is GCU Softball on verge of national boom?

“There is a lot to learn from her.” Grand Canyon softball coach Shannon Hays had some kind words for long-time Nebraska coach Rhonda Revelle after the Cornhuskers ended the Antelopes season at the Lincoln Regional. The Antelopes, while feeling deflated after their elimination, caught the attention of many as GCU battled with the hosting Huskers […]

Villanova schedules home-and-home with Kansas

In an official statement, Kevin Willard said, “This is a great opportunity for two elite programs to start a kid series and play home and home.” The addition of Kansas to the out-of-conference schedule leaves Villanova with neutral site games against Notre Dame (in Rome) and Wisconsin (Xfinity Mobile Arena), a home game against Michigan, […]

Open Thread: 20 May 2026

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Ezek, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack. Two Valverdes? French journalist Pablo Gayicho wrote: “The general feeling about Valverde within […]