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G Zakai Zeigler denied fifth season at Tennessee
A Tennessee federal judge rejected Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction on Thursday after he sued the NCAA last month for a fifth year of eligibility. The injunction

Ex-UCLA All-American, longtime pro David Greenwood dies
Former UCLA standout and longtime NBA player David Greenwood has died. He was 68. According to UCLA, Greenwood died Sunday in Riverside, Calif., after a battle with cancer. Greenwood was the No. 2


Study shows less online abuse of athletes during March Madness
The NCAA recently released a study that indicated a decrease in social media abuse targeting student-athletes, including from sports bettors, during March Madness. According to the study, athletes

NCAA panel approves addition of coaches' challenges
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved several proposals on Tuesday that are designed to improve the flow of men's college basketball games. Arguably the most notable change is the addition


Top USC scorer Desmond Claude transfers to Washington
Senior guard Desmond Claude, who led Southern California in scoring last season, said Sunday that he will be joining the Washington program. The 6-foot-6 Claude averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and


BYU's Kevin Young signs contract extension after Sweet 16 run
After a stellar debut season, BYU coach Kevin Young was rewarded with a long-term contract extension, the school announced on Thursday. Details of the agreement, including length of the deal and

More former Indiana players allege sexual misconduct by physician
More than 15 former Indiana men's basketball players allege improper sexual conduct by a former team physician, and they claim that university officials -- including the late coach Bobby Knight --


2024 WNBA draft pick Celeste Taylor joins Grand Canyon staff
Celeste Taylor, the No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, is joining the coaching staff at Grand Canyon for the 2025-26 season. Taylor played collegiately at Texas and then Duke, where Grand


F Ven-Allen Lubin transfers to NC State, his fourth school
Ex-North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin is heading a half-hour or so southeast on Interstate 40, committing Sunday to play at Atlantic Coast Conference rival North Carolina State in the 2025-26


50 prospects withdraw from NBA draft
Fifty early entry candidates withdrew from 2025 NBA Draft consideration ahead of this week's deadline, including two players returning to defending national champion Florida. In addition to forward


NCAA president weighing tournament expansion to 76 teams
March Madness could soon become even bigger, if Charlie Baker has his way. Speaking Thursday during the Big 12 spring meetings, the NCAA president said he sees value in expanding the NCAA Tournament


NBA Draft announcements: Tahaad Pettiford, Otega Oweh headed back to school
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford announced on social media that he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to the Tigers for his sophomore season, one of several high-profile players to make a


Tahaad Pettiford bypassing NBA draft, returning to Auburn
Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford announced Wednesday on social media that he is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to the Tigers for his sophomore season. "I'm back," Pettiford said on


Bill Self: Big 12 coaches support tourney expansion
Men's basketball coaches in the Big 12 are in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament, Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters Wednesday. Self said the coaches discussed the topic at the conference's

Report: UNC, Georgetown to begin home-and-home series in '25
North Carolina and Georgetown basketball will play a home-and-home series beginning in the 2025-26 season, CBS Sports reported Wednesday. The first game is expected to be played in Chapel Hill, N.C.,


F Alex Condon opts out of NBA draft, returns to Florida
Forward Alex Condon, who played a key role in Florida's run to the national championship, will return for his junior season after telling ESPN on Tuesday that he is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft


Report: Kansas State lands Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty
Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty committed to Kansas State on Monday, according to multiple reports. It will be the fourth school in four seasons for the 6-foot-3 guard, who played at TCU (2022-23) and


Matthew Driscoll resigns at North Florida, joins K-State staff
Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 seasons as the head coach at North Florida to accept an associate position on Jerome Tang's staff at Kansas State. Driscoll, 60, and Tang previously worked together

Top international prospect Dame Sarr commits to Duke
Duke gained a commitment from Dame Sarr, the top international 2025 prospect, on Thursday, helping the Blue Devils to ease the sting of losing four of their top five scorers to the 2025 NBA Draft. The


Kentucky newcomer Jaland Lowe withdraws from draft
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe, a transfer from Pitt, has withdrawn from this summer's NBA draft. "Can't miss this opportunity," Lowe posted Thursday on X along with photos of himself in a Wildcats


Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in NIL money if he isn't allowed to play in 2025-26. Zeigler's lawsuit requests


Jacque Vaughn named assistant coach at alma mater Kansas
Former Kansas standout guard and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn is returning to Lawrence as an assistant coach. The Jayhawks announced Wednesday that Vaughn, whose No. 11 hangs in the rafters

Kansas State lands Bowling Green transfer Marcus Johnson
Former Bowling Green big man Marcus Johnson announced his commitment to Kansas State on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 senior forward averaged 16.2 points and 5.0 rebounds in 32 starts for the Falcons in


Houston gives Kelvin Sampson new 4-year contract
Houston has given coach Kelvin Sampson a new four-year contract following his team's run to the championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The contract will run through the 2028-29 season, the

Notre Dame hires alumnus Pat Garrity as hoops GM
Notre Dame hired alumnus Pat Garrity on Tuesday to serve as general manager of the Fighting Irish men's and women's basketball teams. The dual GM role is new at Notre Dame and is believed to be only


Report: Darrion Williams withdraws from NBA draft, remains in portal
The college basketball transfer portal retained one of its marquee names with Darrion Williams reportedly withdrawing from the NBA draft. After earning First Team All-Big 12 honors as a junior at


Florida lands former Arkansas PG Boogie Fland
Former Arkansas point guard Boogie Fland committed to reigning national champion Florida on Tuesday. Fland and his representatives, who include Florida alumnus Mike Miller, confirmed the transfer with


Texas Tech extends coach Grant McCasland through 2030-31
Texas Tech signed men's basketball coach Grant McCasland to a contract extension through the 2030-31 season on Monday. The contract is worth $31.5 million, the school confirmed to the Lubbock

Ex-Boston College G Chas Kelley transfers to Georgia Tech
Former Boston College guard Chas Kelley is staying in the Atlantic Coast Conference and transferring to Georgia Tech. "Let's work," Kelley wrote on social media Monday above a graphic featuring him in