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Mon, Apr 21
- NCAA Basketball
Cooper Flagg, projected No. 1 pick, declares for 2025 NBA Draft: What makes him so special
The Duke forward had one of the best statistical freshman seasons in college basketball history to earn National Player of the Year honors.
Players:
- NCAA Basketball
Best college basketball transfer portal fits: Who makes the top 5?
Emphasis on fit, because these are not the five most-talented players.
Players:
Fri, Apr 18
- NCAA Basketball
Bryce James, LeBron’s youngest son, officially signs with Arizona
James, who will turn 18 in June, is a three-star recruit and the No. 257 player in the Class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite.
Players:
Wed, Apr 16
- NCAA Basketball
Duke guard Kon Knueppel declares for 2025 NBA Draft: How wing boosted his draft stock this season
In 39 games, Knueppel averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists on a solid 47.9 percent shooting in 30 minutes per game.
Players:
- NBA
Florida A&M to hire Charlie Ward, only Heisman winner to play in NBA, as men’s basketball coach
Florida A&M is just minutes from where Ward starred in both football and basketball at Florida State from 1989 to 1994.
- NCAA Basketball
Big parlays, fake injuries and Telegram tips: The betting scandal in college and pro sports
The sports world has never been closer to gambling.
- NCAA Basketball
What can we learn from Gene Hackman and ‘Hoosiers?’ More than you might think
Professors use the late Gene Hackman's performance as Norman Dale, a small-town high school basketball coach, to teach leadership lessons.
Tue, Apr 15
- NCAA Basketball
New filings in House v. NCAA maintain roster limits as settlement awaits final approval
The judge will now assess the brief, objections and settlement terms in their entirety before delivering a final ruling on approval.
