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NCAA Adopts Age-Based Eligibility Rule

The NCAA has officially adopted new rules regarding the eligibility of student athletes. The new model gives athletes 5 total years of eligibility starting when they enroll in college or when they turn 19, whichever occurs first, and includes exceptions for pregnancy, military service, and religious missions. While athletes gain an extra year of eligibility, […]

How good of a season must Kentucky have to keep Mark Pope off the hot seat?

Greetings, BBN! It’s been quite the roller coaster of an offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. Following a 22-14 season that ended with a blowout in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Pope watched much of his roster leave Lexington, then struggled to fill it out when the transfer portal first opened. Thankfully, Kentucky […]

Big Ten men’s basketball 2026-27 outlooks: Northwestern

We’re going team-by-team across Big Ten men’s basketball to assess where everyone stands and how things could shake out in 2026-27. Northwestern suffered its first losing season in four years in 2025-26, finishing 15-19 overall and missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. Chris Collins had his team fighting hard until the very [...]

Xavier Tillman signs deal with Turkish club

Veteran big man Xavier Tillman Sr. is continuing his career overseas after signing with Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 27-year-old spent the 2025/26 season with the Celtics and Hornets after beginning his NBA career in Memphis. Originally selected with the 35th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Tillman played a regular role for the Grizzlies before […] The post Xavier Tillman signs deal with Turkish club appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

VCU, Florida Atlantic to meet on Dec. 12th in Orlando as part of doubleheader with Florida/Georgia Tech

VCU and Florida Atlantic will meet in a doubleheader on Dec. 12th in Orlando as part of a doubleheader with Florida/Georgia Tech, multiple sources told College Hoops Today. An official announcement is expected soon. The Rams advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season under Phil Martelli Jr. and are currently ranked […] The post VCU, Florida Atlantic to meet on Dec. 12th in Orlando as part of doubleheader with Florida/Georgia Tech appeared first on College Hoops Today .

Someone Up There Must Like John Brady, Because He Was La. Sports Hall Of Fame Bound Long Before He Knew It

(Fourth in a series on inductees into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches on Saturday.) By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Former LSU men’s basketball coach John Brady wanted to be a coach [...] The post Someone Up There Must Like John Brady, Because He Was La. Sports Hall Of Fame Bound Long Before He Knew It appeared first on TigerRag.com .

Reporter believes Kentucky’s chances with Nikola Kusturica are fading

Messageboards and social media were ablaze when it seemed Nikola Kusturica was on the verge of joining Kentucky Basketball. The 17-year-old pro is being called “one of the top international prospects in the world.” One reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader believes Kentucky’s chances have evaporated in the summer heat. On ESPN Radio this week, Ben […]

In Mike Gansey’s first big moment, he didn’t blink

When you’re sitting at pick 22, so many things can happen. You brace for numerous scenarios, but ultimately, you’re hoping for the board to break your way. On Tuesday night, it broke quite nicely for new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey and the Sixers. They were able to select Alabama guard Labaron Philon, a […]

Mike Boynton Jr. gives first public comments since Dusty May’s departure

The Michigan Wolverines were well represented in the first round of Tuesday night’s NBA Draft, with Morez Johnson Jr. (Dallas), Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State) and Aday Mara (Oklahoma City) all being selected in the first 12 picks. But all the success Michigan had during the first night of the draft was a little bittersweet, knowing […]