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It started as a basketball game and ended as a controlled burn. Kevin “Boopie” Miller’s half-court heave as time expired pushed SMU past Virginia Tech 77-76 on Wednesday night, a finish so dramatic it required more than a scoreboard response. Within milliseconds of the ball passing through the net, flames shot into the air, setting […]
Baylor coach Scott Drew justified his signing of 2023 NBA draft pick James Nnaji amid significant criticism from other college coaches, analysts and fans. Drew said the Bears on Sunday are embracing the modern era of college basketball while prioritizing what’s best for their program. Baylor signed Nnaji, a 21-year-old 7-footer from Nigeria, on Christmas […]
OXON HILL, Md. – The NCAA on Wednesday petitioned the federal agency that regulates prediction markets, asking it to pause college athletics-related promotions until “a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place.” President Charlie Baker, in his State of College Sports address at the NCAA convention, focused on companies like Kalshi, which allow […]
Temple assistant men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney died suddenly on Tuesday, the university announced. Courtney turned 55. The university has not provided a cause of death. “I am shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news and passing of my dear friend Bill Courtney,” Temple head coach Adam Fisher said in a statement. “Bill made such […]
James Nnaji, the 31st pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has committed to Baylor, according to a source familiar with the move. The NCAA has granted Nnaji four years, and the 21-year-old will be available immediately with the hope that he is ready for Baylor’s Big 12 opener on Jan. 3 at TCU. Nnaji, who […]
Candace Parker, a three-time WNBA champion, is eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the first time. Ethan Miller/Getty Images By the athletic staffDecember 19, 2025 7:11 PM EST Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker, five-time All-NBA forward Blake Griffin and three-time Final Four head coach Kelvin Sampson are among the newcomers eligible to […]
For those unimpressed by the College Football Playoff, the NFL stretch run and the many holiday movie marathons, college basketball has a solid slate to play with this weekend. A range of different invites to a neutral site offer viewers some great combinations. Saturday features three matches between ranked opponents. There’s also a late-night showcase […]
NCAA President Charlie Baker reiterated Thursday that the association is “strongly opposed” to college sports prediction markets after Kalshi moved to allow users to bet on whether athletes would enter the transfer portal. InGame HQ, which covers the gambling industry, reported Wednesday that Kalshi had filed the necessary paperwork with federal regulators to begin taking […]
Following NC State’s 108-72 home win over Texas Southern on Wednesday night, Wolfpack coach Will Wade blasted his team after the game for a continued lack of intensity and toughness. “It’s not working. S-, it’s concerning that it’s taken this long and we’re not there yet,” said Wade. “From now on we have all the […]
Darryn Peterson left Kansas’ game against NC State in the fourth quarter and did not play in overtime. Michael Hickey/Getty Images Kansas coach Bill Self said star freshman guard Darryn Peterson “got tight” in his hamstring and told the Jayhawks’ staff to sub out with 2:15 left in KU’s 77-76 overtime win over NC State […]
