Tennessee adds transfer portal standout, boosting the Vols’ chances for a Final Four run in men’s college basketball.
Tennessee Volunteers Strengthen Basketball Roster with Key Transfer The Tennessee Volunteers are making quite a splash in the men’s college basketball transfer portal this offseason. Head coach Rick Barnes has already put together an impressive six-man class, featuring talents like former VCU standout Terrence Hill Jr., scoring forward Jalen Haralson from Notre Dame, and rim […]
John Wall, NBA All-Star, appointed as president of basketball operations at Howard
John Wall Takes New Role at Howard University John Wall is back in the place where his NBA journey began. On Thursday, Howard University, a historically black university located in Washington, D.C., confirmed to ESPN that Wall has been appointed as the director of basketball operations for the school. This is an exciting time for […]
Men’s college basketball transfer portal: 4 successes, 3 disappointments, and 1 surprise
College Basketball’s Transfer Portal Dynamics In today’s college basketball landscape, players effectively become free agents at the end of each season. Winning a national championship isn’t just about competing with the NBA; it’s also crucial to retain players who might enter the transfer portal and to strategically recruit those who can elevate the existing roster. […]
Olivier Rioux, the tallest college basketball player in history, finds a new team after departing from Florida.
Olivier Rieu, standing at an impressive 7-foot-9, is set to transfer to the University of California, Irvine. He will join coach Russell Turner, who has a reputation for effectively mentoring towering players. The 20-year-old, recognized as a Guinness World Record holder, saw limited action during his two years in Florida. The tallest athlete in basketball […]
2026 NBA mock draft: Revision following college basketball entry deadline with updated lottery odds
2026 NBA Draft Class: Lottery Odds and Prospects The anticipation surrounding the 2026 NBA Draft class has been building up for quite some time. The draft lottery is set for May 10th, and the odds for the teams have just been announced. The Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers are tied for the highest […]
Man admits guilt in $1M PPP fraud involving a phony basketball league
A man, Jamar Johnson, has admitted to defrauding taxpayers of over $1 million by misusing government loans designed to support small businesses. Authorities revealed that Johnson participated in a scheme to secure $1,047,824 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According to Lauren Biss, the Acting Assistant Secretary […]
Ex-girls’ high school basketball coach faces 32 sexual offenses, including inappropriate relations with a student.
Former High School Basketball Coach Indicted on Multiple Sex Charges A grand jury has indicted a former high school basketball coach from Alabama on 32 sex crime charges following allegations of abuse involving students. Reports indicate that Paige Adams, who previously coached at Cold Springs High School, was arrested on Tuesday and taken to the […]
Florida names Thomas Haugh the highest-paid college basketball player in history, according to a report.
Thomas Ho was seen as a likely lottery pick for the 2026 NBA Draft. He was ranked 13th overall by ESPN on their big board, which is usually a pretty good indicator of how NBA teams are viewing potential draftees. SB Nation even had him projected to go 21st in a post-March Madness mock draft, […]
Toyota’s CUE7 robot employs AI to make free throws during a real basketball game
Toyota’s Basketball Robot CUE7 Makes Headlines When you think of Toyota, it’s usually about their cars like the Camry or the Tacoma. But picture this: a 7-foot-2 robot casually shooting free throws during a basketball game. That’s exactly what went down at Toyota Arena in Tokyo, where around 8,400 fans witnessed the event live. This […]
Alabama high school basketball coach Paige Adams reportedly asked her victim to share explicit sexual content shortly before resigning, according to court documents.
Alabama Coach Faces Sex Crime Charges A high school basketball coach in Alabama has been charged with sexual offenses involving a student. Paige Adams, 35, allegedly asked the victim to send “obscene materials depicting sexual acts” just days before her resignation as head coach of a championship team. Court documents indicate that Adams made at […]