The best freshman class ever? Plus, another big NIL lawsuit
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Men’s college basketball’s freshman class looks better — and deeper — than any in recent history
College basketball was supposed to see a dip in talent this year. Along with losing two full classes…
Why Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson is still dunking at 70 years old
In 2011, retired NBA All-Star Marques Johnson was at home watching rookie Blake Griffin soar over a Kia…
Are Pelicans a non-tanking role model? Scouting Nets’ Wolf, Arkansas’ Acuff Jr.
I assure you, this is the only time you’ll hear me say these words this season: Thank God…
Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke beat No. 1 Michigan 68-63 in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow…
I played with Steve Kerr in college. This is how he changed my life
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The Darryn Peterson saga is officially a concern for Kansas. But what about the NBA?
The Darryn Peterson saga, which has been simmering all season, seems to have boiled over. Kansas men’s basketball’s…
Latest NBA 2K video game to feature active college players for first time in 16 years
For the first time in more than 16 years, active college basketball players are returning to a major…
Texas Tech basketball star JT Toppin out for season with ACL tear
Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin suffered a season-ending knee injury in Tuesday’s 72-67 road loss to Arizona…
Should pros be allowed to return to college basketball? NBA players weigh in
It’s a question that would have seemed absurd a year ago: “Should professional basketball players be allowed to…
Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. is named the AP men’s college basketball player of the week
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 15 of the season:…
The Bilas Index: The best 68 men’s basketball teams in 2025-26
Now that football takes a break from its weekly competition, those irrationally obsessed with the sadistic ground acquisition…