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Markus Burton Joins Indiana Hoops, Eyes Fresh Start After Injury

Markus Burton, the 2023 IndyStar Mr. Basketball, has transferred to Indiana University from Notre Dame. Coach Darian DeVries highlights Burton's scoring ability, playmaking skills, and elite mid-range shooting as crucial for Indiana's upcoming season. Burton averaged 19.1 points per game and 259 assists at Notre Dame, and DeVries plans to utilize him in ball-screen actions with big players like Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu. Burton's first goal is to regain his sharpness after an injury-shortened season.

May 20, 2026

Flory Bidunga Commits to Louisville as NBA Draft Deadline Looms

Flory Bidunga has signed with the Louisville Cardinals, but must decide by May 27 whether to stay in college or enter the 2026 NBA Draft. His combine performance and size have sparked debate, while the program has positioned Obinna Ekezie Jr. as a contingency plan.

May 20, 2026

March Madness fuels cable resurgence in March

Cable and streaming platforms saw notable audience gains in March, led by Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with NCAA tournament coverage and the Oscars boosting ratings.

May 20, 2026

Duke’s Latest Offer Highlights Kager Knueppel’s Rise

Top basketball prospect Kager Knueppel, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, has received a scholarship offer from Duke University, joining a competitive field of suitors as he prepares to make his college decision.

May 20, 2026

Rutgers Pursues Skylar Wicks as Transfer Wing Seeks Immediate Eligibility

Rutgers is actively courting Saint Francis transfer Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 wing who is applying for a waiver that would allow him to play right away in the 2026‑27 season. His impressive stats, local roots and potential fit with Coach Steve Pikiell’s system make him a compelling target.

May 20, 2026