
Alabama Basketball’s Rise Under Nate Oats
Nate Oats has turned Alabama into a national powerhouse, landing top talent like TJ St. Louis and propelling the program into elite conversations.
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Nate Oats has turned Alabama into a national powerhouse, landing top talent like TJ St. Louis and propelling the program into elite conversations.
Alabama's defense blends experienced starters Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb with five‑star safety Jireh Edwards and emerging depth players Zavier Mincey and Ivan Taylor.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will field a new 7‑footer in TJ St. Louis next season, while the team navigates a demanding slate and a revamped offensive line.

Nebraska's coaching staff is already mapping out the 2028 recruiting class, securing commitments from elite quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and defensive backs through campus visits and early scholarship offers.

LSU fires Brian Kelly, hires Lane Kiffin, and sets its sights on a College Football Playoff run.

Micah Rhodes, a four‑star back from Spring, Texas, has reopened his recruitment after flipping from Oklahoma. With scholarship offers from 34 schools, his decision could shape the next class of college football standouts.
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.

Cayden Daughtry’s MVP showing at the Peach Jam, impressive shooting splits and upcoming official visit have elevated him to the third spot in the 2027 class rankings, drawing interest from several powerhouse schools.

Cayden Daughtry's breakout EYBL season catapults him into the top three of the 2027 recruiting rankings, reshaping the conversation around the class's elite prospects.

A sophomore quarterback from Sarasota is drawing attention from several Power Five programs, including Florida State, after a breakout passing and rushing season.

Coach Michael Malone has offered scholarships to ten 2027 prospects, nine of whom are ranked among the nation’s top 15, with four of the top five overall players among the targets.

Four‑star quarterback Hudson West, who impressed at FSU’s June camp, is among the top targets for the Seminoles as they seek a future signal‑caller.

In practice sessions, the newly minted Huskies guard has drawn praise for his confidence and veteran-like composure, signaling a potentially pivotal role in UConn's quest for conference supremacy.

Freshman point guard Junior County arrives at UConn, bringing poise and confidence that could influence the team's strategy and future success.

Freshman guard Junior County impressed coaches during practice, showcasing confidence and poise that could reshape UConn's backcourt dynamics.

Coach Mark Pope’s recent scholarship offer to five‑star guard Brady Pettigrew has reignited optimism for the Kentucky Wildcats, even as past recruiting shortfalls linger

Brayden Parks, a top defensive tackle from Brother Rice High School, pledged to Notre Dame, joining a 2027 class that promises to reshape the Irish defense and fuel championship aspirations.
The Cardinals will play two exhibition games in Nassau on July 28 and 29, with The Courier Journal providing live coverage of a roster that blends transfers, freshmen and one veteran.

Four-star quarterback Lukas Prock announced his pledge to Indiana, choosing the Hoosiers over a field of elite programs and setting the stage for a potentially transformative recruiting class.

Five‑star cornerback John Meredith, ruled ineligible by the University Interscholastic League after a transfer, has reclassified to the 2026 class and will enroll early at the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns over Texas A&M while drawing comparisons to NFL standout Sauce Gardner.

Tennessee basketball has offered a scholarship to five-star center Bentley Lusakueno for the 2028 signing class, a move that highlights the Volunteers' aggressive recruiting strategy.
Four‑star point guard TJ Jamison has trimmed his list to six schools, including Iowa. He will reveal his final decision on July 25, emphasizing a family‑like environment and a coach who challenges and trusts him.

Tennessee has extended a scholarship to Bentley Lusakueno, a 6‑foot‑10, 205‑pound center ranked among the top prospects in the 2028 class, as the program looks to strengthen its frontcourt.

Top prospect Jarvis Hayes Jr. cites consistent communication and a clear vision from Florida State's staff as he evaluates his future, with no commitment date set.