
Ben Gold’s 2025-26 Season: A Step Back for Marquette’s Senior Forward
A look at Ben Gold's underwhelming senior year at Marquette, marked by injury, a shooting slump and a season grade of 4.
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A look at Ben Gold's underwhelming senior year at Marquette, marked by injury, a shooting slump and a season grade of 4.

LSU's aggressive financial offer has lured Michael Ruzic away from Brigham Young University, while the Cougars shift focus to Luigi Suigo amid NBA and Villanova interest.

Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team will host several games in New York City this season, leveraging neutral‑site venues to attract fans and generate income.

Florida head coach Todd Golden criticized LSU and coach Will Wade for assembling a roster filled with former NBA players and overseas transfers, arguing that the trend threatens the development of true college talent.
Inclement weather forces a delay of Xavier's first‑round Big East Tournament game against UConn, pushing the contest to Thursday at 11 a.m. and reshaping the bracket's downstream schedule.

Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team will play several regular‑season and exhibition games in New York City this upcoming season, including matchups against Rutgers and St. John’s at Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden. The move reflects a broader effort to attract the large alumni population in the metro area and generate guaranteed payments from event promoters.

After entering and withdrawing from the NBA draft, RJ Luis signed with the LSU Tigers, a move permitted by NCAA rules but raising concerns about the integrity of college basketball.

LSU adds former Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis, sparking controversy over his eligibility and prompting a legal fight that could reshape the team's backcourt for the upcoming season.
Coach Gary Redus II has assembled a blend of high‑ranked transfers and returning players, signaling an aggressive rebuild for the Scarlet Knights.
Xavier University’s baseball team has captured a share of the Big East regular‑season title, positioning the Musketeers for a high‑stakes tournament that could deliver the conference’s lone NCAA Tournament berth.

LSU coach Will Wade has signed former St. John's guard RJ Luis, a player whose eligibility hinges on a potential lawsuit, while the Tigers navigate a reshaped roster and transfer portal upheaval.

Creighton University’s Nate McHugh, Ben North, Isaac Wachsmann and Connor Capece have been celebrated with All-BIG EAST selections, highlighting a season of offensive dominance and setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship clash with St. John's.

LSU’s men’s basketball coach Will Wade is signing experienced professional players, including a reported $5 million contract for Israeli point guard Yam Madar and former St. John's star R.J. Luis, while navigating NCAA eligibility constraints.

Creighton's baseball team begins its BIG EAST tournament run on May 20 against St. John's, with a possible second‑round matchup against Xavier or Connecticut on May 21. Historical series data, team statistics and player honors highlight the Bluejays' preparation.

The Cardinals are poised for a deep tournament run, driven by a loaded roster and a critical choice from five‑star forward Milan Momcilovic.

LSU coach Will Wade is strengthening his squad with RJ Luis Jr., a former NBA guard who navigated college stardom, a brief NBA career, and a lawsuit to regain eligibility before joining the Tigers.

After stints at Kansas, Syracuse and Mercer, Cuffe Jr. joins the Red Storm, bringing experience and shooting prowess to a roster bolstered by several newcomers.

The Red Storm finished the regular season at 30-24, capturing the BIG EAST Regular Season Championship and preparing for a showdown with Creighton in the conference tournament.

Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.

UConn sweeps the major individual awards, St. John’s coaching staff is recognized, and the conference reveals its All‑Conference teams ahead of the championship at Prasco Park.

Rutgers will face St. John's in a charity exhibition at Madison Square Garden, marking the third meeting in four years and offering both programs a preview of their revamped squads.

Raifstanger’s six‑RBI performance in the final regular‑season series against Butler earned him a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll, underscoring his role in the team’s seventh straight conference series win.

An upcoming exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John’s will be played at Madison Square Garden, with all proceeds earmarked for charity and both programs using the matchup to evaluate transfer‑portal additions.

St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.