
Veteran Analyst Hints at Final Championship Run for Kansas Coach Bill Self
With the Jayhawks losing their entire starting five, coach Bill Self faces a pivotal season that may mark his last chance at a championship, according to Dick Vitale.
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With the Jayhawks losing their entire starting five, coach Bill Self faces a pivotal season that may mark his last chance at a championship, according to Dick Vitale.

After a modest freshman season, Malachi Moreno is back with the Wildcats, poised to elevate his game and attract NBA attention.

Joe Dean Jr., known for his signature catch‑phrases and decades of service on SEC basketball broadcasts, died this week at age 71. His legacy spans playing, coaching, administration and a near‑fatal plane crash that marked a turning point in his life.

Mark Few’s upcoming induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026 will be accompanied by a showcase of his career, video tributes from prominent figures, and a display of personal memorabilia, underscoring his lasting impact on college basketball.

Legendary ESPN analyst Dick Vitale, 87, announced that immunotherapy has been 'very effective' against his fifth cancer diagnosis, highlighting his ongoing battle with melanoma and his enduring commitment to cancer research.

Dick Vitale, the iconic basketball analyst, has disclosed his fifth cancer diagnosis but remains active on ESPN, blending his enduring passion for the game with a resilient public stance.
The 2026‑27 season will feature a historic matchup between UNC and West Virginia at the Spectrum Center, with new transfers, fresh coaching strategies and the return of Dick Vitale to the broadcast booth.

At the 2026 ESPY Awards, former Michigan baseball standout Jim Abbott was presented with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, a tribute to his relentless spirit on and off the mound.
Essie Hollis, the only Erie native to play in the NBA, shares his journey from high school stardom to European courts, a teaching career, and his current role in Florida basketball.

The NCAA's new eligibility framework grants Division I players a five-year window to complete five seasons, replacing the old four-year limit and targeting redshirt loopholes, especially in basketball

The NCAA has unveiled a five-year eligibility window for Division I athletes, aiming to curb redshirt loopholes and level the playing field, especially in basketball, while programs such as Northwestern eye new development pathways.

Kentucky has added seven non‑conference opponents, sparking commentary from analyst Dick Vitale about the need for more challenging games as the Wildcats prepare for a demanding SEC season.

A look at the 1988 Kentucky basketball scandal that cost coach Eddie Sutton his job, the emergence of Rick Pitino, and Duke’s legendary 1992 Elite Eight victory.

The Tar Heels will open the 2026‑27 season against West Virginia in the Dick Vitale Invitational, a game that highlights both teams’ recent achievements and the arrival of championship‑winning coach Michael Malone.

The Tar Heels are set to open the 2026‑27 campaign with a demanding slate, highlighted by a November showdown against West Virginia at the Dick Vitale Invitational.