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The 2027 class’s No. 3 prospect, King Gibson, is evaluating multiple powerhouse programs, highlighting the impact of LSU coach Will Wade’s personality and the looming presence of Arkansas’s John Calipari.
Dave Richardson’s return brings a seasoned conditioning expert back to Ohio State, where he will work alongside a reshaped staff ahead of the November 2 opener versus BYU.
Dave Richardson, a longtime strength coach with a military background, is back at Ohio State, drawn by new coach Jake Diebler, assistant Dave Dickerson, and the program’s advanced resources.
Veteran NBA coach Mike Wells, longtime strength specialist Dave Richardson and program legend William Buford join head coach Jake Diebler, while Jamall Walker ascends to associate head coach.
Dave Richardson is set to resume his role as Ohio State’s men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach, a position he held from 2005 to 2017, after a distinguished stint at Arkansas.
Head coach Jake Diebler announces additions and promotions that could influence the Buckeyes' performance.
Five‑star forward Ryan Hampton is set to visit the University of Kentucky this week, as the Wildcats aim to strengthen their 2027 recruiting class after a challenging previous cycle.
After Mike Gansey’s exit, the franchise promotes assistant GM Brandon Weems, a longtime confidant of LeBron James, hoping his deep roots and scouting acumen will restore stability and attract a championship‑ready roster.
Mark Pope’s early success at Kentucky, the challenges of his second season, and the evolving recruiting landscape set the stage for a critical athletics director search.
A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.
Meleek Thomas elects to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, prompting Arkansas to rethink its backcourt plans.
John Calipari proposes launching the college basketball season with the SEC Tournament as a standalone showcase, seeking to reshape scheduling, revenue and player workload while navigating significant challenges.
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas announced he will stay in the NBA Draft, bringing a 67 % rim‑shot conversion rate and SEC All‑Freshman accolades to a crowded 2026 class, as the Razorbacks add portal commits and returning veterans.
After a strong sophomore campaign that helped Arkansas reach the Sweet 16, Billy Richmond III has decided to pull his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and re‑commit to the university, a move confirmed by his agent.
Billy Richmond chooses to remain with the Arkansas Razorbacks, citing development and NBA prospects, while the program awaits guard Meleek Thomas and adds portal talent.
After a strong sophomore season that earned him SEC All‑Defense honors, Billy Richmond announced he will return to Arkansas instead of testing the NBA Draft, a move that reshapes the Razorbacks' roster ahead of the next campaign.
Arkansas forward Billy Richmond announced he will stay in the NBA Draft after a strong combine performance, creating a vacancy in the Razorbacks’ lineup but ushering in new commitments for next season.
Billy Richmond III, a sophomore forward from Arkansas, has decided to keep his name in the 2026 NBA Draft, prompting the Razorbacks to lean on freshmen prospects and adjust their roster for the upcoming season.
At the SEC Spring Meetings, John Calipari outlined a bipartisan proposal to regulate college sports, emphasizing guardrails for younger players, roster strategy, and opposition to NCAA Tournament expansion.
The One-and-Done Rule reshaped college basketball by forcing top prospects to spend a single season in college before entering the NBA. This article explores how that policy might have changed the fortunes of schools like DePaul and Washington, and what it would have meant for stars such as Kevin Garnett, Eddy Curry and Martell Webster.
A handful of elite prospects face pivotal decisions that could dramatically alter team fortunes in the upcoming season.
With a May 27 deadline looming, a handful of top prospects must decide between turning professional or staying in college, a choice that will dramatically affect their teams' championship hopes.
Key players are deciding between professional entry and collegiate stay, influencing team strength and the upcoming season's narrative.
The second game of a four‑game series between the Wildcats and Hoosiers is set for Nov. 20 at Indianapolis, with a prime‑time broadcast and new coaches leading fresh rosters.