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A federal judge in Colorado has granted a fifth year of NCAA eligibility to the class of 2022 athletes, allowing stars like Oziyah Sellers to return for an additional season and reshaping roster plans across the nation.
A Colorado court has granted 2022‑class student‑athletes an extra year of eligibility, while Gonzaga targets top transfer prospects to fortify its roster for the new Pac‑12 era.
Peyton Siva is leaving his role at the University of Louisville to become part of Rick Pitino’s coaching staff at St. John’s, stepping into the spot vacated by Greg Youncofski.
Peyton Siva, a 2013 national champion with Louisville, is leaving Pat Kelsey’s staff to reunite with Rick Pitino at St. John’s, bringing a championship pedigree and a recent salary increase to the new role.
Louisville’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate features eight to nine marquee matchups, including the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, a Detroit showdown with Michigan, and a Thanksgiving clash with Texas Tech, promising both testing battles and title aspirations.
In the 1990s the University of Massachusetts transformed from a mid‑major program into a national contender, reaching the 1996 Final Four before a cascade of sanctions and coaching turnover erased its momentum.
St. John’s announced that Steve Masiello will serve as both associate head coach and general manager, a move that follows Matt Abdelmassih’s departure and builds on Masiello’s extensive Division I pedigree.
Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.
The university is hiring an assistant coach linked to Rick Pitino, promoting Steve Masiello to dual coaching and general manager duties, and finalizing a roster that includes international veterans and a Baylor transfer.
Top-15 recruit Theo Edema will join St. John's for the 2026-27 season, bringing elite size and a developing skill set under coach Rick Pitino.
Top‑15 center Theo Edema, a 6‑foot‑11 Nigerian with a 7‑foot‑5 wingspan, signs with St. John’s, aiming to contribute off the bench under coach Rick Pitino.
The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.
An exploration of the unique player exchange between Kentucky and Washington that has shaped both programs since the early 1990s.
St. John's University will host a sold‑out golf classic and a Day at the Races in Saratoga Springs on Aug. 4‑5, leveraging recent athletic successes to raise funds and engage the community.
A legendary coach whose career spanned playing, teaching, and leading top programs, Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, 2026.
Former Georgia and Kentucky coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, joining a distinguished class of legends.
From a high school standout in South Carolina to a six‑time All‑Star, Jermaine O'Neal's path was steered by a rare blend of candor and foresight from coach Rick Pitino, a influence that still resonates in basketball circles.
Providence College has appointed Bryan Hodgson as its new head coach, tasked with revitalizing the program through a fast‑paced style, strategic recruiting, and deep engagement with the university community.
A recent survey maps the primary sports passions of the nation's leading colleges, revealing how football and basketball shape tradition, fan devotion and institutional pride across campuses from the East Coast to the West Coast.
Louisville’s upcoming basketball exhibition in The Bahamas will be unseen on TV or streaming, a stark contrast to past broadcasts that reached fans worldwide.
St. John's University has added Hungarian power forward Zsombor Maronka to its roster, bolstering depth and international flair as the team eyes another Big East championship.
St. John’s has completed its offseason roster by adding Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, a 6‑foot‑10 player with Bundesliga and EuroCup experience, to fill the void left by Donnie Freeman’s season‑ending injury.
At the recent Peach Jam, Cayden Daughtry dazzled with 258 points, 49 assists, 34 rebounds and 23 steals, drawing comparisons to Trae Young and attracting interest from a handful of elite schools.
St. John's University announced the addition of Hungarian forward Zsombor Maronka, who brings Bundesliga experience and national team credentials after Donnie Freeman's season‑ending injury.