College Basketball
Five-star center Wabbington picks Indiana over Arizona, Illinois
Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-10 center ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to Indiana.
How top 2027 men's basketball recruits fit with their new programs
How these top commits from the SC Next class of 2027 will impact college programs in 2027-28.
NCAA proposes summer competition for college basketball teams
The NCAA is proposing allowing summer competition between college basketball teams as a potential new revenue source.
Commissioner touts ACC's health amid questions of departures
ACC boss Jim Phillips isn't fretting about Clemson, FSU, Miami and UNC wanting to tweak the Protect College Sports Act to make it easier for schools to change leagues.
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
Denzel Aberdeen's (temporary) re-addition makes the 2025 champions even clearer favorites.
Kansas State ends Jerome Tang dispute with a $12M settlement
Kansas State has reached a settlement with former basketball coach Jerome Tang that includes a $12 million payment.
Michael Jordan donates $10M to UNC School of Social Work to honor mother
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball legend Michael Jordan has made a $10 million commitment to the UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother, Deloris P. Jordan.
Georgia lands top-25 recruit in shooting guard Jarvis Hayes Jr.
Jarvis Hayes Jr., a 6-foot-5 shooting guard, has committed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. The No. 4 shooting guard in the country is ranked No. 22 in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2027.
Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
With one month left until games tip for the 2026-27 season, we're tracking player movement across key programs.
What challenges lie ahead for the Protect College Sports Act?
What obstacles does the Protect College Sports Act face to become law? Time is a big one.
· Jeff Borzello and Paul BiancardiLSU's Will Wade lands first 2027 5-star in guard King Gibson
LSU landed five-star guard King Gibson after the No. 13-ranked prospect in 2027 chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Louisville and Providence.
Injunction allows Council Jr. back to Kansas for 7th college season
Melvin Council Jr. has returned to Kansas after he was granted a preliminary injunction in a New York state court allowing him to play a seventh season, the school announced Sunday.
Jordan Page picks UConn, joins Bowman as five-stars to Huskies
Five-star wing Jordan Page announced his commitment to UConn men's basketball on Sunday, giving the Huskies their first recruiting class with two ESPN five-star prospects in at least 20 years.
Mississippi State's Chris Jans speaks on current state of college athletics
The Bulldogs' Jans joins The Paul Finebaum Show describing how he's navigating through the different changes in collegiate athletics.
College basketball eligibility: What to know about latest rulings
With a month to go until the 2026-27 season begins, we check in on the NCAA's player eligibility cases -- and LSU.
Student-athletes received $1.77B in revenue-sharing pay in '25-26
Sixty-eight schools reached or came within 5% of reaching the $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap over the first season of NIL payments.
Aussie point guard Luke Paul announces commitment to Duke
Aussie point guard Luke Paul announces commitment to Duke
Florida's Denzel Aberdeen: Only 'fair' to be granted 5th year
Denzel Aberdeen says it's "fair" that he's been granted a fifth year of eligibility to play for Florida.
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of NBA legend Hakeem, commits to SMU
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a top-60 recruit and the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU, he told ESPN on Thursday.
NCAA reducing fields for NIT, WBIT to 24 teams starting in 2027
In the aftermath of the NCAA tournaments expanding to 76 teams starting this season, the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will drop from 32 teams to 24 beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced.
Aussie point guard Luke Paul commits to Duke for 2027-28
17-year-old Australian point guard Luke Paul -- a projected lottery pick for the 2028 NBA Draft -- has committed to Duke University for the 2027-28 season, he told ESPN
College basketball realignment: Conference changes for 2026-27
A complete list of college basketball conference membership for the 2026-27 season.
Chris Holtmann, DePaul agree to contract extension
DePaul coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season.
U.S. Senate votes 77-22 to pass Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, a federal bill aimed at reshaping the industry, took a step toward to becoming law Monday when the U.S. Senate voted 77-22 to pass it, with Ted Cruz saying, "This bill puts an end to the chaos plaguing college athletics."
What is the Protect College Sports Act? What would the bill do?
As the Senate passes the landmark bill, we sort the truths about the Protect College Sports Act from the myths.
Alabama agrees to 2-year extension, raise with AD Greg Byrne
Alabama and athletic director Greg Byrne have agreed to a revised two-year contract extension that will pay him an average annual base salary of $2.67 million through June 30, 2033.
Big Ten basketball adopts rule preventing pros from returning
The Big Ten Conference has adopted a rule to prohibit men's and women's basketball players who left school to play professionally from maintaining their eligibility.
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko commits to Syracuse
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko has committed to Syracuse, he told ESPN, becoming the first five-star recruit of Gerry McNamara's head coaching career.
Ex-NC State sports medicine director waives extradition in sex abuse case
Robert Murphy faces 32 counts of sexually abusing 14 male athletes. His attorneys say he is innocent.
Touted 7-foot prospect Muurinen cleared to play for Arkansas
Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen, a 7-foot former European pro from Finland, has been cleared to play this season.