College Basketball Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/college-basketball/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:50:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png College Basketball Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/category/college-basketball/ 32 32 Memphis Police Arrest Man For Stealing Shoes From Penny Hardaway’s Home https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/memphis-police-arrest-man-for-stealing-shoes-from-penny-hardaways-home/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:50:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337266 Police arrested a suspect Thursday in the theft of exclusive shoes from the home of University of Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway. Ronald James, 42, was charged with theft of property, Memphis police spokesman Officer Joseph Hibler told ESPN. Per a Memphis police report obtained by ESPN’s Myron Medcalf, a man was captured on […]

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]]> Frank Selvy, NCAA Record Holder With 100-Point Game, Dies At 91 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/frank-selvy-ncaa-record-holder-with-100-point-game-dies-at-91/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:55:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=336845 Frank Selvy, an All-America guard at Furman who scored an NCAA Division I-record 100 points in a single game and later played nine NBA seasons (1954-64), died Tuesday at the age of 91. A cause of death was not revealed. Selvy’s family announced that he died at his home in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Frank Selvy […]

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]]> Kyle Guy Retires From Basketball to Join UVA’s Athletic Program https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kyle-guy-retires-from-basketball-to-join-uvas-athletic-program/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:31:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=336106 Kyle Guy is retiring from basketball at the age of 26 to join the men’s basketball staff at the University of Virginia (UVA) as Athlete Development Mentor and Special Assistant, Dean and Markel Families Head Coach Tony Bennett announced on Wednesday. Kyle Guy returns to the University of Virginia to work on head coach Tony […]

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]]> Reed Sheppard leaves Kentucky after first season to enter 2024 NBA Draft: ‘I’m going all-in’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/reed-sheppard-leaves-kentucky-after-first-season-to-enter-2024-nba-draft-im-going-all-in/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:36:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310500 It only took Reed Sheppard one year with the Wildcats to realize he has the potential to play in the big leagues. The freshman told the press this Thursday that he’s “going all-in” for the 2024 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.  “I’m going all-in,” the 19-year-old said. “The opportunity I have is […]

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]]> Duke point guard Jeremy Roach enters transfer portal and heads for NBA Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/duke-point-guard-jeremy-roach-enters-transfer-portal-and-heads-for-nba-draft/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:31:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310346 After four years leading Duke’s college basketball team, Jeremy Roach has decided to end his college career. The point guard announced this Tuesday that he will both enter the transfer portal and declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, even though he still had one more year of eligibility remaining due to his COVID year.  The […]

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]]> Kentucky freshman Rob Dillingham declares for the NBA Draft: ‘I felt prepared’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kentucky-freshman-rob-dillingham-declares-for-the-nba-draft-i-felt-prepared/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:22:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310044 After his impressive first season in Kentucky, Rob Dillingham feels ready to test the NBA Draft waters, as he’s decided to pass up his remaining three years of eligibility and go professional. The freshman is expected to become a first-round pick and some mock drafts see him as the future No. 7 pick, as Kyrsten […]

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]]> UConn beat Purdue and conquer the first back-to-back NCAA title in 17 years https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/uconn-beat-purdue-and-conquers-the-first-back-to-back-ncaa-title-in-17-years/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:25:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309919 The Huskies have done it again and it almost seemed like a deja vu, compared to last year’s championship game. Coach Dan Hurley once again was screaming and stalking around the bench, giving out another masterclass of his impeccable leadership, as his team beat Purdue 75-60 and they won their second-straight NCAA title.  “What can […]

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]]> Wildcats’ Justin Edwards declares for 2024 NBA Draft after one season in Kentucky https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wildcats-justin-edwards-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-after-one-season-in-kentucky/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 17:15:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309677 After a first impressive season in Kentucky, Justin Edwards revealed this week that he’s officially declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft. Once considered a potential top pick, he still chose to try to go professional despite a decline in his draft stock throughout this campaign.  The young player announced his decision with a post on […]

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]]> Bronny James Declares For 2024 NBA Draft, Enters NCAA Transfer Portal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bronny-james-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:30:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309658 USC freshman guard Bronny James, the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced Friday on Instagram. James was sidelined for five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July due to a congenital […]

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]]> NBA scout believes prospect Ace Bailey has more upside than Duke’s Cooper Flagg https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-scout-believes-prospect-ace-bailey-has-more-upside-than-dukes-cooper-flagg/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:17:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309611 There currently is a war going on between former senior high school athletes who just graduated and are competing this week in the All-American McDonald’s competition. Cooper Flagg is leading the East team, while Ace Bailey is the best player on the West, as both young stars are considered the top prospects for the 2025 […]

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]]> Cooper Flagg is ready for college: ‘I’ve maximized what I could get out of high school’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cooper-flagg-is-ready-for-college-ive-maximized-what-i-could-get-out-of-high-school/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:03:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309471 There was a time when Newport, Maine and the name Cooper Flagg were unknown to most people, even in the basketball world. After the young star began to dominate high school courts, he put his city on the map and took off to Montverde Academy as a 15-year-old.  In Florida, he quickly evolved into superstar […]

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]]> NBA prospect Bronny James reportedly will leave USC and enter transfer portal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-prospect-bronny-james-reportedly-will-leave-usc-and-enter-transfer-portal/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:54:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309438 Multiple reports surfaced the internet late this Tuesday revealing that young Bronny James is hoping to leave the University of Southern California to transfer to another school that can hopefully bring out the best in him before he decides to go professional. According to sources, Duke, Ohio State and UCLA are the biggest options being […]

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]]> UWM star BJ Freeman declares for 2024 NBA Draft and enters transfer portal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/umw-star-bj-freeman-declares-for-2024-nba-draft-and-enters-transfer-portal/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:22:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308752 The time of year has come when the top prospects of college basketball dare to take the next steps in their young careers. While most simply end their scholarships with a degree and move on from the sport world, a select group of talents decide to try and make it in the big leagues as […]

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]]> Top 5 2024 NBA Draft prospects who you can follow in the upcoming NCAA Tournament https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/top-5-2024-nba-draft-prospects-who-you-can-follow-in-the-upcoming-ncaa-tournament/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:21:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308063 We are back to that special time of year again when the biggest teams in college sports around the United States will face each other for more than just sport glory, but to step further into the spotlight and get a taste of what being a professional athlete is all about. Yep, you read correctly, […]

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]]> Duquesne wins Atlantic 10 title for first NCAA tourney bid in 47 years https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/duquesne-wins-atlantic-10-title-for-first-ncaa-tourney-bid-in-47-years/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:26:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307841 The sixth-seeded Duquesne men’s college basketball team defeated fifth-seeded VCU 57-51 at Barclays Center to earn their first NCAA tournament bid in 47 years. It was the Dukes’ first invite to March Madness since 1977. Duquesne colored red, white and blue streamers fell from the rafters with the Dukes leading by 15 in the second […]

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]]> African prospect Khaman Maluach commits to Duke: ‘The most difficult decision in my life’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/african-prospect-khaman-maluach-commits-to-duke-the-most-difficult-decision-in-my-life/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:39:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306953 There is one name experts insist that you should remember for upcoming years in the NBA, and that is Khaman Maluach. Despite the fact that he’s only 16-year of age, he’s already participated in a FIBA World Cup with South Sudan last year, and now he’s decided to continue his basketball dreams in the United […]

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]]> Projected First-Round Pick Bobi Klintman to Enter 2024 NBA Draft https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/projected-first-round-pick-bobi-klintman-to-enter-2024-nba-draft/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:27:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306788 Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN on Friday that he has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. “I believe I am ready for the next challenge, which is the NBA,” Klintman said. “It’s been a goal since I was young. I’ve always tried to challenge myself […]

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]]> Cody Williams hopes to follow his brother Jalen’s footsteps and become top NBA Draft pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cody-williams-hopes-to-follow-his-brother-jalens-footsteps-and-become-top-nba-draft-pick/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:34:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305711 There’s a new name to behold in future mock drafts but with a familiar last name who is already rocking college basketball courts. We are talking about Cody Williams, who is Thunder forward Jalen’s brother, as he’s impressing fans and experts during his freshman campaign in Colorado.  Believe it or not, the youngster is already […]

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]]> Will Michigan Fire Basketball Coach Juwan Howard & Pay $3M Contract Buyout? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/will-michigan-fire-basketball-coach-juwan-howard-pay-3m-contract-buyout/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:10:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305421 As the Michigan Wolverines’ basketball program teeters on the brink of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive year under Juwan Howard, questions about his future with the program have intensified. Despite a promising start to his tenure, Howard’s fifth season at the helm has been challenging, with the team languishing at the bottom […]

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]]> Oklahoma State Basketball Coach Mike Boynton Contract, Salary, Buyout, & Net Worth https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oklahoma-state-basketball-coach-mike-boynton-contract-salary-buyout-net-worth/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:12:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305405 Oklahoma State’s college basketball head coach, Mike Boynton has found himself under a little bit of pressure in recent weeks. With his job under scrutiny, Boynton’s contract, salary, buyout clauses, and net worth are topics of interest for fans and analysts alike, reflecting both his value to the team and the commitment Oklahoma State has […]

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]]> ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas Wants College Basketball Fans Involved in Court-Storming Arrested https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/espn-analyst-jay-bilas-wants-college-basketball-fans-involved-in-court-storming-arrested/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:54:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305242 After a couple of recent high-profile court-storming incidents in college basketball, involving Duke’s Kyle Filipowski and Caitlin Clark, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has suggested the arrest of fans who participate in storming the court after upset wins. This controversial stance comes amid growing concerns over player safety, as the ACC currently does not impose fines […]

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]]> Court Storming Fines by Conference: Calls for Harsher Penalties After Duke’s Kyle Filipowski Suffers Injury at Wake Forest https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/court-storming-fines-by-conference-calls-for-harsher-penalties-after-dukes-kyle-filipowski-suffers-injury-at-wake-forest/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:13:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305023 The injury suffered by Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski during a court storming has reignited a national conversation about the dangers of college basketball’s popular practice. Filipowski was injured after a fan tripped him during a court storming at Wake Forest following the Demon Deacons’ 83-79 win over the Blue Devils on Tuesday night. It’s […]

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]]> No. 15 Creighton Upsets No. 1 UConn, Halts 14-Game Win Streak https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/no-15-creighton-upsets-no-1-uconn-halts-14-game-win-streak/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:09:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304172 The No. 15 Creighton Bluejays achieved the impossible on Tuesday night, upsetting the No. 1 UConn Huskies 85-66 at CHI Health Center Omaha, the Bluejays’ home arena, having lost all six of their previous meetings with No. 1-ranked teams and never coming closer than 10 points. Seven times was the charm. The Bluejays built a […]

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]]> Texas A&M-Commerce, Incarnate Word Players Brawl During Postgame Handshakes https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/texas-am-commerce-incarnate-word-players-brawl-during-postgame-handshakes/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:52:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304072 A wild college basketball handshake brawl broke out following Texas A&M-Commerce’s 76-72 overtime win against Incarnate Word at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio on Monday. The postgame handshakes quickly went from sportsmanlike banter to a violent confrontation in one of the craziest men’s college basketball brawls to date. While saying “good […]

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]]> Fairleigh Dickinson Men’s Basketball Players Get Stuck in Elevator Before LIU Game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/fairleigh-dickinson-mens-basketball-players-get-stuck-in-elevator-before-liu-game/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:58:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303783 Thirteen Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball players got stuck in an elevator Thursday night at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, New York, before their road game against LIU Brooklyn. The Knights’ game against host Long Island University was delayed about 17 minutes because they were stuck in an elevator while going from the court to the […]

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