#college-basketball

#college-basketball

Pitino's comments about Ian Jackson being the 'most potential' player reflect a belief he has significant growth opportunities, highlighting a perceived gap in his fundamental game understanding.

Mike Krzyzewski stated, '[Grant Hill] is the best player to ever play at Duke,' and '[Christian Laettner] is the most accomplished.' He also praised Cooper Flagg as 'definitely the best freshman that has ever played.'

Deron Rippey Jr., a 6-foot-2 point guard from New York City, is a top-20 national prospect and the No. 2 point guard in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Expanding the NCAA tournament isn't the terrible idea many have suggested, particularly if it prevents high majors from creating separate tournaments.

Luis and coach Rick Pitino had agreed it was best for both sides to go their separate ways when the Johnnies' season ended with a loss to Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The St. John's Red Storm is switching sides in college basketball's brand wars, and it's a big win for Adidas.

The spotlight on Arkansas basketball is brighter than ever, thanks to John Calipari's presence and his strategic approach to the nonconference schedule.

The transfer portal has become pivotal for college basketball success, with teams like Florida and UConn leveraging it to secure national championships.

Yaxel Lendeborg's commitment to Michigan signifies a monumental boost for the Wolverines, establishing them as a top 10 team in the nation.

The Razorbacks will face Houston at Brooklyn's Barclays Center this December, shifting from early expectations of Madison Square Garden, but maintaining competitive significance.

They expressed an interest in adding another guard who is capable of playing point guard...Casper thought St. John's was about as good a situation as any player could get.

"I got great feedback from NBA teams, but the consensus was to come back to school and have a great year. I want to try and up my stock even more, and put myself in a position to win a national championship with all the possible accolades that come with that."

"I decided to withdraw to focus on becoming a lock first-round pick next year," Mgbako said. "I am committed to making the improvements to my game based upon feedback from NBA teams."

A good team that played like a good team will earn a strong grade, and a good team that played like a bad team will not.