Lendeborg told the AP that Kentucky had "started the number with $7 [million] to $9 [million]." "They were pretty much going off on the route like we'll pay him anything to get here," he said, noting the Wildcats' offer was about three times higher than what he took from the Wolverines.
By the way, Kim's a young coach. He's a very good coach. He communicates well with his team...What happened to them is they lost so many close games in the beginning that it went the other way for them, and unfortunately, that happens. He's gonna have a long career. He's a very good basketball coach.
Murray State outscores opponents by 12.3 points per game (scoring 86.0 per game to rank fifth in college basketball while giving up 73.7 per contest to rank 334th in college basketball) and has a +405 scoring differential overall.
Ball State averages 79.3 points per game (18th in college basketball) while allowing 66.0 per contest (220th in college basketball). It has a +411 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 13.3 points per game. The Cardinals are averaging 79.3 points, 13.4 more than the Falcons give up.
A short-handed Stanford women's basketball team couldn't take advantage of an opportunity to improve its NCAA Tournament resume Thursday, falling 84-66 to No. 7 Louisville at Maples Pavilion. Stanford (15-7, 4-5 ACC) committed 10 turnovers in the second quarter as the Cardinals took an 18-point halftime lead in their first-ever trip to The Farm and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.
The Bradley Braves (17-8) bring a four-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Murray State Racers (22-3), winners of six straight. Bradley won its previous game against Southern Illinois, 56-53, on Sunday. Tamia Perryman was its leading scorer with 16 points. In its previous game, Murray State defeated UIC on Sunday, 79-77. Its leading scorer was Halli Poock with 33 points.
When is Morehead State vs. Western Illinois and when does it start? This matchup between the Eagles and Leathernecks will go down on Saturday, February 21, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 4:30 p.m. ET. Where to Watch Morehead State vs. Western Illinois The Eagles and Leathernecks will take to the court at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall for this matchup on Feb. 21, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
Horizon action features the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (13-8) at home against the Robert Morris Colonials (14-6) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. Purdue Fort Wayne was victorious in its previous game against Northern Kentucky, 97-91, on Saturday. Rylee Bess was its top scorer with 27 points. In its previous game, Robert Morris beat Wright State on Saturday, 74-53.