College Basketball News
Florida hoping to ink Golden to third extension
Florida is aiming to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years, while heading off potential interest from schools with open head coaching jobs.
Syracuse brings back McNamara as next coach
Syracuse announced Tuesday that it had hired Siena's Gerry McNamara -- also a former star player with Syracuse -- as its next head coach.
Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Reebok, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.
Ole Miss plans institute to study gambling risk
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16
Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
Arizona St. hires Saint Mary's Bennett as new HC
Arizona State has hired Saint Mary's Randy Bennett as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.
Cincinnati hires Utah State's Calhoun as coach
Jerrod Calhoun, who had been the Bearcats' top target since the job opened, has led the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA tournaments.
Hurley turned to Izzo for advice on Lakers job
Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.
👀 Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after loss
John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.
Florida hoping to ink Golden to third extension
Florida is aiming to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years, while heading off potential interest from schools with open head coaching jobs.
Syracuse brings back McNamara as next coach
Syracuse announced Tuesday that it had hired Siena's Gerry McNamara -- also a former star player with Syracuse -- as its next head coach.
Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Reebok, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.
Ole Miss plans institute to study gambling risk
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the "first of its kind in the nation" amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16
Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
Arizona St. hires Saint Mary's Bennett as new HC
Arizona State has hired Saint Mary's Randy Bennett as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.
Cincinnati hires Utah State's Calhoun as coach
Jerrod Calhoun, who had been the Bearcats' top target since the job opened, has led the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA tournaments.
Hurley turned to Izzo for advice on Lakers job
Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.
👀 Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after loss
John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.