College Basketball News

UNC fires coach Davis after early tourney exit UNC fires coach Davis after early tourney exit

North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament.

Florida hoping to ink Golden to third extension 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 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.

Freed-Hardeman claims 2nd NAIA title in 3 years Freed-Hardeman claims 2nd NAIA title in 3 years

Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) beat Langston (Okla.) 76-71 for its second NAIA championship in three seasons.

Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal 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.

Shelstad to transfer after 3-year stint with Ducks Shelstad to transfer after 3-year stint with Ducks

Oregon junior Jackson Shelstad is entering the transfer portal, he announced Tuesday, and is set to be one of the most sought-after point guards this spring.

Saint Mary's F Murauskas says he'll enter portal Saint Mary's F Murauskas says he'll enter portal

Saint Mary's forward Paulius Murauskas, who earned All-West Coast Conference honors after each of the past two seasons, told ESPN on Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16 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.

👀 Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after loss 👀 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.