College Basketball News

Arizona's Lewis returning after mulling NBA draft Arizona's Lewis returning after mulling NBA draft

Arizona guard KJ Lewis will return to the Wildcats for his sophomore season after testing the NBA draft waters.

Sources: NCAA settlement plan irks non-power 5 Sources: NCAA settlement plan irks non-power 5

Several smaller-revenue leagues have pushed back against the NCAA over its plan to cut back on distribution to leagues in order to pay the expected settlement of the landmark House v. NCAA lawsuit and other related anti-trust cases, sources told ESPN.

1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors 1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.

Richardson: Calipari can lead Arkansas to title Richardson: Calipari can lead Arkansas to title

Arkansas hired John Calipari to lead the program to its first national title since 1994, the year Nolan Richardson's team won the crown. Richardson said Thursday that Calipari has the "support" and capabilities to end the 30-year drought.

Gottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coaching Gottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coaching

Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay and hosting a national sports radio show. "I know I can do it," Gottlieb said. "I just have to prove I can do it."

Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious' Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious'

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. said he understands the seriousness of the rape charge he faces but is focusing on basketball for now.

Transfer rankings: Top 100 players Transfer rankings: Top 100 players

The commitments continue to come in -- including No. 1 transfer Kadary Richmond's move across the Big East to St. John's.