College Basketball News

John Hartwell steps down as athletic director at Louisiana-Monroe John Hartwell steps down as athletic director at Louisiana-Monroe

John Hartwell, who was hired as ULM's athletic director in February 2023, has resigned from his position, the school announced.

March Madness men's, women's fields not expanding this season March Madness men's, women's fields not expanding this season

The fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will not be expanding this season, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced.

Weber State hires Damian Lillard as basketball GM Weber State hires Damian Lillard as basketball GM

Damian Lillard is returning to college, this time as general manager of Weber State, where he once starred.

Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as AD Stanford hires former Nike CEO John Donahoe as AD

Stanford has hired former Nike CEO John Donahoe as the school's new athletic director.

College Sports Commission loosens prohibition on NIL payments College Sports Commission loosens prohibition on NIL payments

The College Sports Commission has loosened its blanket prohibition on athletes receiving payments from NIL collectives, according to a memo the new enforcement agency sent to athletic directors.

Rutgers hires LSU executive Keli Zinn as athletic director Rutgers hires LSU executive Keli Zinn as athletic director

Keli Zinn, who has been deputy AD and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022, has been hired as the new athletic director at Rutgers.

Marquette recruit Sheek Pearson reclassifying into 2025 Marquette recruit Sheek Pearson reclassifying into 2025

Marquette commit Sheek Pearson will reclassify into the 2025 class and join the Golden Eagles for the upcoming season, he told ESPN 's Jeff Borzello. Pearson is ranked No. 37 in the ESPN 100 for the 2026 class.