College Basketball News

NCAA clarifies eligibility stance amid criticism NCAA clarifies eligibility stance amid criticism

President Charlie Baker clarified the NCAA's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience Tuesday, saying "it has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract."

Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1 Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

Duke moved atop the 2026 recruiting class rankings after Deron Rippey Jr., the No. 3-ranked point guard in the country, became the Blue Devils' third five-star commitment.

Calipari bemoans state of NCAA hoops: 'No rules' Calipari bemoans state of NCAA hoops: 'No rules'

With recent additions of players with professional experience to college teams, Arkansas coach John Calipari said Monday that without new rules, the sport will lose high school players.

Welsh, longtime SUNY Potsdam coach, dies at 89 Welsh, longtime SUNY Potsdam coach, dies at 89

Jerry Welsh, a former longtime men's basketball coach at SUNY Potsdam and a recent finalist for enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 89.

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he's merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.

Guard Lowery no longer at Marquette, Smart says Guard Lowery no longer at Marquette, Smart says

Zaide Lowery is no longer part of Marquette's team, the program announced Sunday, after the 6-foot-5 guard started the Golden Eagles' first nine games of the season, averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds.

📈 Reranked: Freshman of the Year contenders 📈 Reranked: Freshman of the Year contenders

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson rounds out a solid top three while three new names crack the latest edition.