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GEORGIA BASKETBALL TRANSFER COMMITS TO ATLANTIC 10 SCHOOL

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✍️ Georgia Bulldogs basketball forward Dylan James is transferring to the George Washington Revolutionaries.

👉 James is transferring to the George Washington Revolutionaries 👉 He is a three-star transfer 👉 He helped Georgia make a second straight March Madness appearance 👉 He averaged 4.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game during his junior season 👉 He has one year of eligibility left

-- #DylanJames #JonRothstein #Georgia #GeorgeWashington #SaintLouis #sports

INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL DEBUTS IN JON ROTHSTEIN’S OFFSEASON TOP-45 ON THURSDAY

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✍️ Indiana men's basketball team debuts at No. 15 in CBS college basketball insider Jon Rothstein's top-45 programs of the offseason.

👉 Indiana men's basketball team debuts at No. 15 in CBS college basketball insider Jon Rothstein's top-45 programs of the offseason 👉 Rothstein's ranking lists projected starters and a bench 👉 Indiana starts Markus Burton, Bryce Lindsay, Darren Harris, Aiden Sherrell, and Samet Yigitoglu 👉 Hoosiers are ahead of three other Big Ten programs, including Michigan, Illinois, and Michigan State

-- #JonRothstein #MarkusBurton #BryceLindsay #DarrenHarris #AidenSherrell #SametYigitoglu #JaedenMustaf #TrentSisley #VaughnKarvala #TrevorManhertz #Prince-AlexanderMoody #Newark #Indiana #Texas #PrudentialCenter #sports

REPORT: BYU TRANSFER GUARD ROB WRIGHT III SCHEDULES KENTUCKY VISIT

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✍️ BYU transfer guard Rob Wright III will visit Kentucky on Monday, along with top recruit Tyran Stokes.

👉 Rob Wright III will visit Kentucky on Monday 👉 He will be joined by top recruit Tyran Stokes 👉 Wright is the No. 6 overall player and No. 1 point guard in the 2026 Transfer Portal Player Rankings 👉 He has two years of eligibility remaining 👉 Wright was named an All-Big-12 Third-Team selection

-- #RobWrightIII #TyranStokes #JonRothstein #MarkPope #DenzelAberdeen #JalandLowe #MalachiMoreno #KamWilliams #Kentucky #BYU #Baylor #MontverdeAcademy #Florida #Arkansas #OhioState #IowaState #sports

UTAH TRANSFER GUARD TERRENCE BROWN SET TO VISIT NORTH CAROLINA

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✍️ Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown is set to visit North Carolina and Kansas, and has also received interest from Kentucky and Missouri, after entering the NCAA transfer portal.

👉 Terrence Brown is a high-volume shooter who averaged 19.9 points per game for Utah last season 👉 He has received interest from North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, and Missouri 👉 Brown has played above his initial recruiting rankings 👉 He has a pick of teams to choose from as he navigates the transfer portal

-- #TerrenceBrown #AdamKado #JonRothstein #Utah #NorthCarolina #Kansas #Kentucky #Missouri #sports

WEMBY VS. JOKIC, SALUTE THE FLAGG & FINAL FOUR TAKEAWAYS WITH JON ROTHSTEIN & TERRENCE OGLESBY

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✍️ Kevin O'Connor and Terrence Oglesby discuss the NBA and NCAA tournaments, including the Jokic vs. Wembanyama duel, Rookie of the Year race, and Michigan's NCAA tournament run.

👉 Jokic vs. Wembanyama duel 👉 Rookie of the Year race between Flagg and Knueppel 👉 Michigan's NCAA tournament run 👉 UConn's postseason and National Championship matchup against Michigan

-- #KevinO'Connor #TerrenceOglesby #NikolaJokic #VictorWembanyama #CooperFlagg #KonKnueppel #JonRothstein #Denver #Colorado #sports

UNC COACHING RUMORS TRACKER: LATEST NEWS ON TOMMY LLOYD, DUSTY MAY, BILLY DONOVAN, MORE TIED TO TAR HEELS

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✍️ The article discusses the coaching rumors surrounding the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, including potential candidates such as Tommy Lloyd, Billy Donovan, and Dusty May.

👉 Tommy Lloyd, Arizona's head coach, has agreed to a new five-year deal with the Wildcats 👉 Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls' head coach, will wait until the end of the NBA season to make a decision on the UNC job 👉 Dusty May, Michigan's head coach, has been mentioned as a potential candidate 👉 The Tar Heels are expected to prioritize winning over all else in their coaching search 👉 The program is likely to look outside its traditional coaching tree for the first time in decades

-- #TommyLloyd #BillyDonovan #DustyMay #HubertDavis #BubbaCunningham #BradStevens #BenMcCollum #GrantMcCasland #ScottDrew #MarkByington #T.J.Otzelberger #PeteThamel #JonRothstein #MattNorlander #BrendanMarks #CarlosMonarrez #NorthCarolina #Tucson #Chicago #Boston #Michigan #Iowa #Arizona #UConn #IowaState #TexasTech #Baylor #Vanderbilt #sports

NATIONAL MEDIA REACTS AS MICHIGAN BASKETBALL STEAMROLLS GONZAGA

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✍️ Michigan basketball dominated the Players Era Championship, winning three games against top-ranked teams by a combined 110 points.

👉 Michigan won the Players Era Championship with a 3-0 record 👉 They defeated San Diego State, Auburn, and Gonzaga by a combined 110 points 👉 The Wolverines' average margin of victory was 40 points per game 👉 Their performance has sparked widespread praise and consideration as the top team in the country

-- #DustyMay #ScottVanPelt #ScottBell #DavidCone #ColeAdams #SamWebb #JackMac #JonRothstein #BrandonKoretz #ZachShaw #TracyWolfson #JeffGoodman #JeffBorzello #DerickHutchinson #AnthonyBroome #SteveDeace #LasVegas #AnnArbor #sports

COMMUTE: UPDATES ON MIZZOU BASKETBALL

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✍️ Mizzou Hoops is off to a 6-0 start, receiving national attention and ranking in various polls. The team will face South Carolina State and Cleveland State in upcoming games.

👉 Mizzou Hoops is 6-0 to start the season 👉 The team is receiving national attention and ranking in various polls 👉 Upcoming games against South Carolina State and Cleveland State provide opportunities for resume-building wins 👉 Shannon Dowell has posted a third double-double and Grace Slaughter added 13 and 6 in a win over Washington State

-- #DennisGates #AndyKatz #JonRothstein #BartTorvik #SamSnelling #MatthewHarris #ShannonDowell #GraceSlaughter #NateEdwards #JoshMatejka #HannahHenderson #ColinSimmons #KeenanHarris #SouthCarolinaState #ClevelandState #NotreDame #KansasCity #Norman #Fayetteville #sports

PLAYERS ERA FESTIVAL PREVIEW FOR THE REIGNING CHAMPION OREGON DUCKS

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✍️ The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is set to participate in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, a highly-anticipated early-season tournament, after completing their non-conference schedule.

👉 The Players Era Festival is a men's college basketball tournament held in Las Vegas, featuring 18 top teams in the nation, including Alabama, Tennessee, Gonzaga, Houston, and St. John's. 👉 The Ducks will face Auburn Tigers in their first game, followed by San Diego State Aztecs, and then either the championship, third-place game, or a consolation game. 👉 Oregon has the 13th-best odds to win the championship, sandwiched between San Diego State and Creighton Blue Jays.

-- #NateBittle #TJBamba #KeeshawnBarthelemy #TakaiSimpkins #JacksonShelstad #KeyshawnHall #TahaadPettiford #MagoonGwath #MilesByrd #DanaAltman #JonRothstein #LasVegas #Eugene #MatthewKnightArena #MichelobULTRAArena #sports

GLASS HALF-FULL OR HALF-EMPTY? NORTHWESTERN MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAVES US WITH A LOT TO UNPACK

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✍️ Northwestern men's basketball team wins a nail-biting game against South Carolina, 79-77, with a last-second layup by Arrinten Page.

👉 Northwestern wins a nail-biting game against South Carolina, 79-77 👉 Martinelli and Page combine for 34 points 👉 Wildcats' depth and bench play were key factors in the win 👉 NU's ability to grind out a tough game is a sign of good things to come 👉 Concerns remain about Northwestern's ability to close out games

-- #ChrisCollins #JaydenReid #MeechieJohnson #MikeSharavjamts #NickMartinelli #ArrintenPage #MaxGreen #JonRothstein #Northwestern #SouthCarolina #Welsh-RyanArena #TheGreenbrier #sports

SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO ALABAMA'S MASSIVE WIN VS. ILLINOIS IN TOP 15 MATCHUP

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✍️ Alabama Crimson Tide defeats No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini 90-86 in a thrilling road win, with Labaron Philon Jr. leading the way with 24 points and five assists.

👉 Alabama defeats No. 8 Illinois 90-86 in the United Center 👉 Labaron Philon Jr. leads the way with 24 points and five assists 👉 Amari Allen and Keitenn Bristow also have strong performances 👉 Alabama improves to 8-1 in current NBA arenas over the past six seasons

-- #LabaronPhilonJr. #AmariAllen #KeitennBristow #JohnFanta #JonRothstein #AaronTorres #Mohamed #Tuscaloosa #Chicago #MadisonSquareGarden #UnitedCenter #sports

WEDNESDAY DOTS: EQUITY IS NOT EQUALITY

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✍️ The University of Washington Men's Basketball team played a unique non-conference game against Southern, winning in double overtime. The team has been affected by injuries and internal divisions within the Big 10 conference.

👉 University of Washington Men's Basketball team won against Southern in double overtime 👉 Freshman Hannes Steinbach is missing due to a sprained ankle 👉 Big 10 conference's proposed private equity deal has been shelved 👉 Washington's program is in a strong position relative to others in the conference 👉 Two former Huskies, Thad Dixon and Khmori House, are in legal trouble in Chapel Hill

-- #HannesSteinbach #ThadDixon #KhmoriHouse #SteveBelichick #JeddFisch #RaidenVines-Bright #BlairAngulo #JonRothstein #MattBomar #AdamMohammed #UniversityofWashington #Southern #ChapelHill #Purdue #UCLA #SouthernCalifornia #sports

PENN STATE VS. HARVARD PREVIEW: LAST TUNE-UP BEFORE PROVIDENCE

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming basketball game between Penn State and Harvard, highlighting key matchups and predictions.

👉 Turnover battle: Penn State's strong turnover defense and Harvard's weak turnover offense could lead to a lot of transition buckets. 👉 Mingo and Tunca: The true freshman duo has been shining for Penn State, and their performance will be crucial in the game. 👉 Bench depth: Penn State's bench has been contributing a lot of points, and this could be a key factor in the game. 👉 Don't look ahead: Penn State needs to focus on the game against Harvard and not look ahead to their next opponent, Providence.

-- #KaydenMingo #MelihTunca #FreddieDilione #IvanJurić #JeremyLin #JonRothstein #UniversityPark #Connecticut #MoheganSuncasino #sports

COLLEGE BASKETBALL WORLD REACTS TO MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL'S DOMINATING WIN OVER UK

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✍️ Michigan State's men's basketball team dominated Kentucky 83-66 in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden, earning their first win at the venue.

👉 Michigan State defeated Kentucky 83-66 in the Champions Classic 👉 The Spartans won their first game at Madison Square Garden in the Champions Classic 👉 MSU shot 50% from three-point range and made 11 total threes

-- #EarvinMagicJohnson #JustinThind #TomIzzo #JeremyFears #JadenAkins #RaphealDavis #JasiahJervis #NickWard #Anthony #JonRothstein #CoryLinsner #MadisonSquareGarden #Kentucky #sports

NEBRASKA BASKETBALL: THREE POINT SHOOTING AND A GREAT CROWD LEAD TO 105-99 WIN OVER OKLAHOMA

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✍️ Nebraska Men's Basketball team came from behind to win against Oklahoma in a thrilling game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

👉 Nebraska came from behind to win against Oklahoma 105-99 👉 The team shot 56% from 3-point range (15-27) 👉 The crowd was predominantly Nebraska fans 👉 Oklahoma took an early lead, but Nebraska's strong second half performance won the game

-- #KellyPfeifer #FranMcCaffrey #PryceSandfort #CaleJacobsen #ReinkMast #JamarquesLawrence #FredHoiberg #JonRothstein #RobinWashut #SamMcKewon #SanfordPentagon #SiouxFalls #Nebraska #Oklahoma #sports

HIGHLIGHTS, MVP AND TWITTER REACTIONS TO KENTUCKY’S 99-53 ANNIHILATION OF EASTERN ILLINOIS

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✍️ Kentucky basketball team bounces back from a tough loss to Louisville with a 99-53 win over Eastern Illinois, led by Mo Dioubate's 20 points and 11 rebounds.

👉 Kentucky wins 99-53 against Eastern Illinois 👉 Mo Dioubate records a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds 👉 Team controls points in the paint and rebounding 👉 Size advantage helps Kentucky dominate the game 👉 Win comes ahead of a tough matchup against #17 Michigan State

-- #MoDioubate #MarkPope #JalandLowe #JaydenQuaintance #JasperJohnson #KamWilliams #MeechieWhite #TresTerrell #MeganJameson #OtegaOweh #ChrisFisher #JackPilgrim #JoshPoole #MattSak #JonRothstein #MattJones #DenzelAberdeen #DylanBallard #RuppArena #MadisonSquareGarden #NewYorkCity #Louisville #sports

FORMER DUKE COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI TALKS NCAA TOURNAMENT EXPANSION, LIFE AFTER COACHING AND MORE THINGS TO KNOW

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✍️ Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses his coaching retirement, ideas on NCAA Tournament expansion, and potential ACC/Big East merger in an interview with CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.

👉 Krzyzewski doesn't miss coaching and is happy with his decision to retire 👉 He thinks the NCAA Tournament should stay at 68 teams and not expand 👉 He believes college athletics needs a new model and leadership 👉 He thinks a Big East and ACC merger could create a superconference 👉 He is keeping busy with various projects and speaking engagements

-- #MikeKrzyzewski #JonRothstein #JonScheyer #AdamSilver #DanHurley #WestPoint #Durham #CameronIndoor #sports

MID-MAJOR MADNESS REACTS: SHOULD GAMES AGAINST NON-DI TEAMS COUNT IN THE COMPUTER METRICS?

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✍️ The article discusses the debate surrounding whether games against non-Division-I teams should count in college basketball's computer metrics, such as the NET and KenPom.

👉 Mid-major teams have upset power-conference teams in the college basketball season 👉 Division-I teams have lost to non-Division-I opponents 👉 The debate is whether games against non-Division-I teams should count in the computer metrics 👉 Some argue that a loss to a non-Division-I team is memorable and should be counted 👉 Others believe that a win against a non-Division-I team doesn't provide much value

-- #JonRothstein #DougGottlieb #sports

STEVEN PEARL WANTS TO SILENCE PUSHBACK TO HIS PROMOTION TO AUBURN HEAD COACH AFTER BRUCE PEARL'S RETIREMENT

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✍️ Auburn's new basketball coach, Steven Pearl, is taking over the reins after his father, Bruce Pearl, retired and handed him the job. Steven Pearl is a former player and assistant coach who has a unique path to the head coaching position.

👉 Steven Pearl is the son of Bruce Pearl, the former Auburn head coach 👉 Pearl has a unique path to the head coaching position, having played for Tennessee and worked as a radio host and medical sales professional 👉 He has been an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Auburn 👉 Pearl has a strong background in basketball, having played for Tennessee and worked with his father, Bruce Pearl 👉 He is determined to prove himself as a capable head coach and lead the Tigers to success

-- #StevenPearl #BrucePearl #JonRothstein #Auburn #Tennessee #OklahomaState #sports

COLLEGE BASKETBALL INSIDER SAYS UNC FRESHMAN WILL BE A BREAKOUT STAR

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✍️ North Carolina Tar Heels' freshman Derik Dixon is making a strong impression in the team's offseason camp, with college basketball insider Jon Rothstein noting 'palpable buzz' surrounding him.

👉 Derik Dixon is a 4-star combo guard who played high school ball in Washington D.C. 👉 He won Washington D.C.'s Gatorade Player of the Year honors and led Gonzaga College High School to a state championship 👉 Dixon has the size to play at either guard spot or the wing 👉 He likely begins the year on North Carolina's bench, but has a chance to play due to the team's positional size

-- #JonRothstein #HubertDavis #CalebWilson #IsaiahDenis #KyanEvans #SethTrimble #LukaBogavac #ChapelHill #WashingtonD.C. #GonzagaCollegeHighSchool #sports

NCAA TOURNAMENT POISED TO EXPAND TO 76 TEAMS

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✍️ Jon Rothstein, a sports personality, is in need of attention.

-- #JonRothstein #sports

TOP COLLEGE BASKETBALL ANALYST SEES BIG THINGS FOR HOKIES IN 25-26

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✍️ Jon Rothstein predicts a successful season for Virginia Tech's Hokies.

👉 Jon Rothstein visited Blacksburg 👉 He predicts a successful season for the Hokies 👉 He believes the team has potential

-- #JonRothstein #Blacksburg #sports

RAKEASE PASSMORE INJURY UPDATE: MARYLAND GUARD SUFFERS SEASON-ENDING ACHILLES TEAR

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✍️ Maryland guard Rakease Passmore will miss the 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles tendon.

👉 Rakease Passmore will miss the 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles tendon 👉 Passmore transferred to Maryland this offseason after spending his freshman year at Kansas

-- #RakeasePassmore #JonRothstein #Maryland #Kansas #sports

BYU FRESHMAN AJ DYBANTSA COMPARED TO PAUL GEORGE BY COUGARS COACH KEVIN YOUNG

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✍️ BYU's freshman AJ Dybantsa is being compared to NBA player Paul George due to their similar playing styles and physical attributes.

👉 AJ Dybantsa is being compared to Paul George due to their similar playing styles and physical attributes. 👉 Dybantsa's physical tools, including his size and athleticism, are expected to improve BYU's defense. 👉 Young believes Dybantsa has the mentality and maturity to succeed at the next level.

-- #AJDybantsa #KevinYoung #PaulGeorge #JonRothstein #KennardDavis #Provo #FresnoState #sports

ESPN ANALYST MICHAEL WILBON CELEBRATES RETIREMENT OF 'DIVISIVE' AUBURN COACH BRUCE PEARL

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✍️ ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon expressed joy over Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl's retirement, calling him "divisive" and suggesting he was forced out.

👉 Bruce Pearl announced his retirement from Auburn 👉 Michael Wilbon called Pearl a "divisive" person 👉 Pearl's career has been marked by recruiting scandals and NCAA violations 👉 Wilbon suggested Pearl was forced out

-- #MichaelWilbon #BrucePearl #JonRothstein #MarkJudge #ChristianToto #ChuckPerson #PaulRolandBois #Auburn #sports

FLORIDA GATORS FANS REACT TO BRUCE PEARL RETIRING

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✍️ Florida Gators won the national title for the third time in program history, while Auburn Tigers' head coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement.

👉 Florida Gators won the national title for the third time in program history 👉 Auburn Tigers' head coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement 👉 Pearl has been a huge fan of Florida's head coach Todd Golden 👉 Golden's win over Pearl in the Final Four was seen as the final straw for Pearl's coaching career

-- #BrucePearl #ToddGolden #JonRothstein #Florida #Auburn #Houston #sports

IOWA STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL CONFERENCE OPENER ANNOUNCED FOR 2026

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✍️ Jon Rothstein is committed to college basketball, particularly the Big 12, which he believes will be the premier conference this season.

👉 Jon Rothstein is committed to college basketball 👉 The Big 12 is set up to be the premier conference this season 👉 Iowa State has a strong returning core 👉 Tamin Lipsey, Nate Heise, Milan Momcilovic, and Joshua Jefferson are key players

-- #JonRothstein #TaminLipsey #NateHeise #MilanMomcilovic #JoshuaJefferson #sports

THE 'VILLANOVA KNICKS' CONTINUED WITH 1 SURPRISING COACHING HIRE

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✍️ Billy Lange, head coach of St. Joseph's University, is stepping down to join the New York Knicks as a player development coach, reportedly hired by the team.

👉 Billy Lange is stepping down as head coach of St. Joseph's University 👉 Lange will join the New York Knicks as a player development coach 👉 Lange has a strong connection to Villanova, having worked under Jay Wright as an assistant coach 👉 The hire is seen as a continuation of the Knicks' ties to Villanova

-- #BillyLange #JayWright #JalenBrunson #MikalBridges #JoshHart #MikeBrown #IanBegley #JonRothstein #NewYork #Villanova #St.Joseph'sUniversity #Philadelphia #sports

AUBURN'S BRUCE PEARL UNLIKELY TO RUN FOR SENATOR, BUT DOESN'T SEE HIMSELF COACHING 'MUCH LONGER'

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✍️ Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is reportedly considering a run for Alabama's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat, but is leaning against it.

👉 Bruce Pearl is reportedly considering a run for Alabama's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat 👉 He has been meeting with campaign operatives and Republicans to weigh the opportunity 👉 Pearl is currently leaning against running for the Senate seat 👉 He has expressed interest in the opportunity, but has not made a final decision

-- #BrucePearl #TommyTuberville #MattNorlander #JonRothstein #MikeSlive #Alabama #Auburn #politics

BILLY LANGE TO STEP DOWN AT SAINT JOSEPH'S BASKETBALL TO TAKE JOB WITH KNICKS | REPORTS

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✍️ Billy Lange is reportedly leaving his position as head coach of Saint Joseph's basketball to return to the NBA and become an assistant coach for the New York Knicks.

👉 Billy Lange is leaving Saint Joseph's to return to the NBA 👉 He will become an assistant coach for the New York Knicks 👉 Lange has a 81-104 record in six seasons as head coach of Saint Joseph's 👉 He has never appeared in the NCAA Tournament 👉 Saint Joseph's has already hired Steve Donahue as Lange's interim replacement

-- #BillyLange #MikeBrown #PhilMartelli #SteveDonahue #JonRothstein #NewYork #Philadelphia #Navy #UniversityofPennsylvania #Temple #Villanova #LaSalle #DrexelUniversity #sports

BRUCE PEARL WOULD ‘BE SURPRISED’ IF HE COACHED AUBURN THROUGH END OF CURRENT CONTRACT TERM

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✍️ Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl hints at retirement, suggesting he may not fulfill the final five years of his contract.

👉 Bruce Pearl hints at retirement in a recent interview 👉 Suggests he may not fulfill the final five years of his contract 👉 Mentions a potential succession plan involving his son Steven Pearl

-- #BrucePearl #JonRothstein #StevenPearl #PaulFinebaum #Auburn #sports

BRUCE PEARL ADDRESSES SUCCESSOR, EVENTUAL RETIREMENT: ‘NOT THAT MUCH LONGER’

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✍️ Auburn's Bruce Pearl discusses his future in coaching, stating he won't be in the profession for much longer and would like one of his staff members to succeed him as head coach.

👉 Bruce Pearl is nearing the end of his coaching career 👉 He wants one of his staff members to succeed him as head coach 👉 Pearl has been a head coach for over 20 years 👉 He has led Auburn to unprecedented success, including a record 246-125 (.663) and five conference titles

-- #BrucePearl #JonRothstein #StevenPearl #Auburn #Milwaukee #Tennessee #sports

LATRELL WRIGHTSELL INJURY UPDATE: NATE OATS PROVIDES LATEST ON STAR ALABAMA GUARD

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✍️ Alabama's star guard Latrell Wrightsell has been cleared for non-contact work and is 'doing some basic basketball activities' after recovering from a torn Achilles, according to coach Nate Oats.

👉 Latrell Wrightsell has been cleared for non-contact work after recovering from a torn Achilles 👉 Wrightsell is 'doing some basic basketball activities' according to coach Nate Oats 👉 Wrightsell averaged 11.5 points per game and shot 50% from the field in limited action last season 👉 Alabama's shooting team is expected to be one of the best in the country, according to coach Oats

-- #LatrellWrightsell #NateOats #JonRothstein #Tuscaloosa #NorthDakota #St.John's #Purdue #Illinois #sports

NOTRE DAME'S BRAEDEN SHREWSBERRY CLEARED FOR ALL BASKETBALL-RELATED ACTIVITIES

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✍️ Notre Dame's Braeden Shrewsberry has been cleared for all basketball activities after a season-ending injury.

👉 Braeden Shrewsberry has been fully cleared for all basketball activities 👉 Averaged 14 points per game last season before injury 👉 Did not require surgery for the season-ending lower abdomen injury 👉 Notre Dame finished last season with a 15-18 record and 8-12 in ACC play

-- #BraedenShrewsberry #MicahShrewsberry #JonRothstein #DaveMiller #NotreDame #SMU #Butler #DePaul #LIUBrooklyn #sports

TRAMON MARK, LASSINA TRAORE FULLY CLEARED FOR BASKETBALL ACTIVITIES

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✍️ Point guards Tramon Mark and Lassina Traore have been cleared for basketball activities, allowing them to participate in full contact and scrimmages.

👉 Tramon Mark and Lassina Traore have been cleared for basketball activities 👉 They can now participate in full contact and scrimmages 👉 The clearance comes ahead of the season opener on November 4 against Duke in Charlotte

-- #JonRothstein #TramonMark #LassinaTraore #SeanMiller #Charlotte #sports

BOOGIE FLAND INJURY UPDATE: TODD GOLDEN ‘ABSOLUTELY’ EXPECTS TRANSFER GUARD TO BE READY

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✍️ Florida Gators' Boogie Fland underwent a sports hernia surgery on July 3rd and is expected to be ready for the start of the school year.

👉 Boogie Fland underwent a sports hernia surgery on July 3rd 👉 Expected to be ready for the start of the school year 👉 Four-to-six week recovery timeline 👉 Played last season with the tender hernia 👉 Expected to be cleared to start preseason workouts

-- #ToddGolden #JonRothstein #ChrisHarry #JohnCalipari #BoogieFland #XaivianLee #AJBrown #Gainesville #Arkansas #Florida #sports

REPORT: OLE MISS G ILIAS KAMARDINE FULLY CLEARED BY NCAA AND ELIGIBLE FOR 2025-26 SEASON

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✍️ Ole Miss men's basketball team welcomes transfer guard Ilias Kamardine, who has been cleared by the NCAA and will be eligible for the 2025-26 season.

👉 Ilias Kamardine, a transfer guard, has joined the Ole Miss men's basketball team 👉 He has been cleared by the NCAA and will be eligible for the 2025-26 season 👉 Kamardine has professional experience in France, playing for JDA Dijon 👉 He is expected to adapt quickly to the Ole Miss program's practice regimen

-- #IliasKamardine #ChrisBeard #JonRothstein #Oxford #France #sports

NCAA RULES ILIAS KAMARDINE ELIGIBLE FOR OLE MISS BASKETBALL IN 2025-26 SEASON

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✍️ Ole Miss basketball has been cleared by the NCAA to have French combo guard Ilias Kamardine eligible for the 2025-26 season.

👉 Ilias Kamardine, a 22-year-old French combo guard, has been cleared by the NCAA to play for Ole Miss in the 2025-26 season 👉 Kamardine arrived at Ole Miss last Sunday 👉 He is an international prospect from France

-- #IliasKamardine #GrantGrubbs #JonRothstein #OleMiss #France #sports

SPARTANS HEAD COACH TOM IZZO NAMES MOST DIFFICULT LOSS, MEMORABLE WIN OF HIS CAREER

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✍️ Tom Izzo, Michigan State basketball coach, reveals the most difficult loss of his era and the win that brought him the most elation.

👉 Tom Izzo reveals the most difficult loss of his era as the 2014 Elite Eight game against UConn 👉 The Spartans led by as many as nine points in the second half but ultimately lost 👉 The win that brought Izzo the most elation was the 2019 Elite Eight upset against Duke 👉 The Spartans were considered sizable underdogs in the 2019 matchup

-- #TomIzzo #JonRothstein #ZionWilliamson #RobertBondy #MichiganState #UConn #Duke #sports

MICHIGAN STATE COACH TOM IZZO RIPS TRANSFER PORTAL CULTURE, CALLS OUT TAMPERING IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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✍️ Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo expresses concerns about the transfer portal and tampering in college basketball, calling it a bigger issue than NIL.

👉 Tom Izzo is the longest-tenured active men's college basketball coach 👉 He believes the transfer portal is a bigger issue than NIL 👉 The transfer portal allows middlemen to tamper with players throughout the year 👉 Izzo proposes a one-time transfer rule to address the issue 👉 There doesn't seem to be an urgency among decision-makers to address the issue

-- #TomIzzo #JonRothstein #sports

DAN HURLEY'S LEGENDARY FATHER WANTED HIM TO TAKE LAKERS' COACHING JOB

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✍️ The Los Angeles Lakers considered Dan Hurley, the coach at the University of Connecticut, for their head coaching job, but he ultimately decided to stay with the Huskies.

👉 The Lakers considered Dan Hurley for their head coaching job 👉 Hurley decided to stay with the University of Connecticut 👉 His father, Bob Hurley, advised him to take the job 👉 The Lakers hired JJ Redick as their head coach instead 👉 Redick led the team to a successful first season

-- #DanHurley #BobHurley #JJRedick #LukaDoncic #JonRothstein #LosAngeles #Storrs #JerseyCity #Minnesota #Florida #sports

PAT KELSEY REFLECTS ON HOW HE HAS TURNED LOUISVILLE AROUND SO QUICKLY

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✍️ Louisville's basketball team, led by coach Pat Kelsey, had a successful first season, winning 27 games and making it to the NCAA Tournament. Kelsey attributes the team's success to the transfer portal and recruiting.

👉 Louisville won 27 games in their first season under Pat Kelsey 👉 The team made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 👉 Kelsey credits the transfer portal for the team's success 👉 Kelsey would welcome back Rick Pitino to Louisville any time 👉 Pitino is currently at St. John's and has had success there

-- #PatKelsey #RickPitino #JonRothstein #Louisville #Tennessee #Duke #WestVirginia #Indiana #Creighton #St.John's #sports

PAT KELSEY: TENNESSEE LOSS HELPED SPRINGBOARD LOUISVILLE’S SUCCESS IN 2024-2025

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✍️ The first season of Pat Kelsey at Louisville was marked by a 27-win season and an NCAA Tournament berth, but it wasn't without a tough loss to Tennessee that helped the team learn and grow.

👉 Louisville won 27 games for the first time since the 2014-15 season 👉 The team clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 👉 The loss to Tennessee was a great learning lesson for the team 👉 The team went on to win 25 of its next 31 games 👉 The team won 18 of its 20 games in ACC play

-- #PatKelsey #JonRothstein #RickBarnes #SkipProsser #KFCYumCenter #Tennessee #Louisville #Duke #Creighton #WestVirginia #Indiana #sports

PAT KELSEY: TENNESSEE LOSS HELPED SPRINGBOARD LOUISVILLE’S SUCCESS IN 2024-2025

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✍️ The first season of Pat Kelsey's era at Louisville saw the team win 27 games and make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019, with a loss to Tennessee serving as a turning point.

👉 Louisville won 27 games in the 2024-25 season, the most since the 2014-15 season 👉 The team made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 👉 A 22-point loss to Tennessee in the second game of the season served as a turning point for the team 👉 Louisville won 25 of its next 31 games after the loss to Tennessee 👉 The team won 18 of its 20 games in ACC play

-- #PatKelsey #RickBarnes #SkipProsser #JonRothstein #Louisville #Tennessee #KFCYumCenter #WestVirginia #Indiana #Duke #Creighton #sports

DAN HURLEY ADDRESSES PREVIOUS NBA COACHING RUMORS, LEAVES DOOR OPEN AT FUTURE PRO CAREER

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✍️ UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley discussed his career and potential future moves, including the possibility of coaching in the EuroLeague.

👉 Dan Hurley has turned down opportunities to coach in the NBA 👉 He could see himself coaching in the EuroLeague in the future 👉 He is committed to college basketball and the impact he can have on his players' lives 👉 He may consider coaching professionally at some point 👉 His father, Bob Hurley Sr., has advised him to take bigger jobs, but he has never left his high school coaching position

-- #DanHurley #BobHurleySr. #JonRothstein #Connecticut #LosAngeles #NewYork #Storrs #sports

OREGON DUCKS TO PLAY GONZAGA BULLDOGS IN NEUTRAL-SITE BASKETBALL GAME

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✍️ The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team will face off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on December 21st, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

👉 The game will be played on December 21st, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon 👉 The Ducks lead the all-time series 19-4 over the Bulldogs 👉 The game will feature two of the best coaches in the country, Oregon's Dana Altman and Gonzaga's Mark Few

-- #DanaAltman #MarkFew #JonRothstein #Eugene #Portland #Oregon #sports

MSU BASKETBALL LISTED AMONG TOP TEAMS IN BIG TEN IN LATEST PRESEASON RANKINGS

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✍️ Michigan State basketball remains ranked 21st in the latest preseason rankings from CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein, with a slight drop from their previous ranking.

👉 Michigan State ranked 21st in preseason rankings 👉 Spartans lost leading scorers Jase Richardson and Jaden Akins 👉 Rothstein expects Spartans to be ranked 15-25 in preseason poll 👉 Purdue, Michigan, and UCLA lead Big Ten teams in rankings 👉 Oregon ranked 20th, Michigan State ranked 21st

-- #JonRothstein #JaseRichardson #JadenAkins #RobertBondy #sports

RICK PITINO SAYS HE WANTS TO PLAY AT LOUISVILLE, SO HERE ARE FIVE OTHER NONCONFERENCE CLASHES WE WANT TO SEE

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✍️ Rick Pitino, St. John's head coach, is open to playing Louisville in a nonconference game, despite past scandals and controversies.

👉 Rick Pitino is open to playing Louisville in a nonconference game 👉 Pitino has a complicated history with Louisville, including being fired in 2017 👉 Pitino is willing to put the past behind him and play Louisville 👉 The two teams are expected to be title contenders in their respective conferences

-- #RickPitino #PatKelsey #TomJurich #MattNorlander #JonRothstein #JonScheyer #BuzzWilliams #TommyLloyd #BrianMichaelson #ChrisBeard #GrantMcCasland #MadisonSquareGarden #Louisville #St.John's #Kentucky #IowaState #Baylor #Provo #Cameron #Duke #Maryland #Syracuse #UConn #Arizona #Gonzaga #TexasTech #OleMiss #sports

REPORT: MATCHUPS SET FOR WVU IN 2025 CHARLESTON CLASSIC

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✍️ West Virginia University's men's basketball team will open the Charleston Classic against Clemson on November 21, according to a report by Jon Rothstein.

👉 West Virginia will open the Charleston Classic against Clemson on November 21 👉 The Mountaineers will then face either Georgia or Xavier on November 23 👉 The Charleston Classic is played inside TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina 👉 This is the first season under new head coach Ross Hodge

-- #JonRothstein #RossHodge #Charleston #SouthCarolina #Cleveland #Pittsburgh #sports

2-TIME NCAA CHAMPION COACH SAYS HE'D RETURN TO LOUISVILLE 'IN A NEW YORK MINUTE' DESPITE SCANDAL

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✍️ St. John's basketball team had a strong season under Coach Rick Pitino, who set an NCAA record and was named Big East Coach of the Year.

👉 Rick Pitino was named Big East Coach of the Year 👉 RJ Luis earned Big East Player of the Year honors 👉 Pitino set an NCAA record for winning a regular-season conference title with five different programs 👉 Pitino expressed willingness to return to coach Louisville if the opportunity arose

-- #RickPitino #RJLuis #JeffBorzello #JonRothstein #PatKelsey #St.John's #BostonUniversity #Kentucky #Louisville #Iona #sports

RICK PITINO SPEAKS ON COACHING FUTURE, EVENTUAL RETIREMENT PLANS

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✍️ Rick Pitino, 72, is considering retirement from coaching college basketball, but says he'll stay on the sidelines as long as he's physically and mentally able.

👉 Pitino is considering retirement, but will stay on the sidelines as long as he's physically and mentally able. 👉 He's been coaching for 37 seasons and is entering his 73rd year. 👉 Pitino has been reenergized by his current job at St. John's. 👉 He has no plans to coach anywhere else, except possibly in the EuroLeague.

-- #RickPitino #JonRothstein #RichardPitino #St.John's #MadisonSquareGarden #Queens #Kentucky #Louisville #sports

RICK PITINO PREVIEWS MATCHUP AGAINST MARK POPE, KENTUCKY IN CBS SPORTS CLASSIC

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✍️ Kentucky and St. John's will face off in the CBS Sports Classic on December 20th, a highly-anticipated game between two top-ranked teams with a rich history.

👉 Kentucky and St. John's will play in the CBS Sports Classic on December 20th 👉 Rick Pitino will coach St. John's against his former program 👉 Mark Pope, a former player and assistant under Pitino, will coach the Wildcats 👉 Pitino has coached against former assistants and his own son, and expects to have his emotions in check

-- #RickPitino #MarkPope #JonRothstein #Atlanta #Lexington #sports

RICK PITINO SAYS “ALL IS FORGIVEN” WITH LOUISVILLE: “I’D GO BACK IN A NEW YORK MINUTE.”

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✍️ Rick Pitino, the former coach of the University of Louisville, is considering a return to the school after being welcomed back by current coach Pat Kelsey.

👉 Rick Pitino was fired from the University of Louisville in 2017 amid a scandal involving strippers and recruiting. 👉 Current coach Pat Kelsey has expressed his willingness to welcome Pitino back to the school. 👉 Pitino has indicated that he would be willing to leave the past behind and work with the current staff and fans. 👉 The school has named a street outside the practice facility 'Tom Jurich Way' in honor of former AD Tom Jurich, which has helped to rebuild Pitino's relationship with the school. 👉 Pitino has praised Kelsey and Pope, the current coach at Kentucky, for their enthusiasm and dedication to their teams.

-- #RickPitino #PatKelsey #MarkPope #TomJurich #BobKnight #JonRothstein #UniversityofLouisville #Kentucky #St.John's #Greece #Lexington #RuppArena #FloydStreet #sports

RICK PITINO SAYS GAME VS. MARK POPE, KENTUCKY WILL STIR EMOTIONS: ‘IT’S NO DIFFERENT THAN COACHING AGAINST YOUR SON’

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✍️ Rick Pitino and Mark Pope will coach against each other for the second time in their careers when Kentucky plays St. John's in the CBS Sports Classic.

👉 Pitino and Pope will coach against each other for the second time in their careers 👉 Pitino compares facing Pope to coaching against his son 👉 Pitino praises Pope's offensive mind and Kentucky's talent 👉 Pitino notes that his team has a long way to go on the defensive end 👉 Pitino is eager to see how his team fares against SEC competition

-- #MarkPope #RickPitino #JonRothstein #RichardPitino #Kentucky #St.John's #Atlanta #MadisonSquareGarden #LasVegas #Arkansas #sports

SPARTANS TO REPORTEDLY PLAY REGULAR NCAA TOURNAMENT TEAM IN SEASON-OPENER

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✍️ Michigan State basketball's season-opening opponent has been released, with Colgate set to play at the Breslin Center on November 3.

👉 Michigan State will play Colgate in the season-opener on November 3 👉 The game will be played at the Breslin Center 👉 Colgate went 14-19 last season and finished in third place in the Patriot League 👉 Colgate had reached the previous four NCAA Tournaments and five of the last six

-- #JonRothstein #RobertBondy #LasVegas #BreslinCenter #UConn #MichiganState #sports

PLAYERS ERA FESTIVAL EXPANDS. IS THERE ROOM FOR KENTUCKY IN THE LUCRATIVE TOURNAMENT?

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✍️ The Players Era Festival is a pay-for-play tournament that has become a major event in college basketball, with 18 teams competing for a $1 million grand prize in 2025.

👉 The Players Era Festival is a pay-for-play tournament 👉 The event features 18 teams competing for a $1 million grand prize in 2025 👉 The festival is expected to expand to 32 teams in 2026 👉 Kentucky is unlikely to participate due to contractual obligations

-- #JonRothstein #JohnCalipari #MarkPop #RickPitino #LasVegas #Eugene #Atlanta #RuppArena #LucasOilStadium #sports

TOM IZZO NAMES THE BEST OUTSIDE SHOOTER ON THE SPARTANS ROSTER FOR NEXT SEASON

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✍️ Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has named Kur Teng as the team's best outside shooter, highlighting his potential to breakout this season.

👉 Kur Teng named Michigan State's best outside shooter by coach Tom Izzo 👉 Teng expected to have a larger role on the team this season 👉 Replacing outside shooting contributions of Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins, and Tre Holloman

-- #TomIzzo #JonRothstein #JaseRichardson #JadenAkins #TreHolloman #KurTeng #RobertBondy #EastLansing #NCState #sports

PAT KELSEY WISHES UK/UL HAD BEEN SCHEDULED LATER, BUT THINKS TIMING CAN BE “EXCITING” FOR THE SPORT

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✍️ The annual Kentucky-Louisville college basketball rivalry game is being played earlier than usual, on November 11, due to scheduling complications. Coaches Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey share their thoughts on the decision.

👉 The game is being played on November 11, earlier than usual 👉 Coaches Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey shared their thoughts on the scheduling decision 👉 The game is being played for the third time ever in November

-- #MarkPope #PatKelsey #JonRothstein #Louisville #Kentucky #RuppArena #sports

PAT KELSEY ADDRESSES SCHEDULING OF EARLY DATE FOR KENTUCKY VS. LOUISVILLE

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✍️ The annual rivalry game between Kentucky and Louisville will be played on November 11th, earlier than usual, due to scheduling conflicts.

👉 The game will be played on November 11th, earlier than usual 👉 It will be part of both teams' season openers 👉 Scheduling conflicts led to the early date 👉 Kentucky leads the series 40-17, with 14-3 since 2010 👉 The game will be a highly-rated matchup early in the season

-- #PatKelsey #MarkPope #JonRothstein #Kentucky #Louisville #KFCYum!Center #Arkansas #Indianapolis #Memphis #Tennessee #Cincinnati #FortWorth #MichiganState #NorthCarolina #Indiana #St.John's #sports

BOOGIE FLAND INJURY UPDATE: TODD GOLDEN SHARES MAJOR NEWS ON FLORIDA GUARD

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✍️ Florida sophomore guard Boogie Fland is expected to be fully cleared for basketball activities this month after undergoing minor sports hernia surgery.

👉 Boogie Fland underwent minor sports hernia surgery 👉 Fland is expected to be fully cleared for basketball activities this month 👉 Fland transferred from Arkansas to Florida this offseason 👉 Fland averaged 13.5 points and 5.1 assists as a freshman in 2024-25

-- #BoogieFland #ToddGolden #AlexCondon #ReubenChinyelu #ThomasHaugh #JonRothstein #Florida #Arkansas #sports

BOOGIE FLAND INJURY UPDATE: TODD GOLDEN SHARES MAJOR NEWS ON FLORIDA GUARD

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✍️ Florida sophomore guard Boogie Fland is expected to be fully cleared for basketball activities this month after undergoing minor sports hernia surgery.

👉 Boogie Fland underwent minor sports hernia surgery 👉 Fland is expected to be fully cleared for basketball activities this month 👉 He joins a strong core of returning players, including National Champions Alex Condon, Reuben Chinyelu, and Thomas Haugh

-- #BoogieFland #ToddGolden #AlexCondon #ReubenChinyelu #ThomasHaugh #JonRothstein #Florida #Arkansas #sports

CBB INSIDER: ‘LOUISVILLE’S REVIVAL CONTINUES UNDER PAT KELSEY’

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✍️ Jon Rothstein expects Louisville to continue their turnaround under Pat Kelsey, with a strong non-conference schedule and a loaded roster.

👉 Louisville had a big turnaround last season, doubling their win total from the past two seasons 👉 The team is bringing in a top-25 portal class, including three perimeter transfers 👉 The frontcourt has been overlooked, but has added depth with Aly Khalifa and Kasean Pryor 👉 The team has a loaded non-conference schedule, including games against Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee

-- #PatKelsey #JonRothstein #KennyPayne #RickPitino #Louisville #Arkansas #Indiana #Kentucky #Cincinnati #Memphis #Tennessee #Duke #sports

CBB INSIDER: ‘DUKE IS DUKE’ AGAIN IN ’25-’26

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✍️ Duke is expected to remain the top team in the ACC for the 2025-2026 season, despite losing several key players from last year's team.

👉 Duke is expected to remain the top team in the ACC for the 2025-2026 season 👉 Despite losing five players from last year's team, including three top-ten picks in the 2025 NBA Draft 👉 Duke retains some key rotational pieces, including Caleb Foster and Isaiah Evans 👉 Duke brings in a highly-ranked recruiting class, led by Cam Boozer 👉 Rothstein believes that Duke's returning players will make a jump this year

-- #JonRothstein #JonScheyer #MikeKrzyzewski #CooperFlagg #KonKnueppel #KhamanMaluach #SionJames #TyreseProctor #CamBoozer #CalebFoster #IsaiahEvans #MaliqBrown #PatrickNgongba #PaoloBanchero #CameronIndoorStadium #sports

IOWA BASKETBALL DRAWS EARLY-SEASON SEC TEST IN ACRISURE SERIES

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✍️ Iowa basketball will face Ole Miss in the opening game of the 2025 Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs, California, on November 25.

👉 Iowa will face Ole Miss in the opening game of the 2025 Acrisure Classic 👉 The game will be played on November 25 in Palm Springs, California 👉 Ole Miss is coming off a successful NCAA Tournament run last season 👉 The Rebels have reloaded well for the 2025-26 season

-- #JonRothstein #ChrisBeard #SeanPedulla #DreDavis #NikoBundalo #TylisJordan #PattonPinkins #KorenJohnson #AJStorr #TravisPerry #ZachHiney #PalmSprings,California #Oxford #sports

SPARTANS REMAIN POSITIONED NEAR TOP 20 IN LATEST PRESEASON RANKINGS FROM JON ROTHSTEIN

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✍️ Michigan State basketball is ranked 21st in the latest preseason poll for the 2025-26 season, with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports releasing the updated rankings.

👉 Michigan State ranked 21st in the latest preseason poll for the 2025-26 season 👉 Ranked fifth among Big Ten teams 👉 Behind Purdue, Michigan, UCLA, and Oregon 👉 Ahead of Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Washington, Maryland, USC, and Nebraska

-- #JonRothstein #RobertBondy #sports

ARKANSAS' JOHN CALIPARI SAYS IF HE 'CAN'T IMPACT' HIS PLAYERS, THIS WILL BE HIS LAST YEAR

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✍️ Arkansas coach John Calipari discussed his potential retirement, the transfer portal, and his approach to coaching in an interview with CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein.

👉 Calipari has been coaching for over 40 years and has coached at several colleges and professional teams. 👉 He emphasized the importance of helping his players not only in their basketball careers but also in their personal lives. 👉 Calipari is critical of the transfer portal and wants to see rules changed to prevent coaches from being unable to coach and impact young people. 👉 He believes players should be required to stay at a school for a year before transferring. 👉 Calipari thinks the transfer portal is causing issues with freshman recruiting and is hurting young players.

-- #JohnCalipari #JonRothstein #Arkansas #Kansas #Pittsburgh #UMass #NewJersey #Memphis #Kentucky #sports

WISCONSIN BASKETBALL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES NON-CONFERENCE MATCHUP AGAINST BIG EAST POWER

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✍️ Wisconsin basketball announced a neutral-site non-conference game against Villanova on December 19 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

👉 Wisconsin basketball announced a neutral-site non-conference game against Villanova on December 19 👉 The game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee 👉 The matchup will be the first between the two programs since the 2017 NCAA Tournament 👉 Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard expressed excitement for the matchup

-- #GregGard #JonRothstein #JayWright #KevinWillard #NigelHayes #JulianReese #DerikQueen #JohnBlackwell #NolanWinter #NickBoyd #AndrewRohde #AustinRapp #FiservForum #Milwaukee #Philadelphia #WellsFargoCenter #Wisconsin #Maryland #Utah #SaltLakeCity #Madison #Campbell #KohlCenter #CollegePark #sports

ALABAMA BASKETBALL'S AIDEN SHERRELL NAMED 'BREAKOUT PLAYER TO WATCH NATIONALLY'

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✍️ Alabama basketball is expected to have a standout season, with big man Aiden Sherrell expected to have a breakout year.

👉 Aiden Sherrell is expected to have a breakout season 👉 Alabama basketball is expected to have a strong postseason run 👉 Jon Rothstein ranked Alabama 5th in his SEC Preseason Rankings 👉 Clifford Omoruyi's departure will give Sherrell more playing time 👉 Sherrell showed glimpses of his full potential down the stretch last season

-- #AidenSherrell #JonRothstein #LabaronPhilon #LatrellWrightsellJr. #AdenHolloway #CliffordOmoruyi #NateOats #MarkMitchell #OtegaOweh #Ja'KobiGillespie #TahaadPettiford #BoogieFland #EmileeSmarr #Alabama #Cleveland #Mobile #Tuscaloosa #sports

LOBO HOOPS NOTEBOOK: NMSU AGGIES LAND LOBO TRANSFER, NELLY IS 2-0 AND JOSIAH ALLICK IS AN MVP

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✍️ Ibrahima Sacko, a 6-foot-6 forward, has committed to transfer from UNM Lobos to play for the New Mexico State Aggies.

👉 Ibrahima Sacko has committed to transfer from UNM Lobos to New Mexico State Aggies 👉 Sacko played 19 games for UNM Lobos this past season 👉 Sacko started his college career at Georgia Tech

-- #IbrahimaSacko #JonRothstein #NewMexico #GeorgiaTech #sports

PURDUE'S MATT PAINTER URGES COACHES AGAINST TAMPERING: ‘YOU CAN’T BECOME ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE’

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✍️ Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter speaks out against recruit tampering in college athletics, urging coaches to be honest and set a good example for their players.

👉 Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter speaks out against recruit tampering in college athletics 👉 Painter urges coaches to be honest and set a good example for their players 👉 Painter has had personal experiences with tampering attempts 👉 Purdue is expected to lead the Big Ten this season

-- #MattPainter #DustinSchutte #JonRothstein #XavierLucs #UniversityofWisconsin #UniversityofMiami #Purdue #Michigan #sports

GOOD MORNING, ILLINI NATION: ROTHSTEIN ON THE BIG TEN

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✍️ CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein discusses the Big Ten conference and Illinois' chances in the upcoming 2025-26 season.

👉 Rothstein ranks Illinois sixth in the Big Ten conference 👉 Andrej Stojakovic is a key addition to the team, but has played for two teams in the past two years 👉 Stojakovic will have to prove himself in a winning situation

-- #ScottRichey #JonRothstein #BradUnderwood #JerodHaase #AndrejStojakovic #Champaign #sports

ALABAMA BASKETBALL TO OPEN 2025-26 SEASON AGAINST NORTH DAKOTA: WHAT TO KNOW

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✍️ Alabama basketball will open the 2025-26 season against North Dakota, with the second game of the three-year series set for the 1st Day of the Season.

👉 Alabama basketball will open the 2025-26 season against North Dakota 👉 The second game of the three-year series is set for the 1st Day of the Season 👉 The Crimson Tide has agreed to pay $30,000 to the visiting team for Game 2 👉 The start date for the upcoming season has been changed to November 3 👉 The North Dakota game will be the season opener

-- #EmileeSmarr #JonRothstein #TreysenEaglestaff #Tuscaloosa #NorthDakota #ColemanColiseum #MadisonSquareGarden #UnitedCenter #LasVegas #Huntsville #Yale #sports

KEY DETAILS REVEALED FOR FLORIDA-FLORIDA STATE BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN

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✍️ The annual Florida-Florida State basketball game will be played on November 11th in Gainesville.

👉 The game will be played on November 11th in Gainesville. 👉 The Gators are coming off a national championship and return a reloaded roster. 👉 The Seminoles are looking to break their four-game losing streak against Florida. 👉 The game will be played at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville.

-- #JonRothstein #AlexCondon #ThomasHaugh #XaivianLee #BoogieFland #ToddGolden #Gainesville #Tallahassee #sports

UCONN MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULES HOME-AND-HOME SERIES WITH BLUE-BLOOD KANSAS

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✍️ UConn men's basketball adds a home-and-home series against Kansas to its 2025-26 schedule, featuring a high-profile matchup at Phog Allen Fieldhouse.

👉 UConn adds home-and-home series against Kansas to its 2025-26 schedule 👉 High-profile matchup at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on December 2 👉 Meet BYU and No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa at Boston's TD Garden 👉 Two trips to Madison Square Garden 👉 Five ranked opponents on the schedule

-- #DanHurley #TristenNewton #StephonCastle #CamSpencer #JonRothstein #AJDybantsa #DarrynPeterson #Storrs #NewYork #Kansas #PhogAllenFieldhouse #Connecticut #HartfordCivicCenter #PeoplesBankArena #Boston #MadisonSquareGarden #TDGarden #sports

ILLINOIS BASKETBALL HEADED BACK TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN FOR GAME AGAINST NATIONAL POWER

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✍️ Illinois men's basketball will play UConn at Madison Square Garden on November 28, marking a rematch of their 2024 NCAA tournament matchup.

👉 Illinois will play UConn at Madison Square Garden on November 28 👉 This is the fourth consecutive season Illinois will play at MSG 👉 UConn defeated Illinois 77-52 in the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA tournament

-- #JonRothstein #MadisonSquareGarden #NewYork #UConn #sports

WHO'S ON THE 2025-26 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FOR ALABAMA BASKETBALL AS OF JUNE?

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✍️ Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats has announced the team's non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season, which includes a visit to Madison Square Garden to face St. John's on November 8.

👉 Alabama's non-conference schedule includes a visit to Madison Square Garden to face St. John's on November 8 👉 The team will also play Purdue, Illinois, and Arizona 👉 Alabama will participate in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, Nev. in November 👉 The team has six confirmed dates on the schedule, plus appearances in the SEC/ACC Challenge and against North Dakota and Yale

-- #NateOats #LabaronPhilon #RoccoMiller #AustinClaunch #BryanHodgson #EmileeSmarr #JonRothstein #MadisonSquareGarden #LasVegas,Nev. #Chicago #UniversityofTexas-SanAntonio #sports

HODGE EXCITED TO COMPETE AGAINST A FAMILIAR FACE IN THE BIG 12

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✍️ West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge will face a familiar opponent in the Big 12 Conference, as he previously worked with Texas Tech's head coach Grant McCasland at North Texas.

👉 Hodge and McCasland worked together at North Texas for seven seasons 👉 They previously competed against each other as junior college coaches 👉 The two coaches will now face each other in the Big 12 Conference 👉 Hodge believes there will be a healthy level of respect between the two coaches

-- #RossHodge #GrantMcCasland #JonRothstein #WestVirginia #NorthTexas #TexasTech #ArkansasState #MidlandJuniorCollege #ParisJuniorCollege #sports

WISCONSIN BASKETBALL ANNOUNCES NEUTRAL SITE GAME AGAINST A BIG EAST POWERHOUSE

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✍️ The Wisconsin Badgers are finalizing an agreement to play Villanova at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on December 19th, with a return game at Wells Fargo Center in 2026-27.

👉 Wisconsin Badgers to play Villanova at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on December 19th 👉 Return game at Wells Fargo Center in 2026-27 👉 Part of a strong non-conference schedule for the 2025-2026 season 👉 Home-and-home series with BYU 👉 Neutral-site game against Villanova at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee

-- #JonRothstein #KevinWillard #NigelHayes #FiservForum #WellsFargoCenter #SaltLakeCity #Milwaukee #Philadelphia #CollegePark #Maryland #sports

SPARTANS SLIDE OUTSIDE TOP 20 IN LATEST JON ROTHSTEIN EARLY PRESEASON RANKINGS

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✍️ Michigan State basketball has fallen to No. 21 in the latest preseason rankings from CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein.

👉 Michigan State ranked No. 21 in the latest preseason rankings 👉 Behind Purdue, Michigan, UCLA, and Oregon in the Big Ten 👉 Part of a group of teams that could battle it out to join the top tier 👉 Other Big Ten teams included in the rankings: Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio State, USC, Maryland, and Nebraska

-- #JonRothstein #RobertBondy #Michigan #Purdue #UCLA #Oregon #Illinois #Wisconsin #OhioState #USC #Maryland #Nebraska #sports

TEXAS A&M BASKETBALL INCLUDED IN CBS SPORTS ANALYST'S TOP 45 PRESEASON RANKINGS

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✍️ Texas A&M's new head basketball coach Bucky McMillan has made a strong start, landing nine players from the transfer portal, including former Texas Tech/Creighton point guard Pop Isaacs.

👉 Bucky McMillan has become the 23rd head coach of Texas A&M's basketball program 👉 McMillan has brought in nine players from the transfer portal 👉 Pop Isaacs has joined the team, with a strong shooting record 👉 The team's 2025 roster is filled with talent at every position 👉 CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein has projected the Aggies to be a likely NCAA Tournament team

-- #BuckyMcMillan #BuzzWilliams #PopIsaacs #JonRothstein #Cameron #TexasA&M #CollegeStation #Maryland #Alabama #Indiana #sports

WISCONSIN BASKETBALL SCHEDULES NONCONFERENCE GAME AGAINST RECENT NCAA TOURNAMENT OPPONENT

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✍️ BYU and Wisconsin will meet on November 21st at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, in a rematch of their NCAA Tournament matchup.

👉 BYU and Wisconsin will meet on November 21st at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah 👉 The matchup is a rematch of their NCAA Tournament matchup 👉 The Cougars claimed a 91-89 victory in the March 22 tournament showdown 👉 The matchup is expected to be the first of a home-and-home, with BYU set to travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2026

-- #JonRothstein #JohnBlackwell #JohnTonje #StevenCrowl #MaxKlesmit #CarterGilmore #KamariMcGee #GregGard #NickBoyd #AndrewRhode #AustinRapp #BraedenCarrington #AleksasBieliauskas #JackRobison #ZachKinziger #HaydenJones #WillGarlock #RichieSaunders #KebaKeita #KevinYoung #A.J.Dybantsa #SaltLakeCity #Utah #Denver #Colorado #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #SanDiego #California #sports

OREGON CENTER NATE BITTLE TO RETURN TO EUGENE FOR ONE MORE SEASON

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✍️ Oregon's Nate Bittle has decided to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school for one more season.

👉 Nate Bittle will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to Oregon for one more season 👉 Bittle has one more year of NCAA eligibility remaining due to injury and illness 👉 He averaged 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in 35 games last season 👉 Bittle is expected to be a key player for the Oregon team next season

-- #NateBittle #JonRothstein #DanaAltman #JacksonShelstad #KwameEvans #Oregon #Eugene #sports

WISCONSIN BASKETBALL STAR GUARD ANNOUNCES FINAL NBA DRAFT DECISION

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✍️ Wisconsin's John Blackwell will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school next season.

👉 John Blackwell will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school next season 👉 Blackwell averaged 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game last season 👉 He was not invited to the NBA combine or the G League Elite Camp 👉 Blackwell is expected to take on a lead role for the Badgers next season

-- #JohnBlackwell #ToddRamasar #JonRothstein #JohnTonje #NickBoyd #AustinRapp #AndrewRohde #NolanWinter #Wisconsin #BloomfieldHills #Michigan #sports

JOSON SANON TO TRANSFER TO ST. JOHN'S AFTER 2025 NBA DRAFT DECISION

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✍️ Joson Sanon, a freshman guard from Arizona State, is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft and will return to school next season to improve his draft stock.

👉 Joson Sanon is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft 👉 He will return to school next season to improve his draft stock 👉 Sanon averaged 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and one assist per game as a freshman at Arizona State 👉 He entered the transfer portal and declared for the NBA draft 👉 Sanon will join St. John's, a team that captured its first conference championship since 2000 last season

-- #JosonSanon #RickPatino #JonRothstein #ArizonaState #St.John's #Chicago,Illinois #Boston #Washington #sports

LORIENT SET TO WITHDRAW FROM NBA DRAFT PROCESS PER REPORT

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✍️ West Virginia received a boost with North Texas transfer forward Brenen Lorient set to withdraw from the NBA Draft process.

👉 Brenen Lorient to withdraw from NBA Draft process 👉 Played for North Texas under Ross Hodge 👉 Voted first-team all-American Athletic Conference 👉 Named Sixth Man of the Year 👉 Averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and over 1.1 blocks per game

-- #BrenenLorient #RossHodge #JonRothstein #WestVirginia #NorthTexas #Ocala,Florida #FloridaAtlantic #sports

POP ISAACS SIGNS WITH TEXAS A&M: FORMER CREIGHTON GUARD FLIPS AFTER INITIAL HOUSTON COMMITMENT

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✍️ Pop Isaacs, a former Creighton basketball guard, has signed with Texas A&M after initially signing with Houston in April.

👉 Isaacs signed with Texas A&M after initially signing with Houston in April 👉 He holds one year remaining of eligibility after beginning his college career at Texas Tech 👉 He averaged 16.3 points per game with the Bluejays 👉 He underwent season-ending hip surgery in December 👉 He provides Texas A&M with a proven scoring threat to bolster the Aggies' backcourt rotation

-- #PopIsaacs #ChrisHummer #MattZenitz #MilosUzan #JonRothstein #BuckyMcMillan #JeremiahGreen #Houston #TexasA&M #Creighton #TexasTech #Henderson #Nevada #sports

TAYTON CONERWAY TO TRANSFER TO INDIANA AFTER 2025 NBA DRAFT DECISION

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✍️ Tayton Conerway, a 23-year-old guard, has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA draft and will transfer to Indiana University to continue his college basketball career.

👉 Tayton Conerway has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA draft 👉 He will transfer to Indiana University 👉 Conerway was the Sun Belt Player of the Year this past season 👉 He averaged 14.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 steals per game 👉 He will join the Hoosiers' incoming transfer class

-- #TaytonConerway #JonRothstein #DarianDeVries #ReedBailey #JoshHarris #LamarWilkerson #TrentSisley #IndianaUniversity #Troy #ArkansasState #sports

SEAN MILER HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR DAILYN SWAIN

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✍️ Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller is excited about the addition of transfer guard Dailyn Swain, who averaged 11 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2024-2025 campaign.

👉 Dailyn Swain transferred to the Texas Longhorns from Xavier 👉 Swain averaged 11 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in the 2024-2025 campaign 👉 He has a great attitude, is very intelligent, and plays the game to win 👉 Miller believes Swain can improve his three-point shooting and free throw percentage

-- #SeanMiller #DailynSwain #JonRothstein #Texas #Austin #Columbus #Xavier #sports

HODGE ADJUSTING AFTER WHIRLWIND START AT WEST VIRGINIA

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✍️ West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge discusses his whirlwind hiring process and adjusting to life in Morgantown.

👉 Ross Hodge was hired as West Virginia's head coach after two successful seasons at North Texas 👉 He has been working to construct a roster and coaching staff 👉 Hodge has adjusted to life in Morgantown, which is a change from his previous role in Denton, Texas 👉 He is recruiting players from the transfer portal 👉 His approach to recruiting hasn't changed significantly from his previous experience

-- #RossHodge #WrenBaker #JonRothstein #Keenan #WestVirginia #Morgantown #Denton #Texas #sports

HODGE WELCOMES COMPETITION, CHALLENGE OF BIG 12

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✍️ West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge is excited about the opportunity to compete in the Big 12 Conference, citing the chance to play against top teams and build his team's resume.

👉 Hodge is excited about the opportunity to compete in the Big 12 Conference 👉 The Big 12 is a challenging league with 16 teams 👉 Competing in the Big 12 will provide opportunities to stack the resume with quadrant one matchups 👉 Upsets can happen, and West Virginia can find themselves being a game away from the Final Four or National Championship

-- #RossHodge #JonRothstein #sports

TEXAS BASKETBALL COACH SEAN MILLER SEES NO 'BETTER PLACE TO BE' THAN SEC, EMBARKS ON DEBUT SEASON

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✍️ Texas basketball coach Sean Miller is set to debut in the SEC, a conference he considers the pinnacle of college basketball, and is excited about the competition.

👉 Sean Miller is the new coach of the Texas basketball team 👉 The SEC is considered the pinnacle of college basketball 👉 The SEC had a record-breaking 14 teams make the NCAA Tournament last season 👉 Miller has a strong track record of success in his previous stints at Xavier and Arizona 👉 Miller is excited about the competition in the SEC

-- #SeanMiller #JonRothstein #Texas #Xavier #Arizona #SEC #sports

REPORT: DARRION WILLIAMS VISITS BIG 12 PROGRAM AFTER NBA DRAFT DECISION

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✍️ Darrion Williams, a junior from Texas Tech, has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA draft and entered the transfer portal.

👉 Darrion Williams withdrew from the 2025 NBA draft 👉 Williams entered the transfer portal after two seasons at Texas Tech 👉 He was projected to be a mid-to-late second-round pick 👉 He has received interest from several programs, including Kansas, Auburn, BYU, NC State, and Ohio State

-- #DarrionWilliams #JonRothstein #TexasTech #Chicago,Illinois #Kansas #Auburn #BYU #NCState #OhioState #sports

WEST VIRGINIA HAS MADE PROGRESS WITH ROSTER, BUT WORK REMAINS

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✍️ West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge discusses the progress of constructing the team's roster, highlighting the addition of players from winning programs.

👉 Added 10 players to the roster, including 8 transfers and 2 true freshmen 👉 Players have experience in winning programs, including NCAA Tournament appearances 👉 Coach Hodge emphasizes the importance of players knowing how to win 👉 Treysen Eaglestaff adds scoring talent to the team

-- #RossHodge #JonRothstein #HarlanObioha #JacksonFields #BrenenLorient #JasperFloyd #HonorHuff #MorrisUgusuk #TreysenEaglestaff #JaydenForsythe #DJThomas #WestVirginia #NorthTexas #Troy #Chattanooga #SouthCarolina #NorthDakota #sports

VANDERBILT JUNIOR DEVIN MCGLOCKTON MAKES DECISION ON BASKETBALL FUTURE

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✍️ Vanderbilt's Devin McGlockton plans to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school for next season.

👉 Devin McGlockton plans to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school for next season. 👉 McGlockton averaged 10.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game last season. 👉 He was among the top players in the country in offensive rating and total offensive rebounds. 👉 McGlockton will return to school to improve his draft stock and help lead the Commodores to another successful season.

-- #DevinMcGlockton #JonRothstein #MarkByington #DukeMiles #FrankieCollins #JalenWashington #Nashville #MarylandEasternShore #sports

HODGE DISCUSSES GOALS FOR WEST VIRGINIA HOOPS IN YEAR ONE

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✍️ West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge aims to lead the Mountaineers back to the NCAA tournament in his first season, with a focus on building a connected and tough team through transfers and recruiting.

👉 West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge aims to lead the Mountaineers back to the NCAA tournament in his first season 👉 Hodge has added 10 new players to the roster, including 8 from the transfer portal 👉 The focus is on building a connected and tough team that plays for each other 👉 No returning players or coaches from last season's team

-- #RossHodge #JonRothstein #Morgantown #sports

SILAS DEMARY JR. TO WITHDRAW FROM 2025 NBA DRAFT, TRANSFER TO UCONN

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✍️ UConn's Silas Demary Jr. has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to school next season.

👉 Silas Demary Jr. has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft 👉 He will return to school and play for UConn next season 👉 Demary was one of the top available players on the market 👉 He will play a major role with the Huskies next season 👉 Demary averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals as a sophomore last season with Georgia

-- #SilasDemaryJr. #JonRothstein #DanHurley #MalachiSmith #UConn #Georgia #Storrs #Sacramento #sports

RUEBEN CHINYELU TO WITHDRAW FROM 2025 NBA DRAFT, RETURN TO FLORIDA

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✍️ Florida's Reuben Chinyelu will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to school for his junior season.

👉 Reuben Chinyelu will withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft 👉 He will return to the University of Florida for his junior season 👉 Chinyelu had declared for the draft while maintaining his remaining college eligibility 👉 He had the opportunity to work out with several NBA teams 👉 He will play with the Gators next season

-- #ReubenChinyelu #JonRothstein #ToddGolden #ThomasHaugh #AlexCondon #Florida #Chicago #Illinois #Portland #Sacramento #sports

FLORIDA RECEIVES MAJOR NEWS ON KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO NCAA TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP MONDAY

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✍️ Florida Gators center Reuben Chinyelu has decided to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and return to Gainesville, boosting the team's chances of defending their national championship.

👉 Reuben Chinyelu has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the Florida Gators 👉 Chinyelu was a pivotal piece of the team's 2025 national championship squad 👉 He averaged 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game last season 👉 His presence in the paint was instrumental in the team's dominant 36-4 campaign 👉 The Gators are poised to defend their national championship title

-- #ReubenChinyelu #ToddGolden #BillyDonovan #XaivianLee #ThomasHaugh #AlexCondon #JonRothstein #Gainesville #Florida #sports

UCONN POINT GUARD SILAS DEMARY JR. OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWS FROM NBA DRAFT

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✍️ UConn men's basketball program has secured its point guard for the 2025-26 season with the withdrawal of Silas Demary Jr. from the NBA draft.

👉 Silas Demary Jr. withdraws from NBA draft 👉 Demary Jr. committed to UConn in early April 👉 He joins a strong rotation with five returning players and four freshmen 👉 Demary Jr.'s addition addresses point guard play and on-ball defense weaknesses

-- #SilasDemaryJr. #JonRothstein #KembaWalker #ShabazzNapier #StephCastle #TristenNewton #MalachiSmith #DwayneKoroma #Georgia #UConn #sports

FLORIDA'S RUEBEN CHINYELU WITHDRAWS FROM NBA DRAFT: CENTER RETURNING TO GATORS TO AID TITLE DEFENSE EFFORT

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✍️ Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft and returning to the team for his junior season.

👉 Chinyelu is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft and returning to the Gators for his junior season 👉 Chinyelu spent his freshman season at Washington State before transferring to Florida in April 2024 👉 Chinyelu averaged 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while hitting 60% of his shots from the field 👉 Chinyelu is the second important component of the Gators frontcourt to return after rising junior Thomas Haugh also decided to come back for another year 👉 Florida is still waiting to see whether starting sophomore forward Alex Condon will remain in the NBA Draft or return to the program

-- #RuebenChinyelu #JonRothstein #ThomasHaugh #AlexCondon #WalterClaytonJr. #AlijahMartin #WillRichard #DenzelAberdeen #XaivianLee #AJBrown #BoogieFland #Gainesville #Florida #WashingtonState #Maryland #Arkansas #Kentucky #Ohio #Princeton #sports