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Texas Western's historic 1966 NCAA champions to join Hall of Fame
The 1966 Texas Western men's basketball team, which made history with an all-Black starting lineup, will join the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Magic Johnson's transition from basketball to business
NBA icon Magic Johnson delivered a high-energy, deeply personal talk at Wake Forest University’s Face-to-Face Speaker Forum on Tuesday night, shifting seamlessly from storytelling to a masterclass in business, discipline and community impact. Interviewed by college basketball commentator Jay Bilas, Johnson commanded the stage — and eventually the aisles — blending humor, sermon-like energy and […]
UNC Hussman offers new sports play-by-play class | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
This story, written by UNC Hussman alumna Caroline Daly ’24, was originally published on unc.edu. The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has a new, hands-on class available for students interested in sports careers. Students in “MEJO 390: Sports Commentary and Play-By-Play” can call live radio broadcasts for Carolina sporting events, streamed live on the Go Heels website. This spring, 11 students are calling mostly softball games to gain experience and learn the preparation needed for a successful broadcast. The class is capped at a small number to provide consistent, individual feedback. Matt Krause, the radio voice of Carolina women’s basketball, teaches the class to help students sharpen their skills, using his experience with the Tar Heels and calling games for ACC Network and ACC Network Extra. “There is no substitute for live reps, and that is the only way you get better. The classroom component teaches you how to get better, but going about that requires sitting in that chair, making mistakes and being able to know your broadcast is going somewhere,” Krause said. “These students are doing real live games, and they will have tape where if they want to pursue this. They will have ready-made demos to send for jobs. Being able to utilize all the resources of UNC, GoHeels Productions and the Carolina Athletics brand and create these opportunities for students is really impactful.” In the class, students learn fundamentals like how to announce starting lineups for different sports and how to conduct research before games. Krause has led the class in mock preparation exercises, looking at game charts with information about the different teams and players that they can refer to at pivotal moments during the game. Krause and the students then critique each other, listening to clips from the past week to find ways to improve. It’s a rare class without a slew of quizzes or assignments. Their main tasks are calling games and making a portfolio or demo reel of their best calls at the end of the semester, all with the goal of being ready to step into similar roles after graduation. Laible live streams her coverage on the GoHeels website. Calling a live game while broadcasting her coverage allows her to get hands on experience. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Junior Anna Laible ’27 wished for a class just like this. Her first year at Carolina, she interned with the Coastal Plain League, where she was introduced to play-by-play for baseball. “I enjoy the challenge and uncertainty of each game being different because each sport looks a little different,” said Laible. “Each game is different — not just with teams but what could happen with certain records being broken or random trends. That’s what I enjoy most.” She wanted more opportunities for reps during college to prepare for a career after Carolina, so she pitched an idea for the class to Livis Freeman ’99, distinguished associate professor of sports communication. Laible and Freeman reached out to GoHeels Productions for a partnership and then connected with Krause. “This is how at UNC Hussman we separate ourselves: Our students go into the field ready,” said Freeman. “The biggest compliment we get it is when our students start their careers, they don’t need any hand-holding.” Laible calls a Carolina softball game at Kessing Stadium – after pitching the idea to Hussman faculty. Her interest in sports commentary allowed her to apply her interest as she attends Carolina. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Laible is now a student in the class, which has helped her strengthen her skills and deepen her passion for the field. The goal is to expand to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. “The hands-on experience I’ve gotten here is invaluable. I’ve loved the classes and professors because they’ve taught me a lot, but it’s also the things outside of class, too, that have helped me grow,” said Laible. “Since being at UNC, I’ve grown a lot in the versatility, from doing writing to production and commentating. UNC Hussman and Carolina have given me the ability to be strong and well rounded.”
Airport's Darrell Mossburg named Girls Basketball Coach of the Year
Monroe County Region Coach of the Year Darrell Mossburg of Airport savors each day more after near-death experience during season.
UNC basketball target chooses ACC rival in transfer portal
UNC and Louisville are no stranger to on-court battles. The Cardinals just won a recruiting battle over the Tar Heels on Wednesday.
Local star officially leaves Washington basketball for Kentucky
For the first time since his senior year of high school Zoom Diallo will take his basketball talents outside the Evergreen State to Kentucky.
UConn loses Paunovic and Furphy to transfer portal
UConn men’s basketball now has four players in the portal from the end of their bench.
Fantasy Basketball: LeBron James, Jalen Duren among notable free agents
In addition to actual free agents, some player option situations will significantly affect fantasy basketball this summer.
Taute and Cooch Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® Teams
Juniors Ada Taute and Abby Cooch of the Denison University women's basketball National Championship team have been named as Second and Third-Team Academic All-America® as selected by College Sports Communicators for the 2025-26 season.
Rainier, University of Oklahoma Foundation to Build $1.1B Rock Creek Entertainment District in Norman
NORMAN, OKLA. — Rainier Development Co. has executed a master development agreement with the University of Oklahoma Foundation for the planned Rock Creek Entertainment District, a $1.1 billion project in Norman. Rainier will lead planning, design, coordination and development of the 269-acre district in collaboration with Cleveland County, the City of Norman, the University of Oklahoma, community stakeholders and other development partners. Rock Creek Entertainment District is envisioned as a year-round destination that will include an 8,000-seat performance venue designed to host concerts, conventions and community events, as well as University of Oklahoma men’s and women’s basketball games and women’s gymnastics events. Plans for Phase I of Rock Creek include the performance venue; a central outdoor plaza; approximately 140,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment experiences; roughly 250 multifamily units; and a structured parking garage with 1,200 spaces. Phased openings of the venue, restaurants and retail are expected to begin in 2028. Phase II will include approximately 180,000 square feet of office space and a 150-room hotel. Phase III calls for 500 additional multifamily units, as well as townhomes and single-family residences. Future phases are anticipated to include additional expansion, subject to market conditions and planning. The project, located…
2025-26 Academic All-America® Woen's Basketball teams announced for all NCAA and NAIA divisions
Four CSC Academic All-America ® Team Member of the Year recipients including University of Connecticut’s Azzi Fudd, Olivia Reed Thyne from Colorado Mesa University, Carroll University’s Natalie Gricius, and Macy Sievers of Dordt University, highlight the 2025-26 CSC Women's Basketball Academic All-America® teams for NCAA Divisions I, II, III and the NAIA announced by College Sports Communicators.
Lakers prepare for Rockets playoff series with emphasis on rebounding
Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefintely, coach JJ Redick says "taking care of the basketball and boxing out. That's the series."
UNC basketball under Michael Malone: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
TarHeel247, the 247Sports affiliate of the North Carolina Tar Heels, shares its latest college basketball transfer portal news
Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins Named College Sports Communicators Academic All-Americans - St. John's University Athletics
QUEENS, N.Y.- St. John's men's basketball student-athletes Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) All-Ameri...
Sports Daily: Wildcats make a couple moves in transfer portal, Royals on road for touch stretch -
Where do KU and K-State sit as transfer portal action picks up throughout college basketball? We look into a couple of moves the Wildcats made as we wait to see what the Jayhawks do.
Ranking top 10 transfer portal players still available in women’s basketball
The transfer portal in women's basketball has been open for a week, but some of the sport's biggest stars, like Jordan Lee, remain uncommitted.
Dick Vitale health update: College basketball analyst confirms melanoma diagnosis
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale shared another health update on Monday in which he announced he was diagnosed with melanoma.
Physical guard commits to Indiana basketball from transfer portal: Stats, highlights
The Hoosiers are adding a guard with size with the commitment of Georgia Tech transfer Jaeden Mustaf. Here's what to know.
Grinnell College sports social media teams bring the game online
DJ Damazo, assistant men’s basketball coach, said that about three years ago, the basketball team didn’t have a social media page at all. “I thought we were missing out on a chance to market our program to other students at Grinnell and probably, more importantly, like recruits,” Damazo said. Damazo decided to find students to...
Midland County Sports Hall honors six inductees at banquet
Masterful coaching, Olympic heights, basketball glory, baseball excellence, and the power to convey them all in writing were honored Saturday at the Midland County Sports Hall of Fame induction.
Judson's Arredendo, Clark's Jones highlight Team Blue victories
Judson's Arredendo, Clark's Jones highlight Team Blue victories in the San Antonio Sports All-Star basketball games.
NBA play-in games taking shape: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers are set
The East play-in games are set | 97.3 The Sky
Iowa basketball set to host Illinois State transfer portal guard
Iowa basketball is reportedly set to host an Illinois State transfer portal visitor next weekend.
Jokic to start for Nuggets versus Spurs to quality for award eligibility while Wemby sits
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic will start for the Denver Nuggets in their regular-season finale against San Antonio on Sunday night for his 65th game played to qualify for NBA awards | 97.3 The Sky
South San's Guerrero, Alamo Heights' Hart lead Team White to victories
South San's Adam Guerrero and Alamo Heights' Berkley Hart lead Team White to victories in the San Antonio Sports All-Star basketball games.
Flory Bidunga reportedly commits to Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey
Flory Bidunga, who many considered to be the top player in the NCAA transfer portal, has reportedly picked Louisville basketball and coach Pat Kelsey.
UNC basketball under Michael Malone: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
TarHeel247, the 247Sports affiliate of the North Carolina Tar Heels, shares its latest college basketball transfer portal news
Duke basketball under Jon Scheyer: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets
TheDevilsDen, the 247Sports affiliate of the Duke Blue Devils, shares its latest college basketball transfer portal news
Trey McKenney discusses game-sealing shot in National Championship
At the national championship celebration, Michigan Basketball G Trey McKenney discussed his game-sealing shot vs UConn and how he “blacked out” in the process:
New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team headlined by state champion from John Curtis
A John Curtis senior headlines the 2026 New Orleans all-metro girls basketball team.
How to watch the 2026 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game on April 12
More than 100 of the top high school basketball players in and around San Antonio will suit up on April 12.
Women’s Basketball: Utah G Avery Hjelmstad commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs have now added four players through the portal.
Iowa women's basketball lands All-SEC transfer portal guard
Iowa women's basketball picked up its first impact player out of the transfer portal, landing first-team All-SEC guard Dani Carnegie.
Legendary basketball coach, broadcaster Dick Vitale reveals health status
The basketball world has come together to support one of its most legendary figures. Former NCAA and NBA coach and current broadcaster Dick Vitale has faced challenges larger than basketball. Recent reports revealed that Vitale has been dealing with numerous…
College basketball transfer portal tracker: Fit grades for every top commitment from the 2026 cycle
Tracking and grading the major commitments as the 2026 college basketball transfer portal season heats up
L.A. Times readers celebrate UCLA women's basketball's title win
Times readers cheer UCLA coach Cori Close and players Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts, Gianne Kneepkens, Angela Dugalic and Charlisse Leger-Walker.
Coaching search shows UNC Basketball still an elite job
The extraordinary events around the search Hubert Davis’ replacement reveal just how unique the UNC job is.
Photo Of Cameron Brink, LeBron James Grabs Basketball World's Attention
WNBA star Cameron Brink was at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night to watch LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers square off against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately for the Lakers, this month hasn't been very kind to them. A few days ago, All-Star guard Luka Doncic suffered a grade 2 hamstring ...
Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says
Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations | 97.3 The Sky
Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA
Plenty of players sat out as NBA teams played their second-to-last games of the season | 97.3 The Sky
Dick Vitale releases update on latest health battle: 'Hope & pray for good results'
Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale shared an update on his latest health battle. Here's what he said.
Women's basketball transfer portal tracker: Latest news as Audi Crooks, other big names look for new teams
We're keeping tabs on every major move with the transfer portal open in women's college basketball
Texas exodus as women's Final Four team sees key players hit transfer portal
From Final Four to roster rebuild | 97.3 The Sky
College basketball transfer portal fill up with more than 2,000 men's players
Mid-major conferences are being hit hard by transfers, but so are the Power Conferences as more than 320 players enter from P-4 schools
What’s next for Big Ten, and college sports, after big 3 sweep?
The Big Ten won the NCAA football and men's and women's basketball championships in 2025-26. What's next for the conference and college sports?
UNC basketball reaches out to top Arkansas transfer
The UNC basketball program is pursuing Arkansas transfer Karter Knox.
Adaptive sports program visits Southern Arizona P.E. classes, wheelchairs in tow
When her class moved outside for P.E., special education teacher Tiffani Jaseph saw the excitement. After coaches and players from Adaptive Sports In Schools, or ASIS, unloaded dozens of wheelchairs at Copper View Elementary in the Sahuarita School District, they told students about racing the chairs and playing wheelchair basketball. Jaseph saw the difference in […]
Morning Sports: Softball, baseball, and basketball
Rob Krone has highlights from a busy sports night locally on Thursday.
List of college basketball national players of the year, All-Americans: CBS Sports' archive of award-winners
Our comprehensive archive of college hoops All-Americans, Players, Freshmen and Coaches of the Year dating back to the mid-2000s
Cameron Brink Applauds Lauren Betts’ Mental Health Advocacy After NCAA Title Win
Before Lauren Betts became a national champion with the UCLA women’s basketball team, the superstar center was a freshman serving in a backup role behind All-Americans Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen at Stanford. Betts averaged 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and…
Pierce County city approves new youth sports leagues after 10+ years without
Skills clinics for basketball, volleyball and soccer will happen this summer. Flag football, volleyball, T-ball starts in winter or spring.
Sports Daily: Royals’ bullpen continues to haunt them; transfer portal dominates offseason basketball news
The Royals bullpen continues to haunt them as KC drops two straight in Cleveland.
MHSAA girls basketball: Free Press 2026 All-North teams
Here are the Free Press nominees for the All-North metro teams for the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season.
Global women's sports revenue to top $3 billion in 2026, according to new report
Soccer and basketball are expected to be the the top revenue-generating women's sports.
Global women's sports revenue to top $3 billion in 2026, according to new report
Soccer and basketball are expected to be the the top revenue-generating women's sports.
TNT Sports & CBS Sports Deliver Most Watched NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game in Seven Years with 18.3 Million Viewers on TBS, TNT and truTV
Where to watch ABC programming preempted by KSAT-12’s SA Sports All-Star Basketball Game coverage
Local and national sports coverage, including Sunday’s San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game, will impact the weekend programming schedule on KSAT-12.
NCAA weighs major eligibility change that could reshape college football and basketball
How the new NCAA proposal, if adopted, could impact NIL, transfers and European recruits
Want to win big in sports? Follow Normal West grad Glenn Kinley, TV’s good-luck charm
A 2017 Normal West High School graduate, Kinley has been around a lot of winning in his young career as a television sports director. While at KSNT in Topeka, Kansas, he covered a Kansas men’s basketball national championship and two Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl wins. Now this: Illinois’ run to the men’s basketball Final Four as sports director at WCIA in Champaign.
College basketball transfer portal opens; Cade Horton to miss season; Masters player rankings, predictions
Plus stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions that will define college basketball's offseason
BetMGM, Borgata add NFL-themed virtual games in New Jersey
Borgata Online also launched V-Play Soccer and Basketball, widening Inspired's reach in New Jersey after BetMGM said Ontario saw positive player response.
Sports Daily: Transfer talks continue with more players entering portal
Talk continues surrounding the NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal as more players enter.
Meet the famous guests, local honorees for 50th Hornell Sports Night
Former pro stars, a college basketball coaching legend and acclaimed local athletes are in a star-studded lineup for the 50th Hornell Sports Night.
Brad Stevens embraces Celtics role, shuts down college coaching rumors
Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens made it clear that he's not going anywhere, despite the rumors.
Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center
The men’s and women’s NWBA Intercollegiate National Championships took place at McKale Center recently with teams representing 12 schools.
Waukee basketball complex owner wins tax dispute with Dallas County
A Dallas County judge said \
Four L-L League, CCAC players are named to PA Sports Writers girls basketball All-State team
Four for the show.
Where Kansas basketball ranks in final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas basketball’s season ended early on in the NCAA tournament, but what is its final ranking in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
SBJ Women’s Sports: On the ground at the Final Four, PWHL’s record night
Phoenix showed why it's a women's basketball town while hosting the Final Four, as SBJ's Women's Sports newsletters details. The PWHL is also building even more momentum with another record-breaking sellout, and data showing the colleges playing flag football.
Sports Daily: A national champion is crowned
As the University of Michigan men’s basketball team wakes up as national champions, we recap last night’s game and dive into what to expect with the NCAA transfer portal officially opening.
Updated Iowa women's basketball scholarship allocations
After the transfer portal entrances of Teagan Mallegni and Emely Rodriguez, what does Iowa women's basketball's scholarship allocation look like?
Michigan, UCLA basketball help Big Ten's championship expansion, and it's only widening
A tough Big Ten proved its might as quarter-century title droughts dropped, and the league did something no other league had done since 1996-97.
"The Lakers are a sports car and their answer for everything is more power" - Colin Cowherd says the Lakers prioritized star power over balance and paid for it
Colin Cowherd says the Los Angeles Lakers leaned too heavily on star power instead of building a balanced roster.
The Michigan Wolverines won a title by mastering college basketball’s new world. It might change the sport
Michigan, a team that has performed like a freight train in this NCAA tournament, won the national title – the Big Ten’s first in 26 years – by playing more like a bulldozer.
Big Ten doing college sports better than anyone. They just win more
Big Ten is first conference since 2007 to have national champions in football and men's and women's basketball in the same year.
Well, they did it.
The Big Ten now holds the national championships in men’s and women’s basketball, as well as football and probably all of hockey, too. In a whistle-marred game, Michigan shot 21/55 from the field and 2/15 from deep, but did just enough as UConn hit just 9 of their 33 threes, part of a putrid 31% […]
Michigan's season ended with an NCAA title. It started with winning the transfer portal.
Monday marked the first time in NCAA basketball history that a team with an all-transfer starting five won the championship.
Michigan wins its first national title since 1989 with 69-63 win over UConn
The Wolverines won the first men's basketball title for the Big Ten since 2000.
UConn vs. Michigan score, live updates: March Madness ends with NCAA men's basketball championship
A night of two national titles for U-M, as scientists and basketball players both triumph
On the same night that the U-M men's basketball team triumphed in the NCAA tournament, U-M cardiovascular researchers won a national tournament of science
UCLA to Celebrate National Championship With Free Event on Campus
UCLA will be hosting a celebration for the UCLA women’s basketball team on Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Pauley Pavilion. The event will honor the program’s first NCAA national champions in history. No. 1 seed UCLA dominated No. 1 seed…
Fans gather at Heroics Sports Lounge for NCAA women's basketball championship game
Fans gathered at Heroics Sports Lounge to celebrate UCLA's historic win the NCAA women's basketball championship.
From The Sports Desk: Bruin beatdown
UCLA dominated in the women’s national title game. Will the men’s game be another blowout?
North Carolina to hire Michael Malone as next basketball coach: Led Nuggets to NBA title in 2022-23
The Tar Heels have landed an unexpected hire as their next coach
Michigan Sports Writers Division 4 all-state boys basketball teams
The Michigan Sports Writers have released its first all-state hoops teams of the 2025-26 season. First up is the boys Division 4 all-state lists.
When did Michigan basketball win last national championship?
When did Michigan basketball win its last national championship? Here's a closer look at the Wolverines' title history.
UCLA leads final USA TODAY Sports women's college basketball poll Top 25 ranking
UCLA was crowned national champions of women's basketball for the first time and the Bruins lead the fina USA TODAY Sports poll of the season.
Notre Dame sees sixth player depart for the transfer portal
Tha departure total for Notre Dame basketball players leaving for the transfer portal is now up to six.
2026 NCAA women’s basketball rankings, final AP Top 25
The 2026 NCAA women’s basketball season is in the books, with the UCLA Bruins emerging as national champions after a dominant win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Sunday night. UCLA led from beginning to end and put a ribbon…
Sports betting roundup: Michigan favored against UConn in final game of March Madness
There’s only one game left in the college basketball season, with Michigan taking on UConn for the national championship on Monday night. As of Monday morning, Michigan is a 6.5-point favorite. The Wolverines are taking in 70% of the bets and 75% of the money.
Bishop Feehan 6'9" senior pivots to MLB dreams after dominant run to basketball title
Teagan Mallegni is Iowa’s fourth player to enter the transfer portal
IOWA CITY — Teagan Mallegni’s first game as an Iowa women’s basketball player was an eye-opener.
🏆 Y! Sports AM: Hollywood Ending
UCLA dominated South Carolina on Sunday to win its first NCAA women’s basketball championship.
Facing Michigan’s ‘Monstars,’ UConn finds itself in the unlikely position of underdog
UConn is one of the most storied programs in college basketball. They’re facing a test in Michigan unlike anything they’ve seen in years.
ACC basketball uniform rankings
From Duke’s timeless dominance to modern misses across the conference, we rank all 18 ACC basketball uniforms.
MHSAA girls basketball: Free Press 2026 All-East teams
Here are the Free Press selections for the All-East metro teams for the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season.