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7-foot-9 Florida recruit is about to make college basketball history

Olivier Rioux makes Zach Edey look like Muggsy Bogues.

St. John's new big man for Portugal has 'high ceiling' — and is NCAA ready

St. John’s search for frontcourt depth culminated Tuesday in a commitment from forward Ruben Prey. But the 6-foot-10 forward isn’t just another body.

Rick Pitino lands talented international big man to complete St. John's roster

Rick Pitino’s second St. John's roster is now complete, and he finished it off with a high-ceiling big man from Portugal he and his staff recruited for more than a...

St. John's athletic director out after six years

St. John’s is in the market for a new athletic director.

Dan Hurley’s new UConn contract revealed after turning down Lakers

The UConn coach is in for a well-deserved raise.

Ex-Illinois star scores $2 million NIL deal with Kansas State in transfer portal stunner

It may be mid-June, but that doesn’t mean the college basketball turnstile ever stops spinning.

LeBron James praises 'young king' college star after rape acquittal

On Thursday, Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual battery by a jury. jury.

Ex-Illinois basketball star acquitted in rape case

Former Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault on Thursday.

Dan Hurley haunted by his disappointing Seton Hall past

The “disappointment” of Dan Hurley’s basketball playing days may have helped him become the head coach he is today. 

Dan Hurley's wife got 'violently angry' over Lakers courtship: 'Now you're bringing this s--t'

Dan Hurley said his wife, Andrea, "got violently angry" during the Lakers’ courtship of the UConn men's basketball coach, which transpired into a media circus over the last week.

UConn coach sets the record straight on $70M Lakers decision: 'I don't need leverage'

Dan Hurley is opening up after choosing to stay at UConn instead of coaching the Lakers.

How LSU prepared Sky's Angel Reese for WNBA success

Angel Reese credits LSU for a smooth WNBA transition.

Where UConn stands in 2025 NCAA Tournament futures after Dan Hurley returns

Dan Hurley chose the college ranks over Hollywood on Monday, and the positivity for UConn's 2025 prospects are reaching a fever pitch.

Dan Hurley speaks out on spurning Lakers to stay at UConn

Dan Hurley broke his silence.

UConn coach makes his decision after Lakers' $70M offer

The Lakers have their answer on Dan Hurley.

Dan Hurley sets deadline for Lakers coaching decision: 'Extremely impressed'

The two-time national championship coach received a huge, long-term offer and spent Saturday mulling over his future, ESPN reported.   

UConn coach, wife attend Billy Joel concert at MSG as Lakers rumors swirl

The UConn coach had a date night with his wife to see The Piano Man as he mulls whether to say hello to Hollywood.

NBA legend's son and former LSU player dead at 42 years old

Former LSU basketball player Josh Maravich, son of late Hall of Fame basketball player Pete Maravich, has died at age 42, the university announced.

Rick Pitino opens up about building St. John's into 'first-class program'

Sitting in his VIP box in the clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course, Pitino laid out the challenges that lay ahead. 

Ex-NBA star has stern warning for former coach Dan Hurley about Lakers job

J.R. Smith had a succinct but dire warning to Dan Hurley as he weighs a blockbuster offer to become the next head coach of the Lakers.