College Basketball

Michael Malone gets brutally honest on accepting North Carolina basketball job

Apr 7, 2026 @ 7:04pm

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With the North Carolina basketball team’s new head coach being Michael Malone, in what was a shocking bit of news for the sports world, he looks to bring his winning ways from the NBA to the collegiate level. As Malone expressed being proud to be with the North Carolina basketball program, he would give insight […] The post Michael Malone gets brutally honest on accepting North Carolina basketball job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dawn Staley Statement: South Carolina Coach Responds After UConn Controversy

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:58pm

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College Football Network

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley issues a statement following the UConn controversy. Key details and reactions explained.

Paige Bueckers chimes in on ‘unfortunate’ Geno Auriemma Final Four drama

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:53pm

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ClutchPoints

The college basketball world has been commenting nonstop on the heated exchange between UConn’s Geno Auriemma and South Carolina’s Dawn Staley since the two sides faced off in the Final Four on Friday. Former UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers was disappointed to see the focus shift away from the women’s March Madness semifinals to […] The post Paige Bueckers chimes in on ‘unfortunate’ Geno Auriemma Final Four drama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:51pm

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Larry Brown Sports

Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register. Division II Cal State LA hires Lakers great Michael Cooper as … The post Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

St. John’s finishes season at No. 10 in AP poll for highest ranking in almost 30 years

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:47pm

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NY Post Sports

St. John’s finished last year at No. 11 after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm

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ClutchPoints

St. John’s basketball handed Rick Pitino full confidence in leading the Red Storm for years to come. That includes Pitino earning leverage to pursue rival talent via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. Looks like Georgetown star KJ Lewis rises as one to watch among the Johnnies. College basketball insider for On3/Rivals Joe Tipton revealed Tuesday […] The post St. John’s leading the way in KJ Lewis recruitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michael Malone sends ‘proud’ debut message to North Carolina basketball fans

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:17pm

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ClutchPoints

With the North Carolina basketball program hiring Michael Malone as the new head coach, there was no doubt an immense reaction from the sports world. As the stunning hire from the North Carolina basketball team of Malone has been surprising for many, the coach would break his silence on how he feels about the next […] The post Michael Malone sends ‘proud’ debut message to North Carolina basketball fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The free throw disparity that has UConn, Dan Hurley fuming, explained

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:15pm

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FanSided

The UConn Huskies fell to the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament championship with a significant free throw disparity. Was it a real factor?

Illinois, Duke emerge as early John Blackwell suitors

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:04pm

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ClutchPoints

The NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal season is off and running as of Tuesday. Wisconsin basketball star guard John Blackwell immediately rises as one of the best available. And already, Illinois plus Duke have risen as early strong suitors. Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals revealed both power conference representatives as the early ones to watch for […] The post Illinois, Duke emerge as early John Blackwell suitors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alex Karaban NBA Draft Projections: 5 Teams That Could Reap Big Benefits From UConn Star’s Skyrocketing Stock

Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:00pm

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College Football Network

Alex Karaban’s college career concluded in the 2026 NCAA title game, where UConn fell 69–63 to Michigan.

Knicks’ Josh Hart Offers 5-Word Solution to NCAA Transfer Dilemma After Nearly 3,000 Players Enter Portal

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:57pm

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Pro Football Network

The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal opened at midnight on April 7, 2026, and within hours, the numbers were already staggering. With 2,901 players entering the portal in just the first 14 hours, nearly half the entire Division I player pool was suddenly on the move, sending shockwaves across college basketball programs nationwide. The chaos […]

Therapy Culture Failed Young Men; Sports Didn’t | Jonathan Alpert

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:40pm

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OutKick

At a moment when so much of the culture teaches young men to interpret discomfort as damage, sports may be the last institution still willing to tell them the truth about maturity.

Arkansas Transfer Portal News: Full List of Players Leaving and Joining John Calipari’s Razorbacks

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:35pm

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Pro Football Network

Karter Knox and DJ Wagner are leaving Arkansas as John Calipari targets Somto Cyril and others to reshape the Razorbacks' 2026-27 roster.

North Carolina Transfer Portal News: Full List of Players Leaving and Joining Tar Heels

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:27pm

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Pro Football Network

The latest North Carolina transfer portal news amid an offseason of upheaval for the Tar Heels.

UCLA’s Mick Cronin loses double-digit scorer to transfer portal, but there’s a catch

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:27pm

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ClutchPoints

UCLA basketball is watching the 2026-27 roster already take shape. The Bruins and Mick Cronin are welcoming back Trent Perry to ignite the 2026-27 Final Four aspirations. Skyy Clark chose a different path by pivoting to the College Basketball Transfer Portal Tuesday. However, there’s a catch involving the latter. Joe Tipton of On3/Rivals revealed what’s […] The post UCLA’s Mick Cronin loses double-digit scorer to transfer portal, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

“Looked Like Such A B*tch”: Geno Auriemma Gets Grilled By Analyst For Dawn Staley Beef After Final Four Loss To South Carolina

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:22pm

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College Football Network

Kayce Smith takes sides in potential Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley fight.

Michigan Wolverines Transfer Portal: Insider Claims Dusty May Gearing Up For Major Clash With Duke As Star Center Up For Grabs

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:21pm

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College Football Network

The Michigan Wolverines of Dusty May are after Kansas's Flory Bidunga, who declared for the NBA Draft and jumped on the transfer portal.

Jay Bilas calls for new NCAA rule against tampering with under-contract coaches

Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:15pm

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Awful Announcing

Before North Carolina went outside the box and hired Michael Malone as its next head men’s basketball coach, the school’s search was following a familiar pattern — one that ESPN’s Jay Bilas cannot believe the NCAA still allows. When the Tar Heels fired Hubert Davis, names immediately trickled out from the top echelon of the…

“How Much Are They Gonna Pay Tyran Stokes?”: Fans Troll Bill Self’s Kansas As Transfer Portal Exodus Continues

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:51pm

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College Football Network

Fans poke fun at Bill Self's Kansas after losing another player to the transfer portal.

North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone Took A Massive Pay Cut To Coach The Tar Heels

Apr 7, 2026 @ 4:49pm

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BroBible

Michael Malone was officially named as the next college basketball coach at North Carolina on Tuesday morning. He will reportedly take a significant pay cut in earning potential with his new role. The 54-year-old chose not to pursue a return to the NBA to coach the Tar Heels. There is not the same amount of […] The post North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone Took A Massive Pay Cut To Coach The Tar Heels appeared first on BroBible.