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Johnny Jones announced his departure as head men’s basketball coach at Texas Southern University in a letter posted to his social media accounts on Tuesday evening. This comes as speculation has festered over whether he’d be hired to join Will Wade’s coaching staff at LSU. This makes Wade the third head coach to depart the […] The post Johnny Jones announces departure from Texas Southern appeared first on ClutchPoints.
DJ Wagner rose as a coveted transfer two years ago after leaving Kentucky. Wagner then followed John Calipari to Arkansas. He’s back in the NCAA College Basketball Transfer Portal as of Monday, though. Wagner also enters a familiar territory: Becoming a highly-wanted talent. Only this time it appears he and Calipari won’t be a pairing […] The post Top 3 DJ Wagner transfer portal destinations after leaving Arkansas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Newly hired North Carolina men's basketball coach Michael Malone already ranks near the top of his profession in one key category.
Cooper Flagg recently revealed that had he not gone to Duke, he would've probably played for Dan Hurley's UConn.
The North Carolina basketball coaching search was a loud one, and it came to a close with a shocker on Monday afternoon. The Tar Heels went through a number of options before settling on Michael Malone as the successor to Hubert Davis. Malone was not on just about anyone’s radar as a candidate for the […] The post How long is Michael Malone’s contract with North Carolina basketball? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday, UConn came up short in the national championship game against Michigan, 69-63. Head coach Dan Hurley argued against much of the officiating; nevertheless, he and his players showed tremendous class in defeat. After the game, UConn waited for Michigan to conclude its celebration to shake its hands, courtesy of Hurley. That clip went viral. Ultimately, Hurley […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley reacts to viral video after loss to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.
UConn faced Michigan in the national championship game on Monday, ultimately losing 69-63. The Huskies showed remarkable grit until the final buzzer, but they struggled to break through the Wolverines’ tough defense.Historically, the Huskies have claimed the championship title six times, including two victories under head coach Dan Hurley. They know exactly how Michigan felt […] The post Viral Video Prompts Response From Dan Hurley After UConn’s Loss to Michigan appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Bella Hines' transfer decision makes Kim Mulkey look bad at LSU sportingnews.com
7 UNC Basketball Players Have Officially Decided To Transfer The Spun
UCLA is apparently going to need another guard to pair with Trent Perry next season.
The North Carolina Tar Heels surprised everybody by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. After firing Hubert Davis as the men’s basketball coach, North Carolina has decided on Malone in an unexpected move. Malone has never been a college head coach before, and he is just one year removed from … The post Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The UCLA women’s basketball team is heading to late-night. The NCAA champions will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live following their 51-79 win over South Carolina to capture the NCAA championship title. UCLA Women’s Basketball stars — center Lauren Betts, guards Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice, and forward Angela Dugalić — and head coach Cori […] The post Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and more to appear on Jimmy Kimmel following UCLA Women’s Basketball NCAA title win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Darren Harris becomes first Duke player to enter transfer portal this year.
The college basketball season is over after Michigan was crowned national champions on Monday night with an impressive victory over UConn. Now, the transfer portal wastes no time getting going as everyone has their eyes set on the 2027 Final Four in Detroit. For the top teams in the country, that means a whole lot […] The post NCAA basketball rumors: Michigan, Duke expected to make push for Kansas star Flory Bidunga appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the North Carolina basketball program hired Michael Malone to be its next head coach, he is entering a team that has a lot of expectations around it. With Malone accepting the North Carolina basketball gig, he is also now going to be a part of the heated rivalry with the Duke Blue Devils, as […] The post Michael Malone sends strong message on North Carolina basketball-Duke rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After a run as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone took a year off and waited patiently for a new opportunity to come his way. There was an expectation that Malone would be a top priority for NBA teams with an opening in 2026. However, a top NCAA program had eyes on […] The post 3x NBA Champ Gets Honest on UNC’s Decision to Hire Ex-Nuggets Coach appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley issues a statement following the UConn controversy. Key details and reactions explained.
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.
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 finished last year at No. 11 after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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.
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 UConn Huskies fell to the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament championship with a significant free throw disparity. Was it a real factor?
