Why Ben McCollum and Scott Drew spurned UNC basketball
North Carolina has hired Michael Malone as its new head coach, but they were turned down by plenty of established college coaches during their search.
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Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA
Dan Hurley appears to be keeping his options open when it comes to the pros. The UConn head coach Hurley was interviewed this week by Adam Zagoria of Forbes. During the interview, Hurley suggested that he could still make the leap to the NBA at some point. “I’m the UConn coach until the end, and … The post Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
What treatment is Luka Doncic doing in Spain that he can’t do in the U.S.?
Luka Doncic heads to Spain for advanced treatment on a Grade 2 hamstring strain as the Lakers fight to stay alive without him and Austin Reaves. Here's the treatment he could be doing in Spain that are not available in the U.S.
These March Madness Star Players are Headed to the NBA
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – aka March Madness – has once again served as the ultimate proving ground for future NBA talent, and this year’s competitors have far from disappointed the expectations the nation has held for them throughout the 2025-2026 season. With scouts from across the league closely evaluating performances under pressure, several […] The post These March Madness Star Players are Headed to the NBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shams Charania Reveals the Real Reason Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Fighting to Play Amid Bucks’ Injury Investigation
ESPN's Shams Charania revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play for the Bucks because he wants to take the court with his brothers.
UConn’s Dan Hurley Receives Police Escort for his Bracelet During March Madness
For the head coach of the UConn basketball program, making it to the 2026 NCAA March Madness Championship Game wasn’t his only concern as the Huskies playing in the Final Four round on April 4, 2026. Instead, his focus was also on his missing bracelet ahed of the tip off.When Dan Hurley realized this his […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley Receives Police Escort for his Bracelet During March Madness appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Backup From Michigan in NBA Mock Draft
The San Antonio Spurs are all set at the center position with Victor Wembanyama for many years to come, but that doesn’t mean they should be overlooking notable prospects there in the upcoming NBA Draft. This season, the Spurs will get a slight advantage in the first round, swapping with the Atlanta Hawks. In a […] The post Spurs Get Victor Wembanyama Backup From Michigan in NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Has Warning For Fans Who Wanted to Tank
Celtics star Jaylen Brown appreciates the supprt through a difficult year, but he is not going to forget those who wanted Boston to tank. The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Has Warning For Fans Who Wanted to Tank appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Knicks Guard Jose Alvarado Addresses Role After Falling Out of Rotation
Jose Alvarado reacts to falling out of the Knicks rotation as New York adjusts its guard lineup ahead of playoffs. The post Knicks Guard Jose Alvarado Addresses Role After Falling Out of Rotation appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Why Did Tarris Reed Jr. Transfer From Michigan to UConn? A Look at His Full-Circle Revenge Game for a National Title
UConn senior center Tarris Reed Jr. will have a chance to face off against his former team, the Michigan Wolverines, in the national championship game.
Alabama Basketball Suffers Massive Transfer Portal Loss
Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide suffered their second loss to the NCAA transfer portal on Monday.Forward Aiden Sherrell is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The move comes just days after Alabama saw Taylor Bol Bowen also enter the portal, signaling a potentially turbulent offseason in Tuscaloosa. NEWS: […] The post Alabama Basketball Suffers Massive Transfer Portal Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.
2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions
The 2026 offseason is the biggest and most important offseason in WNBA history. A lockout was avoided when a new CBA was agreed to. That will drastically increase the salary cap, as well as the minimum and maximum player salaries. Furthermore, two expansion teams, the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, have joined the fold […] The post 2026 WNBA free agency: Key dates, best players available, offseason decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment
Luka Doncic is going experimental as he attempts to return to the lineup as soon as humanly possible. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He suffered the injury during a humiliating loss on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder (see the video here). On Sunday … The post Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal
Darian DeVries and the Indiana Hoosiers could be on the lookout for a standout scorer from the ACC throughout the 2026 offseason. DeVries completed the eighth season of his head coaching career, his first with the Hoosiers. After six years of building a remarkable mid-major squad at Drake, he spent one season with West Virginia […] The post Indiana basketball rumors: Hoosiers a team to watch for ex-ACC top scorer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A title is a prelude to roster rebuilding for UCLA women’s basketball
Win a championship, restock the roster. The former made the latter significantly easier for UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close in the hours before the transfer portal opened Monday. “I did say to my mom,” Close cracked Sunday, only minutes after winning the program’s first NCAA title, “the transfer portal just got easier.” Close said...
Dwyane Wade Reacts to Angel Reese Trade to Atlanta Dream
Dwyane Wade, among the co-owners of the Chicago Sky, makes his feelings known about former team star Angel Reese getting traded.
Raven Johnson Shares Heartfelt Congratulations for ‘Great Friend’ Lauren Betts After UCLA Wins Title
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson offered a sincere congratulations to UCLA star Lauren Betts after the Bruins won their first national title.
Former NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal Announces Career Move on Monday
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O'Neal made an announcement on a new league.
What Is ‘One Shining Moment’? Origins of the March Madness Anthem and How It Became a Tradition
March Madness is almost over and "One Shining Moment" is being prepared. Here's how the tournament's anthem was made and became a tradition.
Lakers Announce Injury Report vs. Thunder Amid Big LeBron James News
The Los Angeles Lakers are back at it tomorrow night as they gear up to play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. It doesn’t take a genius to know it is currently tough-sledding in Los Angeles. The team has suddenly been decimated with injuries to its best players. With the regular season coming to a […] The post Lakers Announce Injury Report vs. Thunder Amid Big LeBron James News appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Michigan Announces Starting Lineup After Yaxel Lendeborg Injury News
Michigan Wolverines reveal starting lineup vs UConn in the national championship game as Yaxel Lendeborg's injury status comes into focus. The post Michigan Announces Starting Lineup After Yaxel Lendeborg Injury News appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shaquille O’Neal, TNT Sports launch ‘Dunkman’ League
Ahead of Monday night’s men’s college basketball national championship game between Connecticut and Michigan, Shaquille O’Neal joined the TNT Sports desk and his longtime Inside the NBA buddies to make an announcement. O’Neal and TNT Sports are launching “Dunkman”, a professional dunking league. The Dunkman League will premiere this summer on TNT with five live…
“He brought me the wrong tape” – Lakers PA announcer reveals the panic before Marvin Gaye’s iconic anthem – Basketball Network
“He brought me the wrong tape” - Lakers PA announcer reveals the panic before Marvin Gaye’s iconic anthem Basketball Network