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The final buzzer of a championship loss brought nothing but disappointment for Dan Hurley. But unlike usual, he didn’t have much to blame the officials for in UConn’s defeat. Instead, Hurley chose a different path which many didn’t expect. After a hard-fought game, the Huskies fell short of winning ...
Acaden Lewis is entering the transfer portal. The Villanova guard earned All-Big East honors as a freshman but does not plan on a return to the Wildcats in 2026-27. Instead, he’ll test the market while keeping his NBA options open. He reportedly rejected an NIL offer from Villanova, potentially sparking a bidding war. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwfL0zAPcN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lewis […] The post Acaden Lewis Triggers Bidding War By Rejecting Villanova Money To Find 3rd School In 2 Years appeared first on BroBible.
Acaden Lewis has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal after an incredible freshman year at Villanova.
“The last thing we’re thinking about now … is dynasty,” Dan Hurley said. The post UConn Could Be First Men’s Basketball Dynasty in New Era of College Sports appeared first on Front Office Sports.
UConn basketball had head coach Dan Hurley walking in confidently before facing Illinois. His Huskies held off a feisty Illini team 71-62 Saturday to kick off Final Four weekend in Indianapolis. Plus add to a list of March Madness accolades for the program. Starting with sending UConn back to the national title game for the […] The post Dan Hurley leads UConn back to National Championship game for 3rd time in 4 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Connecticut Huskies are in the Final Four after stunning Duke 73-72 in the Elite Eight. And ahead of the Huskies’ Final Four game vs. Illinois, Andrea Hurley, the wife of UConn head coach Dan Hurley, expressed disappointment in St. John’s Red Storm fans for rooting for Duke against UConn in the Elite Eight. Hurley…
It’s the first time Final Four wins will translate to “units” payouts. The post Millions in Prize Money on the Line at Men’s, Women’s Final Fours appeared first on Front Office Sports.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma could face potential punishment after confronting Dawn Staley and ripping officials after a Final Four loss. The post UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Faces Punishment for Dawn Staley Incident appeared first on Heavy Sports.
UConn sophomore forward Sarah Strong was named the 2025-26 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year on Wednesday, a fitting recognition after helping the No. 1-ranked Huskies attain an undefeated 38-0 record heading into the Final Four. The Naismith Trophy, awarded annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognizes the most outstanding player in women’s college […] The post UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong wins Naismith POY Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After one season with Georgetown, KJ Lewis will enter the college basketball transfer portal for the second consecutive offseason. The third-team All-Big East guard, who began his career at Arizona, is already expected to be one of the top players of the portal class. Lewis enters the portal after averaging 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 […] The post 5 best KJ Lewis transfer portal destinations after Georgetown exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino has spent decades in college basketball, so when the Hall of Fame coach shares his thoughts on the game, people tend to listen. The St. John’s Red Storm men’s basketball coach has always been willing to praise good basketball, even when it involves rivals or teams outside his program. ...
Providence College basketball standout Duncan Powell was arrested Sunday on multiple domestic violence charges tied to two separate incidents involving an ex-girlfriend.
While most of the focus in the men’s college basketball world on Sunday was about the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight, which featured an unbelievable finish between Connecticut and Duke, there was some news involving St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino. Pitino signed an amended contract with St. John’s that makes him the second-highest paid coach Read more... The post CBS Sports Network crew pokes fun at Jon Rothstein during Rick Pitino contract scoop on live TV appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Sarah Strong earned a valuable accolade for her basketball career after delivering excellent performances in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament, especially in the UConn Huskies’ Elite Eight win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday afternoon. Strong is going through the second season of her collegiate career with the Huskies. She’s gone up the […] The post UConn star Sarah Strong wins Fort Worth region MOP by nearly matching Maya Moore appeared first on ClutchPoints.
St. John's Rick Pitino is receiving a considerable raise by the Red Storm, which will making the second best coach in the Big East.
UConn men and women both reach Final Four in rare feat. The post UConn Men, Women Reach Final Four Despite Financial Pressures appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Rick Pitino has transformed St. John's since taking over in 2023. The team has an 81-25 record under his leadership.
St. John’s basketball soared to new, long-awaited heights under Rick Pitino. Including advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and handing Duke a scare. Pitino received his reward for reigniting the Red Storm after March Madness. Pitino and the Catholic university have agreed to a new contract, per ESPN college basketball […] The post Rick Pitino inks new contract to stay with St. John’s appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino was not quite able to get back into the Elite Eight this season, but he will still end up doing quite well for himself. The St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Pitino has signed a new deal with the university, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Sunday. Thamel adds that Pitino’s new contract … The post Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Following a year that saw the St. John’s basketball team make the Sweet 16, the school is reportedly trying to lock down their head coach. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is reportedly getting a contract extension with the program, per reporter Adam Zagoria. “Rick Pitino’s new deal with St. John’s is ‘done’ whether or not […] The post St. John’s basketball rumors: Rick Pitino contract extension is ‘done’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rick Pitino explained the flaw that ended the St. John’s Red Storm’s tournament run after their loss to the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday night. Pitino has been going through his third season as the Red Storm’s head coach. He has brought the program back into […] The post Rick Pitino reveals why St. John’s ‘couldn’t stop’ Duke in Sweet 16 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the Sweet 16 clash coming up for No. 5 seed St. John's against the top-seeded Duke, the anticipation is at an all-time high. However, the headlines leading into the game aren't just about the plays on the hardwood. St. John’s recently offered coach Rick Pitino a lucrative extension that would ...
The Sweet 16 is upon us, as March Madness is in full swing. Several of the blue bloods in college basketball remain, looking for a chance at a coveted National Championship. Among them are the two best teams from the Big East conference, UConn and St. John’s. On Thursday, UConn head coach Dan Hurley joined […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley backs St. John’s resume after seeding controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As long as Rick Pitino continues to coach college basketball, it will be at St. John’s and not North Carolina. The 73-year-old Pitino is in his third season with the Red Storm and is committed to sticking with them for the remainder of his career. The legendary coach’s name came up as a potential replacement […] The post Rick Pitino shuts down any UNC rumors – ‘St. John’s or retirement’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
