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Norfolk State Hoops Coach Dares D1 Schools To Schedule Spartans With Unique Cash Incentive

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Buy games in college basketball typically consist of a larger D1 program paying a smaller school to travel for a non-conference matchup. They are a common occurrence, and one that is important to both sides of the deal. In most cases, these games end in blowout wins for the stronger team. The losers are paid […] The post Norfolk State Hoops Coach Dares D1 Schools To Schedule Spartans With Unique Cash Incentive appeared first on BroBible.

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Colin Cowherd torches NCAA Tournament expansion: ‘You’re not making it bigger, you’re making it feel smaller’

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The NCAA Tournament’s expansion from 68 to 76 teams is not a popular idea across most of the sports universe. Add Colin Cowherd to the list of those opposed. The Fox Sports host is one of the more prominent voices to come out against the proposed expansion, which ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported could be made…

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Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma offered another statement on his confrontation with Dawn Staley during last month’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his outburst at the end of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina. He said he was not concerned with what people thought of … The post Geno Auriemma says he was a ‘dumba–‘ for confronting Dawn Staley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina State Bails On HBCU Baseball Team 24 Hours Before First Pitch To Avoid Awkward Victory

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North Carolina State is no longer going to play its college baseball game against North Carolina A&T. The Wolfpack decided to bail on the the Aggies just 24 hours before first pitch to avoid a hit to its RPI. Fair enough! Most college baseball teams try to blame the weather for this kind of thing. […] The post North Carolina State Bails On HBCU Baseball Team 24 Hours Before First Pitch To Avoid Awkward Victory appeared first on BroBible.

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Tennessee basketball adds to massive transfer portal haul with Juke Harris pledge

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Tennessee basketball had a bit of a disappointing regular season in 2025-26, but the Vols made up for it with an epic NCAA Tournament run. Behind upset victories over Virginia and Iowa State, Rick Barnes and company made it to their third consecutive Elite Eight before falling to eventual national champion Michigan. While Tennessee figured […] The post Tennessee basketball adds to massive transfer portal haul with Juke Harris pledge appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘A MAJOR Piece’ — Louisville Adds ‘Best Big Man Available’ As Pat Kelsey Builds ‘One of the Best Rosters in America’

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The college basketball world had big praise for Pat Kelsey and Louisville after they landed the commitment of top prospect Obinna Ekezie Jr.

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West Virginia basketball lands former St. John’s sharpshooter in transfer portal

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The West Virginia basketball team landed another power 5 transfer on Sunday. St. John’s transfer guard Joson Sanon committed to the Mountaineers, per On3. “The 6-5 sophomore averaged nearly 8 points per game this season and is a career 35% three-point shooter,” Joe Tipton posted to X, formerly Twitter. Sanon is part of a large […] The post West Virginia basketball lands former St. John’s sharpshooter in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AJ Dybantsa Reacts After Transfer Portal Announcement on Friday

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AJ Dybantsa put together an impressive freshman season with the BYU Cougars. In 35 games, he averaged 25.5 points (led the team), 6.8 rebounds (second on the team) and 3.7 assists (second on the team). Unfortunately, though, it wasn't enough to help the Cougars make a deep run in the NCAA ...

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Nation's No. 3 Center Says Arizona's Atmosphere is 'Amazing'

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The Arizona Wildcats put together yet another solid college basketball season. In their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance, they advanced to the Final Four. Despite their run ending there with a loss to the Michigan Wolverines, they still went 36-3 and 16-2 in Big 12 matchups. Their success ...

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Jon Scheyer’s Duke Set to Benefit from Games vs UConn, Michigan And Gonzaga Through “First-of-Its-Kind” Partnership

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Jon Scheyer’s Duke are reportedly set to face Dan Hurley’s UConn next season in November. After the Elite Eight disappointment last season vs the Huskies, the Blue Devils must be seeking revenge. The exit from the NCAA tournament for Duke was heartbreaking for Jon Scheyer, Cameron Boozer and co. So a rematch next season is […]

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Vanderbilt Pitcher Challenged Coaches Over Surprise Benching That Immediately Backfired

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The Vanderbilt baseball team lost a crucial SEC road game to rival Alabama on Thursday night. A questionable coaching decision is now under the spotlight. The Commodores removed starting pitcher Connor Fennell from the game in the bottom of the sixth inning. They’d give up four quick runs after his exit to lose, 5-4. The […] The post Vanderbilt Pitcher Challenged Coaches Over Surprise Benching That Immediately Backfired appeared first on BroBible.

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7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is headed to the West Coast

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Former Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history, has found a new home in the transfer portal. Rioux announced on Instagram that he will join the UC Irvine Anteaters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux) Rioux, who is from Canada and played at IMG Academy … The post 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is headed to the West Coast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Prime Video lands first college sports package with Duke men’s basketball

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Amazon and Duke University announced a multiyear agreement Thursday for Prime Video to exclusively present three Duke men’s basketball neutral-site nonconference games per season, marking the streamer’s first foray into college sports. The inaugural schedule is headlined by a rematch of one of the most memorable moments from last month’s NCAA Tournament, as Prime Video’s…

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Oklahoma State Basketball Star Responds After Dad Trashed Program Over Playing Time

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Stailee Heard has responded to her father’s public trashing of the Oklahoma State women’s basketball program. She does not agree with her dad’s comments. She spoke of a severed relationship on Instagram. The clarification comes after her sister, Tyla, left the team to enter the transfer portal. That departure is one of many as the […] The post Oklahoma State Basketball Star Responds After Dad Trashed Program Over Playing Time appeared first on BroBible.

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Mississippi Valley State hires former Indiana head coach to lead basketball program

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Mississippi Valley State is hiring a head coach with 35 years of experience, including a stint has the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers. Mike Davis was recently announced as head coach of the men’s basketball program on Wednesday, replacing former head coach George Ivory. “I am honored and excited to lead Mississippi Valley State’s […] The post Mississippi Valley State hires former Indiana head coach to lead basketball program appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seth Greenberg on NCAA Tournament expansion critics: ‘Get over yourselves’

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The fan sentiment surrounding the NCAA Tournament’s imminent decision to expand from 68 teams to 76 teams can summarily be described as overwhelmingly negative. No one is asking for more play-in games. No one wants to wait until Wednesday night to fill out half of their bracket because they have no idea who will actually…

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Arizona’s Bryce James Sends Message After Transfer Portal Decision on Wednesday

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Bryce James watched on as Brayden Burries and the Arizona Wildcats fell short of national championship expectations during the 2025-26 college basketball season. After finishing the regular season with a 32-2 record, including 16-2 in Big 12 play, Arizona earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, ...

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Iowa State basketball’s T.J. Otzelberger gets whopping $60 million contract extension

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With the Iowa State basketball program looking to the transfer portal and the offseason to improve after losing in the Sweet 16 this past season, it was still another impressive season in the books, led by head coach T.J. Otzelberger. Despite the heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss by the Iowa State basketball team to Tennessee, there […] The post Iowa State basketball’s T.J. Otzelberger gets whopping $60 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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