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USC Star Alijah Arenas to Return to School, Adding to Loaded Roster for Trojans Next Season Original
The former five-star recruit will return to school and look to reach his potential at full health. USC guard Alijah Arenas will return to school next season. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images USC star Alijah Arenas will withdraw his name from the NBA draft and return to the Trojans, according to a report from Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times. Arenas, the son of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a freshman on 34.1% shooting from the floor.
Who’s next? The names who could replace college basketball’s biggest stars next season
The post-NCAA tournament transfer portal has closed, and programs all across the country are taking a quick breather after a flurry of activity took place to shape their respective rosters for next season. Just because the portal closed on April 21 at midnight doesn’t mean we won’t still see players commit to new schools this offseason. After all, the April 21 deadline was simply for players to submit their paperwork to enter the transfer portal.
NCAA Releases Iconic ‘One Shining Moment' Video After Michigan Victory to Cap 2026 NCAA Tournament
Michigan outlasted UConn 69–63 on Monday night to capture the program's first national championship in 37 years. The Wolverines, who looked like one of best teams in the country for most of the season, finished the drill against a feisty Huskies team that was looking to win its third national title in four years and become the newest college basketball dynasty, But Dusty May, in his second season at Michigan, had other plans.
UConn's Dan Hurley Jokingly Takes Responsibility for Geno Auriemma Spat With Dawn Staley
In the wake of the Geno Auriemma-Dawn Staley spat that stole the spotlight at the women's Final Four on Friday night, UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was asked about his thoughts on the saga. Hurley, who helped the UConn men's team advance to their third national championship appearance in four seasons with a win over Illinois on Saturday in Indianapolis, praised Auriemma while joking that the may be rubbing off on the women's hoops legend in all the wrong ways.
One of College Basketball's Other Postseason Tournaments Announces Abrupt Cancellation
The College Basketball Invitational (CBI) is cancelling its 2026 event, the tournament announced on its official social media account on Thursday morning. "Due to circumstances beyond our control, the CBI will not be held this year. We will see you next year!" the post read. pic.twitter.com/JLs95vuUkM - CBI (@CBITourney) March 12, 2026 It is unclear what specifically led to the cancellation of the CBI. What is the CBI?
Tarleton State to Part Ways With Men's Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie
Tarleton State is expected to part ways with men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie, with an announcement to come as soon as today, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports was the first to report on the expected move. It has been a turbulent final season at Tarleton State for Gillispie, who was briefly put on administrative leave in October as the school conducted an investigation following an anonymous complaint.
Deion Sanders Makes Quick Colorado Coaching Staff Move After Losing Defensive Coordinator to NFL
Deion Sanders is promoting staffer Chris Marve to Colorado's vacant defensive coordinator role after incumbent DC Robert Livingston accepted a position as the defensive passing game coordinator with the Broncos. ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report Livingston's departure to the NFL, while Scott Procter of DNVRwas the first to note Marve's promotion. Marve joined the Buffaloes this offseason after serving as Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator under Brent Pry from 2022 to '24.
Will Wade Gives Blunt Assessment of No. 11 Virginia After Blowout Loss to Cavaliers
No. 11 Virginia rolled over NC State in Charlottesville on Tuesday night, smoking the Wolfpack 90–61. The Cavaliers led by 13 at halftime and scored 58 second-half points while shooting 53% from the field on the night. NC State has now dropped both matchups against Virginia this season. Wolfpack coach Will Wade has never been at a loss of words with the media, and Tuesday night was no different as he sat at the podium to assess what just happened to his club.
Kansas Coach Bill Self Stumps for Kelvin Sampson's Hall of Fame Case
No. 14 Kansas played host to No. 5 Houston on Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse, where the Cougars faced the same fate as many teams that travel to the Phog in a primetime spot. The Cougars fell to the Jayhawks 69–56 for their third-straight loss-a stretch that included a trip on the road to No. 6 Iowa State, a home defeat to No. 4 Arizona, and now the defeat at Kansas.
Men's Basketball State of the Bubble: Stock Up on Georgia, Stock Down on UCLA
Welcome to State of the Bubble, a weekly column breaking down the March résumés of 16 men's college basketball teams that find themselves on the cusp of the NCAA tournament. This column will run each Thursday throughout the rest of the season, utilizing the bubble categories defined by Kevin Sweeney's weekly bracket watch. Let's dive into the outlook of each of the bubble teams heading into the penultimate weekend of February. The games only get bigger from here.
NCAA Shoots Down Deion Sanders's Bold Spring Football Concept for Second Straight Year
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has once again been shut out by the NCAA for an interesting spring football idea. For the second consecutive season, Sanders asked permission from the NCAA to scrimmage another school during spring practice. This spring, he once again sought after a scrimmage against his good friend Fran Brown at Syracuse. According to a report from USA Today, the NCAA has denied the request from Sanders once again, which came via video conference on Jan. 22.
Will Wade Rips ‘Soft' Wolfpack as NC State Blows Late Lead in Loss to Miami
NC State head coach Will Wade was not shy about his displeasure in his team's play after the Wolfpack surrendered an 8–0 run in the final minute to fall to Miami 77–76 on Saturday afternoon.
Joe Judge Clarifies ‘Out of Context' Fatherhood Comments From Trinidad Chambliss Hearing
Ole Miss star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted a sixth year of eligibility in Mississippi state court earlier this week, as Judge Robert Whitwell ruled that the Rebels star met NCAA criteria to receive a medical redshirt for an extra season of college football. At the heart of Chambliss's argument for an extra year of eligibility was a lost 2022 season at Ferris State due to respiratory issues caused by sleep apnea. Chambliss did not play a snap that season.
Packers Interview a Franchise Hall of Famer for Defensive Coordinator Job
The Packers interviewed franchise legend and current Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris for their vacant defensive coordinator job on Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Harris, who is a member of Green Bay's franchise Hall of Fame, played 14 seasons from 1998–2011, with seven of those seasons coming with the Packers. The best season of his career came with Green Bay in 2007, when he was named Second-Team All-Pro.
Southern Cal targets two-time Coach of the Year Patterson as defensive coordinator
Southern Cal is targeting former TCU head coach Gary Patterson to become the school’s new defensive coordinator under Lincoln Riley, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Thamel noted that a deal is expected to come together “in the near future.” Patterson is set to replace D’Anton Lynn, who left this offseason to become Matt Campbell’s defensive coordinator on his first staff at Penn State.
Knicks 'Might Circle Back' to Two Employed Head Coaches Despite Earlier Rejections
The New York Knicks' coaching search rolls on. After the team reached out to franchises with sitting head coaches and was met with several rejections, the Knicks are set to interview former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown and former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins next week, according to a report from James L. Edwards of The Athletic.
Bulls Deny Knicks Permission to Speak With Billy Donovan
The New York Knicks have been denied permission to speak with Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan about the franchise's coaching vacancy, according to a report from Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson. According to Johnson, the Bulls value Donovan's coaching acumen, communication skills and ability to connect with players and members of the organization. The Bulls are now added to the growing list of teams who refuse to allow the Knicks to speak with their sitting head coach.
Trae Young Had Two Words for Knicks' Request to Interview Hawks Coach Quin Snyder
Add the Atlanta Hawks to the list of teams to deny the New York Knicks a request to interview their sitting head coach. The Knicks were "firmly denied" permission to speak with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder regarding the franchise's coaching vacancy, and Hawks star Trae Young seems happy about that development. In a reaction to the report from ESPN's Shams Charania that the Knicks were shut down from trying to speak with Snyder, Young had a quick two work reply.
Maxi Kleber Available for Lakers in Game 5 vs. Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber is available for Game 5 of the franchise's Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, head coach JJ Redick told reporters during pregame. Kleber has been out of the lineup since Jan. 25, when he was still a member of the Dallas Mavericks. He's been recovering from foot surgery.
Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Gave Brutally Honest Assessment After Sweep by Cavaliers
The Miami Heat's season ended mercilessly as the franchise lost by 55 points on its home floor at the hands of the No. 1 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The four-game sweep featured 37 and 55-point losses at home in consecutive games to end the season, which will undoubtedly leave a bad taste in coach Erik Spoelstra's mouth heading into the offseason. "Damn it was humbling," Spoelstra began. "This series was humbling. These last two games were embarrassing. But Cleveland is also a very good team.
Kings Star Domantas Sabonis to Miss Time With Ankle Sprain Amid Playoff Push
The Sacramento Kings will be without star wing Domantas Sabonis for at least the next 10 days with a right ankle sprain, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. The Kings, who are 34-33 on the season and in ninth-place in the Western Conference, are 3-6 this season without Sabonis. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Wrestling Legend John Cena Announces WWE Retirement Effective in 2025
Professional legend John Cena surprised fans inside of Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Saturday night by walking to the ring with a special announcement. The wrestling legend then took the mic and made his future wrestling plans known at WWE's Money in the Bank pay-per-view event. "Why am I here?" Cena began, as fans started cheering. "Tonight, I officially announce my retirement from the WWE," Cena said, as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
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