Category: Basketball
John Calipari hired by Arkansas in a five-year deal with starting salary of $7 million – Former Kentucky coach joins Razorbacks
[ad_1] Arkansas has hired Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, who announced Tuesday in a video posted to social media that he was stepping away from Kentucky after 15 seasons with the program. Calipari replaces Eric Musselman, who made a surprising move of his own from the Razorbacks to USC. Calipari’s contract is for five…
Jaylen Nowell re-signs with the Pistons
[ad_1] Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign shooting guard Jaylen Nowell for the rest of the season, using an injury hardship exception. Nowell, who has played in three games for the Pistons, has been making a positive impact, averaging 8.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 16.5 minutes per game…
Isaiah Collier, USC’s freshman point guard, intends to go pro after 2024 NBA Draft
[ad_1] USC guard Isaiah Collier is entering the NBA Draft, he announced on Wednesday. 247Sports’ No. 2 overall recruit in the 2023 class earned a spot on the Pac-12 All-Freshman team but had an up-and-down season as his team failed to meet lofty expectations. Collier averaged 16.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 26…
Nets considering Mike Budenholzer as coaching finalist
[ad_1] Photo: Milwaukee Bucks/YouTube screenshot The Brooklyn Nets are in the final stages of selecting their next head coach. Mike Budenholzer, Jordi Fernandez, and Kevin Young are on the shortlist for the role. Budenholzer has a wealth of coaching experience, having previously led the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks to multiple playoff appearances, including guiding…
Mark Stoops of Kentucky Expresses Gratitude to John Calipari Years After Dispute over ‘Basketball School’ Label
[ad_1] John Calipari and Mark Stoops have had their differences, but the Kentucky football coach had kind words for Calipari after he announced his departure from Lexington to take the head coaching job at Arkansas. Stoops took to social media to express his respect for Calipari, wishing him and his family well in their new…
Jared McCain Declares for NBA Draft
[ad_1] Photo: NBA.com Duke guard Jared McCain has announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA Draft as an Early Entry Candidate. McCain, who completed one season with the Blue Devils, showcased notable statistics during his collegiate career, averaging 14.3 points with shooting splits of 46% from the field, 41% from three-point range, and 89%…
Early College Basketball Rankings: Houston and North Carolina Take Top Spots in Way-Too-Early Top 25 And 1 for 2024-25 Season
[ad_1] 1. Houston is ranked highly due to Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars returning almost every rotation piece from a successful team that won the Big 12 and earned a No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. With a strong backcourt featuring Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer, and Emanuel Sharp, Houston has a chance to make a…
Kyle Filipowski Declares for NBA Draft, Departs Duke
[ad_1] Photo: NBA.com Duke center Kyle Filipowski has announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA Draft after playing two seasons for the Blue Devils. During his second year, the 7-foot center put up impressive numbers, averaging 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game. Most draft analysts view Filipowski as a…
Alabama drops out of top 10 in college basketball rankings after Rylan Griffen decides to enter transfer portal
[ad_1] North Carolina is ranked first based on the return of key scorers and additions to their roster, giving them a strong chance to make a deep tournament run. In second place, Duke has a highly-ranked recruiting class and key returning players, setting them up for success next season. Houston, at third, has a strong…
Baskonia clinches 8th place after exciting victory over Virtus led by Markus Howard’s 34 points
[ad_1] Baskonia secured the eighth place in the EuroLeague standings with a thrilling 91-95 win over Virtus in a captivating clash of titans. Markus Howard (34 points), Codi Miller-McIntyre (16 points), and Vanja Marinkovic (17 points) led the comeback for Baskonia after facing a 13-point deficit in the second quarter. Chima Moneke contributed 12 points…