Brigham Young University will see a new leader in Kevin Young, the current top assistant for the Phoenix Suns, according to sources from CBS Sports. The deal, although not yet finalized, is set for seven years and around $30 million. Young will be taking over from Mark Pope, who recently left for the Kentucky job…
Kentucky added to its 2024-25 roster on Tuesday with the commitment of four-star guard Collin Chandler, a former BYU signee. Chandler, who stands at 6-foot-4, took two years off to go on a Mormon mission after being ranked as a top-40 prospect in the Class of 2022. He is set to start his freshman year…
Getty Images Former Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivišić announced Monday that he is transferring to Arkansas to reunite with coach John Calipari. Ivišić is Arkansas’ first commitment since Calipari was introduced as the coach of the Razorbacks last week following 15 seasons at UK. Landing the Croatian big man makes for a splashy beginning to what…
Jared Grasso was replaced by Phil Martelli Jr. at the beginning of the season. Bryant’s significant victory occurred in November against FAU, and they finished third in the America East with a 19-12 record. John Smith only managed 30 wins in five seasons at the bottom-tier Big West job, leading to the hiring of Mike…
On Monday, DJ Wagner made a splash by entering the highly competitive college basketball transfer portal. As one of the top high school players in the class of 2023, Wagner held the No. 1 overall ranking for an extended period, despite ultimately finishing at No. 6. His recruitment to Kentucky was expected due to family…
USATSI Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivišić has entered the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. The 7-foot-2 freshman’s decision comes four days after former Wildcats coach John Calipari left to take the same position at Arkansas. Ivišić is the second 7-footer to transfer out of Kentucky since Calipari’s departure, joining fellow freshman and former five-star prospect Aaron…
A new era in Kentucky basketball is on the horizon as longtime coach John Calipari has stepped down to take the job at Arkansas. UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart is now focused on BYU coach Mark Pope as his successor. Pope has strong ties to Kentucky, having played there in the mid-90s and maintaining a…
Sources have confirmed to CBS Sports that Kentucky coach John Calipari is expected to sign a contract with Arkansas to become their next coach. Calipari, who has led the Wildcats for 15 seasons, posted a video on social media confirming his departure from Kentucky. Talks between Calipari and Arkansas officials have been progressing, with a…
Kentucky star Rob Dillingham is entering the 2024 NBA Draft after winning SEC Sixth Man of the Year as a freshman, he told ESPN. The 6-foot-2 guard sparked the Wildcats off the bench, helping UK finish with the nation’s No. 2 scoring offense at 89 points per game. Though Dillingham has a long way to…
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 years…
