European basketball expert with deep knowledge of EuroLeague and national leagues. Former professional player in Poland's top division.
As draft boards take shape, front offices are weighing competing priorities at the top of the class. Conversations around Peterson vs. Dybantsa and the battle for the No. 5 slot highlight how teams are balancing fit, versatility and production.
Questions around Kawhi Leonard’s contract and the LA Clippers organization remain under review as the NBA continues its investigation. Here’s what’s known about the allegations, how league insiders are viewing the situation, and where the process currently stands.
Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self said Wednesday he is set to return for the 2026-27 season. Self reiterated his commitment to the program and his focus on competing for a national championship.
With only a handful of regular-season games remaining, this week’s NBA Power Rankings reset the league-wide pecking order. Here’s what to monitor for all 30 teams as the schedule winds down.
Freshmen AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Acuff headline the men’s Wooden Award finalists and All-America selections. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Purdue’s Braden Smith also made the cut for both lists.
Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III will be sidelined for an indefinite period after suffering an undisclosed injury during spring football practice. Russell also appeared for the Orange basketball team this season.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards didn’t start Monday night’s game despite returning from a six-game absence. He missed the opening tip because he had to use the bathroom.
Arizona State’s new men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett postponed his introductory news conference Monday. The school said Bennett is dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
The NBA’s board of governors has approved the sale of a controlling interest in the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate to a group led by investor Tom Dundon. The decision was finalized Monday.
The Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis is set to feature Arizona vs. Michigan and UConn vs. Illinois in the national semifinals. Here’s a concise early look at the matchups as the teams prepare for a spot in the national title game.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr offering reassurance after Schneider’s World Series Game 7 disappointment. The message focused on how to process the sting of a season-ending loss at the sport’s biggest stage.
Keaton Wagler poured in 25 points as Illinois defeated Iowa on Saturday. The win sends the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
No. 1 seed Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 after a 76-64 win over No. 2 Purdue. The Wildcats advanced with a decisive victory in their latest postseason test.
Sunday’s slate features two Elite Eight matchups: UConn vs. Duke and Tennessee vs. Michigan. Here’s a betting-focused look at both games and the key angles sportsbooks are pricing in.
Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a complete performance Friday night, powering Michigan past Alabama 90-77. His 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists helped send the Wolverines into the Elite Eight.
Champaign officials announced an emergency order that will limit alcohol sales on the University of Illinois campus Saturday night. The measure comes ahead of Illinois’ game against Iowa, with a Final Four berth at stake.
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points and Alex Karaban added 17 as second-seeded UConn held off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in Friday night’s Sweet 16. The pair delivered key free throws in the final minute to help seal the win under pressure.
Memphis rookie GG Jackson said he believes officials give more favorable calls to established veterans than to the Grizzlies. He pointed to stars such as Kevin Durant as examples of players who receive that benefit.
Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot and helped Duke rally past St. John’s 80-75 on Friday night. The top-seeded Blue Devils erased a 10-point second-half deficit to advance and keep their national title hopes alive.
Less than a decade ago, Rick Pitino’s coaching career appeared to be finished. After multiple scandals, he is again doing what has long defined his résumé: winning in the NCAA tournament.
