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Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires
sports9 hours ago

Gainey fills NC State basketball staff with five seasoned hires

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five new hires for the men’s basketball program: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations. The hires bring extensive experience from programs including Kentucky, Baylor, Tennessee, Georgia, North Florida, Boston College, Clemson, Yale and Xavier, and are framed around winning and developing players on and off the court to build a championship-ready program.

via HoopDirt|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Simmons critique meets WNBA growth push as league eyes 18 teams by 2030
sports13 hours ago

Simmons critique meets WNBA growth push as league eyes 18 teams by 2030

The WNBA approved an expansion plan to grow from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, adding Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The move is driven by rising popularity and strong attendance, but has sparked pushback from media figure Bill Simmons, who called the expansion “staggeringly stupid” and a money grab. The piece notes ongoing competition among owners and rising franchise valuations as the league debates growth, relocations, and the balance between speed and sustainability.

via Awful Announcing|
#basketball#bill-simmons#expansion
Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops
sports18 hours ago

Gainey Assembles Five-Coach Cadre to Elevate NC State Hoops

NC State head coach Justin Gainey announced five hires to his men's basketball staff: four assistant coaches—Alvin Brooks III, Riley Collins, Matthew Driscoll, and Anthony Goins—and Bill Comar as director of operations, each bringing extensive Division I experience and a track record of program-building to help develop players on and off the court as the team aims for championships.

via Inside Pack Sports|
#basketball#coaching-staff#college-basketball
Michigan basketball kicks off transfer portal chase as roster reshaping begins
sports-college-basketball18 hours ago

Michigan basketball kicks off transfer portal chase as roster reshaping begins

As the NCAA transfer portal opens (April 7–21), Michigan is lining up potential additions to replace departures and injured players, with a running list of targets and rumors. Key departures include Yaxel Lendeborg, Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and Will Tschetter, and L.J. Cason’s season-long absence. Michigan has already landed J.P. Estrella and remains connected to guards and big men such as Juke Harris, Flory Bidunga, Andrew McKeever, Neoklis Avdalas, Kameron Taylor, John Blackwell and Aiden Sherrell, among others. The tracker updates with visits and shifting interest after Estrella’s commitment, offering a live feed of Michigan’s 2026–27 roster-building landscape.

via Maize n Brew|
#basketball#college-basketball#michigan
Scottie Pippen’s son Justin Pippen commits to Ohio State via transfer
sports21 hours ago

Scottie Pippen’s son Justin Pippen commits to Ohio State via transfer

Former Cal and Michigan guard Justin Pippen, son of NBA icon Scottie Pippen, is transferring to Ohio State for the 2026-27 season. The 6-3 guard averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game at Cal last year and is expected to contribute in the Buckeyes’ backcourt, potentially alongside John Mobley Jr., as OSU rebuilds its guard depth in the portal.

via Eleven Warriors|
#basketball#justin-pippen#ohio-state
Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return
basketball1 day ago

Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112-106 at Madison Square Garden, led by Jalen Brunson's 25 points and 10 assists and Josh Hart's 26, including late 3-pointers to seal it. Jayson Tatum returned to MSG with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, but Boston played without Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis). The Knicks move within two games of the No. 2 seed in the East and own the tiebreaker 3-1 with two games remaining.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#boston-celtics#jalen-brunson
Hart's clutch barrage keys Knicks to crucial win over Celtics
sports1 day ago

Hart's clutch barrage keys Knicks to crucial win over Celtics

Josh Hart poured in 15 of his 26 in the fourth as the Knicks toppled the Celtics 112-106, riding a late two-man game from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns while Hart knocked down a sequence of key 3s. Boston, without Jaylen Brown ( Achilles tendinitis), got 23 from Payton Pritchard and a slow shooting night from Jayson Tatum (24 on 7-for-22). The rally pushed New York closer to third in the East and kept alive hopes of climbing higher in the standings.

via New York Post|
#basketball#boston-celtics#jalen-brunson
Angel Reese Embraces Uncomfortable Path to Dream Comeback
sports1 day ago

Angel Reese Embraces Uncomfortable Path to Dream Comeback

Angel Reese says the hard, 'uncomfortable' work ahead after being traded from Chicago to the Atlanta Dream will fuel a fresh championship run, stressing the need to sit with herself away from social media and take scary steps toward winning; she spoke on a panel with Paige Bueckers in Los Angeles amid her Victoria’s Secret campaign launch, while highlighting her LSU NCAA title run and her pro success with the Sky as the 2026 season approaches (May 8 start, Dream opener May 10).

via New York Post|
#angel-reese#atlanta-dream#basketball
IX's 2026 WNBA Draft Board: A Depth-Driven, Role-Focused Preview
sports1 day ago

IX's 2026 WNBA Draft Board: A Depth-Driven, Role-Focused Preview

The IX releases its detailed V2.0 2026 WNBA draft board, ranking prospects on a 20-80 future-value scale and prioritizing clearly defined roles and rotation-ready players over star potential. The list features top prospects like Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Kiki Rice, Azzi Fudd, and Lauren Betts, plus a wide group of international and college players with notes on ceilings, floors, fit, and draft-and-stash considerations. The piece emphasizes a deep class of first-division-ready players, a lack of outright superstars, and a transparent methodology for evaluating pro projections.

via The IX Sports|
#analysis#basketball#draft
Michigan’s 2026-27 Roster: Aggressive Portal Play After Championship
sports2 days ago

Michigan’s 2026-27 Roster: Aggressive Portal Play After Championship

Fresh off a national title, Michigan is already planning the 2026-27 roster via the transfer portal, with zero scholarships currently and an expected 2-4 openings as Mara heads to the draft and health questions loom for Moller. The backcourt looks sturdy with Cadeau and McKenney planning to stay, plus five-star Brandon McCoy and guard Hartman adding depth; another portal guard is possible. The frontcourt could open at small forward and center, prompting aggressive portal targets to replace Mara and add size. May is poised to push for portal upgrades to balance immediate impact with upside, potentially reshuffling roles for younger players as the roster takes shape.

via Maize n Brew|
#basketball#college-basketball#michigan
Ivey’s IG Live Fallout: Bulls Waive Guard Over Pride Comments
sports10 days ago

Ivey’s IG Live Fallout: Bulls Waive Guard Over Pride Comments

The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team after a series of Instagram Live videos in which he criticized the NBA’s Pride Month and LGBTQ advocacy on religious grounds, calling critics 'liars' and arguing he did nothing to merit the decision; Bulls coach Billy Donovan emphasized professional standards amid Ivey’s knee rehab, while the NBA had not commented at publication.

via nytimes.com|
#basketball#chicago-bulls#jaden-ivy
Wolves roll past Mavericks 124-94 as Dosunmu posts triple-double in Edwards’ return
sports11 days ago

Wolves roll past Mavericks 124-94 as Dosunmu posts triple-double in Edwards’ return

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 in Dallas, moving to 46-29 while Dallas drops to 24-51. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 24 points, and Anthony Edwards returned from a six-game absence, scoring 17 off the bench after a late lineup change. Ayo Dosunmu posted 16 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists for his first triple-double since being acquired at the trade deadline. Minnesota opened 19-2 and led by as many as 33, as Dallas’ home skid extended to 25 years; Cooper Flagg added 12 for Dallas.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#dallas-mavericks#minnesota-timberwolves
Michigan Punks Tennessee in Elite Eight; Pearl's Remark Backfires
sports11 days ago

Michigan Punks Tennessee in Elite Eight; Pearl's Remark Backfires

Michigan hammered Tennessee by 33 in the Elite Eight, validating its NCAA run and turning Bruce Pearl’s “one team Michigan couldn't punk” comment into a punchline. The Wolverines now head to the Final Four after four tournament wins with an average margin of 22.5 points, including a 21-0 run sparked by Yaxel Lendeborg early in the game, as Arizona looms next.

via GBMWolverine|
#basketball#bruce-pearl#michigan-wolverines