College basketball roster costs reach $10M, with one league spending 3x that
The New York Times reports on the soaring financial stakes in college basketball, where top programs now pay $10 million-plus for rosters in the NIL era.
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Alabama NIL content director Robert Suttles arrested in human trafficking sting
The content director for Alabama's Yea Alabama NIL initiative was arrested during a human trafficking operation, raising concerns around the NIL industry.
www.espn.com · +6 outlets
Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden
A marquee Duke-Michigan return game was canceled due to broadcast disputes, with Texas Tech replacing Michigan in the MSG event.
Benzie County Record Patriot · +6 outlets
Former UNC coach Hubert Davis plans coaching return
Hubert Davis, who was dismissed as North Carolina's head coach, is reportedly preparing for a return to coaching.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
UCF transfer Jamichael Stillwell commits to Texas Tech
The forward's departure from UCF and commitment to Texas Tech reshapes both programs' frontcourts for the upcoming season.
On3 · +9 outlets
Point guard Tyrone Jamison commits to Baylor, extending Scott Drew's top-50 recruiting streak
Baylor lands its seventh straight recruiting class with a top-50 prospect as the 2027 guard picks the Bears.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Tennessee State puts athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave
Allen faces an internal investigation after a no-confidence vote from six coaches at Tennessee State.
www.espn.com · +7 outlets
Alabama basketball set to host 7-foot-4 five-star recruit
Nate Oats and Alabama are hosting an elite seven-foot-four prospect on an official visit.
heavy.com · +14 outlets
Former Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson dies at 71
Longtime Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson has passed away at age 71.
The Washington Post · +8 outlets
Josh Pastner pitches investors: buy the college basketball team alongside NBA's Las Vegas franchise
Former coach Josh Pastner proposed that prospective NBA Las Vegas owners also acquire a college basketball program as part of their investment.
On3 · +3 outlets
Why UNC basketball's top overseas addition has not arrived yet
A key international recruit for North Carolina has been delayed in joining the program, with the reasons explored.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Duke and UCLA 2028 NBA Draft prospects setting new standard
Duke and UCLA are producing top NBA Draft prospects in the 2028 class, raising the collegiate talent bar.
Sports Illustrated · +1 outlets
Circa's Stadium Swim to anchor 2026 College Basketball Crown fan celebration
The Circa Resort's Stadium Swim venue will serve as the centerpiece for the 2026 College Basketball Crown tournament fan events.
TicketNews · +1 outlets
Oregon's Dana Altman tracking three recruits across multiple classes
Oregon's head coach is monitoring three prospects in different recruiting classes as the Ducks build future rosters.
Sports Illustrated · +10 outlets
SEC sports lag behind the Big Ten beyond football
An analysis shows the SEC trails the Big Ten in certain sports outside of football.
The Tennessean · +14 outlets
Texas officially announces November game vs. Baylor
Texas men's basketball confirmed a November non-conference game against Baylor.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Indiana women's basketball faces No. 13 Kentucky in first tough test
The Indiana women's program takes on No. 13 Kentucky in what is expected to be an early-season challenge.
roundtable.io · +2 outlets
Purdue vs. Vancouver Selects exhibition game set for Canada tour
Purdue will play Vancouver Selects during its Canadian exhibition tour, a tune-up ahead of the season.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets