Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending bill to House to reshape athlete pay and transfers
The bill would federalize rules on athlete compensation and the transfer portal, a major shift for a college sports industry that has operated under a patchwork
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Big Ten adopts rule barring basketball players who left for the pros from regaining college eligibility
The rule closes a loophole that could have let players test professional waters and return, with the Big Ten acting ahead of any broader NCAA standard.
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Court injunctions clear a wave of players to suit up: Aberdeen (Florida), Lipsey (Iowa State), Council (Kansas)
A series of favorable court rulings has reshaped eligibility for several high-profile programs, including preseason No. 1 Florida and Kansas, days before the se
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College basketball rankings shift as Kansas joins early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared by court ruling
The eligibility ruling directly moved the preseason pecking order, illustrating how legal outcomes now drive early-season projections.
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Oklahoma State signs women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt to contract extension
The extension locks in a coach who has rebuilt the Cowgirls program amid a rapidly rising market for women's basketball salaries.
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Alabama gives AD Greg Byrne a two-year extension worth an average $2.67M annually through 2033
The deal reflects the escalating compensation for athletic directors as departments navigate revenue sharing and conference realignment.
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LSU roster tracker: who is eligible under Will Wade's unconventional rebuild
LSU's roster construction is being closely watched as programs test the boundaries of eligibility rules and roster management.
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Big wave of players returning to college after NBA training camps is not expected as rosters set
The absence of a mass return of pro hopefuls suggests the Big Ten's new eligibility rule and NBA roster dynamics are keeping players in the professional pipelin
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Auburn guard Sira Thienou to miss the season after tearing a knee ligament in training
The injury removes a rotation piece from Auburn's backcourt before the season begins.
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Marijuana possession charge against Alabama guard Aden Holloway dismissed
The dismissal resolves a legal matter that had lingered over the Crimson Tide guard's offseason.
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Casey Alexander says NCAA Tournament berth is a realistic goal for Kansas State
The Wildcats coach is setting expectations high in the Big 12, one of the deepest leagues in the country.
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ESPN Events unveils its 2026-27 college basketball schedule
The schedule announcement sets the slate for several early-season tournaments and neutral-site events.
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Oklahoma State's Jacie Hoyt extension headlines Big 12 women's coaching news
Hoyt's new deal keeps her in Stillwater as Big 12 women's basketball continues to draw more investment.
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Circa's Stadium Swim to anchor 2026 College Basketball Crown fan celebration in Las Vegas
The event ties a Las Vegas hospitality venue to the postseason tournament, underscoring the growing overlap of college basketball and the sports betting industr
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Dribble Handoff: which 2026 NCAA Tournament teams will miss this season's Big Dance?
The annual bracket-focused debate highlights programs facing significant roster turnover ahead of the new season.
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Milan Momcilovic named a transfer who could change the national championship race
Transfer portal movement continues to be framed as a decisive factor in the title chase, with Momcilovic drawing national attention.
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2027 recruiting: how top commits fit at Syracuse, UConn, Purdue and Gonzaga
Early scouting of the 2027 class shows how blue-blood programs are positioning their future rosters.
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Purdue's Antione West Jr. projected as the Boilermakers' next star
Purdue's player development pipeline is again drawing attention as it rebuilds around a new lead guard.
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