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The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

Oregon State to Part Ways With Coach Wayne Tinkle at End of Season

Tinkle has spent 12 seasons as the head coach of the Beavers.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Report: NBA Targeting Eight Major Cities for New European League

Adam Silver’s biggest project to date, NBA Europe, is beginning to take shape.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Women’s College Basketball Coaches With the Most at Stake in March

In this week’s roundtable, our staff looks at who has the most pressure heading into tournament time.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

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Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: UCLA and UCF Likely in Following Résumé-Boosting Victories

The Bruins and Knights have earned statement wins over the last week that will likely push both into the NCAA tournament field.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Youth basketball coach and her father arrested after attacking opposing team, cops say

The altercation reportedly injured the opposing coach, his wife and his 3-year-old daughter

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Lakers Hire NCAA National Championship-Winning Coach in NBA Draft Role

One of the greatest coaches in recent college basketball history joins the Los Angeles front office as it gears up for the draft.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25

We now know why shoes squeak, and it involves miniature lightning bolts

Harvard engineers think they've found the reason basketball shoes squeak, and it's due to pockets of friction between the rubber and the court.

LiveScience · Feb 25

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Three Outrageous Stats From Duke’s 44-Point Drubbing of Notre Dame

The Blue Devils made some history with their dominant road win in South Bend.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25

ESPN’s Jay Bilas Unloads On Coaches Over Poor Press Conference Behavior

The college basketball analyst doesn’t understand why head coaches don’t understand the concept of talking after a game.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Kansas Coach Bill Self Stumps for Kelvin Sampson’s Hall of Fame Case

The Jayhawks coach has nothing but respect for Sampson and the job he's done at Houston.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Big Ten Is Epicenter of Bubble Discussion

The Mountain West is trending toward being a one-bid league despite strong wins, while Duke moves into the No. 1 overall seed spot after beating Michigan.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat Tracker: The High-Major Jobs to Watch

As the carousel begins to spin, a look at the programs weighing change and the coaches fighting to survive.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

US basketball player Jarred Shaw escaped execution in Indonesia, but his prison ordeal continues

The Texan made the mistake of his life when he ordered gummies to soothe symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Now his health is suffering in a foreign jail

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

Kevin Durant eyes more Olympic history as he targets spot on US team for LA28

Kevin Durant became the first American male basketball player to win four Olympics gold medals in 2024

The Independent UK · Feb 24

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Kevin Durant Would ‘Love’ to Play for Team USA in 2028 Olympics, With One Key Caveat

The Rockets superstar said he would “love” to suit up for Team USA again as long as he’s still playing well.

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for record 148th time; Florida, Alabama make leaps

Duke's win against Michigan has pushed the Blue Devils to No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: Duke, Arizona Rise After Big Wins

There could be a new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a second straight week.

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Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Duke Moves Into Title Favorite With Gritty, March-Like Win Over Top-Ranked Michigan

Hours after the NCAA selection committee revealed its top 16 seeds, the Blue Devils responded with their ninth ranked victory that could reshape the top line.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Tommy Lloyd Calls Houston’s Kelvin Sampson a ‘Benchmark’ After Arizona’s Statement Win

The No. 4 Wildcats earned a huge Big 12 road win over the No. 2 Cougars in one of the season’s biggest men’s college basketball matchups.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Why Houston Isn’t Currently Projected to Play in the Houston Regional of March Madness

Houston has the chance to play in front of hometown fans in March Madness, but will need to move up the rankings to do it.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Did Kansas Not ‘Respect’ Cincinnati Before Upset Loss? Bill Self Isn't Buying It

The Jayhawks' 16-point loss to the Bearcats was its largest home defeat to an unranked opponent in the Bill Self era.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Men’s Basketball Top 16 Seeds

Here's what the top 16 seeds for the men's NCAA tournament currently look like.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Why Duke Decided to Schedule a Midseason Powerhouse Matchup in Washington D.C.

Preparing for a deep run in March Madness is more than just X’s and O’s.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

No. 3 Duke, No. 4 Arizona and No. 23 BYU Notch Major Wins on Massive Men’s College Basketball Weekend

The NCAA selection committee also revealed its current top 16 teams about a month out from March Madness. Here are all the major moments on a monster Saturday.

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