Anfernee Simons is a top-10 recruit in the class of 2018, but he is actually taking a year in a post-graduate program at IMG Academy. Now, he’s being declared eligible for the 2018 NBA Draft since he will technically be a year removed from high school and will be 19 years old by the time June comes around. Continue reading “After backing out of Louisville commitment, five-star PG Anfernee Simons could make shocking decision”
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North Carolina basketball receives awful news regarding key player
North Carolina guard Cameron Johnson will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn left knee meniscus, the school said in a press release. Johnson suffered the injury during practice on Monday and the school did not offer a timetable for his return in the release. Continue reading “North Carolina basketball receives awful news regarding key player”
Controversial Duke star Grayson Allen finally opens up about tripping incidents
Duke Blue Devils captain Grayson Allen says in an interview with Jeff Goodman of ESPN that he feels bad about his past tripping incidents that have tarnished his reputation throughout college basketball. Continue reading “Controversial Duke star Grayson Allen finally opens up about tripping incidents”
Calipari takes freshman-laden Kentucky for opening spin
Kentucky opens the season against Utah Valley on Friday night with the youngest team ever assembled by John Calipari, an impressive fact given the coach is the king of “one-and-done” players. Eight of UK’s 11 scholarship players are freshmen; two are sophomores. Continue reading “Calipari takes freshman-laden Kentucky for opening spin”
Alabama is holding out former five-star Collin Sexton due to eligibility issues
Alabama got one of its best recruits ever when point guard and five-star and recruit Collin Sexton committed to them last year. … with the NCAA before he can step foot on the court. This was in a press release from the school. “The NCAA informed us late this afternoon that Colin Sexton has not had his eligibility reinstated by the NCAA. “We … Continue reading “Alabama is holding out former five-star Collin Sexton due to eligibility issues”
After initial suspension, former five-star SF Brian Bowen faces one last obstacle to reinstatement
Five-star small forward Brian Bowen was reportedly involved in the FBI probe that has shaken the college basketball world to its core. It’s one of the major reasons that former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino was ousted. Continue reading “After initial suspension, former five-star SF Brian Bowen faces one last obstacle to reinstatement”
Auburn to sit F Purifoy, C Wiley amid FBI investigation
Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy and center Austin Wiley will be sidelined indefinitely due to “potential eligibility issues,” the school announced Thursday. Their absences are presumably tied to the FBI investigation into college basketball corruption that led to the arrest of Auburn associate head coach Chuck Person and nine others. Continue reading “Auburn to sit F Purifoy, C Wiley amid FBI investigation”
Coach K believes controversial one-and-done rule should be eliminated
Perhaps one of the most controversial rules in college basketball in recent memory has been the ‘One-and-Done’ rule. In short, the so-called rule set by the NBA requires players be one year removed from high school basketball in order to be eligible for the NBA draft. Continue reading “Coach K believes controversial one-and-done rule should be eliminated”
Louisville fills out new staff with former Duke guard
Louisville officially fired Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich “with just cause” this past week. That means interim head basketball coach David Padgett had to fill out his new staff and he plucked a coach who played for a new ACC rival. Continue reading “Louisville fills out new staff with former Duke guard”
Coaches Poll Week 1: Takeover of the blue bloods
The college basketball season is right around the corner and now we have confirmation with the Coaches Poll being released for Week 1. Unsurprisingly, the top five is filled out with the teams most people believe are the most talented to start the season. Continue reading “Coaches Poll Week 1: Takeover of the blue bloods”