The Big Ten Conference’s plan to finalize a $2.4 billion private equity deal has hit turbulence, as resistance grows among key member schools — particularly Michigan and USC. The proposed agreement with the University of California’s pension investment arm (UC Investments) would mark an unprecedented financial move in college sports, creating new power dynamics both…
Category: College Basketball
Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity…
Duke extends Jon Scheyer through 2030-31
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer signed a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season, vice president and director of athlet…
How to Watch No. 25 USC vs. No. 9 Illinois: TV Channel, Stream, Odds, and Game Preview (Sept. 27, 2025)
College football fans are in for a huge Big Ten showdown this weekend as the No. 25 USC Trojans travel to Champaign to face the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini. Both teams enter Week 5 with plenty on the line—USC looking to stay unbeaten, and Illinois eager to rebound after a tough conference loss. Game…
March Madness men’s, women’s fields not expanding for 2026
The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments will not be expanding this season, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt ann…
Oklahoma AD Castiglione to retire
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire from his full-time role during the upcoming school year, bringing an end to the longe…
Top 10 Highest-Valued College Basketball Players in the 2024-25 Season (NIL Rankings)
As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals have become game-changers, especially in college basketball. For the 2025-26 season, a new wave of high-profile athletes is capitalizing on multimillion-dollar opportunities. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 highest-valued non-football college athletes, featuring massive NIL deals, brand endorsements,…
NCAA Approves Use of Coach’s Challenges in Men’s and Women’s Basketball
College basketball coaches will be able to challenge officials’ calls next season for the first time, and the NCAA also said there is &ldquo…
NCAA Settlement 2025: Key Concerns as Colleges Begin Paying Student-Athletes
In a groundbreaking move that reshapes the landscape of college athletics, the NCAA has approved a historic settlement allowing colleges and universities to directly compensate student-athletes. While the decision marks a major shift in college sports, the NCAA settlement has raised several serious concerns that could dramatically impact programs nationwide. NCAA Settlement 2025: What It…
Jay Wright not interested in Knicks’ head coaching job
Jay Wright has informed the New York Knicks that he’s not interested in any coaching position with the club and plans to remain retired, the…