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Colin Lynch

Sports Editor

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After four seasons of professional baseball in the San Diego Padres system, Colin was featured as a freelance sports writer in numerous publications. He enjoys handicapping and writing about sports wagering while covering the MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA, and multiple college sports. Colin attended and played baseball at St. John's University in Queens, NY.

Articles by Colin Lynch (202)

Maryland’s Derik Queen Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Stellar Freshman Season

Freshman Center Derik Queen Projects as Top-10 Pick Following Standout Year with Terrapins Derik Queen, the 6-foot-10 center from Baltimore, made an indelible mark during his freshman year at the University of Maryland. Averaging 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, Queen’s performance earned him First-Team All-Big Ten honors and the title of Big Ten […]

Colin Lynch  •  08 Apr 2025
Dan Hurley, Unfiltered and Reflective: The Reigning Champion Coach Faces His Own Mirror

Dan Hurley appeared on the Dan Patrick show and displayed some remorse for some of his on-court outbursts to officials and others this season.  With his reign as national champion nearing its end, UConn head coach Dan Hurley did something unexpected — he stayed home. No courtside spotlight. No Final Four photo ops in San […]

Colin Lynch  •  07 Apr 2025
Final Four: Auburn vs. Florida, Duke vs. Houston Odds, Expert Picks, and Best Bets

The Final Four tips off tonight in San Antonio with a historic twist as all four No. 1 seeds have advanced to the national semifinals.  Only one SEC powerhouse will earn the right to play for a national championship, and it’ll come down to a Final Four duel between two teams that know each other […]

Colin Lynch  •  05 Apr 2025
Aggies Go All In on ‘Bucky Ball’: Texas A&M Hires Samford’s Bucky McMillan as New Head Coach

Texas A&M has found its man to replace the former head coach, Buzz Williams, who left to take the head job at Maryland.  Texas A&M University has appointed Bucky McMillan as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team, finalizing a five-year agreement on Friday night. McMillan, who previously led the Samford Bulldogs, brings […]

Colin Lynch  •  04 Apr 2025
Youth and Experience Reign: Cooper Flagg, JuJu Watkins, Bruce Pearl, and Rick Pitino Take Home AP Honors

Duke’s Cooper Flagg and USC’s JuJu Watkins headline college basketball’s best, while Pearl and Pitino make coaching history with shared honor The AP released its college basketball honors this week, and two of the game’s brightest stars and two of its most legendary coaches are taking home the hardware for the 2025 college basketball season. […]

Colin Lynch  •  04 Apr 2025
Final Four Set in San Antonio: Schedule and Tip Times For National Semifinal

Final Four Set in San Antonio: All Four No. 1 Seeds Advance in Historic NCAA Tournament Showdown For the first time since 2008, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will feature all four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four. Auburn, Florida, Duke, and Houston have emerged from a tournament full of intensity and drama, proving […]

Colin Lynch  •  04 Apr 2025
Iowa Basketball Ushers in New Era with Key Transfer Additions

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been very active in the transfer portal since adding new head coach Ben McCollum from Drake.  The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball program is undergoing a significant transformation under newly appointed head coach Ben McCollum. In a strategic move to revitalize the roster, McCollum has successfully recruited several standout players from the […]

Colin Lynch  •  04 Apr 2025
Clemson Basketball Lands Top Transfer Center Nick Davidson From Nevada

Clemson basketball and head coach Brad Brownell made a major splash by landing the top center in the transfer portal.  In a pivotal move to strengthen their frontcourt, Clemson University has secured a commitment from former Nevada forward Nick Davidson. The 6-foot-10, 238-pound standout chose the Tigers over notable programs including Virginia, Notre Dame, Washington, […]

Colin Lynch  •  02 Apr 2025
Jeremiah Fears Declares for 2025 NBA Draft After Stellar Freshman Season at Oklahoma

Jeremiah Fears is entering the 2025 NBA Draft following a stellar Freshman campaign at Oklahoma for the Sooners.  In a move that has captured the attention of the basketball world, Oklahoma Sooners’ standout freshman guard, Jeremiah Fears, announced his decision to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. The announcement came during […]

Colin Lynch  •  02 Apr 2025
Eric Olen Takes Helm as New Mexico Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The University of New Mexico has appointed Eric Olen as the 23rd head coach of its men’s basketball program. Olen, who previously led UC San Diego, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to Albuquerque. Olen’s coaching career began at UC San Diego, where he served as an assistant coach for nine […]

Colin Lynch  •  02 Apr 2025