Sister Jean, Beloved Loyola-Chicago Chaplain, Dies At 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball team who became a fan favorite during its Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2018, died Thursday at age 106, the school said. “Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM,” Loyola Chicago wrote […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
College Sports Commission Launches Tip Line For NIL Violations

The College Sports Commission (CSC) opened a tip line Wednesday that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of new rules that govern how players are paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Individuals Can File Reports Via Text Messages, WhatsApp The commission’s CEO, Bryan Seeley, told The Associated Press the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
NCAA Adopts Proposal to Allow Student-Athletes, Staff to Bet on Pro Sports

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee on Wednesday adopted a proposal to allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports. However, the rule change must be approved by all three NCAA divisions. Divisions II and III are expected to consider the proposal during their respective meetings at the end of October. NCAA […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
NCAA Study Shows Betting-Related Abuse of College Athletes Common Online

A study commissioned by the NCAA revealed Tuesday that sports betting-related abuse remains one of the most common forms of online harassment directed at college athletes, coaches, and officials, per ESPN’s David Purdum. Online Abuse Decreased By 22% Year Over Year According to Purdum, betting and match-fixing-related abuse represented 11% of nearly 4,000 messages flagged […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Tarleton State Coach Billy Gillispie Reinstated After Review

Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statement Monday. “The welfare of our student-athletes […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
The Duke Blue Devils named Jayson Tatum their Chief Basketball Officer

In March 2025, Golden State’s Steph Curry became the first active player to accept an administrative position. Curry is the assistant general manager for the Davidson men’s basketball team.  Since then, players like Trae Young, Damian Lillard, and Terrance Mann have accepted similar positions at their respective schools. On Tuesday, October 7, Celtics’ Jayson Tatum […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Oct 2025
NC State Basketball Lands Top-25 Recruit Cole Cloer

Senior forward Cole Cloer, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the country by 247Sports, has committed to NC State, giving head coach Will Wade his second top-25 recruit since taking over the Wolfpack last spring. Cole Cloer Grew Up Rooting For NC State Cloer, a North Carolina native, has reportedly been a “priority for Wade” since […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
Top-25 Basketball Recruit Davion Adkins Commits To Kansas

Top-50 senior Davion Adkins announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday night, becoming the fourth player in the past eight days to pick coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks. Davion Adkins Chose Kansas Over Houston, Rutgers According to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi, Adkins chose Kansas over Houston and Rutgers, all of which he […]

James Foglio  •  06 Oct 2025
Arkansas Basketball Lands 4-Star Recruit Abdou Toure

Senior forward Abdou Toure announced his commitment to Arkansas on Friday, giving Razorbacks coach John Calipari his second top-35 recruit in the 247Sports composite rankings for the 2026 class. Abdou Toure Chose Arkansas Over Providence, UConn Per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi, Toure chose the Razorbacks over fellow finalists Providence and UConn. He took […]

James Foglio  •  04 Oct 2025