IU Indianapolis Hires West Liberty’s Ben Howlett As Hoops Coach

IU Indianapolis hired Ben Howlett away from Division II West Liberty (WV) to coach the men’s basketball program, the school announced Monday. Howlett replaces Paul Corsaro, who was fired May 13 for what the university said was his treatment of players during his only season with the Jaguars. Howlett becomes the 12th head coach in […]

James Foglio  •  28 May 2025
Mackenzie Mgbako Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft To Play For Texas A&M

Mackenzie Mgbako, a projected second-round pick, will withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and spend his junior season at Texas A&M, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony on Tuesday. Mackenzie Mgbako Played His First Two Seasons At Indiana Mgbako, a former McDonald’s All-American and top-10 high school recruit in 2023, spent his first two seasons at […]

James Foglio  •  27 May 2025
Houston’s Milos Uzan Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Houston guard Milos Uzan is withdrawing his name from the 2025 NBA draft, agent Aman Dhesi of PNW Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday. Uzan was named to the All-Big 12 second team this past season after averaging a career-high 11.4 points and 4.2 assists while shooting a career-best 42.8% from 3-point range. Milos Uzan […]

James Foglio  •  27 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Nolan Traore Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Scouts once viewed Nolan Traore as a potential top pick after dominating youth competition. He’s fallen some since then, but Traore flashed moments of greatness as the starting point guard for a professional basketball team. Can Traore thrive in the NBA without a bankable scoring option, winning with his great passing, defense and physical tools? […]

benpfeifer  •  26 May 2025
Duke Basketball Recruiting: How Will Sebastian Wilkins Fit?

Jon Scheyer’s dream offseason continued this week, as four-star wing Sebastian Wilkins reclassified to 2025 and committed to Duke. He chose the Blue Devils over Maryland, passing up a possibly greater role to play in Durham.  Wilkins would have joined a rebuilt Maryland roster featuring nine incoming transfers under new head coach Buzz Williams. He’d […]

benpfeifer  •  25 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Cedric Coward Scouting Report, NBA Comparison, & Projection

Cedric Coward benefited from the pre-draft process more than most prospects. After missing the majority of his college season due to injury, Coward saw his stock rise meteorically after more scouts learned of his tantalizing measureables and shooting prowess. Coward will take time to develop, but just how high can his ceiling reach? Team: Washington […]

benpfeifer  •  25 May 2025
NC State Basketball Adds Ex-Texas Tech Standout Forward Darrion Williams

Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams, the No. 6 player in the transfer portal per 247Sports and On3, has committed to NC State, he announced on social media Thursday. “Thank you Tech for everything!” Williams posted on X. “I wouldn’t trade these last two years for anything. Lubbock is a second home to me and will […]

James Foglio  •  23 May 2025
Kansas State Hires North Florida’s Matthew Driscoll as Associate Head Coach

University of North Florida men’s basketball coach Matthew Driscoll resigned after 16 years with the Ospreys on Thursday and accepted a job as the associate head coach on Jerome Tang’s staff at Kansas State University. North Florida finished 15-17 overall (15-10 in Atlantic Sun Conference) last season. Mattew Driscoll Is The Winningest Coach In North […]

James Foglio  •  23 May 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Scouting Notes from NEXT Sports’ Pre-Draft Pro Day

I was fortunate enough to attend the NEXT Sports pre-draft pro day in El Segundo, California, on Wednesday. Team personnel and media lined up to watch the agency’s three NBA hopefuls — Curtis Jones, TJ Bamba and Nick Martinelli.  it’s always fun to watch high level basketball players showcase their athleticism in an open gym […]

benpfeifer  •  22 May 2025