NCAA Tournament Fields To Remain At 68 Teams In 2026

The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournament fields will not be expanding beyond 68 teams this season, but future growth is a possibility, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced Monday. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Gavitt said in a statement. […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2025
John Hartwell Resigns As Louisiana-Monroe Athletic Director

Louisiana-Monroe athletic director John Hartwell stepped down on Monday after two years and six months on the job. An announcement made by the university said Hartwell will be “pursuing other professional opportunities.” “I am grateful for the support of our student athletes, coaches, senior staff, donors, alumni, and all of Warhawk nation,” said Hartwell, who […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2025
Florida Coach Todd Golden Has NBA Buyout Clauses in New Contract

Earlier this month, Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension that keeps him in Gainesville through the 2030-31 season. His new deal also includes an escape clause in the event he’s courted by an NBA team. According to Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio, Golden has a $3 […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Former St. John’s Star RJ Luis Jr. to Remain in 2025 NBA Draft

Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr. is keeping his name in the 2025 NBA draft, his agent, Sam Permut of Roc Nation, told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeff Borzello on Wednesday. “There will be no change of heart,” Reggie Luis, RJ’s father, told The Field of 68. “RJ’s excited about the future. He’s appreciative […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Projected First-Round Pick Yaxel Lendeborg To Withdraw From 2025 NBA Draft

Yaxel Lendeborg, a projected late first-round pick, will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft and spend his final collegiate season at Michigan, he announced on Tuesday. “While it’s been and still is a dream of mine to play in the NBA, I feel the development and growth as a player and a person […]

James Foglio  •  28 May 2025
Florida’s Alex Condon Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Australian big man Alex Condon will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft and return to Florida for his junior season, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony on Tuesday. “It’s a really good situation waiting for me there,” Condon said. “A great coach with Todd Golden. Teammates I won a national championship with. I have […]

James Foglio  •  28 May 2025
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