Illinois Extends Basketball Coach Brad Underwood Through 2031

Illinois has locked in men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood through the 2030-31 season, athletic director Josh Whitman announced earlier this week. Illinois rewarded Underwood for an eight-year run that includes five NCAA Tournament appearances and a trip to the Elite Eight. Brad Underwood Could Earn Up To Four One-Year Extensions Underwood’s contract is pending approval […]

James Foglio  •  16 May 2025
Ex-Arkansas Guard Boogie Fland Withdraws From 2025 NBA Draft

Former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft, his agent Mike Miller told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony earlier this week. Fland was in attendance at the NBA draft combine but will not participate in the remainder of the event. Boogie Fland Was A Projected Second-Round Pick Fland, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound guard, was […]

James Foglio  •  15 May 2025
Florida’s Todd Golden Signs Six-Year, $40.5M Extension After National Title

Florida coach Todd Golden, who led the Gators to their first national championship since 2007 last month, has agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension that keeps him in Gainesville through the 2030-31 season. Florida Coach Todd Golden To Earn $6.75 Million Annually Golden was making $3 million under the terms of his initial […]

James Foglio  •  06 May 2025
College Basketball Transfer Portal: Where Will RJ Luis Land?

After a disappointing end to his junior season, former St. John’s wing RJ Luis decided to enter the transfer portal. Rick Pitino controversially benched the Big East Player of the Year down the stretch in his loss to Arkansas in the Round of 32. That, along with St. John’s loaded incoming transfer class, led Luis […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  21 Apr 2025
Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu Declares For 2025 NBA Draft

Sophomore center Rueben Chinyelu of the Florida Gators announced Thursday his decision to enter the 2025 NBA draft while keeping his collegiate eligibility, joining forward/center Alex Condon. Chinyelu posted this statement to X: “First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to pursue my dreams. I’m incredibly grateful for […]

James Foglio  •  18 Apr 2025
Illinois Freshman Will Riley To Enter 2025 NBA Draft

Illinois freshman forward Will Riley will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony on Monday. Riley is currently projected as the No. 15 pick by ESPN. Riley was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year after averaging 12.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this past season. Will Riley […]

James Foglio  •  15 Apr 2025
Georgia’s Asa Newell Declares For 2025 NBA Draft

Georgia freshman Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on Instagram. Newell, a 6-foot-11 forward, is a projected first-round pick. “After spending time in prayer and seeking guidance, I have made the decision to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft,” Newell wrote on Instagram. “Go Dawgs!” Newell, 19, was the standout […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2025
Celtics veteran Al Horford confirms he’ll return next season amid Florida Gators celebration

Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford confirmed he will return for another season in 2025-26 following the Florida Gators’ national championship victory. Horford was in attendance at the Aladome in San Antonio to watch his Gators win their first NCAA basketball championship since 2007. That team 18 years ago included Horford, who won back-to-back titles with […]

Joe Lyons  •  08 Apr 2025
Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli Declares For 2025 NBA Draft

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli has declared for the 2025 NBA draft after playing three college seasons with the Wildcats, the Glenbrook South alum announced Wednesday evening on X. “First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game I love every single day,” a statement from Martinelli […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2025