Tag: NCAA

Texas A&M sophomore forward Robert Williams is turning pro. Williams announced his decision to enter the NBA draft and bypass his final two seasons of eligibility after the seventh-seeded Aggies lost to third-seeded Michigan 99-72 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night. “It’s something I’ve been dreaming about – the next step,” […]

Dayton redshirt freshman Kostas Antetokounmpo will declare for the 2018 NBA draft, according to a source close to the situation. Antetokounmpo will be “testing the waters” in order to gauge his standing with NBA teams before deciding on his next move. A 6-foot-10 power forward who was forced to sit out his first year in college as a […]

I’m just a kid from the Bahamas who came to the States when I was 12 years old with a dream. I can’t say anything about this journey other than that it’s God’s Plan Next Stop: 2018 NBA Draft #BullySeason #242toTheWorld I’m just a kid from the Bahamas who came to the States when I […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday said players who leave college early for the NBA draft but go unpicked should be allowed by the NCAA to return to school. “Don’t keep this ruse going,” Kerr told reporters Monday. “We all know what’s going on. Let’s do what’s best for the kid and give them […]

In light of the federal investigation into college basketball recruiting, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James called the NCAA a “corrupt” organization and said the NBA should further develop its minor league system to give young ballplayers a viable alternative. “I don’t know if there’s any fixing the NCAA. I don’t think there is,” James said […]

Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy called the NCAA “one of the worst organizations” in sports and criticized the NBA’s one-and-done rule, calling the backlash against high school players wanting to bypass college “racist.” The Pistons coach, who spoke before his team played the Charlotte Hornets, said it’s unfair that the blame seems to be […]

Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has been fully cleared for all basketball activities, per a source. Missouri freshman Michael Porter Jr. has been fully cleared for all basketball activities, per a source. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 22, 2018 Source: Jon Rothstein on Twitter

If doctors clear Michael Porter Jr. to return before the end of this season, the highly touted Missouri freshman says he intends to play. Porter told reporters in Columbia on Friday that he is not worried about damaging his NBA draft stock by either showing rust or aggravating his back injury. The future lottery pick’s […]

Five-star recruit Zion Williamson, the No. 2 player in the ESPN 100, announced Saturday he will attend Duke. Williamson, who hails from Spartanburg, South Carolina, also had the in-state Gamecocks and Clemson among his top choices. “Duke stood out because the brotherhood represents a family,” Williamson said. “Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) is just the most legendary coach that […]