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Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at end of calendar year
Warde Manuel will step down as Michigan AD at the end of the calendar year, the school announced as part of the conclusion of an investigation into the culture of athletics at the university.
SWAC football, basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31
The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.
Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman with extension, raise
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.
Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting
The University of Michigan's board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel doesn't want to leave
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.
Meet the summer league rookies who were once unranked in high school
Once overlooked as recruits, these summer league rookies are proving why they were first-round draft picks.
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
One reclassification has strengthened Texas' case to be a Final Four contender.
Sources: Brown HC Mike Martin takes job as Michigan assistant
Mike Martin, the winningest basketball coach at Brown, is leaving the Bears to become an assistant on Mike Boynton's staff at Michigan, sources told ESPN.
Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
Ex-Kansas player Lagerald Vick charged with attempted murder
Lagerald Vick, a member of the Kansas Jayhawks' Final Four basketball team in 2018, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.
Sources: Michigan regents to discuss investigation Thursday
The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.
Point guard Mario Saint-Supery signs with EuroLeague's Valencia
EuroLeague squad Valencia announced that it had signed Mario Saint-Supery, who was a standout freshman at Gonzaga last season.
Michigan State names Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director
Michigan State University has bounced back from potentially losing its school president and athletic director by retaining Kevin M. Guskiewicz to lead the school and appointing Jon Palumbo as interim athletic director.
Mike Boynton Jr. agrees to 2-year deal as Michigan hoops coach
Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed on a two-year contract to become the next head men's basketball coach at Michigan, the school announced on Friday.
Men's basketball 2026 recruiting class rankings
Recent reclassifications moved Texas into the top four, and brought Ohio State and Louisville into the top 25.
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard retiring in 2027
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has announced that he will retire in 2027, ending his reign as the longest-tenured active AD at the Power 4 level.
Kyrie Irving's NBPA Top 100 appearance leaves lasting impression
The Mavericks guard's surprise appearance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp gave some of the nation's best high school players memorable lessons.
Breaking down Marcus Spears Jr.'s reclassification, commitment, NBA future
The former No. 1 recruit joins a loaded Texas roster. How does he fit, and what does his reclassification mean for his NBA potential?
Ohio judge grants injunction for hoops players suing NCAA
An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
How every five-star men's college basketball recruit fits with their new programs
Breaking down the outlook for every committed five-star recruit atop the SC Next 100 rankings for 2026.
Top 2027 prospect Marcus Spears Jr. joining Texas this season
Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick, chooses UCLA
Nikola Kusturica has reached a multiyear agreement to play for UCLA, giving the Bruins an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft.
Why ambidextrous high school guard King Kendrick is a rare prospect
The North Carolina rising senior high school guard has been an emerging force, leaving defenders flustered.
NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
Boys' basketball recruiting: Key July storylines to watch
As coaches descend on circuits to watch the next crop of college stars, we're watching these storylines.
Ole Miss signs Australian pro Ben Henshall, sources say
Australian guard Ben Henshall, who has spent the past three seasons playing professional basketball with the Perth Wildcats, has signed with Ole Miss, sources told ESPN.
New AD Eichorst hopes to bring Texas swagger to Wisconsin
New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst, who spent the last eight years at Texas, hopes to bring new energy to Madison.
Amir Khan, viral student manager, reunites with Will Wade at LSU
Amir Khan, the viral student manager from the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament, has entered the transfer portal to reunite with Will Wade at LSU.
Former DraftKings trader charged in Fresno State hoops betting plot
A former DraftKings sportsbook employee faces felony charges related to a betting scheme involving a Fresno State basketball player who allegedly manipulated his performance in a 2025 game, according to law enforcement records.
Ex-NCAA hoops player Kerr Kriisa indicted on alleged $2.2M fraud scam
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been arrested and indicted on a $2.2 million fraud scheme, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
NBA comparisons, recruiting buzz for the best 2027 basketball prospects
These top 2027 recruits bring to mind current NBA stars. Plus, which college programs are they considering?
Sources: Michigan retains Brandon McCoy Jr. after May's exit
Michigan is keeping five-star prospect Brandon McCoy Jr., the latest recruit to announce his intention to stay in the wake of coach Dusty May's departure.
Air Force AD Nathan Pine out after seven years in role
Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.
James Nnaji aims to continue college career at George Mason
James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick who made a controversial move to play for Baylor last season in his college debut, is transferring to George Mason, he told DraftExpress.
St. John's loses Donnie Freeman to torn Achilles
Donnie Freeman, who transferred from Syracuse to St. John's, will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles.
Eichorst returning to home state as new AD at Wisconsin
Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and heading back to the Big Ten as Wisconsin's athletic director nearly a decade after Nebraska fired him from that same position.
Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
With minimal movement among teams in the top 25, let's look at the most impactful newcomer for every roster.
America 250 road trip: A new mom discovers the oldest secret in sports
What makes a sport American? Fans leave clues at a Florida pickleball party, a Charleston crawfish-eating contest and Vince Lombardi's grave.
Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse to host this year's NBA Cup final
The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Vanderbilt lands class of 2027 top-20 guard Gabe Nesmith
Top-20 rising senior Gabe Nesmith -- cousin of Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith -- committed to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, giving coach Mark Byington the highest-ranked recruit of his career.
Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
We're tracking all the player movement across key programs during the offseason ahead of 2026-27.
Ranking the top 100 men's basketball transfers for 2026-27
Top portal name Milan Momcilovic is headed to Kentucky. Here's the outlook for more players on the move.
Elliot Cadeau plans to remain at Michigan after May's exit
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following coach Dusty May's departure, his agent told ESPN.
Clippers draft pick Narcisse Ngoy plans to play at Auburn
Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in this week's NBA draft, says he still plans to play college basketball at Auburn next season.
Ex-NCAA players expected to change pleas in point-shaving case
Three former college basketball players who were charged in a sprawling point-shaving case earlier this year intend to change their pleas, according to court records filed Thursday.
College basketball coaches on the top 2026 NBA draft picks
Here's what coaches who have schemed against the top incoming rookies think about their future upside.
2027 NBA mock draft: Early projections for top 60 prospects
Let's take an early look at the 2027 NBA draft, with the top prospects to keep an eye on and where they could land. Will Tyran Stokes remain No. 1?
Duke's Isaiah Evans among those to land on Night 2 of NBA draft
Isaiah Evans, who had a seat in the green room through the first round of the NBA draft, highlighted the well-known names taken in the second round.
Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022
Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
2026 NBA draft: Round 1 winners, surprise picks, questions
Our ESPN draft insiders break down the twists, turns and trades of Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft