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Tuesday, Nov 19

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Villanova hires Roedl as new athletic director

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Villanova has hired Eric Roedl away from Oregon as the Wildcats' new athletic director, the school announced Tuesday.

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Men's Bracketology: Kentucky and Champions Classic prove why November games matter

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Duke and Alabama drop off the top line -- to the delight of UConn and Auburn.

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The best boys' high school basketball teams in 2024-25

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As the 2024-25 boys high school basketball season gets underway, these are the best teams in the country.

Monday, Nov 18

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Men: AP poll Week 2 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

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The latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season. Here's what you need to know about all 25 teams.

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6

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Kansas added five first-place votes in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, strengthening its grip on the No. 1 spot, while Purdue jumped seven spots to No. 6.

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Dad, for the win: Rick Pitino, St. John's top Lobos

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Rick Pitino improved to 3-1 in coaching matchups against his son Richard, as No. 22 St. John's passed its first real test this season by topping New Mexico 85-71.

Saturday, Nov 16

09

Bailey's Rutgers career begins with 17 points, win

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Ace Bailey, who sat out Rutgers' first two games with what was called a"basketball injury," had 17 points in his college debut Friday night.

Tonje scores 41 as Wisconsin topples No. 9 Arizona

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John Tonje had one of the nation's most extraordinary individual performances of the young season Friday night by scoring 41 points -- two shy of the Wisconsin record -- in the Badgers' 103-88 win over No. 9 Arizona.

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No. 22 Hannah picks Alabama, cites culture, Oats

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Davion Hannah, ranked No. 22 in the ESPN 100, committed to Alabama on Friday, giving Nate Oats his third four-star recruit of the 2025 class.

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Fresh-picked Orange: Melo's son Kiyan tabs Cuse

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Kiyan Anthony, the No. 36 overall recruit in the class of 2025 and son of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, is following in his father's footsteps and committing to Syracuse.

Friday, Nov 15

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Kentucky is a title contender! Duke is doomed? Judging five early-season overreactions

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Two weeks into the 2024-25 season, we're seeing potential championship contenders, hot seat names and more -- or are we? Will these trends last?

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Gators plan to redshirt 7-foot-9 freshman Rioux

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Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to redshirt.

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Top Texas prospect Flemings commits to Houston

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Top-25 senior Kingston Flemings, the No. 1 player in the state of Texas, announced his commitment to Houston on Thursday.

Thursday, Nov 14

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Florida's Klavzar cleared by NCAA to play '24-25

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Florida guard Urban Klavzar, who spent time with a Spanish professional team, was cleared to play this season by the NCAA on Thursday.

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The super 16 players to watch this season, according to Dickie V

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This season has Diaper Dandies, including Cooper Flagg, and superstars, including RJ Davis.

Power Rankings: Gonzaga, Auburn, Kentucky make gains

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Statement wins will weigh more in the first 10 days of the season, which is how the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats find themselves with a massive boost.

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St. John's wins first game since return to Top 25

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St. John's, back in the national rankings at No. 22, beat Wagner 66-45 on Wednesday night for its first victory as a Top 25 team in almost 10 years.

Wednesday, Nov 13

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UK leans on experience in statement win vs. Duke

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A Kentucky team made up of veteran players leaned on their experience Tuesday night against a young Duke squad to secure the Wildcats' first Champions Classic win since 2020.

08

Scheyer: Duke's continued cramping 'concerning'

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After another one of his star freshmen dealt with cramping issues, Duke Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said after Tuesday's 77-72 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats the recurring issue was "concerning," adding that the program has to "take a…

07

KU's precarious top spot, Flagg's costly turnovers, more from the Champions Classic

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The Champions Classic had poor shooting, a major upset, questions about the No. 1 team and more.

06

Extra-motivated Dickinson powers Kansas by MSU

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Hunter Dickinson led all players with 28 points and 12 rebounds as No. 1 Kansas downed Michigan State, 77-69.

Tuesday, Nov 12

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Ex-NBAer Singler's cryptic IG post draws concern

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Kyle Singler, who starred at Duke and played several seasons in the NBA, has drawn concern after a cryptic Instagram post in which he said, "I fear for my life every day."

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'There's disbelief about him because he's just that good': Inside Flagg's improbable rise

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From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test -- all designed to define his ceiling.

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AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

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Kansas? Alabama? Connecticut? Let's take a look at the top 25 teams of the first week of the season.

NBA mock draft: Givony and Woo predict 30 first-round picks, including Cooper Flagg's landing spot

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Three Duke players in the top 10? Where does the Rutgers duo land? And a Baylor guard moving up? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2025 first round.

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Ranking the 10 best 2025 recruiting classes before the early signing period

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The top four aren't unexpected, but which schools snuck in with some surprising commitments ahead of the early signing period beginning Nov. 13?

Why Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend

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It wasn't an easy decision, but when Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK fandom.

08

Golden coaches UF, asks for patience amid inquiry

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After four "challenging" days, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night before the Gators played Grambling State.

07

Calipari, Hogs add second top-10 recruit for '25

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Arkansas is now the only program in the country with multiple top-10 commits already in the fold, with guard Meleek Thomas, No. 9 in the ESPN 100, joining Darius Acuff.

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Champions Classic ESPN schedule: MSU-KU, Duke-Kentucky

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It's time for the 2024 Champions Classic! Check out how to watch Michigan State vs. Kansas and Duke vs. Kentucky on ESPN now.