Category: NCAA Basketball

Utah Ends Under Armour Era, Signs Seven-Year Partnership with Adidas Beginning in 2027

Brandon King

A major shift is coming to Salt Lake City. The University of Utah has officially announced a seven-year agreement with Adidas that will make the Three Stripes the exclusive footwear, uniform, apparel, and sideline partner for Utes Athletics beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The move brings an end to Utah’s long-standing relationship with Under Armour, which has outfitted the program since 2008 and served as the school’s department-wide apparel partner since 2011.   This fall will mark the final season of Utah’s 18-year run with Under Armour, closing one…

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15 Players Sue NCAA Over New Five-Year Eligibility Rule One Day After Historic Change

Brandon King

The NCAA’s newly approved age-based eligibility model is already facing a significant legal challenge. Just one day after NCAA officials unanimously approved a new structure that grants student-athletes five years to compete in five seasons beginning either upon college enrollment or when they turn 19 years old, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit seeking an opportunity to benefit from the rule change. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA’s decision to implement the new model without extending eligibility relief to athletes who have already completed four seasons…

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NCAA Officially Adopts New Age-Based Eligibility Model

Brandon King

The NCAA has approved a major change to its eligibility rules, ushering in a new era for college athletics. The Division I governance cabinet unanimously voted to adopt an age-based eligibility structure that will grant student-athletes five years to compete in five seasons, beginning either when they first enroll in college or when they turn 19 years old—whichever occurs first. The move represents one of the most significant eligibility reforms in NCAA history and is designed to create a more standardized framework across all sports. Under the previous system, athletes…

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Report: Michigan Expected to Receive NCAA Notice of Allegations Amid Alleged Tampering Investigation

Brandon King

The University of Michigan could soon find itself facing NCAA scrutiny, according to multiple reports that surfaced Sunday. CBS Sports reporter Brenton Sanderson and ESPN’s Brody Sheetz reported that Michigan is expected to receive a Notice of Allegations (NOA) related to an alleged 2025 tampering scandal. The reports further suggest the investigation could result in significant penalties, including the possibility of vacated wins. At this time, neither the NCAA nor the University of Michigan has publicly confirmed the reports, and no official Notice of Allegations has been announced. The timing…

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Dusty May Set to Become Mavericks Head Coach, Leaving Michigan

Brandon King

Just months after leading Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a national championship, Dusty May is reportedly making the jump to the NBA. According to reports from Adam Schefter , Shams Charania and Pete Thamel of ESPN, May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor. The opportunity to coach reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg reportedly played a major role in May’s decision.   May transformed Michigan into a powerhouse almost immediately after…

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Former Alabama State Players Ruled Permanently Ineligible in Gambling Scandal

Brandon King

The NCAA has permanently ruled four former Alabama State players ineligible after determining they accepted money from gamblers to influence the outcome of a game during the 2024-25 season. Among those sanctioned is Amarr Knox, the hero of Alabama State’s historic first NCAA Tournament victory, along with teammates Shawn Fulcher, Corey Hines, and Tony Madlock. According to the NCAA, the four players accepted a combined $2,000 from gamblers in an effort to manipulate the outcome of the Hornets’ December 5, 2024 matchup against Southern Miss. The NCAA’s investigation concluded that…

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New NCAA Eligibility Requirements Could Affect Top International Players

Brandon King

The NCAA’s proposed “5-in-5” eligibility model could dramatically reshape the future of international recruiting — and some of the world’s top basketball prospects may be the biggest casualties. Under the proposal currently being advanced by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, athletes would receive five years of eligibility beginning after either their 19th birthday or high school graduation, whichever comes first.   That sounds simple on the surface, but it creates a potentially massive issue for international players who often spend multiple years competing professionally overseas before entering the…

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Jerry Stackhouse reportedly among candidates for Bulls head coaching vacancy

Brandon King

The Chicago Bulls may be turning to a familiar basketball name as they search for their next head coach. According to multiple reports, former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse has emerged as a candidate for Chicago’s vacant head coaching position following the franchise’s decision to move in a different direction. Stackhouse, who currently serves as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, is viewed as one of several names being evaluated as the Bulls attempt to reshape the future of the organization. Stackhouse has steadily built a strong coaching résumé…

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Tracy McGrady named Strategic Advisor to Wagner Basketball 

Brandon King

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has officially been named Strategic Advisor to the Wagner Seahawks men’s basketball program. In the newly created role, McGrady will work alongside head coach Dwan McMillan on basketball operations, recruiting, marketing, player development, and NIL strategy.   According to Wagner College, McGrady will serve in a volunteer capacity due to NCAA rules, as his son, Laymen McGrady, is joining the program after previously redshirting at Oral Roberts University.   McGrady said the opportunity is especially meaningful because he never attended college himself before heading…

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Maryland Eastern Shore guard Justin Monden commits to Indiana

Brandon King

University of Maryland Eastern Shore transfer guard Justin Monden has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers, giving head coach Darian DeVries another backcourt addition through the portal.   The 6-foot guard spent the 2025-26 season at Maryland Eastern Shore, averaging 6.0 points and 1.6 assists in 32 appearances. Before that, he played two seasons at Division II Georgia Southwestern State University, where he showed more offensive production and perimeter shooting ability.  This was particularly on display as a sophomore, a season in which Monden averaged 12.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1…

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