NCAAB News & Updates
Real-time stories, injury reports, tactical breakdowns and standings updates.
NCAA promotional deal could include athlete NIL ↗
The NCAA and Playfly Sports have agreed to a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.
2027, 2028 NBA draft: What we learned from a summer of scouting ↗
After a summer of scouting, draft analyst Jeremy Woo breaks down the early players to keep an eye on for the 2027 and 2028 draft.
UNC, NC State schedule nonconference matchup ↗
With a reduction in ACC conference games, UNC and NC State scheduled a second matchup, a nonconference game in neutral Greensboro, on Dec. 15.
Ingram out; hoops coach named UAB interim AD ↗
Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years as UAB athletic director, with men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy becoming interim AD during a search for a replacement.
UConn hiring Spurs' Stevens as GM, source says ↗
UConn has found its replacement for general manager Tom Moore with the hiring of Spurs director of grassroots scouting Charlie Stevens, a source said.
Sources: Michigan State to hire W. Michigan AD ↗
Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its new AD, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
2026 HOF class honors women's hoops, NBA icons ↗
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Reports: Sankey tells SEC to follow eligibility rules ↗
Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to SEC members reminding them to move carefully when adding players suddenly allowed by court rulings to seek a fifth year of eligibility.
Trimble leaves UNC 'home,' commits to Louisville ↗
Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville next season following the court ruling that gave class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility.
Sources: Hurricanes' Lucas gets extension, raise ↗
Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has a new five-year deal, sources told ESPN.
SEC 2026-27 projections: 3 possible champions, 3 teams that won't go dancing, more ↗
From going undefeated to missing the NCAA tournament, here are the best and worst outcomes for every SEC team.
16 mid-majors to play in Field of 68 tipoff event ↗
The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.