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Tony Bennett, Virginia Men’s Basketball Coach, Abruptly Retires at 55
Bennett led the Cavaliers to a national championship in 2019.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately
Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediatelySports - ABC News - October 17 -
Liberty Finally Give New York City a Basketball Championship
New York got its first basketball championship in 48 years, as the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in front of exuberant fans in Brooklyn.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
College basketball rankings: Rotation questions for the Top 25 and 1 teams
The best teams in America have to sort some things out quickly with the season opener rapidly approaching.Sports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
The Playlist: Week 1 fantasy basketball wavier wire pickups and schedules notes
Dan Titus kicks off the NBA season with a look at the players you should consider adding to your fantasy hoops team now.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
If You Like ‘Moneyball,’ You’ll Love This College Basketball Team
Iowa State isn’t quite college basketball’s Oakland A’s, but it has no designs on becoming the New York Yankees.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43
Abdur-Rahim died of complications from a medical procedure in a battle with an aggressive illness.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
USF basketball coach Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43
South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died during a medical procedure Thursday, the school said.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43
South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has diedSports - ABC News - October 25 -
USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43
South Florida coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who led the Bulls to the American Athletic Conference’s regular-season championship a year ago, has died, the school announced Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
'We felt like he was on his way': Amir Abdur-Rahim's death is an immeasurable loss for college basketball
It was Abdur-Rahim’s hope that he could “teach life through basketball” and help the players he coached avoid that pitfall.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?
After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Chris Paul’s Legendary Basketball Career Has a Surprising Second Act
“He’s basically been coaching along with playing,” Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Gatorade signs Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg to NIL deal
Flagg is one of many players capitalizing on their NIL opportunities in this new era of college sports.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
2 popular breakout picks are going in opposite directions
Dan Titus debuts the Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check by taking a closer look at Cam Thomas making the leap and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Standouts from the updated women's basketball recruiting player rankings
As high school basketball begins, these are the players to watch from ESPN's updated 2025, 2026 and 2027 rankings. Plus, freshmen to keep an eye on.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
USC’s Kiki Iriafen heads list of transfers in women’s basketball
USC's Kiki Iriafen can’t wait to start delivering highlight-worthy plays with JuJu Watkins now that the former Pac-12 rivals are teammates in the Big Ten Conference.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large
The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.Sports - The New York Times - November 1 -
Stephanie White: An Indiana basketball legend and a good fit for Clark
White is an upgrade on the sideline and will be tasked with turning the Fever into a contender.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
2024 NCAAB: How to watch every college basketball game this season
How to keep up with NCAA basketball this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
NCAA basketball 2024-25 predictions: will Cooper Flagg live up to the hype?
The college basketball season tips off on Monday across the United States. Will the UConn men do a rare three-peat? Can anyone replace Caitlin Clark? Our writers weigh inSports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
NCAA basketball 2024-25 predictions: will Cooper Flagg live up to the hype?
The college basketball season tips off on Monday across the United States. Will the UConn men do a rare three-peat? Can anyone replace Caitlin Clark? Our writers weigh in. The dissolution of the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Duke, UConn, KU top men's basketball title odds
Duke, UConn and Kansas are favored by sportsbooks as men's college basketball title favorites entering the 2024-25 season.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Cooper Flagg, College Basketball’s Phenom, Delivers Highlight Dunks in Debut
The No. 7-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a win over Maine, as Flagg finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Before He Was College Basketball Royalty, He Taught High School History
Dan Hurley, the winner of two national championships at Connecticut, started his career as a teacher at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
November Madness: Ranking the top eight in-season college basketball tournaments this month
The fields are loaded with quality in these tournaments set for the early portion of the 2024-25 seasonSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation
With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
From Deep: Updated fantasy basketball tiers for the 2024 NBA Draft class
We're nearly through three weeks of the fantasy basketball season, so Dan Titus decided to gauge the first-year players' current value.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
NCAA Basketball: How to watch tonight's UNC vs. Kansas game
It's the first full week of NCAA basketball, here's how to watch the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks play the No. 9 University of North Carolina Tar Heels.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 13 hours ago -
Women’s Basketball Isn’t Having a Moment. This Is Our New Reality.
What we’re seeing is long overdue, and it still feels like it’s just getting started, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.
After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.Sports - The New York Times - 4 hours ago -
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden accused of sexual harassment – report
Gators coach accused of harassing female UF students Accusations reported by student newspaper on Friday Multiple women have accused Todd Golden, the men’s basketball coach at Florida, of ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago
