March Madness 2025 will include these former Kentucky high school basketball stars

There's no shortage of Kentuckians who'll participate in March Madness. Here are 21 players from the commonwealth to follow during NCAA tournaments.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Longhorns men's basketball showing interest in former Drexel guard

As Kobe MaGee looks for a new home the Longhorns could be a fit

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Former Alabama basketball guard to reportedly re-enter NCAA transfer portal

After transferring from Alabama last offseason, Davin Cosby is reportedly re-entering the transfer portal after a season at Wake Forest.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Former Bloomington North basketball standout hits transfer portal

JQ Roberts keeping his options open after two-year stay at Vanderbilt

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Ben Gregg, Graham Ike applaud former Gonzaga teammate Anton Watson's first NBA points

Mar. 19—WICHITA, Kan. — Gonzaga is busy preparing to play Georgia on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament, college basketball's biggest stage. But a few Zags made time Wednesday to applaud former ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Prep talk: Like father, like son. Drew Spooner officiates first state basketball final

Drew Spooner, son of former NBA referee Bill Spooner, officiated the Division II boys basketball championship game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Notre Dame men’s basketball star Austin Carr’s legend still lives on

Former Notre Dame men’s basketball star Austin Carr still has his name all along the top individual scoring charts in the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral

The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Covid memories: Giving birth alone, pavement pubs and hugs outside funerals

People tell the BBC about their memories of new hobbies and relationships, of loneliness, and of joy and grief.

BBC News - 5d

Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71

ABC News - Mar. 12

Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73

The point guard, known for his off-kilter headbands, was a fan favorite in the community and a devoted proponent of Seattle basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Ezra Williams on last Georgia basketball team to win in NCAA Tournament, this year's Bulldogs

Georgia basketball is seeking its first NCAA Tournament win since 2002 on Thursday. Former All-SEC guard Ezra Williams on that drought and this year's team:

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Louisville basketball honors Cards legend Junior Bridgeman at ACC Tournament

Former U of L men's basketball player Junior Bridgeman died this week at 71. The Cards wore a patch honoring him in their first game since he passed.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Arkansas hires Oral Roberts' Kelsi Musick as women's basketball coach

Arkansas hired Kelsi Musick as its women's basketball coach, the school announced Friday. The former Oral Roberts coach signed a five-year deal worth $600,000 a season. “As I spoke to Kelsi and ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

USF hires Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson as basketball coach

USF has announced the hiring of Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson, a former Alabama assistant, as its next men’s basketball coach. Hodgson, 37, also was linked closely to the UNLV vacancy. A western ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Sacramento State to hire Mike Bibby as basketball coach, AP source says

Former Sacramento Kings star Mike Bibby will be hired as the basketball coach at Sacramento State, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. Bibby won an NCAA title ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Former Bantam, Maniac Chatfield headlines local connections to March Madness

Mar. 21—When the third-seeded Iowa State men's basketball team tips off against No. 14 seed Lipscomb at 10:30 a.m. Pacific today on TNT, Clarkston boys basketball coach Justin Jones knows exactly ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21

Legacy of weight-loss pioneer remembered

Margaret Miles-Bramwell's colleagues remember her life and legacy ahead of her funeral on Monday.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Former Purdue basketball player's career high clinches NCAA tournament berth Indiana seeks

Colorado State will be dancing, in part thanks to Ethan Morton's career high. He was at Purdue for four seasons, and it may leave Indiana out of the field.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Former Memphis basketball player and coach Tony Madlock leads Alabama State to NCAA tournament

Tony Madlock, who played with and coached with Penny Hardaway at Memphis, is headed to the NCAA tournament as Alabama State's head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Former Missouri coach Robin Pingeton hired to lead Wisconsin women's basketball program

The Badgers new coach succeeds Marisa Moseley, who resigned earlier this month after four seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Best Cinderella Story in Men’s College Basketball Comes With a Twist

St. Thomas, coached by a former psychology professor, is good enough to play in the N.C.A.A. Tournament. It has to wait until 2026.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

What Kim Mulkey said about former LSU coach Will Wade getting hired at NC State

Kim Mulkey overlapped with Will Wade one year at LSU. Earlier this week, Wade was announced as NC State's next men's basketball coach.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Darius Garland prominent in Vanderbilt basketball's NCAA Tournament trip to Cleveland

Former BA star Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers were at Vanderbilt practicing last week, in fact. Vandy plays in Cleveland on Friday in March Madness.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Grant Ellis' next chapter: How basketball built 'The Bachelor' star

Former Iona Gaels guard Grant Ellis, once too focused on earning his spot to think about dating, is now the star of "The Bachelor."

ESPN - 4d

Deja Blue: Now with Oregon, former Tar Heel Kelly faces Duke in NCAA Tournament

Aside from those playing for fellow Tobacco Road programs, there is perhaps no other women’s basketball player in the country more familiar with Cameron Indoor Stadium and the Duke Blue Devils than ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Penn hires former Iowa coach McCaffery to lift fallen program back into Ivy contention

Penn hired Fran McCaffery as its men’s basketball coach on Thursday, two weeks after he was fired at Iowa in a season where the Hawkeyes won their fewest games and had their lowest Big Ten ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Social media reacts as nation's top basketball recruit Aaliyah Chavez commits to Oklahoma

NBA star and former Oklahoma Sooner Trae Young headlines social media reactions to Aaliyah Chavez's commitment.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Josiah Allick makes professional debut in New Zealand

A former Nebraska basketball standout made his professional debut last week. Josiah Allick helped the Southland Sharks to victory.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Wofford head coach Dwight Perry set for Rupp Arena return in NCAA Tournament

Former Kentucky player Dwight Perry will return to Rupp Arena as Wofford's head coach against Tennessee basketball.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Angel Reese wins Unrivaled League championship, defensive player of the year

Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese now has a professional championship, taking home the title in the Unrivaled league

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

March Madness 2025: President Barack Obama reveals brackets, predicts Duke and South Carolina to win it all

Obama, a noted basketball fan and former player, has selected two favorites as his winners.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Ex-Xavier coach Miller hired as next HC at Texas

Former Xavier coach Sean Miller was named the men's basketball head coach of the Texas Longhorns, the school announced on Monday.

ESPN - 4d

The Herren Shootout is here. These are the big names expected to play

The Herren Shootout features former college players, high basketball players, current D1 recruits and some pros

Yahoo Sports - 3d

2025 March Madness: Ex-coaches, players with ties to commonwealth in NCAA Sweet 16

How are former basketball players and coaches faring in the NCAA Tournament after leaving Kentucky? Here's what you need to know.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Is former All-Pro wide receiver an option for Commanders?

Could former All-Pro receiver be an option for Commanders.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Texas vs Tennessee basketball: What times do Longhorns play in SEC tournament game?

The Texas Longhorns will play former coach Rick Barnes and Tennessee in the 3rd round of the SEC tournament. Here's everything to know about the game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14