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NCSU's Wade: Critics of Williams 'shut the hell up'

NC State coach Will Wade went on a postgame rant while defending Darrion Williams, who is going through a rough stretch as the Wolfpack continue to win. ... Continue Reading

🏀 How every five-star commit fits at new school

Breaking down top class of 2026 commitments, including a second five-star for Duke. ... Continue Reading

NCAA clarifies eligibility stance amid criticism

President Charlie Baker clarified the NCAA's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience Tuesday, saying "it has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an NBA contract." ... Continue Reading

Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1

Duke moved atop the 2026 recruiting class rankings after Deron Rippey Jr., the No. 3-ranked point guard in the country, became the Blue Devils' third five-star commitment. ... Continue Reading

Welsh, longtime SUNY Potsdam coach, dies at 89

Jerry Welsh, a former longtime men's basketball coach at SUNY Potsdam and a recent finalist for enshrinement into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 89. ... Continue Reading

Calipari bemoans state of NCAA hoops: 'No rules'

With recent additions of players with professional experience to college teams, Arkansas coach John Calipari said Monday that without new rules, the sport will lose high school players. ... Continue Reading

Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism

Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he's merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball. ... Continue Reading

Why did Baylor sign an NBA draft pick at midseason? Because the NCAA made it so

The fault falls to college sports' leaders who spent decades defending amateurism with dated legal arguments. ... Continue Reading

Guard Lowery no longer at Marquette, Smart says

Zaide Lowery is no longer part of Marquette's team, the program announced Sunday, after the 6-foot-5 guard started the Golden Eagles' first nine games of the season, averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds. ... Continue Reading

Davidson renames historic exit after Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors guard was recognized by his alma mater with an exit in his name. ... Continue Reading

Upcoming tests for remaining six undefeateds

When could Arizona, Michigan, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, Nebraska or Miami (Ohio) suffer their first loss? ... Continue Reading

ACC preview: Final Four contenders, more March Madness predictions

Three Final Four hopefuls. Eight more tournament potentials. Could the ACC's era of mediocrity end this season? ... Continue Reading

Conference player of the year predictions -- revisited

More than 20 of our 31 preseason picks have changed. See who keeps their spot -- and joins the mix. ... Continue Reading

Men's basketball conference player of the year predictions -- revisited

More than 20 of our 31 preseason picks have changed. See who keeps their spot -- and joins the mix. ... Continue Reading

📈 Reranked: Freshman of the Year contenders

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson rounds out a solid top three while three new names crack the latest edition. ... Continue Reading