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Tyler Tejada, the new 6’8”, 220-pound forward for Cincinnati, is primed to roar in the Big 12 after a stellar season at Towson, averaging 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 48% from the field. With his AC/DC “TNT” anthem fueling his drive, he’s joined by fellow big addition MJ Collins — Utah State’s top scorer — whom Tejada believes will elevate the Bearcats’ offense. After...

Iowa State’s AD Jamie Pollard is stepping down next year, paving the way for a major leadership transition as the Cyclones’ football and basketball programs soar under Matt Campbell and T.J. Otzelberger. With Otzelberger firmly committed to staying — despite whispers of a North Carolina offer — the real story is how Pollard’s departure will impact his future and the search for his successor, a dec...

Darryn Peterson is heating up the NBA draft buzz as a potential top pick—some even calling him “sensational” for his scoring and shooting. The Utah Jazz have already selected him, betting big on his upside, but his injury history looms as a major question mark. With the hype, the talent, and the risk, Peterson’s journey could redefine what it means to be a breakout star—if he stays healthy. Listen...

Cincinnati’s 2026-27 roster just got a major upgrade as veteran scorers MJ Collins and Kolby King are cleared to play another season, thanks to a recent court ruling. Collins, a standout at Utah State who averaged over 17 points per game, is poised to lead the team in scoring, while King brings elite defense and clutch offense. Together, they’re key pieces in Cincinnati’s plan to build one of the...

Ohio’s four biggest college basketball programs are set to collide this October—not in arenas, but on a tennis court in Mason, Ohio, for the first-ever CareSource Invitational. Ohio State vs. Cincinnati and Dayton vs. Xavier will battle outdoors under the sun, sparking wild ideas for future games at iconic Ohio spots like Cedar Point or the Field of Corn statues. It’s a bold, creative twist design...

MJ Collins, the six-foot-four guard who averaged 17+ points per game and helped Utah State win an NCAA tournament game, is getting a second chance at college basketball thanks to a landmark court ruling in Hamilton County. The decision grants him—and other Division I athletes—an extra year of eligibility, prompting Collins to immediately commit to Cincinnati under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun, wh...

Ohio State, Cincinnati, Xavier, and Dayton are teaming up for a high-energy preseason double-header on October 7th at the Linder Family Tennis Center — a bold new tradition designed to ignite basketball season early. With top talent, passionate fans, and prime matchups (Buckeyes vs. Bearcats, Flyers vs. Musketeers), this outdoor showdown promises a sell-out crowd and a glimpse into what’s ahead fo...

Kashie Natt’s NCAA eligibility saga just took a major twist: a Payne County judge has reinstated him to Oklahoma State’s roster, letting him return to team activities immediately. After the NCAA revoked his waivers following his transfer from Sam Houston, Natt and his legal team argued the decision violated NCAA rules by ignoring his circumstances and timeline. Now, with a court order in hand, Nat...

The sports world is electric with standout performances—from Norchad Omier’s deep threes and Nique Clifford’s jaw-dropping dunks to Merrill Kelly’s dominant baseball start and Wyatt Langford’s clutch walk-off hit. Young talents like Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Darius Acuff Jr. are making waves in Summer League and beyond, while off-court strategy heats up with debates over max contracts and roster moves...

Cincinnati Bearcats are ramping up their non-conference game plan for 2026-27, locking in a home-and-home showdown with Minnesota — a major-conference foe coming off a 15-win season — as part of a bold strategy to face at least five or six top-100 teams before Big Twelve play. The Bearcats are also co-hosting the high-energy CareSource Invitational on October 7 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center,...

A major Ohio judge just paused the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility policy, giving 15 student-athletes a lifeline to compete in 2026-27 and bypass the transfer portal’s strict window. Players like Filip Borovicanin and MJ Collins are directly impacted, as the ruling challenges the NCAA’s move to start eligibility clocks at enrollment or age 19 — a system critics say unfairly sidelines younger athl...

BYU basketball is reloading for next season after losing 12 players, bringing back just five scholarship players — three of whom missed most of last year due to injury. The big win? Robert Wright III decided to stay, withdrawing from the transfer portal after visiting Kentucky. They’ve added seven new players, including Lithuania’s Dovydas Buika, Kentucky transfer Collin Chandler, and highly-toute...

Kansas is in the mix to land five-star forward Demarcus Henry, a top-5 overall recruit from Arizona, who’s down to eight schools — including the Jayhawks. With another five-star commit Javon Bardwell already locked in, Kansas could build a historic 2027 class. Though Ohio State and BYU lead the race thanks to family ties, Bill Self’s track record proves he can pull off the impossible — just like w...

Kansas Jayhawks are reloading for 2026-27 with a stacked, star-studded roster that could crack the top 25. Freshman phenom Tyran Stokes, the nation’s No. 1 recruit, headlines the offense, while a dynamic backcourt duo of Leroy Blyden Jr. and Taylen Kinney adds versatility. The frontcourt features rising talents Keanu Dawes and Christian Reeves, with sophomore Paul Mbiya lurking as a breakout candi...

The Big 12 is shaking up this season as teams rebuild after massive offseason losses and coaching changes. Houston stays atop the projections with key transfers, Arizona reloads with elite recruits, and Kansas eyes a bounce-back with top talent. Texas Tech gets star JT Toppin back, BYU tries to rebound, and Cincinnati surprises with a transfer-heavy roster. Baylor’s future hinges on freshman Dylan...

Five-star 2027 recruit Demarcus Henry, ranked No. 5 overall and top small forward, just released his top eight schools — including Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, UConn, BYU, Arkansas, Louisville, and Ohio State — as he seeks a program that’ll challenge him, develop his game, and prep him for the NBA. Already dominating with 15+ points and 8+ rebounds per game in Arizona and leading the USA U18...

Texas Tech basketball just got a huge boost as star JT Toppin confirms he’s returning for the 2026-27 season after missing the end of last year with a torn ACL. Before the injury, Toppin was tearing it up with over 21 points and 10 rebounds per game, a dominant double-double threat and tough defender. His return solidifies the frontcourt as the team navigates changes in the backcourt with Christia...

The Iowa State Cyclones are undergoing a major shakeup this season, with three top scorers from last year gone—Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky, Joshua Jefferson drafted by the NBA, and Tamin Lipsey signing with the Pacers. Nate Heise, a key contributor, has also used up his eligibility. On the coaching staff, T.J. Otzelberger lost assistants JR Blount and Kyle Green, who moved to head coaching roles,...

BYU just snagged a basketball gem: 19-year-old Lithuanian guard Dovydas Buika, a four-star recruit who’s already making waves. Standing 6’6”, he’s got point guard instincts despite playing wing, and he lit up the FIBA U18 EuroBasket with a near-triple-double against Serbia — 20 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, and 4-of-5 threes. He’s expected to be a major playmaking force for BYU, easing the load o...

Oklahoma State guard Kashie Natt just got a temporary legal win that lets him practice and play while his NCAA eligibility battle rages on — but the NCAA isn’t backing down, calling the ruling flawed and insisting Natt already got his extra year. The dispute traces back to a similar case involving Diego Pavia, which led to a blanket waiver the NCAA now says applies to Natt — even though his legal...

Big Ohio basketball showdowns on the horizon? Cincinnati, Xavier, Dayton, and Ohio State are reportedly teaming up for a major exhibition event—no official stats, but huge buzz. Coaches want more in-state rivalries, fans want the hype, and the whole state’s basketball scene could get a major boost. Details still emerging, but expect an official announcement soon—this could be the pre-season buzzma...