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Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for new job

Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for new job

Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams is on his way to a new job.

Former Maryland players may not be happy with Buzz Williams hire
Watch: Scott Van Pelt has harsh words for Kevin Willard
...but Van Pelt's frustration is misguided
Todd Golden explains Walter Clayton Jr. and his importance to Florida
Shaq's son Shaqir O'Neal commits to play for father's former enemy
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Shaq's son Shaqir O’Neal commits to play for father's former enemy

Shaq's son Shaqir O’Neal commits to play for father's former enemy

Shaqir O’Neal has decided to play for a guy whom his father had multiple heated playoff battles against. 

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit
The 'NBA games with 40 points on 100 true shooting percentage' quiz
Former TCU center Ernest Udeh Jr. to be a big name to watch in the transfer portal

Former TCU center Ernest Udeh Jr. to be a big name to watch in the transfer portal

Udeh was a junior this past season for TCU and averaged 6.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

The 25 greatest college basketball teams that didn't win a national championship
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 1
Washington lands former Rutgers center Sommerville in portal

Washington lands former Rutgers center Lathan Sommerville in transfer portal

Washington basketball head coach Danny Sprinkle is undoubtedly looking for some high-upside talent in the transfer portal after a 13-18 season in 2024-25, and the Huskies may have found just that type of player.

Washington suffers biggest portal loss as Tyler Harris leaves
The 25 all-time unsung heroes of the men's NCAA tournament
Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / April 1
Todd Golden explains Walter Clayton Jr. and his importance to Florida

Todd Golden explains Walter Clayton Jr. and his importance to Florida

Senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. has done a bit of everything for the Florida Gators this season, but that was never more clear than in the Elite Eight against Texas Tech.

Clayton Jr. leads Florida past Texas Tech, on to Final Four
Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 1
Texas lands former Xavier wing Dailyn Swain via transfer portal

Texas lands former Xavier wing Dailyn Swain via transfer portal

It's a new era for the Texas Longhorns men's basketball program under head coach Sean Miller.

CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal
The 25 all-time unsung heroes of the men's NCAA tournament
Maryland Terrapins News / Yardbarker / April 1
Former Maryland players may not be happy with Williams hire

Former Maryland players may not be happy with Buzz Williams hire

Maryland has brought in an experienced new head coach after Kevin Williard kicked the program on his way out the door, but it is safe to assume at least some of the school's alumni will not be pleased with the hire.

Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for new job
Transfer roundup: Maryland loses two starters as coach leaves
Scott Van Pelt's frustration with Kevin Willard is misguided
Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 1
Scott Van Pelt's frustration with Kevin Willard is misguided

Scott Van Pelt's frustration with Kevin Willard is misguided

ESPN's Scott Van Pelt recently took issue with former Maryland men's basketball coach Kevin Willard for his actions before leaving for the same role at Villanova. The Terrapins alum might want to thank Willard instead.

Maryland hires Texas A&M's Buzz Williams as coach
Villanova names Maryland's Kevin Willard as head coach
The 25 greatest NCAA men's and women's tournament coaches
Connecticut Huskies News / Hoops Rumors / April 1
Big East Freshman of the Year to enter 2025 NBA Draft

Big East Freshman of the Year to enter 2025 NBA Draft

UConn forward Liam McNeeley is entering the 2025 NBA draft.

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The 'Men's Tournament Most Outstanding Player' quiz
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / April 1
Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Final Four matchups are set

After the completion of Monday's women's NCAA Tournament games, the field for the women's Final Four is set.

Sarah Strong's incredible game shows why UConn should win title
Texas makes first Final Four since 2003 after beating TCU
Notre Dame star makes a shocking decision about the WNBA Draft
SEC cellar-dwellers make play for relevancy with transfer portal addition
Rick Pitino, St. John's land this star player in transfer portal
Maryland won't have a shot at hiring Alabama HC Nate Oats
St. John's Red Storm News / Yardbarker / April 1
Rick Pitino lands key transfers as St. John's builds for the future

Rick Pitino lands key transfers as St. John's builds for the future

Rick Pitino’s offseason overhaul at St. John’s is in full swing.

The 25 greatest college basketball teams that didn't win a national championship
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 1
Strong's incredible game shows why UConn should win title

Sarah Strong's incredible game shows why UConn should win title

UConn women's basketball has produced staggering talent throughout the years, yet no one has had an NCAA tournament game as a freshman like forward Sarah Strong's in Monday's 78-64 Elite Eight win over USC.

Paige Bueckers' 31 steers UConn past USC, into Final Four
Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Final Four matchups are set
The 'Women's Naismith Award winners' quiz
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 31
SEC basketball cellar-dwellers make play for relevancy

SEC cellar-dwellers make play for relevancy with CBB transfer portal addition

After watching most of the rest of the SEC have all the fun this season, LSU wants in on the action.

Rick Pitino, St. John's land star player in transfer portal
Transfer portal bites Oregon State, UCF heading into Crown
Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal
The 25 greatest junior college basketball players of all time
The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz
Notre Dame star makes shocking WNBA Draft decision

Notre Dame star makes shocking WNBA Draft decision

On Monday, Notre Dame senior guard Olivia Miles threw a wrench into teams' 2025 WNBA Draft plans.

Texas women make first Final Four since 2003 after beating TCU
Fourth-quarter surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four
Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 31
Texas women make first Final Four since 2003

Texas women make first Final Four since 2003 after beating TCU

The Texas women's basketball team hasn't been to the Final Four since 2003. In that season, as the No. 5 seed, they lost to the No. 1-seeded UConn Huskies and legendary head coach Geno Auriemma.

Fourth-quarter surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four
Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance
The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / March 31
Trae Young named assistant GM for college basketball program

Trae Young named assistant GM for college basketball program

Hawks star guard Trae Young announced on ESPN’s "NBA Today" (video link) that he’s accepted the position of assistant GM for the Oklahoma Sooners basketball program

Dyson Daniels sets Hawks franchise record, continues historic season
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The '60-point scorers in the NBA' quiz
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 31
Maryland won't have a shot at hiring Alabama HC Nate Oats

Maryland won't have a shot at hiring Alabama HC Nate Oats

The Maryland Terrapins are looking for a new head coach after Kevin Willard left them for the head-coaching position at Villanova.

Oats had brutally honest take on Alabama losing to Duke
Report: Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Big East job
Ex-Maryland star campaigns for team’s head-coaching job
The 25 greatest college basketball teams that didn't win a national championship
The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31
Rick Pitino, St. John's land star player in transfer portal

Rick Pitino, St. John's land star player in transfer portal

Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm are moving on quickly from their early NCAA Tournament exit and adding new talent to the squad.

Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal
CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal
The 25 greatest junior college basketball players of all time
The '1990-91 UNLV Runnin' Rebels' quiz
Rutgers' Dylan Harper announces major decision on future

Rutgers' Dylan Harper announces major decision on future

Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper, one of the top prospects in this year’s draft class, announced on ESPN’s "NBA Today" on Monday that he’ll be entering the 2025 NBA Draft

St. John's RJ Luis Jr. enters NBA Draft, transfer portal
2025 NBA Draft: Norchad Omier scouting report
Nets, Raptors playing the (NBA draft) odds
20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game
The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30
Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1

Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1

Here are some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's Elite Eight action. 

Men's Final Four provides the best teams but not the most interesting
Auburn takes down Michigan State
Auburn’s Johni Broome has major injury scare during Elite Eight game
Houston clamps down Tennessee
Report: Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Villanova HC job
HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 30
Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers

Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance

Here are three winners and losers from Sunday's games.

Late surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four
Gabriela Jaquez's heroics lead UCLA past LSU to first Final Four
No superstar rematch this time as USC enters Elite Eight vs. UConn
Texas, TCU are both one step away from elusive Final Four berth
TCU guard Hailey Van Lith is the NCAA Tournament’s best story
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30
Men's Final Four provides the best but not most interesting

Men's Final Four provides the best teams but not the most interesting

Even though these four teams should — in theory — provide the best possible basketball for this level, seeing the tournament go straight chalk robs the whole thing of some of the magic and chaos that the tournament is usually defined by.

Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1
Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: Duke defense, Florida offense propel No. 1s to Final Four  
Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance
The 25 greatest NCAA men's tournament upsets of the 21st century
The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 30
South Carolina women surge to fifth straight Final Four

Fourth-quarter surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four

If they keep showing resilience at the end of games, they could repeat as national champions. 

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Elite Eight field is set
Paige Bueckers has game for the ages in UConn's blowout win over Oklahoma 
TCU guard Hailey Van Lith is NCAA Tournament’s best story
The 'Women's Naismith Award winners' quiz
CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal

CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal

The player transfer portal is by far the biggest disturbance to the college athletics system but coaching changes may be the most under-recognized cause.

VCU hires Phil Martelli Jr. as new head coach
Reports: Columbia hires Florida's Kevin Hovde
Is Texas making the right call with reported coaching change?
The 25 greatest junior college basketball players of all time
The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30
Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: No. 1s reach Final Four

Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: Duke defense, Florida offense propel No. 1s to Final Four  

With half of the men's 2025 Final Four set, here are the day's winners and losers.

No. 1 Duke sinks No. 2 Alabama
Walter Clayton Jr.'s big night leads Florida past Texas Tech
Why Kentucky's 2024-25 season was a success despite Sweet 16 loss
Kentucky players shared the same message after Sweet 16 exit
St. John’s star makes decision on his future after tournament benching
Michigan's Sweet 16 defeat doesn't take away from special duo

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