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Tennessee Basketball Legends Tony White and A.W. Davis Celebrate Induction into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Their Iconic Contributions and Enduring Legacies in Volunteer Basketball History In a celebration steeped in pride, legacy, and Volunteer tradition, two of the most iconic figures in Tennessee basketball history—Tony White and A.W. Davis—have been officially inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame. This long-awaited honor not only recognizes their unforgettable contributions on the court but also enshrines their legacies as pillars of Volunteer basketball excellence. The induction ceremony, held in Knoxville before a crowd filled with…

Toughest Moment Ever in Tennessee: Kim Caldwell and Husband Share With Bitter Hearts the Sudden Tragic News Involving Their Family In what has been described as the most heartbreaking moment of their lives, Tennessee Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell and her husband have publicly shared devastating news that has rocked their family and the broader University of Tennessee community. With heavy hearts, the couple revealed the sudden and tragic loss of a close family member—an unimaginable personal blow that has cast a long shadow over what was supposed to be an exciting chapter in Caldwell’s coaching career.…

Breaking News: Nate Ament, 5-Star Small Forward, Commits to Tennessee Volunteers Basketball – Rick Barnes Makes Monumental Recruiting Splash In a massive win for Tennessee basketball, 5-star small forward Nate Ament has officially committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, marking one of the most significant recruiting victories in recent program history under head coach Rick Barnes. Ament, a dynamic 6-foot-8 wing from Virginia, is widely regarded as one of the top high school prospects in the Class of 2025. Ranked in the top 10 nationally by nearly every major recruiting service, Ament chose Tennessee over powerhouse programs including Duke,…

Justin Jefferson has established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The former first-round pick is the top weapon of the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback J.J. McCarthy. At 26, Jefferson already has multiple league and franchise records to his name. He has earned the Pro Bowl honor in four of his five seasons and is the only player to eclipse the 7000-receiving yards mark in their first five seasons. The star WR also has the most 100+ yard receiving games before turning 26. Despite his exceptional performance, Jefferson still might not be getting the respect he…

BYU Freshman AJ Dybantsa Responds After High School Star Owns Him in Half-Court Duel AJ Dybantsa, the nation’s top-ranked basketball recruit and future BYU star, found himself on the wrong end of a highlight reel after former teammate Tyran Stokes delivered a devastating dunk during a recent half-court showdown. The playful moment between two of basketball’s elite prospects went viral after Dybantsa posted his stunned reaction on social media, showcasing the competitive spirit and camaraderie that have made both players household names in basketball circles.AJ Dybantsa Goes Head-to-Head With HS Teammate in Viral Clip The House of Basketball provided…

BREAKING NEWS: Rick Carlisle Invests $3.6 Million to Convert Indiana Home Into Shelter for Homeless Youth In a remarkable act of compassion and leadership, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has invested $3.6 million of his personal wealth to transform a historic house in Indianapolis into a state-of-the-art shelter for homeless youth. The initiative, announced early Wednesday, is already being hailed as one of the most impactful humanitarian efforts by an active NBA coach in recent memory. Carlisle, who has coached the Pacers since 2021 in his second stint with the franchise, said the decision stemmed from a…

Thus, the other 12 schools in the conference — including Utah, Arizona, Arizona State and Colorado — received more than $40 million each. BYU received a limited revenue share from the Big 12 in each of the past two seasons because it was an independent program prior to entering the conference.BYU — along with Cincinnati, UCF and Houston — accepted a lower initial revenue share in order to make the jump to Power status by joining the Big 12, which promised the schools they would eventually receive a full share of revenue. 7Comments Because Utah and the other former…

Tyrese Proctor, the last of five Duke basketball products to get drafted last week, didn’t come off the board until late in the second round at No. 49 overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nevertheless, rather than receiving just a two-way or non-guaranteed deal, the 21-year-old Australian guard has inked a multi-year contract ahead of his professional debut.In fact, as HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto first reported on Tuesday afternoon, Proctor agreed to a four-year, $8.9 million deal. “The first two seasons are fully guaranteed,” Scotto added, “third-year signigicant partial guarantee, and a fourth-year team option.” Cleveland also confirmed the contract…

BIG TEST: North Carolina’s 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule Loaded with Challenges and Opportunity CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The North Carolina Tar Heels are once again taking on a national spotlight with a non-conference basketball schedule for the 2025-26 season that ranks among the toughest in the country. From historic rivalries to marquee matchups against blue-blood programs, the Tar Heels’ path to March Madness will be paved with early-season challenges—and opportunities to make a statement. A National Schedule with Heavyweights North Carolina will open the season in style at the Champions Classic in New York, facing the Michigan State…

NBA 2K26 Summer League, featuring squads from all 30 franchises, takes place in Las Vegas, July 10-20. And as of the Orlando Magic’s Summer League roster reveal on Wednesday afternoon, the action is set to include former three-year Duke basketball player and two-time Blue Devil captain Wendell Moore Jr.There’s no telling how much playing time Moore will receive. But there’s no doubt the Magic is high on Blue Devils in general, as Orlando recently signed 2015 Duke basketball national champion Tyus Jones for next season, adding to the two frontcourt starters the franchise employs in Wendell Carter Jr. and one…