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Staley’s Stance: Dawn Staley Addresses MiLaysia Fulwiley Transferring from South Carolina Women’s Basketball to LSU COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley has publicly addressed the high-profile transfer of dynamic guard MiLaysia Fulwiley to SEC rival LSU, offering a nuanced and characteristically candid perspective on the departure of a key player. Staley, known for her straightforwardness and unwavering support for her athletes, expressed understanding and well wishes for Fulwiley, even as the move sends ripples across the college basketball landscape. Fulwiley, a highly touted South Carolina native and a significant contributor during her two seasons with…

Major Recognition: Ohio State to Award LeBron James Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree Columbus, OH – The Ohio State University’s Board of Trustees has announced its decision to bestow an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Akron native and NBA icon LeBron James. This prestigious recognition celebrates James’s extraordinary philanthropic contributions and his profound impact on communities, particularly in his home state of Ohio. The honorary degree acknowledges James’s extensive work beyond the basketball court, with a special emphasis on the groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by the LeBron James Family Foundation. Central to these efforts is the “I PROMISE…

Major Flip: Tupelo CB Iverson McCoy Decommits from Mississippi State, Joins Rival Ole Miss In a significant shake-up in the 2026 recruiting class, highly-touted Tupelo (Miss.) cornerback Iverson McCoy has officially decommitted from Mississippi State and has pledged his allegiance to arch-rival Ole Miss. This decision marks a notable win for Lane Kiffin and the Rebels, as they successfully flipped an in-state talent who was once considered a firm commit to the Bulldogs. McCoy, a three-star prospect and one of the top defensive backs in Mississippi for the 2026 cycle, had been committed to Mississippi State since June 2024. His…

Jon Scheyer trying to keep Knueppel Duke lineage alive. While Duke basketball rookie Kon Knueppel is gearing up to begin his NBA career as a projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer is looking to keep the Knueppel to Duke lineage alive with Knueppel’s younger brother, Kager. Jon Scheyer was at the EYBL Session 2 yesterday to watch Kager play and potentially scout the little brother to Durham. However, he wasn’t the only big-time coach watching the young wing, as Arkansas’ John Calipari was in the building as well. Kager is a…

Blue Devils Land International Sensation: Dame Sarr Commits to Duke In a significant recruiting coup for Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils, highly-touted international prospect Dame Sarr has officially committed to the program, as he told ESPN. The 6-foot-8 Italian wing, considered one of the top talents in his class globally, is expected to make an immediate impact and further solidify Duke’s position as a national title contender. Sarr’s commitment comes after a period of intense recruitment, with powerhouse programs across the country vying for his services. His decision to choose Duke underscores the enduring appeal of the Blue…

Duke Basketball Defeats Fellow Blueblood for Italian Sensation. Not even a week ago, as 247Sports’ Travis Branham noted, “Kansas was tying a bow up on Dame Sarr.” But it was Jon Scheyer’s blueblood Duke basketball program that prevailed after swooping in during the homestretch of the Italian wing’s recruitment.Duke was my dream school,” Sarr told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. “I watched a lot of NCAA games this season, especially Duke. I played with Jabari Parker this season, who went to Duke. When I had the chance to go there, I had to take it.”Just a few days after completing an official…