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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…

It has been a relatively quiet free agency period so far for the Heat, who agreed to re-sign Davion Mitchell on Saturday and worked out a sign-and-trade deal sending Duncan Robinson to Detroit, but haven’t made any veteran roster additions outside of Simone Fontecchio, who will be sent to Miami in that trade with the Pistons. According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, Miami are content to “let our young guys show what they can do” this fall, with a full training camp together. As Jackson explains, the Heat believe they can’t accurately judge the current group based…

July 1 ushered in a new NIL era in collegiate sports – is Michigan State ready? Michigan State University (MSU) stands at a pivotal crossroads as it faces a seismic shift in the landscape of college athletics – a transformation driven by evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, a landmark revenue-sharing settlement, and the potential redefinition of athlete status under labor law. As MSU adapts to this new reality, understanding the nuances of fair-market NIL value, revenue sharing, and regulatory compliance is essential. These factors will shape the university’s ability to recruit, retain, and support top athletes while…