Sources: Green Bay expected to hire Gottlieb as basketball coach Green Bay is expected to hire sports media personality Doug Gottlieb as its next men's basketball coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. - Jeff Borzello
USC, UConn announce two-game women's basketball series Southern California and UConn gave women's basketball fans an early holiday gift Monday, announcing a two-game series that will start with a game in Connecticut just before Christmas next season.
Jensen named Iowa head coach as Bluder retires Iowa has stayed in-house for its new head coach. Minutes after announcing that Lisa Bluder was retiring after 24 seasons, the Hawkeyes announced the promotion of Jan Jensen as her replacement.
Calipari, Arkansas to visit Kentucky next season Fans won't have to wait long for John Calipari's return to Lexington, with Arkansas' road game at Kentucky highlighting the 2024-25 SEC schedule that was announced Monday. - Jeff Borzello
Report: Texas Tech closing in on Wyoming's Linder for top assistant role Texas Tech is targeting Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder as the top assistant on Grant McCasland's men's basketball staff, sources told ESPN. - Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel
Amid portal era, Calipari hints at limiting roster in first season with Arkansas As he prepares for his first season at Arkansas, John Calipari said he won't stack his rosters with an abundance of talent, which was his tactic during his lengthy tenure at Kentucky. - Myron Medcalf
Canadian Edey officially enters NBA draft Zach Edey, the consensus national player of the year and a projected lottery pick, has submitted paperwork to the league office making him eligible for the 2024 NBA draft, he told ESPN. - Jonathan Givony
Reports: Clark set to sign eight-year deal with Nike Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe.
Auriemma says one-and-done rule could 'ruin' women's college basketball A potential one-and-done rule in women's college basketball could "ruin the game," according to UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. - Alexa Philippou
Report: Van Lith to join TCU Hailey Van Lith is headed to Fort Worth. The Next's Talia Goodman reports the 22-year-old guard is transferring to TCU.
Report: Drew turns down UK, to remain at Baylor Scott Drew has decided to stay at Baylor, turning down interest from Kentucky after emerging as that school's top target to replace John Calipari, sources told ESPN. - Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello
Clark 'thankful' as she bids farewell to Iowa, will have jersey retired Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Iowa fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting.
Purdue's Edey again wins Wooden Award as top college player Purdue star Zach Edey was named the winner of the John R. Wooden Award on Wednesday, becoming the first repeat winner in more than 40 years. - Jeff Borzello
Report: UK in talks with Drew to succeed Calipari Kentucky might not be without a coach for very long. The Lexington Herald-Leader's Ben Roberts reports the Wildcats are in talks with Baylor head coach Scott Drew to succeed John Calipari, who departed the program on Tuesday after 15 seasons.
Calipari officially departs UK ahead of expected Hogs move John Calipari's time at Kentucky is officially over. Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced his departure after 15 seasons on Tuesday.
Report: Indiana St. star Avila enters transfer portal The man nicknamed "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" is readying to ply his trade elsewhere next season. Indiana State centre Robbie Avila is entering the transfer portal, reports WTHI News' Rick Semmler.
Edey gave it all for Purdue, but it wasn't enough to stop dominant UConn Edey finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in Monday night’s 75-60 loss to the Huskies, who became the first repeat men’s champion in 17 years.
UConn pulls away from Purdue to become back-to-back men's champions UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships.
Purdue’s Edey, UConn’s Clingan anchoring the middle in national title game Watch UConn vs. Purdue in the NCAA Championship LIVE on TSN3, TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App at 9pm ET/6pm PT. with pregame coverage starting at 7pm ET.
Keys for national title game between UConn and Purdue A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue.
UConn, Purdue set to collide in NCAA title game after dominating in a romp-filled March Madness The NCAA Tournament has reached its finish line, down to one game pairing the two best teams that routinely win in romps and boasting a marquee post matchup that features a two-time national player of the year.
UConn’s repeat bid set for final challenge vs. Edey, Purdue on TSN Watch UConn vs. Purdue in the NCAA Championship LIVE on TSN3, TSN4, TSN.ca and the TSN App at 9pm ET/6pm PT, with pregame coverage starting at 7pm ET.
How did Calipari end up with Arkansas? Nothing like a stunning news drop on the eve of the national championship game. John Calipari is leaving Kentucky and headed across the SEC to Arkansas, finalizing a five-year deal to replace Eric Musselman in Fayetteville. - ESPN
Report: Calipari finalizing five-year deal with Arkansas John Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal to become the next coach at Arkansas, sources told ESPN on Sunday night, a blockbuster move that will shake up the SEC and college basketball landscape. - Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello
Clark reflects on Iowa career: 'Not a regret in my mind' There were mostly smiles from Caitlin Clark after Sunday's national championship game, an 87-75 loss to South Carolina that ended her Iowa career. She admitted the finality of this part of her journey would hit her in the next 48 hours or so, but for the moment, still sitting in her black and gold Iowa uniform, her overwhelming emotion was gratitude. - Michael Voepel
Purdue 'very familiar' with challenge UConn will present Matt Painter is not naive about the task his Purdue team will face when it plays UConn on Monday night in the national championship game at State Farm Stadium. - Myron Medcalf