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Dick Vitale, College Basketball analystJun 20, 2023, 02:30 PM ET Close Dick Vitale, college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style. Vitale also contributes columns to ESPN.com. With the excitement of the NBA Finals still fresh on

Jun 19, 2023, 05:28 PM ET The Mountain West Conference sent an additional letter to San Diego State on Friday, informing the school that “at this time” the conference will not approve any exceptions the school had requested last week when it gave notice that it intends to resign from the conference, sources told ESPN’s

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2023, 01:45 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. After a six-week stretch that saw his status thrown into jeopardy on two occasions, the Bob Huggins era at West Virginia officially ended Saturday night when he released a statement saying he

Pete Thamel, ESPNJun 17, 2023, 09:28 PM ET Bob Huggins has resigned as West Virginia’s men’s basketball coach in the wake of his arrest on Friday night for allegedly driving under the influence. Huggins announced his resignation in a statement released on Saturday night in which he said “my recent actions do not represent the

Pete Thamel, ESPNJun 17, 2023, 09:28 PM ET West Virginia officials expect men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins to resign in the wake of his arrest on Friday night for allegedly driving under the influence, sources told ESPN late Saturday. Huggins and the school have been in conversations throughout the day regarding his departure, sources said,

Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Pete Thamel Jun 17, 2023, 10:38 AM ET West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was arrested Friday night on a charge of driving under the influence, potentially putting his future with the program in jeopardy with

Associated Press Jun 16, 2023, 05:13 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — An NCAA panel is calling for the removal of marijuana from the organization’s list of banned drugs, suggesting that testing should be limited to performance-enhancing substances. The proposal released Friday from the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports would mark a big

Pete Thamel, ESPNJun 16, 2023, 02:11 PM ET San Diego State gave the Mountain West written notice this week that the school “intends to resign from the Mountain West Conference,” sources told ESPN. In the letter, it asked the Mountain West for a “one-month extension given unforeseen delays involving other collegiate athletic conferences beyond our

Paulius Murauskas, one of the top European prospects in his age group, has signed a letter of intent with the Arizona Wildcats, he told ESPN on Wednesday. “My decision to go to the NCAA is all about improvement,” Murauskas told ESPN. “Especially physical improvement to be able to compete in high-intensity games. Personally, I think

John Gasaway, ESPN InsiderJun 14, 2023, 09:30 AM ET Close ESPN Insider college basketball contributor First began covering college hoops in 2004 Has written for Basketball Prospectus and the Wall Street Journal In 2012, Kentucky won a national championship with a roster headlined by first-year stars Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Marquis Teague. Three years

Associated Press Jun 13, 2023, 09:30 PM ET NEW YORK — Leading off at the Subway Series, new St. John’s men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino. Just before the New York Yankees faced the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field, the Hall of Fame basketball coach threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Cleveland Cavaliers

Jun 13, 2023, 10:00 PM ET One of the breakout stars of this year’s NBA Finals has been Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun. Braun’s role increased as the Finals went on — his 24 minutes logged in Denver’s decisive Game 5 win were the most he played in any postseason game. The rookie gained plaudits

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJun 12, 2023, 04:31 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Former North Carolina signee Simeon Wilcher announced his commitment to St. John’s on Monday, giving Rick Pitino his biggest high school recruit since taking over the Red Storm. Wilcher, ranked No. 28

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJun 11, 2023, 01:28 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Creighton transfer Arthur Kaluma, the highest-ranked men’s basketball player still in the portal, committed to Kansas State on Sunday, sources told ESPN. Kaluma chose the Wildcats over Kentucky and Alabama, both of

Jun 11, 2023, 11:38 AM ET Three players on the Arkansas State men’s basketball team were arrested Saturday on a theft charge. Dyondre Dominguez, Julian Lual and Terrance Ford were booked Saturday night on a charge of theft of $1,000 or less, according to Craighead County (Arkansas) Sheriff’s Office online records. They were all released

Associated Press Jun 8, 2023, 07:16 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is tweaking how block/charge calls are made in men’s basketball. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved rule changes on Thursday that require a defender to be in position to draw a charge at the time the offensive player plants a foot to

ESPN News Services Jun 8, 2023, 04:25 PM ET The Big 12 Conference is extending its reach into Mexico, announcing plans Thursday for men’s and women’s basketball games to be played in Mexico City late next year while also exploring a possible football bowl game in Monterrey. “Mexico is a natural extension to the Big

Associated Press Jun 8, 2023, 03:45 PM ET WASHINGTON — NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he wants a federal law to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals that creates a registry of deals, agent certification and uniform contract standards. Baker hopes a bill can move through the House and