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Legendary coach slams ‘ridiculous’ NCAA decision to allow NBA G Leaguer to play college basketball
An NBA G League player made a college commitment this week and is set to become eligible to play in the 2026-27 NCAA season. If that sounds absurd to you, you’re not alone.
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October 24, 2025 | 8:30amIt wouldn’t be accurate to call this a new recruiting philosophy. More like tweaking the current one.
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October 21, 2025 | 11:33pmEd Cooley won a recruiting battle for Bryce Hopkins once before — but not this time.
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October 21, 2025 | 9:10pmBoth Rick and Richard Pitino were at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for Big East media day.
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October 21, 2025 | 7:53pmThey are each viewed as Final Four contenders, adding spice to encounters on Feb. 6 and Feb. 25 that will be appointment viewing.
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Top transfer delivered best response following St. John's preseason demotion
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St. John's ready to do 'whatever it takes' to keep Rick Pitino as contract decision looms
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NBA All-Star's counsel gave Ian Jackson 'green light' to choose St. John's
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Charles Barkley shreds NCAA for allowing betting: 'S--t show'
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Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago icon and basketball chaplain, dead at 106
October 10, 2025 | 12:40amJean Dolores Schmidt, better known as “Sister Jean,” passed away on Thursday at the age of 106.
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