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St. John’s outlasted Xavier 87-82 Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The victory marked Rick Pitino’s 904th career win on the court, moving him past Roy Williams for third all-time in Division I history.
An Alabama circuit judge denied Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction on Monday. The ruling ends the 7-foot center’s college eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.
A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on Monday night resulted in four ejections. Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges, along with Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, were sent off.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry will not play in this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. Curry is sidelined due to a lingering issue with his right knee.
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery Monday morning in Los Angeles to repair a torn right ACL. The team has been without Butler as he recovers from the knee injury.
Indiana’s injury troubles deepened Monday as the team announced second-year forward Johnny Furphy has torn the ACL in his right knee. Furphy is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said a team staffer hurt amid a court-storming after the Blue Devils’ last-second loss at North Carolina is OK. The staffer suffered a bloody lip and was caught up underneath fans.
The LA Clippers said they are still awaiting the NBA’s findings from an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Team officials maintained the pending decision has not affected their day-to-day operations or decision-making.
The Celtics announced Jayson Tatum will take part in portions of a G League practice at the Auerbach Center. He will work alongside teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by Boston.
Arizona stayed firmly in control of the top spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week. Houston also made a notable move, jumping back into the top five.
The newest Men’s AP Top 25 is out, and a wave of weekend losses has reordered the top of the rankings. With a new top five in place, attention shifts to how the rest of the ranked field responds.
Each week, fantasy managers can find available players who help address roster needs. Here are the top pickups to consider for the week ahead, including Collier, Mathurin and Clifford.
CourtFrame will follow all 31 men’s college basketball conference tournaments in 2026, updating brackets, schedules and automatic NCAA tournament bids as they’re decided. The road to March Madness begins with league titles and win-or-go-home postseason play across the country.
The NBA trade deadline passed Thursday with Giannis Antetokounmpo still in a Bucks uniform. With no move involving their superstar, Milwaukee now turns to what comes next for the team and its franchise centerpiece.
The NBA trade deadline delivered more than a burst of transactions. It also underscored how some teams are refining the ways they position themselves at the bottom of the standings.
Oklahoma City will have Jalen Williams available for Monday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, meanwhile, will be without Luka Doncic for a second straight game.
North Carolina has been fined $50,000 by the ACC following a court-storming incident after the Tar Heels’ win over rival Duke in Chapel Hill. The league cited a violation of its event security policy.
Michigan 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara knocked down the first two 3-pointers of his college career in an 82-61 victory against Ohio State. The performance placed him in rare company among Division I players of his height.
Cam Thomas has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets earlier this week. The move gives Milwaukee another backcourt option as the offseason continues.
The Detroit Pistons are converting two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to a standard NBA deal. Jenkins is signing a two-year contract that includes a team option for the 2026-27 season.
The NBA has announced the participants for the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday, with Damian Lillard joining the field. Lillard is a two-time winner of the event and was a surprise addition to this year’s lineup.
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said he expects Anthony Davis to return to the court this season. Dawkins’ comments offer an update on Davis’ status as Washington continues its campaign.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Sengun will suit up for the World team.
The Big 12 issued a $50,000 fine to Oklahoma State following an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during Wednesday’s game. The conference announced the penalty in response to the incident.
Kevin Willard addressed Maryland fans who heckled him throughout Villanova’s game Saturday at Georgetown. The Villanova coach called out the pro-Maryland presence after the contest.
James Harden scored 23 points in his first game with Cleveland, teaming with Donovan Mitchell for 58 combined. The Cavaliers held off the Kings 132-126 in a high-scoring finish.
Nikola Jokic recorded the 182nd triple-double of his career in Saturday’s win over the Chicago Bulls. The milestone moved him past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for second place on the NBA’s all-time list.
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing former No. 15 overall pick Kobe Bufkin to a two-year contract. The deal includes a team option for the 2026-27 season.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said members of his staff were hit as North Carolina fans rushed the floor after a late game-winning shot Saturday night. The incident followed the latest dramatic finish in the Tar Heels’ rivalry matchup with the Blue Devils.
Seth Trimble buried a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to give No. 14 North Carolina a 71-68 win over No. 4 Duke on Saturday night. The late shot capped a dramatic finish in a marquee matchup between ranked rivals.
