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How mid-major coaches are embracing -- or resisting -- being high-major launchpads

Some mid-major coaches lean into pitching their programs as a development step. Others are reluctant.

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WALL HANGS IT UP

'A Wildcat GOAT': Beal, Towns lead reactions to John Wall retiring from NBA

Congratulations poured in for John Wall after he announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday.

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The 25 best boys' high school basketball players, regardless of class

July was a month of separation, a chance to see which players made significant progress. Here's how the top players stand.

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Marcus Spears: 'Super proud' of son being named No. 1 basketball prospect

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LOOKING AHEAD

Latest rosters for 90+ men's college basketball teams: Transfers, recruits, more

Players leaving. Players joining. We're tracking all personnel movement for key teams heading into 2025-26.

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Way-Too-Early men's Top 25 rankings: Every team's most important nonconference game

Regional rivalries and more of the most intriguing nonconference games to tune into.

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