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When people think about Larry Bird, they think, 'Well he must have been an instant success, he must have been an instant star. He certainly was in the NCAA Tournament and played on national TV [right away].' All of those things are false. There is a very real reality in some alternative universe where Larry Bird doesn't become a basketball star at all.

Although it's not Aiden's call to make, given the opportunity, his intent is to play basketball next year, Neff told ESPN.

The NCAA is pleased by the court's decision today, which protects the integrity of collegiate competition. As additional lawsuits challenging common-sense, academically-tied eligibility rules are filed, the NCAA will continue to defend against attempts to rob high school students across the nation of the opportunity to compete in college and experience the life-changing opportunities only college sports can create.

"This is more than just a school or job to me and my family. It is a home. A place that has given so much more to our family than we could ever give back."

You'd have to catch me off the record to answer that question. The implication was clear: Now that every school can pay players -- either through direct revenue share or name, image and likeness dollars -- Big Ten schools are no longer disadvantaged in recruiting by everything from booster bag men to shoe company AAU connections.

UConn outscores opponents by 37.8 points per game, scoring 87.9 per game to rank second in college basketball while giving up 50.1 per contest to rank first.

Lauren Betts tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double, with 15 points and eight rebounds coming in the second half, while matching a season high five blocks.

St. John's basketball ranks ninth all-time in NCAA Division I wins with 1,973 and has appeared in 32 NCAA Tournaments, achieving nine Sweet 16s and two Final Fours.

Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college.

Randy Bennett has guided Saint Mary's to 12 NCAA tournament appearances since taking over in 2001, winning at least a share of four straight WCC regular-season championships.

"Coach understands I'm a competitor at heart. I've told her this before and I'll keep on telling her this until forever. I love to be coached hard and that's what she does with me every single day."

The beauty and tragedy of taking part in a great crowd pop is that you had to be there. The TV sound mixers will not do it justice, nor will that guy who filmed the whole thing on his busted iPhone.

Iowa outscores opponents by 11.6 points per game, ranking 30th in college basketball with an average of 76.3 points while allowing 64.7 points per game.

Jon Scheyer has reached 100 wins faster than any other coach in Atlantic Coast Conference history, showcasing his exceptional ability to lead a young team to success.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is again turning up the pressure on prediction market operator Kalshi, this time tying its trademark concerns directly to March Madness, the association's signature men's and women's basketball tournaments. The NCAA claims that Kalshi has used its name, marks and event branding in ways that suggest an official link. March Madness is owned and controlled by the NCAA, and the association says any implication of endorsement or verification crosses a legal line.

Accordingly, the motion for Preliminary Injunction ... is DENIED,

The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body Wednesday to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until more safeguards are in place. In a letter addressed to the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency that regulates prediction markets, NCAA president Charlie Baker said the growth of prediction markets poses a threat to the well-being of student-athletes as well as the integrity of competition. "I implore you to suspend collegiate sport prediction markets until a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place," Baker wrote.

Marcus Williams, a guard who played for San Francisco from 2022-25, was ruled ineligible after the NCAA found he provided information to former Fresno State player Mykell Robinson ahead of at least nine games during the 2024-25 season. Williams shared information with Robinson about his points, 3-pointers made, rebounds and assists, according to the NCAA, which found text messages between the two after imaging Robinson's phone. In each instance, Williams directed Robinson to take the over on his statistics, according to the NCAA.

An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE Act, to a final vote this week. But those plans were abruptly scrapped after a procedural vote to advance the bill earlier this week nearly failed.

"I just had a child," Hunter said. "The school wasn't paying me money, so I was trying to get money to take care of my child."