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Don Nelson, second-winningest coach in NBA history, dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player, and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. "On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family," Nelson's family said. (ESPN)

NC State Family Remembers Cozell McQueen

The greatest thing about Cozell McQueen was that he believed he was invincible. What other word would you use to describe someone who challenged the greatest players of his generation and thought they should be just as scared of him as everyone thought he was of them? McQueen, who died after a battle with brain cancer, wasn't scared of anyone or anything. (GoPack.com)

Kentucky men's basketball has three years left to try to salvage the 2020s

As the 2020s move toward their ending, Kentucky men's basketball has only three years remaining to avert producing the worst decade in the storied history of the program. If you wonder why the Big Blue Nation has been so grumpy, Cats backers are living through the leanest period for the program since the NCAA Tournament began in 1939. (MSN.com)

Senate punts on Protect College Sports Act vote until September; what's next?

The Protect College Sports Act couldn't beat the clock. And now uncertainty lingers around the bill's future. The U.S. Senate adjourned for its annual five-week August recess early in the morning on Saturday without voting on legislation that intends to regulate college athletics, stiff-arming the bill for more crucial matters and kicking any possible vote to September. (Yahoo! Sports)

Notre Dame and USC to renew one of college football’s greatest rivalries beginning in 2030

One of the greatest rivalries in college football is coming back. Notre Dame and USC announced that they will resume their rivalry game beginning with the 2030 season. The two schools will play in LA on Aug. 31, 2030, and the series will then shift to South Bend for Week 1 of the 2031 season. Games in the 2032 and 2033 seasons will also be played. (NBC Sports)

Celebrating Mike DeCourcy's storied career at The Sporting News

Mike DeCourcy has covered 30 Final Fours for The Sporting News. He’s had a career that includes countless articles on deadline for the magazine and website, scores of interviews with the biggest names in college basketball, and thousands upon thousands of words of insight to help readers better understand the game and the people surrounding it. (Sporting News)

Former NC State basketball star Cozell McQueen dies at 64

Cozell McQueen, one of the pivotal basketball players on NC State's 1983 national championship team, died at the age of 64 years old, the university announced Wednesday evening. McQueen played a vital role in helping the Wolfpack take home the championship and went on to play professional basketball in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons and in Europe. (WRAL.com)

Boston College fired MBB broadcasters. New coach Luke Murray didn’t want anyone tied to old staff

Boston College fired its longtime men’s basketball radio broadcasters, telling both that the decision came directly from new head coach Luke Murray, who didn’t want anyone in his program’s orbit who’d been associated with the previous coaching staff. Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer had called Boston College basketball together for nine years. (Awful Announcing)

Miami basketball’s Marcus Allen out for season with ACL tear after recovering from cancer

Hurricanes forward Marcus Allen was hoping to return to the court this year after missing most of the 2025-26 season as he battled cancer. His comeback will have to wait. Miami announced Monday that the junior forward will miss the 2026-27 season with an ACL tear. Allen, a Miami native, transferred from Missouri to UM before the 2025-26 season. (Yahoo! Sports)

College football fall camp preview: Hot seats, QB battles, title contenders & more

College football fall camps begin in earnest across the country this week, the sign that the season is quickly approaching. August brings some uncertainty before the start of the college football season. National title goals are still a reality for programs. Head coaches are facing pressure to win immediately. Quarterback battles need to be sorted out. (On3.com)

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