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Stephen A. Smith: College basketball ‘more compelling’ than NBA

Stephen A. Smith knows the talent might be better in the NBA, but that doesn’t discount college basketball from having the better product. Earlier this month, ESPN’s Jay Williams garnered attention by claiming college basketball is currently a better product than the NBA. With Williams appearing on First Take, Smith weighed in on the debate, and he didn't disagree. (Awful Announcing)

Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joins Lakers as NBA draft adviser to GM Rob Pelinka

Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett, a two-time national coach of the year, joined the L.A. Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. Bennett was Virginia’s coach from 2009-24 and guided the Cavaliers to the 2019 national championship. Bennett compiled a 364-136 record at Virginia. (Associated Press)

How Team USA won a thrilling gold medal hockey game against Canada

The Olympic men's hockey gold medal game promised to be an epic showdown between the United States and Canada. And it delivered. Following goals by Team USA's Matt Boldy and Canada's Cale Makar in regulation -- and a slew of incredible saves by Team USA's Connor Hellebuyck and Canada's Jordan Binnington -- the game went into overtime Sunday. (ESPN)

New Coaching Era Yielding Quick Turnarounds in ACC Basketball

It wasn’t long ago that you wanted a basketball coach who could build a program. And it would time time...used to need at least three years to build your base, build your foundation. Those days are long gone. Given the dynamics with NIL, rev share, and transfer portal, coaches should be able to revamp their rosters year by year. And we’re seeing that. (Inside Carolina)

NCAA Committee proposes penalties for attempts to circumvent football’s transfer process

The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Wednesday recommended emergency legislation to address schools adding transfer student-athletes to their football roster if the student-athletes did not provide notification of transfer during football's January window. Committee members proposed significant penalties for schools who violate this rule. (NCAA.org)

Virginia QB Chandler Morris files lawsuit seeking 7th season

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a seventh season of eligibility. Morris and his attorneys filed a lawsuit in Charlottesville Circuit Court seeking a preliminary injunction in his quest to be approved for one more season of eligibility after his medical redshirt waiver and appeal were denied by the NCAA in January. (ESPN)

Gunner Rivers, son of NFL QB Philip Rivers, commits to NC State football

Quarterback Gunner Rivers committed to NC State football on Monday. Rivers is the son of longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, who also played at NC State from 2000-2003. The elder Rivers is NC State’s all-time leading passer (13,484 yards). 247Sports lists Gunner Rivers as a four-star recruit, the 42nd nationally ranked prospect and the sixth-best QB in the 2027 class. (WRAL.com)

Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery in March Madness form for Cincinnati’s stunning win at Kansas

March Madness is around the corner, and Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery got a nice warm-up with the Cincinnati-Kansas game in regular-season Big 12 action Saturday in Lawrence. Unranked Cincinnati pulled off an upset victory, and convincingly so, in an 84-68 win over No. 8 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. It’s the largest home loss for Kansas under coach Bill Self. (Awful Announcing)

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Tyson, Washington shine; Cadeau loses to Duke; Jackson injured

It was a week of ups and downs for former UNC Basketball players, highlighted by big games for Cade Tyson and Jalen Washington, a season-low game for Tyler Nickel, Elliot Cadeau’s fourth straight loss to Duke, and an injury to Ian Jackson. Tyson bounced back in Minnesota’s 61-44 win at Oregon by recording 27 points, seven 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

College basketball Saturday winners and losers

Michigan began Saturday at the top of the college basketball hierarchy, enshrined during the March Madness bracket preview as the No. 1 overall seed. By the end of the day, the picture looked a little different, as the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils' 68-63 win over the No. 1 Wolverines muddied up the race for the top spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket yet again. (CBS Sports)

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