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John Feinstein Perfected Art of Telling Singular Story With Ceaseless Reporting

John Feinstein feared nothing as a writer and reporter. He bent for no one. Not even Bob Knight in his prime, who ranks alongside John Thompson as the most intimidating coaching figures in college basketball history. Feinstein was the best author in the college basketball genre. He also was the best author in the golf genre. (Sports Illustrated)

Grading college basketball hires for 2025-26

Will Wade quite obviously decided to enjoy playing the scoundrel, and there may be no better place for that than NC State, which managed attention in the Duke-UNC shadow only when they deliver an improbable Final Four appearance or hire the most loquacious coach in the history of the game. Wade is no Jim Valvano, but his act has engaged some in the media. (Sporting News)

Nico Iamaleava's saga is a sign of what’s to come in college football

As profitable as this new era might be for players, coaches and universities loathe the chaotic state of college football right now, and they're going to do everything possible to restore order as they see it. Thus, the seismic shock wave out of Knoxville: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava holding out for more money, then getting kicked to the curb by the Vols Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)

Lakers' Luka Doncic Receives Tribute Video, Standing Ovation from Mavs Fans in Return

Dallas Mavericks fans were quite upset when the team traded Luka Doncic. But they were always going to welcome him back with open arms. Doncic arrived at American Airlines Center for the first time as a visitor and member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Dallas traded the franchise icon in a shocking move ahead of February's deadline. (Bleacher Report)

JT Toppin spurns NBA Draft, will return to Texas Tech for purported $4 million in NIL next year

Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin is spurning the NBA Draft and returning to Texas Tech for the 2025-26 season. Toppin earned consensus All-American honors as a sophomore star for the Red Raiders and is well-positioned to be college basketball's preseason Player of the Year. Toppin's return ensures Texas Tech will remain a force on the national level. (CBS Sports)

Walter Clayton Jr. 'bet on himself' before Final Four Most Outstanding Player leads Florida to title

There were two Walter Claytons on a confetti-filled court inside the Alamodome on Monday. One of them wore a basketball net like a necklace and a backward "national champions" hat. That was Walter Clayton Jr. The other one wore a No. 1 Clayton jersey and the proud look of a parent watching their namesake reach heights most can only dream of. (CBS Sports)

ACC women's basketball tournament leaving long-time home in Greensboro

For just the second time in a quarter century, the Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament will be played outside Greensboro. And the event doesn't appear headed back to Greensboro anytime soon. The 2026 event will be played in Duluth, Georgia, at the Gas South Arena from March 4-8. Duluth is about 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida

All Kelvin Sampson could do was stand there, hands on hips with a blank look on his face, as the ball bounced loose and Houston’s chance at a title bounced away. The coach who has commanded all details over a 36-year career of wins, losses and a few Final Fours couldn’t do anything about this one. The last-second blunder ended in a loss to Florida. (Associated Press)

Star point guard Markus Burton returning to Notre Dame for junior season

Star point guard Markus Burton is returning to Notre Dame for his junior season. Burton was named second-team All-ACC for his sophomore season, in which he averaged 21.3 points per game. He also improved his efficiency, particularly from beyond the three-point line, where he shot 37.5 percent (up from 30.0 percent as a freshman). (BlueAndGold.com)

Landmark day for college sports as judge holds final hearing on major NCAA settlement

A new era for big-time college sports could be around the corner, as a major legal settlement involving the NCAA and hundreds of thousands of current and former student-athletes appears to be on the brink of approval. The case, known as House vs. NCAA, offers a sweeping reimagination of how high-level college athletics should work. (NPR)

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