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The NCAA returns with its Season 101 men’s basketball tournament, and this time it is going to be more enjoyable. Having a new form of competition, new competitions, and keen competitions ahead, fans can look forward to a season of college basketball action full of excitement as schools struggle to win pride and glory on […] The post NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament: New Format, Fierce Rivalries, and Fan Excitement appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Duke University announced Tuesday that Jayson Tatum has been named the men’s basketball program’s first-ever chief basketball officer, making him the first player in college basketball to hold such a position. The Boston Celtics star will act as a special advisor to head coach Jon Scheyer, focusing on player development, roster construction, and mentoring. Tatum […] The post Duke names Jayson Tatum first chief basketball officer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

In 2009, Finland failed to even qualify for FIBA EuroBasket in Poland. Ironically, that absence proved to be the best thing that could have happened. It lit a spark, the beginning of a long climb that has since redefined Finnish basketball. Their rise has been steady and relentless. In 2015, they reached the Sweet 16, […] The post From rock bottom to Europe’s summit: Finland’s 16-year basketball revolution appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Butler standout Gordon Hayward is returning to his alma mater, joining the Bulldogs as Executive Basketball Advisor. Hayward, who retired from the NBA in August 2024, played 14 seasons in the league with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. He was a 2017 NBA All-Star and earned multiple accolades […] The post Gordon Hayward returns to Butler as Executive Basketball Advisor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turkiye is gearing up for one of its most significant games in EuroBasket history, set to clash with Greece in the Semi-Finals. Shane Larkin, alongside the entire team, is “very ready for the challenge,” fully aware of the monumental task ahead, particularly facing Giannis Antetokounmpo. “He’s one of the best players in the world, and […] The post Shane Larkin: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s one of the best players in the world appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Quick college basketball notes before the season starts in early November. The post NCAA Notes: Top guards, 2026 NBA Draft #1 pick, Texas Tech appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The biggest game in Finnish basketball history is fast approaching, as Finland prepares to face Germany on Friday, September 12th, at 16:00 CET in the EuroBasket Semi-Finals. Lauri Markkanen, averaging 24.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game for his country this summer, spoke with the media following Finland’s practice at Xiaomi Arena. “We’re getting ready […] The post Lauri Markkanen on Miikka Muurinen: “We need to be grateful to have him” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New Orleans Privateers head coach Stacy Hollowell recently spoke highly about what Percy “Master P” Miller has done for the men’s basketball program as President of Basketball Operations. (via CHAMPSIDE): “Well, I think you see it. Everywhere you look in our building, there’s something nicer than it was before. And not a little bit nicer, […] The post Stacy Hollowell praises Master P’s impact on UNO: Everywhere you look in our building, there’s something a lot nicer appeared first on TalkBask...

Greek coach Vassilis Spanoulis responded to Turkish national team coach Ergin Ataman’s remarks regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s offensive fouls, reinforcing his earlier opinions from the group stage. “When he said that, I expected it,” Spanoulis said with a smile. “Ataman is a great coach. He’s been doing this for many years, trying to influence people’s minds. […] The post Vassilis Spanoulis defends Giannis, responds to Ataman’s comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland gave major credit to his coaching staff following Tuesday’s 98-60 season-opening home win vs. Lindenwood (set program record in three-pointers made with 17). (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): Reporter: “Could you just talk a little bit about your spacing and the ball movement tonight?” McCasland: “Coach [Jeff] Linder’s the […] The post Grant McCasland: “I think we’ve got the best coaches” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed that the team is still considering a redshirt season for freshman guard Bryce James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, as the Wildcats focus on his long-term development. James has yet to appear in a regular-season game, having only played in exhibitions and the Red-Blue scrimmage. After Tuesday’s […] The post Lloyd considering redshirt year for Bryce James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Germany overcame Slovenia to reach the EuroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals against Finland, a rematch from the Group Phase. Speaking in the post-game mixed zone, Isaac Bonga reflected on the upcoming challenge. “It’s going to be a different team,” he noted, recalling their 30-point (91-61) Group Phase victory. “I think from history, from experience, I can just […] The post Isaac Bonga: Finland rematch will be very tough game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cameron Williams has officially committed to Duke as part of the 2026 recruiting class, choosing the Blue Devils over strong finalists Arizona and Texas. Williams is widely regarded as the top power forward in the class and the No. 3 overall prospect, making him one of the most highly sought-after players in the cycle. The […] The post Cameron Williams commits to Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Slovenia coach Aleksandar Sekulic and veteran guard Klemen Prepelic voiced their frustrations over what they felt was inconsistent and unfair officiating in their EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal defeat to Germany, expressing disappointment while acknowledging their team’s strong performance. “I know we have a great superstar in Luka Doncic, but what the players do around him isn’t […] The post Slovenia frustrated by EuroBasket officiating appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland took blame for the team’s 86-56 blowout loss vs. Purdue during postgame of the Baha Mar Championship. (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): “That was about as bad of a beating that we’ve taken ever, and give Purdue all the credit, man. They were so efficient. The score’s 15-15 in […] The post Grant McCasland: “That was about as bad of a beating that we’ve taken ever” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rudy Fernandez, serving as the official ambassador of EuroBasket 2025, expressed strong belief in the potential of the Turkish national basketball team to claim the ultimate prize. The Spanish legend, a player whose career is decorated with two FIBA World Cup titles and four EuroBasket triumphs, spoke with the Turkish news agency Anadolu and shared […] The post Rudy Fernandez backs Turkey’s golden EuroBasket potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michigan head coach Dusty May credited the team’s willingness to play better than they did in mid-November following Wednesday’s 101-61 Players Era Festival Championship blowout victory vs. Gonzaga (7-0 start/won two Festival games by 40 and one by 30). *beat Wake Forest 85-84 in overtime/defeated TCU 67-63 a few weeks back* *only had a 36-30 […] The post Dusty May: “We’re playing like this because we treated those early-season wins like losses” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cedi Osman suffered an ankle injury during Turkey’s quarterfinal clash with Poland and, since that setback, has been unable to fully participate in team training sessions. His absence has raised questions about his availability for the crucial stages of the competition. At this morning’s shootaround, Osman managed to take part in some of the exercises, […] The post Cedi Osman’s ankle injury clouds Turkey’s semifinal hopes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Miikka Muurinen became one of EuroBasket 2025’s breakout stories, playing a key role in Finland’s surprising run to the semifinals. At just 18, he averaged 6.6 points on 60.6 percent shooting and quickly drew interest from bigger clubs and international scouts. After the tournament, Muurinen joined Partizan in Serbia, but the 6-foot-10 forward has made […] The post Miikka Muurinen plans NCAA move appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turkey’s head coach Ergin Ataman addressed the media ahead of his team’s highly anticipated EuroBasket semifinal showdown against Greece, calling on the referees to rise to the occasion and ensure fair officiating in what promises to be one of the tournament’s defining matchups. Ataman made it clear that he expects the game to be handled […] The post Ergin Ataman expects referees to be fair to Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Just one victory now separates Germany from fulfilling their mission of lifting the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 trophy after a commanding 98-86 win over Finland in a hard-fought semi-final. The reigning world champions demonstrated both skill and composure, showcasing why they are considered one of the top teams in international basketball. Germany’s triumph ended the fairy-tale […] The post Franz Wagner leads Germany to EuroBasket final appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

North Carolina Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson is a huge fan of the late great Kobe Bryant (averaging 19.3 PPG/10.6 RPG/2.4 APG/1.6 SPG/1.2 BPG/1.8 TOV/2.3 PF/53.2% FG/57.0% 2-PT/18.2% 3-PT/54.1% eFG/77.1% FT through nine starts). (via Inside Carolina): Reporter: “Caleb, speaking of the NBA, one of my friends was telling me that when he watches […] The post Caleb Wilson: “I watch a lot of Kobe” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After early round losses in the NCAA Tournament at Kentucky and an 0-5 start to SEC play with Arkansas, it was clear that Hall of Fame coach John Calipari had gone through a rough stretch (hadn’t made it to the second weekend of the tourney since reaching the 2019 Elite Eight). Last year, the Razorbacks […] The post John Calipari finding groove at Arkansas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Back in 2017, Slovenia became the first and only team to win the FIBA EuroBasket with a perfect 9-0 record under the current competition format, which was introduced a decade ago. That exclusive club is about to get a new member. On Sunday, Germany and Türkiye will battle for the championship, both entering the Final […] The post Türkiye stuns Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland had the ultimate humble answer when asked how a win like Saturday night vs. Duke at Madison Square Garden changes their belief going forward (82-81 final score/down 10 at halftime). (via Texas Tech Red Raiders): “Don’t go look at my stats, man. I’m 5-foot-8 and some change. I played […] The post Grant McCasland: Let people count you out, and let’s see what happens appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ercan Osmani could not have chosen a better moment to deliver the performance of his career. The 27-year-old center rose to the occasion in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Semi-Finals, producing a record-setting 28 points to lead Türkiye to a resounding 94-68 victory over Greece and secure a place in the championship game against Germany. Osmani […] The post Shane Larkin: Ercan Osmani is an unbelievable player appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

Shane Larkin had long envisioned nights like this, moments where his name would not only be remembered in club basketball but also in the history of Turkish national team success. Against Greece in the EuroBasket 2025 semifinal, that dream came alive, as Türkiye reached the gold-medal game with a dominant 94-68 win. The Anadolu Efes […] The post Shane Larkin on EuroBasket: We’re as qualified as anyone to win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Several college programs have reportedly reached out to representatives for Jazian Gortman to gauge whether the 22-year-old guard might consider returning to the college level, according to reporting from Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. Gortman is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, but his name has drawn attention from […] The post Jazian Gortman draws college interest despite NBA experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Serbia’s EuroBasket 2025 campaign ended far earlier than expected. Despite entering the tournament as one of the top favorites for the gold medal, boasting three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, the team never lived up to its billing. Injuries plagued the roster, and the Round of 16 clash in Riga saw them fall to Finland, a […] The post Serbia’s Svetislav Pešić steps down appeared first on TalkBasket.net .