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Toronto Raptors rookie Jamal Shead credits Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson for showing him how to impact winning while in college. (via Toronto Raptors): “I’m not a prolific scorer, but I just try to impact the game in ways that don’t really show up on the stat sheet. The charges. Help side. Communication. Just […] The post Jamal Shead: The biggest thing Coach Sampson taught me was how to be impactful without scoring appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kevin Love has weighed in on the debate surrounding Cooper Flagg’s potential after sports analyst Dan Patrick suggested that a career similar to Love’s might be considered a disappointment. Patrick’s remark prompted Love to share his perspective on social media. The five-time All-Star made it clear that he sees Flagg as an elite prospect with […] The post Kevin Love responds to Cooper Flagg comparison appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Now that the transfer portal has opened, thousands of hopeful athletes are ready to ditch their current squads and sign with a new team. This year’s portal has been busier than most other years and today we’re looking at how the Missouri Tigers could benefit. The Missouri Tigers in 2025 Before we get into their […] The post Who’s Joining the Missouri Tigers in March? appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hawks star Trae Young announced on NBA Today that he’s joining the Oklahoma Sooners as assistant GM and donating $1 million to the program, per Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Young, who played one standout season at OU in 2017-18 before entering the NBA, expressed excitement about his new role, where he’ll assist with […] The post Trae Young joins Sooners as assistant GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

On the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Original, Carmelo Anthony discussed Flagg’s impressive freshman season with Duke and how his impact on the game goes beyond scoring. Anthony, who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship as a freshman in 2003, compared Flagg’s ability to dominate games in multiple ways to his own […] The post Carmelo Anthony weighs in on Cooper Flagg’s dominance and NBA potential appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The 2025 NCAA men’s Final Four drew significant attention, averaging 15.3 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched Final Four broadcast since 2017. This impressive figure marks a 19% increase compared to last year, signaling renewed fan enthusiasm and a strong network performance. One of the semifinal matchups, Houston vs. Duke, proved especially popular, […] The post Final Four viewership soared to record highs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The University of Kansas is more than just a college basketball powerhouse—it’s a direct pipeline to the NBA. With a legacy that includes over 80 Kansas players in the NBA since the league’s inception, the Jayhawks have consistently produced elite talent. From Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain to current stars like Joel Embiid and […] The post Best Kansas Players in the NBA: All-Time Greats & 2024-25 Standouts appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After a record-breaking freshman campaign at Duke, Cooper Flagg addressed his basketball future during an appearance on SportsCenter, leaving the door open as speculation mounts about the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old forward, who was named the 2025 John R. Wooden Award winner, reflected on a season that saw him lead […] The post Cooper Flagg speaks on NBA Draft decision after historic freshman year at Duke appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Georgian big man Sandro Mamukelashvili did not hold back as they dethroned France with an 80-70 victory to advance to the tournament’s quarterfinals. The 6-foot-9 believed it was a great start in the new era, developing their skill level into a team that can be looked forward to in the future. “I wish them nothing […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili talks trash to Victor Wembanyama after Georgia upsets France in the EuroBasket 2025 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Between the team’s connectivity/pace, head coach Todd Golden’s composure, and star guard Walter Clayton Jr.’s heroics — the 2024-25 Florida Gators came through with the right formula for a memorable season/March Madness tourney run (36-4 record/SEC Tournament champions/Division 1 national champions). Florida played an 8-man rotation of players who perfectly understood their roles in the […] The post 2025 March Madness wrap up: Florida Gators take home national title appeared first on TalkBask...

Mikey Williams is heading west to Sacramento State, a move that combines a fresh opportunity with a deeper vision for his basketball future. As reported by NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the former UCF guard is transferring to the Hornets following a freshman season where he averaged 5.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in just […] The post Insider shares insight into Mikey Williams’ transfer to Sacramento State appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Not long after concluding his second tenure as head coach of Spain’s senior national basketball team, Sergio Scariolo received one of the country’s highest sporting distinctions, the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit. The Italian strategist, now 64 years old, had overseen the Spanish squad during two lengthy periods – first from […] The post Sergio Scariolo awarded Grand Cross honor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Several intriguing draft hopefuls are still weighing whether to remain in the 2025 NBA Draft pool or return to college, with name, image, and likeness (NIL) money playing a potentially decisive role. Jake Fischer highlights four such prospects – Yaxel Lendeborg, Miles Byrd, Cedric Coward, and Karter Knox – who are reportedly being courted with […] The post NIL windfall could lure Draft prospects back to college appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

With the EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinal between Lithuania and Greece approaching, the atmosphere inside Xiaomi Arena is already set to be dominated by green. Around 6,000 Lithuanian fans are expected to fill the stands, far outnumbering the Greek supporters in what is essentially shaping up to be a home game for Rimas Kurtinaitis’ squad. For loyal […] The post Rimas Kurtinaitis teases Lithuania’s secret for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After exploring his NBA prospects during the pre-draft process this spring, Vanderbilt junior forward Devin McGlockton has decided to return to college for his senior season. According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein (via Twitter), McGlockton will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and rejoin the Commodores for one more year. Although McGlockton was […] The post Devin McGlockton returns to Vanderbilt senior season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Türkiye wrote another glorious chapter in its basketball history at EuroBasket 2025, defeating Poland 91-77 to secure a place in the Semi-Finals. With the win, they extended their unbeaten run to seven games, tying the longest winning streak in the nation’s EuroBasket history, which dates back to 1957. On the sidelines, none other than Hedo […] The post Alperen Sengun leads Türkiye into EuroBasket Semi-Finals appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

College players who declared for the 2025 NBA Draft as early entrants are now approaching a key decision point. Under NCAA rules, these players have until next Wednesday, May 29, to officially withdraw their names from the draft if they wish to retain their collegiate eligibility and return to school for another season. Although the […] The post NCAA draft entrants face May 29 deadline appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Türkiye’s rising star Alperen Sengun continued to cement his legacy at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 by becoming the youngest player in the tournament’s history to record a triple-double. The 23-year-old center posted 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in Türkiye’s 91-77 Quarter-Finals victory over Poland, joining an elite group of EuroBasket players to achieve the […] The post Alperen Sengun sets EuroBasket record with triple-double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boogie Fland is headed to Gainesville. The former Arkansas point guard has committed to the University of Florida, as first reported by Shams Charania. Fland confirmed his decision to ESPN, marking a major offseason pickup for head coach Todd Golden and the defending national champions. Fland entered the transfer portal after one season with the […] The post Boogie Fland transfers to Florida, joins defending NCAA champions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Turkey’s star center Alperen Sengun had no idea he was nearing a historic milestone in the EuroBasket quarterfinals against Poland until his teammates pointed it out. “I have really good teammates; they’re the ones who tell me,” Sengun said after Türkiye’s 91-77 win. “I didn’t start by scoring; they really helped me. I just kept […] The post Alperen Sengun credits teammates for historic EuroBasket triple-double appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jacque Vaughn has accepted a position as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas, joining the staff of veteran head coach Bill Self, according to an official announcement from the school. As reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Vaughn declined offers to return to the NBA coaching ranks, opting instead to go back to […] The post Jacque Vaughn returns to Kansas as coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ergin Ataman, Turkey’s national team coach and head coach of Panathinaikos, faces a unique situation if Greece beats Lithuania in the EuroBasket semifinals, as he would confront players he coaches professionally. “I have great feelings for all the Greek people, for Greek basketball. I have five (Panathinaikos) players in that team, I also know all […] The post Ergin Ataman: “Nobody wants to play against Greece” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dame Sarr, a 6’8″ Italian wing and one of Europe’s rising basketball prospects, has officially committed to play college basketball at Duke for the 2025–26 season, he confirmed to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Sarr has spent the past two years developing with Barcelona, one of Europe’s top professional clubs, and recently caught the attention of NBA […] The post Dame Sarr picks Duke to prep NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Türkiye returned to the EuroBasket Semi-Finals for the first time since 2001, powered by an exceptional performance from their superstar center, Alperen Sengun. The Houston Rockets standout recorded the youngest-ever triple-double in EuroBasket history, finishing with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, propelling Türkiye past Poland with authority. After the game, teammate Shane Larkin […] The post Shane Larkin reacts to Alperen Sengun milestone appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Florida head coach Todd Golden is now one of college basketball’s highest-paid coaches, but his new deal leaves the door open for an NBA jump. As reported by Adam Luckett of On3.com, Golden’s contract extension includes a specific opt-out clause that makes a move to the NBA more attainable than a switch to another NCAA […] The post Todd Golden’s new Florida contract includes NBA opt-out appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Greece leaned on their proven strategy of utilizing Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it paid off once more as they defeated Lithuania 87-76 in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Quarter-Finals, earning a place in their first Semi-Finals since 2009. Antetokounmpo poured in 29 points, and Greece managed to withstand the raucous 10,487 fans at Arena Riga, most of […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Greece beats Lithuania appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso recently shared some cool family history about his father Mike playing for the late Eddie Sutton in college/himself being the ballboy at Texas A&M. (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “He played for Eddie Sutton when he was at Creighton. He vividly remembers practices with no basketballs, especially beginning of the […] The post Alex Caruso: My dad played for Eddie Sutton at Creighton; I was Texas A&M’s ball boy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Furkan Korkmaz said that Alperen Sengun is the best center he has played with over Joel Embiid. Turkey outlasted Poland with a 91-77 victory, where the Turkey star Sengun hit a triple-double with 19 points, 12 boards, and 10 assists in a quarterfinals clash in the EuroBasket 2025. “Until now, I […] The post Furkan Korkmaz takes Alperen Sengun over Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Veteran NBA guard Patty Mills has taken on a new off-court role, as the University of Hawai’i announced that Mills has been named the general manager of its men’s basketball program. The position is a newly created role for the Rainbow Warriors and marks a significant addition to their staff. According to the university’s press […] The post Patty Mills joins Hawai’i as basketball GM appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Israeli center Roman Sorkin has drawn interest from several NBA teams following his recent performances with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israeli national team. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the 28-year-old big man has been monitored by the Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. Despite being under contract with Maccabi, his […] The post Roman Sorkin attracts NBA attention after standout EuroBasket and EuroLeague campaigns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .