Duke's Kyle Filipowski has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, he announced Friday via social media.

He is a potential lottery pick in this summer’s NBA Draft.

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Duke freshman Jared McCain has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, he announced.

McCain is a projected first-round pick in this summer’s draft, slotted as the No. 18 overall pick in The Athletic’s pre-NCAA Tournament mock draft.

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It's official.

The University of Kentucky has named Mark Pope its men's basketball coach, the school announced.

Bronny James entered the 2024 NBA Draft, while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.

◽️How would his game translate to the pros?

◽️If he stays in college, where could he go?

◽️How does being LeBron’s son impact his stock?

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Despite earlier reports to the contrary, I’m now told Kentucky did make contact with Billy Donovan — unclear if it was directly or through his representatives — this week and he decided not to pursue the UK opening.

Kentucky fans, read the great Brendan Quinn on Mark Pope and BYU from earlier this year:

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Kentucky is targeting BYU’s Mark Pope to be its next basketball coach and replace John Calipari, according to multiple reports.

The deal is not yet finalized but could come together Thursday night.

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Marquette guard Kam Jones announces return for senior season ⤵️ dlvr.it/T5Nf9P

The Crimson Tide under Nate Oats:

◻️ Won 68% of their games
◻️ Four SEC Championships
◻️ Produced six NBA Draft picks

His commitment to Alabama men's basketball is the ultimate validation.

But now what? Kennington Lloyd Smith III explains.

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From The Athletic: John Calipari explains his stunning decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas.

The basketball coach was gearing up for a 16th season with the Wildcats. Then an old friend called and made an offer he couldn’t refuse. nyti.ms/4asVn9S

Collegiate sports appear healthy, vibrant and lucrative for everyone except the participants.

Questions are brewing about whether athletes should receive a piece of the postseason revenue.

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NEWS: Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew will remain with the Bears after Kentucky pursued him for its head-coaching vacancy, The Athletic confirms.

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Tara VanDerveer says the time is right to retire and that it has nothing to do with the move to the ACC. Said that was actually a reason to stay. 'Sometimes you just feel like you're ready. I'm ready.'

I've always appreciated Tara for being 100% herself. Showing up to her final presser with six pages of remarks typed, front and back, is 100% Tara. No other way to go out.

NEWS: USC freshman guard Isaiah Collier has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

Collier is projected to be a lottery pick in Sam Vecenie's latest mock draft.

More details:

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John Calipari signed a five-year, $38.5 million contract with Arkansas that becomes a seven-year pact worth $60 million with incentives, sources tell Shams Charania and Kyle Tucker.

But money is far from the only reason that made Cal leave Kentucky.

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Inside John Calipari’s blockbuster decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas: A billionaire Chicken friend, private meeting, the reasons why time was now to bolt UK, and a new contract worth up to seven years and almost $60M.

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◽️ A deteriorated relationship with Mitch Barnhart
◽️ Clashes over funding for Big Blue Madness
◽️ An old friend's offer he couldn't refuse

Once Arkansas engaged John Calipari, there was no looking back.

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John Calipari's coaching peers agree — he is one of the great program builders in college basketball.

But the situation in Kentucky had turned sour.

And Calipari had to leave.

Shams Charania and Kyle Tucker have more intel.

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