House v. NCAA Explained: Why Players Are Entering the Transfer Portal Early

The House v. NCAA case is a $2.8 billion settlement that could change how college sports work—how athletes get paid, how many players schools can keep, and who’s eligible to play. It hasn’t been finalized yet, but the potential fallout is already affecting the transfer portal. What’s the House v. NCAA Case About? Filed by […]

David Evans  •  22 Apr 2025
The SEC Earned $70 Million During Men’s 2025 NCAA Tournament

Regardless of the result that comes out of Monday night’s National Championship game, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) will be the real winners of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. SEC Up $70 Million After 2025 March Madness The conference was well represented during this year’s March Madness. 14 of the 16 possible SEC teams qualified for the […]

Anthony Cardenas  •  06 Apr 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Cooper Flagg has Lead Playmaker Potential

Cooper Flagg’s ing acumen is one of the many traits that make him a special prospect. Just as we did with Dylan Harper and Kasparas Jakucionis, I hand-tracked all of Cooper Flagg’s es from this season so far (through February 17) to learn more about his playmaking chops. Flagg’s raw ing numbers are strong for […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  19 Feb 2025
College Basketball Fans Respond To Dick Vitale Returning After 2-Year Battle With Cancer As Clemson Upsets Duke

During the halftime show of Saturday’s matinee Big Ten matchup between Michigan and Indiana, CBS college basketball analyst Adam Zucker paused to present a personally profound message to Dick Vitale.  Enduring 65 chemotherapy treatments since 2023, Vitale, a Hall of Fame broadcaster, returned to the airwaves after a two-year battle with vocal cord cancer. “A […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  08 Feb 2025
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49 of 50 States Had Either LeBron or Bronny as Their Most Viewed Player Page in 2024

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, had the most viewed player page across basketball sites in 2024. Simply put, 49 out of 50 states had either LeBron as their most viewed player page on Basketball Reference, Bronny as their most viewed player page on College Basketball Reference, or […]

James Foglio  •  11 Dec 2024
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech Featured 2nd-Most Overtime Periods In College Football History

The University of Georgia was trying to keep their hopes alive for the College Football Playoff on Friday night. And while they eventually got the job done, their game against Georgia Tech lasted long into the Athens night, and wound up being one of the longest games in the history of the sport. Georgia Wins […]

Anthony Cardenas  •  30 Nov 2024
NCAA Study Links ‘Angry Sports Bettors’ to Abuse of Collegiate Athletes

The NCAA partnered with data science company Signify Group, which analyzed social media s for more than 3,000 college athletes, about 500 coaches, 200 event officials, and 165 teams during the 2024 College Football Playoff, men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, men’s and women’s College World Series, and volleyball and gymnastics championships. NCAA study shows “angry […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2024
CSMAS Holds Preliminary Discussion on Sports Betting Rules

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) held an informational discussion on sports betting on Monday after all three NCAA divisions met to discuss modifications to sports wagering policies. CSMAS discussed deregulating sports betting, which could allow student-athletes to bet on professional sports CSMAS , who also met in Indianapolis […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2024
Massachusetts Clarifies Ban on Individual College Athlete Awards

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has voted unanimously to add new language to the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Catalog explicitly prohibiting bets on individual collegiate sports awards. Massachusetts Gaming Commission opted to add the new language to the sports betting catalog to clear up confusion The MGC’s sports wagering division recommended the rule change in order […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2024