Ravi Shankar

5 days ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Ravi Shankar

As Kiyan Anthony rises through the high school ranks at Long Island Lutheran, basketball fans can’t help but draw comparisons to his legendary father. The 6’5″ senior guard has already committed to Syracuse, where Carmelo once led the Orange to their only NCAA championship in 2003. The younger Anthony is carving his own path while carrying the weight of one of basketball’s most recognized surnames.

5 days ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Ravi Shankar

The Houston Cougars men’s basketball program has turned championship heartbreak into recruiting triumph. Despite falling just short in a nail-biting 63-65 loss to Florida in the NCAA Championship game this April, Coach Kelvin Sampson’s program has secured the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class for 2025. The remarkable turnaround speaks volumes about Houston’s rising prominence in college basketball.

5 days ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Ravi Shankar

In a social media moment that has the women’s college basketball world buzzing, LSU star Flau’jae Johnson endorsed Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams with a simple but telling tweet, “Serah a vibe frfr 💜.”Social Media Buzz Surrounds Elite Transfer’s LSU VisitJohnson’s April 19 post came in direct response to a tweet about “LSU took Serah Williams to the Supper Club,” highlighting the 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year’s ongoing visit to Baton Rouge.

5 days ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Ravi Shankar

The era of amateurism in college sports is rapidly giving way to a new reality, where million-dollar demands are becoming the norm. The latest example comes from Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty, whose camp is reportedly asking for more than $4 million and a guarantee to play the point guard position, according to Jeff Goodman. This bold financial play mirrors similar demands from high-profile athletes who recognize their market value in today’s collegiate landscape.

6 days ago | collegefootballnetwork.com | Ravi Shankar

When Ashlyn Watkins crumpled to the court during South Carolina’s Jan. 5 game against Mississippi State, Gamecocks fans held their breath. The diagnosis confirmed their fears: a torn ACL that would sideline the junior forward for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, derailing what had been a promising campaign for the defensive standout. The 6’3″ force from Columbia had been averaging 7.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game before the injury, ranking fourth in the SEC in blocks.