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Auburn Basketball: Bruce Pearl receives contract extension

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl has officially signed a contract extension with the team. The school revealed the new contract via Twitter on Monday, with Pearl now signed through the 2022-23 season. Pearl recently finished his fourth season with the Tigers after taking over as coach...

George Washington transfer Jair Bolden commits to South Carolina

South Carolina has landed a commitment from George Washington transfer guard Jair Bolden. The Brooklyn native announced his transfer from the program on April 6 after playing a huge role for the Colonials during the 2017-18 season. Bolden averaged 11.2 points and 3.1 assists in 32.6...

Texas A&M adds Tennessee State transfer Christian Mekowulu

Christian Mekowulu, a grad transfer from Tennessee State, has committed to Texas A&M. Mekowulu chose to transfer and enter the 2018 NBA draft without an agent, which allowed him to retain his college eligibility for another season. As a grad transfer, he will be eligible for...

Siena transfer Prince Oduro commits to Mississippi State

Mississippi State has landed a commitment from Siena transfer forward Prince Oduro. He revealed his decision via Twitter on Saturday morning, choosing Mississippi State over UMass and South Florida. Due to NCAA transfer rules, Oduro will be forced to sit out next season but will have...

Tennessee Basketball: 2018 center DJ Burns commits to Vols

DJ Burns, a 4-star center in the 2018 recruiting class, has officially committed to Tennessee. Burns was originally a part of the 2019 class, but chose to reclassify and join the Vols for next season. The 6-9 prospect from Rock Hill High School (SC) had received...

Texas A&M starting home-and-home series with Boston College

Texas A&M and Boston College will begin a new home-and-home series, with the first meeting to set take place during the 2018-19 season. The Aggies will host Jim Christian’s team next season at Reed Arena on December 8. Boston College will host the 2019 game at...

Georgia Basketball: Bulldogs land 2018 guard Ignas Sargiunas

Ignas Sargiunas, a Lithuanian guard in the 2018 recruiting class, has officially committed to Georgia. Sargiunas was offered by several different schools throughout the recruiting process, including Arizona State and SMU. He took an an official visit to those three schools, as well as Grand Canyon. https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1002261885687754752 The...

Wenyen Gabriel and Jarred Vanderbilt staying in NBA draft

Kentucky forwards Wenyen Gabriel and Jarred Vanderbilt will forgo their college eligibility and remain in the 2018 NBA draft. The two players announced their decisions via Twitter on Wednesday evening after both originally declared without signing with an agent. Gabriel averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds...

Kentucky Basketball: PJ Washington withdraws from NBA draft

Kentucky forward PJ Washington has withdrew from the 2018 NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore year. Washington announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon after declaring for the draft back on April 3. The 6-7 forward averaged 10.8 points and 5.7...

Jontay Porter returning to Missouri for sophomore season

Missouri forward Jontay Porter will return to school for his sophomore season after withdrawing from the 2018 NBA draft. Porter declared for the draft back on April 6 and announced his intentions to come back via Twitter on Wednesday. The 6-11 power forward averaged 9.9 points...