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College basketball rankings: St. John’s jumps Houston for No. 1 spot in way-too-early preseason Top 25 And 1

1 St. John’s This ranking is based on the Red Storm returning one of the top two scorers — specifically Zuby Ejiofor — from a team that finished 31-5 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by North Carolina transfer Ian […]

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St. John’s
 This ranking is based on the Red Storm returning one of the top two scorers — specifically Zuby Ejiofor — from a team that finished 31-5 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson, Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins, Arizona State transfer Joson Sanon, Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell, Stanford transfer Oziyah Sellers, Idaho State transfer Dylan Darling, NAIA transfer Handje Tamba, international prospect Imran Suljanovic and four-star freshman Kelvin Odih.

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Houston
 This ranking is based on the Cougars returning three of the top seven scorers — specifically Emanuel Sharp, Milos Uzan and Joseph Tugler — from a team that finished 35-5 and advanced to the championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Sam Houston transfer Kalifa Sakho, five-star freshman Chris Cenac Jr. and four-star freshmen Isiah Harwell and Kingston Flemings.

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BYU
 This ranking is based on the Cougars returning four of the top 10 scorers — specifically Richie Saunders, Dawson Baker, Keba Keita and Mihailo Boskovic — from a team that finished 26-10 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Baylor transfer Robert Wright, Southern Illinois transfer Kennard Davis, UC Riverside transfer Nate Pickens, Washington transfer Dominique Diomande, Idaho transfer Tyler Mrus, five-star freshman AJ Dybantsa and four-star freshman Xavion Staton.

— 26-10
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Purdue
 This ranking is based on the Boilermakers returning five of the top six scorers – specifically Trey Kaufman-Renn, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Daniel Jacobsen and C.J. Cox – from a team that finished 24-12 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by South Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff, North Florida transfer Liam Murphy and international prospect Omer Mayer. — 24-12
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UConn
 This ranking is based on the Huskies returning four of the top seven scorers — specifically Solo Ball, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed and Jaylin Stewart — from a team that finished 24-11 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr., Dayton transfer Malachi Smith, five-star freshman Braylon Mullins, four-star freshman Eric Reibe and three-star freshman Jacob Ross.

— 24-11
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Florida
 This ranking is based on the Gators returning five of the top 10 scorers – specifically Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh, Rueben Chinyelu, Urban Klavzar and Micah Handlogten – from a team that finished 36-4 and won the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee, Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland and four-star freshmen CJ Ingram and Alex Lloyd.

— 36-4
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Texas Tech
 This ranking is based on the Red Raiders returning two of the top four scorers — specifically JT Toppin and Christian Anderson — from a team that finished 28-9 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by Washington State transfer LeJuan Watts, UNC Greensboro transfer Donovan Atwell, Villanova transfer Josiah Moseley, VCU transfer Luke Bamgboye and redshirt freshmen Marial Akuentok. — 28-9
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Michigan
 This ranking is based on the Wolverines returning three of the top eight scorers — specifically Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and L.J. Cason — from a team that finished 27-10 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr., North Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau, UCLA transfer Aday Mara and four-star freshmen Trey McKenney and Winters Grady. — 27-10
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Duke
 This ranking is based on the Blue Devils returning three of the top nine scorers — specifically Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba — from a team that finished 35-4 and advanced to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Rice transfer Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, five-star freshman Cameron Boozer, four-star freshmen Nikolas Khamenia, Cayden Boozer and Sebastian Wilkins and international prospect Dame Sarr.

— 35-4
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UCLA
 This ranking is based on the Bruins returning three of the top four scorers – specifically Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr. and Skyy Clark – from a team that finished 23-11 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class featuring New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent, Michigan State transfer Xavier Booker, Kansas City transfer Jamar Brown, San Diego transfer Steven Jamerson and North Carolina Central transfer Anthony Peoples Jr.

— 23-11
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Arizona
 This ranking is based on the Wildcats returning four of the top eight scorers — specifically Jaden Bradley, Tobe Awaka, Motiejus Krivas and Anthony Dell’Orso — from a team that finished 24-13 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Harvard transfer Evan Nelson, five-star freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, and four-star freshman Dwayne Aristode. — 24-13
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Kentucky
 This ranking is based on the Wildcats returning two of the top seven scorers — specifically Otega Oweh and Brandon Garrison — from a team that finished 24-12 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance, Alabama transfer Mouhamed Dioubate, Pitt transfer Jaland Lowe, Tulane transfer Kam Williams, Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen, Miami (Ohio) transfer Reece Potter and four-star freshmen Jasper Johnson, Malachi Moreno and Braydon Hawthorne. — 24-12
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Iowa St.
 This ranking is based on the Cyclones returning three of the top five scorers — specifically Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey — from a team that finished 25-10 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan, Purdue Fort Wayne transfer Eric Mulder, Eastern Washington transfer Mason Williams, Utah Valley transfer Dominick Nelson and four-star freshman Jamarion Batemon. — 25-10
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Louisville
 This ranking is based on the Cardinals returning two of the top five scorers – specifically J’Vonne Hadley and Kasean Pryor – from a team that finished 27-8 and advanced to the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia transfer Isaac McKneely, Xavier transfer Ryan Conwell, Kennesaw State transfer Adrian Wooley, five-star freshman Mikel Brown and four-star freshman Sananda Fru. — 27-8
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Michigan St.
 This ranking is based on the Spartans returning four of the top eight scorers — specifically Coen Carr, Jaxon Kohler, Jeremy Fears and Carson Cooper — from a team that finished 30-7 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Samford transfer Trey Fort, FAU transfer Kaleb Glenn, Miami transfer Divine Ugochukwu and four-star freshmen Cam Ward and Jordan Scott.

— 30-7
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Oregon
 This ranking is based on the Ducks returning four of the top 10 scorers – specifically Nate Bittle, Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr. and Jamari Phillips – from a team that finished 25-10 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Ohio State transfer Sean Stewart, Elon transfer TK Simpkins and three-star freshman JJ Frakes. — 25-10
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Kansas
 This ranking is based on the Jayhawks returning one of the top seven scorers – specifically Flory Bidunga – from a team that finished 21-13 and advanced to the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Illinois transfer Tre White, Loyola Chicago transfer Jayden Dawson, St. Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council, five-star freshman Darryn Peterson, four-star freshman Samis Calderon and three-star freshman Corbin Allen – plus Elmarko Jackson, a former five-star prospect who missed this past season with a knee injury. — 21-13
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Auburn
 This ranking is based on the Tigers returning one of the top three scorers — specifically Tahaad Pettiford — from a team that finished 32-6 and advanced to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall, Mississippi State transfer KeShawn Murphy, Texas Tech transfer Kevin Overton, Lincoln Memorial transfer Elyjah Freeman, JUCO transfer Abdul Bashir and four-star freshmen Sebastian Williams-Adams and Kaden Magwood.

— 32-6
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Arkansas
 This ranking is based on the Razorbacks returning four of the top nine scorers – specifically DJ Wagner, Karter Knox, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond III – from a team that finished 22-14 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Florida State transfer Malique Ewin, South Carolina transfer Nick Pringle, five-star freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas. — 22-14
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Tennessee
 This ranking is based on the Vols returning three of the top eight scorers — specifically Felix Okpara, J.P. Estrella and Cade Phillips — from a team that finished 30-8 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Vanderbilt transfer Jaylen Carey, Maryland transfer Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Louisiana Tech transfer Amaree Abram, five-star freshman Nate Ament and four-star freshmen Amari Evans and DeWayne Brown.

— 30-8
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Gonzaga
 This ranking is based on the Zags returning four of the top 10 scorers — specifically Graham Ike, Braden Huff, Ismaila Diagne and Emmanuel Innocenti — from a team that finished 26-9 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Virginia transfer Jalen Warley, Arizona State transfer Adam Miller, Colgate transfer Braeden Smith, four-star freshman Davis Fogle and three-star freshman Parker Jefferson — plus the return of Steele Venters, who has missed the past two seasons with injuries.

— 26-9
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Texas
 This ranking is based on the Longhorns returning three of the top six scorers — specifically Jordan Pope, Tramon Mark and Chendall Weaver — from a team that finished 19-16 and advanced to the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Xavier transfer Lassina Traore, FAU transfer Matas Vokietaitis, Purdue transfer Camden Heide, St. John’s transfer Simeon Wilcher, Xavier transfer Dailyn Swain and four-star freshman John Clark. — 19-16
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Illinois
 This ranking is based on the Illini returning two of the top four scorers – specifically Tomislav Ivisic and Kylan Boswell – from a team that finished 22-13 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic, Arkansas transfer Zvonimir Ivisic, international prospects David Morkovic and Mihailo Petrovic, and four-star prospects Brandon Lee and Keaton Wagler – plus the return of Ty Rodgers, who missed this past season with an injury. — 22-13
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Alabama
 This ranking is based on the Crimson Tide returning two of the top four scorers – specifically Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Aden Hollowayl – from a team that finished 28-9 and advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Miami transferJalil Bethea, Florida State transfer Tayor Bol Bowen, Bucknell transfer Noah Williamson, Tarleton State transfer Keiteen Bristow and four-star freshmen London Jemison, Davion Hannah and Amari Allen.

— 28-9
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Wisconsin
 This ranking is based on the Badgers returning three of the top nine scorers – specifically John Blackwell, Nolan Winter and Jack Janicki – from a team that finished 27-10 and advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by San Diego State transfer Nick Boyd, Virginia transfer Andrew Rohde, Portland transfer Austin Rapp, Tulsa transfer Braeden Carrington, International prospect Aleksas Bieliauskas and four-star freshman Zach Kinziger.

— 27-10
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Ohio St.
 This ranking is based on the Buckeyes returning three of the top four scorers — specifically Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. — from a team that finished 17-15 and missed the 2025 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by Wright State transfer Brandon Noel, Santa Clara transfer Christoph Tilly, Indiana transfer Gabe Cupps and four-star freshmen A’mare Bynum and Dorian Jones. — 17-15





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Tennessee LHP Michael Sharman commits to Clemson out of NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee left-handed pitcher Michael Sharman has committed to Clemson via the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Instagram (@michaelsharman_) Saturday afternoon. The Woodstock, GA, native appeared in 17 games (three starts) for Tennessee this season. He pitched to a 3.18 ERA in 22 2/3 innings with 25 strikeouts, 10 walks and a .229 opponent batting […]

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Tennessee LHP Michael Sharman commits to Clemson out of NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee left-handed pitcher Michael Sharman has committed to Clemson via the NCAA Transfer Portal, he announced on Instagram (@michaelsharman_) Saturday afternoon.

The Woodstock, GA, native appeared in 17 games (three starts) for Tennessee this season. He pitched to a 3.18 ERA in 22 2/3 innings with 25 strikeouts, 10 walks and a .229 opponent batting average.

Sharman transferred to Knoxville after two seasons of JUCO ball at Parkland (2023) and Georgia Highlands (2024). The right-hander dominated at that rank, totaling 157 strikeouts in 150 innings over two seasons. He was okay in relief for Tony Vitello‘s team this season, but did not pitch again after his appearance against Belmont on May 13.

Clemson Transfer Portal departures:

・LHP BJ Bailey

・OF Tristan Bissetta (Ole Miss)

・RHP Luke Brown

・LHP Jackson Cole

・LHP Ethan Darden (Texas A&M)

・LHP Hudson Lee

・OF/LHP TP Wentworth (Oklahoma State)

Clemson Transfer Portal additions:

・OF Bryce Clavon (Georgia)

・OF Ty Dalley (Mercer)

・SS Tyler Lichtenberger (Appalachian State)

・C Nate Savoie (Loyola Marymount)

・LHP Michael Sharman (Tennessee)

・RHP Hayden Simmerson (Catawba)

・RHP Ariston Veasey (Alabama)

・OF Ryan Wideman (Western Kentucky)

Head coach Erik Bakich is bringing in one of the best transfer classes in the country heading into his fourth season in charge, where he’s led the Tigers to three NCAA Tournament Regionals and one Super Regional.

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NIL confusion raises alarms and concerns among Florida football alumni

Big-time college football has become a Wild West situation, marked by new rules for name, image, and likeness (NIL), where players now receive salaries from schools, and the transfer portal, which enables student-athletes to move from one school to another from year to year. This new anything-goes-era of major college football has former University of […]

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Big-time college football has become a Wild West situation, marked by new rules for name, image, and likeness (NIL), where players now receive salaries from schools, and the transfer portal, which enables student-athletes to move from one school to another from year to year.

This new anything-goes-era of major college football has former University of Florida gridiron players a bit concerned about the state of the game and lost loyalty to one team. The NCAA’s power programs now resemble pro teams. Some even describe it as NFL Jr.

“NFL Jr.? No.” said Jon Xynidis, who played safety and special teams for the Gators from 1994-97. “I think it’s the NFL with no rules. No salary cap, trade rules, nothing.”

Former Florida Gators express views on NIL

Beginning this season, athletic programs will be allowed to share revenue directly with their athletes. Based on a court-ordered mandate, every school will be allowed a cap of $20.5 million in direct payments to athletes in the first year, increasing by 4 percent every season for the next 10 years.

Former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon is widely considered the Father of NIL. He fronted a lawsuit in 2015 that eventually led to players taking control of their NIL, which opened the door for athletes to lend their name to products and services for profit.

It’s a far cry from John Schnebly’s college experience. Schnebly was the Gators backup quarterback and placeholder under head coaches Ray Graves (1968-69) and Doug Dickey (1970-71).

“When I played, I got what I bargained for,” said the 75-year-old Gator pigskin alum. “I got a good education. They fed me and took care of me. Whether I needed new shoes or to fix a broken leg, the Gators took care of it.”

“Am I jealous of these guys? I don’t know,” he added. “I guess maybe a little bit. To me it seems like these rules make it very difficult to coach because you don’t know what players you’re going to have from year to year.

“These days they can leave and go play someplace else if they want. Maybe they get a little better offer, and they are gone. So, there’s no loyalty. It’s all about what each individual gets. It’s definitely different.”

Xynidis, 49, played for legendary Head Coach Steve Spurrier, who advocated for player pay in the 1990s. The Gators won the SEC Championship each year Xynidis was on the team. UF captured the NCAA National Championship in 1996. No big money was being tossed around in those days.

“We struggled in college,” he said. “We got a stipend for food and for rent. You had to have a side job to get out to dinner or go on a date or whatever it was. It wasn’t easy living but it was part of the experience so I appreciated it.

“Would have been a different experience if I had been given $5,000 a month? Yeah. I can see why they did this because the schools were profiting off the players and the players deserved to share in that. But I can see that a lot of the sacred stuff about college football may be gone. Back when I played it the big thing was (college programs) turning boys into men. Now when schools recruit players, the players ask, ‘How much am I going to get paid?’ That part is unfortunate.”

Seemingly gone are the days of developing a high school athlete with potential into a stellar player. Schnebly believes some football coaches have left the game because of these new rules.

“Because it’s too difficult to work your butt off to get good players, then somebody offers them some more money and they go off down the road after you spent all that time to get the player to a certain level,” he said. “It’s definitely going to change things, well, it already has to some degree. I guess people will have to adjust to it.”

Xynidis agreed and cited this recent example.

“What bugs me is the freedom players have to move from team to team,” he said. “Take, for example, the Florida basketball team. There was a kid, Denzel Aberdeen, who just transferred to Kentucky for his senior season. He was sure to be a starter next season for the Gators. So, Florida will be playing against him next year after winning the National Championship this year. That part of it is heartbreaking to me.”

The NCAA approved a $2.8 billion settlement via the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. The money will be used to pay former athletes, who were denied NIL opportunities. This applies only to athletes who played from 2016 to 2024. Neither Schnebly nor Xynidis are eligible for compensation.

“Before 2015, you’re out of luck,” Xynidis said. “It is what it is. I’m not looking for money. My knees and shoulders hurt but I appreciate what I got (when I was playing) and what I put into the University of Florida.

“I was there at a really good time. We won four SEC Championships and an NCAA Championship, so that was a great experience. To me it’s all about experiences and that experience can’t be replaced and can’t be bought. Well, I guess, now it can be bought (laugh).”





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5-Star LB Tyler Atkinson and Elite LSU WR Commit Tristen Keys Lead Adidas’ Explosive 2025 NIL Class

Many college football fans believe NIL is ruining the sport they love. In today’s age, it feels like players have no loyalty and are chasing the biggest paycheck over staying with a program and developing throughout their careers. Despite the criticism of NIL, one of the benefits is that it allows high school athletes to […]

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Many college football fans believe NIL is ruining the sport they love. In today’s age, it feels like players have no loyalty and are chasing the biggest paycheck over staying with a program and developing throughout their careers.

Despite the criticism of NIL, one of the benefits is that it allows high school athletes to immediately make money to support their families through things like brand deals. One  that has taken advantage of NIL is Adidas, and the company just announced its newest class of football stars to represent the brand.

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Adidas recently announced its 2025 NIL class, featuring six top recruits in the 2026 cycle. Each of these athletes will be featured in brand campaigns for the company throughout their final year of high school.

The class is headlined by five-star Tyler Atkison, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 class, and five-star LSU commit Tristen Keys, the No.1 wide receiver in the 2026 class.

Along with Atkinson and Keys, Adidas class also features four additional top receiver recruits: five-star Ohio State commit Chris Henry Jr, five-star Calvin Russell, four-star Ohio State commit Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, and four-star Texas A&M commit Madden Williams.

It’s a star-studded high school class for Adidas and represents the ever-changing landscape of college athletics in the age of NIL.

While there are obviously downsides to the current NIL system, the fact that these young athletes can sign with a company like Adidas and earn money before they even get to college highlights how NIL can be so special and make massive impacts on these players’ lives.

Every athlete that Adidas signed to this campaign has proven themselves at a high level and are all regarded as some of the best high school football players in the country. They’ve earned the right to be able to make money off of their name, image, and likeness, and Adidas is giving them the platform to do so.

Time will tell if their college careers pan out. Still, they have at least had the opportunity to make life-changing money by signing with Adidas for their senior years and will attempt to solidify their place in college football during the 2026 season.





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NY Knicks reportedly reached out to Dawn Staley for head coach role in historic move

The New York Knicks are reportly exploring a historic hire: legendary South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley. According to Knicks Fan TV and Fullcourtpass, the Knicks have “reached out” to Staley to gauge her interest in their head coaching position. If (and that is a strong “if”) she took the job, it would be […]

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The New York Knicks are reportly exploring a historic hire: legendary South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley. According to Knicks Fan TV and Fullcourtpass, the Knicks have “reached out” to Staley to gauge her interest in their head coaching position. If (and that is a strong “if”) she took the job, it would be an unprecedented move that would make her the NBA’s first female head coach.

Staley’s reputation certainly procedes her, as both a Hall-of-Fame player and one of the most successful coaches in college basketball. She has led the Gamecocks since 2008 with three NCAA titles (2017, 2022, and 2024) and seven Final Four appearances. Her coaching brilliance has earned her a historic contract extension at South Carolina as well, making her one of the highest paid coaches in women’s college basketball.

Speaking of which, her contract does allow for an NBA or WNBA move without penalty, though leaving for another college coaching position would have financial consequences. Staley was asked about her contract terms after the 101-60 win Oklahoma at Colonial Life Arena several months ago.

“It’s a give and take,” Staley said. “It was important for me to have a guaranteed contract, but to have a guaranteed contract you have to give them something. I will never leave here to coach another college job. I have the best of the best here. I really don’t have a passion for the next level, I don’t. I would have been gone, seriously. So to have it in there, it was just something fancy to have (a reporter) ask me that question.”

It is doubtful that Staley would make such a move, but hiring a coach of her caliber would spark a seismic shift in culture in pro sports, rewriting the NBA norms. However, Staley’s current dominance in the college ranks and her deep roots in South Carolina may ultimately define her path.



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New NIL climate changing recruiting emphasis | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Richard Davenport Richard Davenport has covered recruiting for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and wholehogsports.com since 2007. He appears weekly on “The Morning Rush” with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft on 95.3 FM in Fort Smith, 96.3 FM in Hot Springs, 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home and 99.5 FM in Fayetteville, and on “Out of Bounds” with […]

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Richard Davenport has covered recruiting for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and wholehogsports.com since 2007. He appears weekly on “The Morning Rush” with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft on 95.3 FM in Fort Smith, 96.3 FM in Hot Springs, 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home and 99.5 FM in Fayetteville, and on “Out of Bounds” with Wess Moore and Joe Franklin on 103.7 FM in Little Rock.



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Ohio State offers 2027 Florida high school DB Angelo Smith as NIL deal with American Eagle goes public

Angelo Smith picked up a major offer from Ohio State this week, and that wasn’t the only headline tied to his name. According to a report from NIL Daily on SI’s Bjorn Bergstrom, the younger brother of former Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) standout and current Buckeye freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith also signed a NIL deal […]

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Angelo Smith picked up a major offer from Ohio State this week, and that wasn’t the only headline tied to his name.

According to a report from NIL Daily on SI’s Bjorn Bergstrom, the younger brother of former Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) standout and current Buckeye freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith also signed a NIL deal with American Eagle. The brand announced the partnership on social media, featuring both brothers as part of its campaign.

A 6-foot-3, 220-pound safety in the 2027 class, Angelo is already building a national profile. He finished his sophomore season with 40 tackles, 3 interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He’s currently ranked among the top 30 safeties in Florida and has landed offers from Miami, Toledo, Oklahoma State, Akron and Georgia State.

He helped the Lions go 13-2 last season – winning the FHSAA Class 1 state championship in a 49-6 blowout of Edison.

Ohio State became the latest school to offer, doing so after Smith returned to Columbus for a summer camp and earned the offer on his own merit.

“Knowing I’m his brother… people just think stuff’s supposed to be given to me,” Angelo told Eleven Warriors. “So knowing that I had to work for it… it was a good feeling at the end of the day.”

The NIL opportunity came soon after, but the Ohio State offer wasn’t handed out because of who his brother is. Smith has shown early on that he can play and that he’s driven to make a name for himself.

Now both brothers are connected to the Buckeyes and a national brand. And Angelo’s stock continues to rise.

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