Virginia Tech has added a versatile athlete as Kamdon Gillespie announces his commitment to the Hokies.

A 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive line prospect, the Mooresville (NC) product is a three-star recruit, rated as the No. 101 defensive line prospect in the country by 247Sports Composite methodology.

The Hokies offered a scholarship more than two years ago, surviving multiple cuts to his list along the way. Three finalists – Georgia Tech, South Florida, and Virginia Tech – were announced in May. Official visits to all three were scheduled, but he opted to cancel the final visit to USF and become a Hokie.

With 20 offers to his name, other schools involved in his recruitment include Boston College, East Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and West Virginia.

Gillespie recorded 61 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, 10 defended passes, eight sacks, three fumble recoveries (including one returned for a touchdown), and a safety in 13 games during his junior campaign according to MaxPreps.

He is the fourth commitment for head coach Brent Pry in the class of 2026 and the second on the defensive line.

The University of Kentucky‘s Board of Trustees met to approve the Champions Blue Board of Governors on Thursday. During the meeting, UK Athletics proposed a plan to upgrade multiple facilities, including Kroger Field.

These requested investments include, $15 million for maintenance at Kroger Field, $13 million for corner suites and elevators renovations, $5 million to improve the soccer and softball facilities, $8 million for the design of a West End Zone Club, along with Wi-fi improvements at Kroger Field, and an additional $31 million operating loan to be repaid with interest as UK recently transitioned its athletic department to an LLC.

“You have to continue to maintain and repair the stadium for safety reasons, making sure that all the components of, whether it’s stairwells, ramps, those kind of things, that there’s not anything that’s going to put any of our patrons at risk,” UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart told BBN Tonight’s Maggie Davis. “That’s important, then the other piece is just the fan amenities that allow us to bring new revenue streams, or be able to do some things differently in our suites.”

The renovations to the soccer and softball facilities have been added to the proposal as John Cropp Stadium will host the 2026 SEC Tournament. These two facilities are connected, so the renovations would go hand-in-hand.

Notably, the totals proposed on Thursday adds up to just $72 of the requested $110 million. With football, softball and soccer only being address, men’s and women’s basketball were not included in the request, along with baseball and the rest of its sports. With $38 million more requested, only time will tell what those additional dollars will be used for.

In addition, the athletic department added a request to gather information for a potential entertainment district on UK’s campus. Some of that revenue could go to this, although this is a concept as of this report. This would include entertainment options such as restaurants and hotels, among other fan-driven activities.

After the meeting, Barnhart discussed revenue sharing within his athletic department. However, he had no specific timeline for what that might look like, or how he plans to divide UK Athletics’ share of the $20.5 million they’re set to receive in the fallout of the House settlement.

“There will be more to come,” Barnhart concluded. “Trust me, we got more on our plate, and we’re excited. That’ll come as we go, probably more into the fall.”

AJ Dybantsa hasn’t even played a single college game, and yet he’s already a titan in the world of name, image, and likeness (NIL). The incoming BYU freshman and top high school basketball prospect has racked up an eye-popping $4.1 million NIL valuation, putting Dybantsa at the pinnacle of college basketball earners, per Afrotech. He’s the face of BYU’s recruiting revolution and arguably the most marketable athlete in the NCAA.

Dybantsa is coming off a standout prep career at Utah Prep Academy and is now locked in as BYU’s first-ever 5-star basketball recruit. That alone is historic. But his business acumen off the court is proving just as dominant. Deals with Red Bull and Nike headline his portfolio — the former being the energy drink giant’s first NIL signing of a male hooper. For Dybantsa, the collaboration was about more than cash. “We fit right in with each other,” he said on The Youngins Sports Podcast. “It’s going to be special.”

Nike, meanwhile, offered a deal reportedly exceeding $4 million. “Joining the Nike basketball family is huge,” he told Sports Illustrated. “To now be part of the same team as the players I looked up to? That’s an opportunity I don’t take for granted.”

But it’s not just about stacking endorsements. Dybantsa and his family have been selective, turning down quick money in favor of long-term moves. “Me and my parents are really smart with it,” he explained. “We don’t want to take every deal… but the smart ones we gotta take.”

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Building a Legacy at BYU

Even before stepping on the court in Provo, Dybantsa has ignited a national buzz. His $5 million NIL package from BYU marks the beginning of a new era for the Cougars, especially as they navigate their second season in the Big 12. Head coach Kevin Young has already started working with Dybantsa, and it’s clear the freshman will be a foundational piece of the program’s future.

As if the hype wasn’t loud enough, Dybantsa also just received an invite to the Team USA U19 training camp in Colorado Springs. He’ll be competing for a spot to represent the United States at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland. USA Basketball’s Sean Ford made the mission clear: build a championship-caliber squad from a mix of elite veterans and rising stars. Dybantsa fits both molds.

It’s rare to see a freshman bring this much heat before a single collegiate tip-off, but AJ Dybantsa is not your average freshman. He’s a brand, a baller, and now, a multi-millionaire. BYU is officially in the national spotlight, and Dybantsa is leading the charge.

Burtland Dixon is an entertainment, celebrity, and music journalist for ClutchPoints. He has a degree from Cal State San Marcos, and he’s demonstrated his pop culture expertise for years with bylines at Idolator, Trend Chaser, and Buzznet.

The Syracuse Orange Football NIL held a golf tournament earlier in the week and sure they raised $2m for the NIL, but the real news was this:

We can’t say that “Orange is the New Fast” anymore so we’ll say that this car is going to be

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There weren’t a lot of details, but we assume that the NY Racing Team’s 44 car will be an all-out Syracuse affair. Fran Brown will be the crew chief and on the headset with driver JJ Yeley. If Yeley can’t get it done, then Fran will turn to Rickie Collins or Steve Angeli to pilot the D.A.R.T. mobile. The pit crew will be led by Derek McDonald, Dennis Jaquez and Tank Wilson with Yasin Willis handling the gas.

Can we get the NunesMagician logo on the car? Well, we’ve asked the Syracuse Football NIL to tell us the sponsor requirement in NunesBucks and we’re still waiting to hear back. If they don’t put us on the car, we’ll just have our social media interns blame it on the Chancellor and Wildhack.

See you at the Glen!

• Murray State baseball is making its Men’s College World Series debut against UCLA.
• The winner of Murray State-UCLA will play the winner of Arkansas-LSU at 7 p.m. ET Monday.

OMAHA, NE. — Murray State baseball is making its Men’s College World Series debut today against UCLA.