New Arkansas head coach John Calipari is known as one of the greatest recruiters in the sport's history, as he constantly produces NBA talent. In 14 seasons at Kentucky, Calipari had 47 players selected in the NBA Draft, 35 of which were first round picks. Each of those numbers are set to increase in the upcoming NBA Draft, as well.
Wes Miller previews 2024-25 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball roster. Summer practice starts soon.
Kansas State baseball coach Pete Hughes praises his Wildcats for what they went through to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years.
Bernadette McGlade leads an Atlantic 10 Conference built around basketball and focused on getting multiple bids to the NCAA men’s tournament much more than anything tied to big-time football. “We’ve got to move forward, we want to continue to preserve our rich history in basketball,” McGlade told The Associated Press. Schools that lean on basketball in leagues like the A-10, Big East — home to UConn, the two-time reigning men's national champion — and the West Coast Conference face the prospect of directing millions to their athletes every year.