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In a season marked by historic milestones and remarkable resilience, Michigan State University head coach Tom Izzo has been named the 2025 Big Ten Coach of the Year, capping a campaign that solidified his legacy as one of college basketball’s greatest leaders. Izzo, now in his 30th season at the helm of the Spartans, guided a retooled roster to a 26–5 regular-season record and a 17–3 mark in Big Ten play, securing the program’s 11th regular-season conference title under his leadership. This achievement tied the all-time Big Ten record for most regular-season championships by a head coach. The Spartans’ success…
— In an inspiring act of generosity and compassion, Michigan State Spartans basketball standout Coen Carr has made headlines for more than just his athletic talent. The 6-foot-7 forward, known for his high-flying dunks and relentless energy on the court, stunned the community by paying off the hospital bills for 50 cancer patients across Michigan. The gesture, which came without fanfare or media attention, was quietly arranged through a partnership between Carr and several hospitals throughout the state. When the news broke earlier this week, it quickly went viral—earning Carr admiration far beyond the world of college basketball. “I just…
The Kentucky Wildcats have officially unveiled their 2025–26 men’s basketball roster, marking a new era under head coach Mark Pope. This season’s lineup blends seasoned veterans, promising transfers, and a resurgence of in-state talent, aiming to restore the Wildcats’ prominence in college basketball. Returning Stars and Key Additions Leading the charge is senior guard Otega Oweh, who, after contemplating the NBA Draft, chose to return for his final collegiate season. Oweh was Kentucky’s top scorer last year, averaging over 16 points per game and delivering clutch performances, including a career-high 28 points against Oklahoma. Joining the roster is transfer forward…
In a landmark philanthropic gesture, NBA superstar Anthony Davis has pledged $400 million toward the renovation of Kroger Field, the home stadium of the University of Kentucky Wildcats football team. This substantial contribution stands as one of the largest ever made by a professional athlete to a collegiate sports program. Davis, who played a pivotal role in leading the Wildcats to an NCAA Championship in 2012, expressed his deep connection to the university during the announcement. “This university gave me a platform to chase my dreams. It’s only right that I give back in a way that will impact future…
In a historic moment for collegiate athletics, the University of Oklahoma softball team has once again etched its name into the record books. The Sooners advanced to their ninth consecutive Women’s College World Series (WCWS) — the longest such streak in NCAA softball history — following a dominant performance in the Super Regionals. With this milestone, Oklahoma not only extends its reign over the sport but also continues to redefine the standard for excellence in college softball. Led by head coach Patty Gasso, who has built a dynasty in Norman over nearly three decades, the Sooners demonstrated why they are…
The reigning powerhouse of collegiate softball, the Oklahoma Sooners, just added another major piece to their future as highly-touted prospect Sophia Bordi has officially committed to the program. The announcement, made via her social media and confirmed by ESPN, marks a pivotal moment for both Bordi and the Sooners, signaling the dawn of a new era. Hailing from New Jersey, Bordi is widely regarded as one of the top two-way players in the nation. With a fastball that consistently touches the low 70s and a bat that delivers power to all fields, Bordi has been a dominant force on the…
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves across the college softball landscape, legendary Oklahoma Sooners head coach Patty Gasso has turned down a reported $7.5 million offer from an unnamed Power Five program, reaffirming her commitment to the University of Oklahoma and the program she’s helped transform into a dynasty. Sources close to the negotiations revealed that the lucrative offer came from a program looking to make a seismic shift in the sport’s competitive balance, hoping to lure Gasso away with one of the largest contracts ever proposed to a college softball coach. The pitch reportedly included full control…
In a year that will go down in the annals of college sports history, West Virginia University (WVU) has been officially crowned the nation’s top overall athletic program for 2025, following a string of unprecedented achievements across multiple sports. With a national championship, appearances in the Final Four, the Women’s College World Series, a baseball regional, and a bowl game all in the same academic year, WVU has become the first university to accomplish such a comprehensive feat of athletic excellence. “This is a moment unlike any other,” said WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons. “From fall to spring, from the…
In an unprecedented display of athletic excellence, West Virginia University (WVU) has been named the best collegiate athletic program in the United States for 2025. The Mountaineers achieved a historic feat by becoming the only school this year to secure a national championship while also making deep postseason runs across five major sports: football, men’s basketball, baseball, softball, and rifle. National Championship in Rifle The Mountaineers clinched their 20th NCAA rifle championship at the 2025 event held in Lexington, Kentucky. This victory solidified WVU’s position as the most successful rifle program in NCAA history, boasting a total of 20 team…
Duke University’s head basketball coach, Jon Scheyer, and his wife, Marcelle Provencial, have joyfully announced the arrival of their fourth child, adding to their growing family. The couple, who met at Duke in 2010 and married in 2017, are already parents to three children: Noa Marie (born January 2018), Jett James (August 2019), and James Russell (May 2022) . Marcelle, a family nurse practitioner, has been a steadfast supporter of Jon’s coaching career. She has expressed immense pride in his role at Duke, stating that seeing him coach at the university is a “dream come true” and hopes he continues…