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This Indiana Mr. Basketball decided to transfer to IU. What we know
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This Indiana Mr. Basketball decided to transfer to IU. What we know

The Hoosiers have landed a commitment from Markus Burton, a Hoosier State native who started his career at Notre Dame.

Apr 13
2 min
Maryville basketball coach Raul Placeres hired as Tennessee Tech assistant, per sources
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Maryville basketball coach Raul Placeres hired as Tennessee Tech assistant, per sources

Maryville College basketball coach Raul Placeres is leaving after seven seasons to become an assistant at Tennessee Tech.

Apr 13
2 min
ESPN’s Dick Vitale shares unfortunate health update
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ESPN’s Dick Vitale shares unfortunate health update

Dick Vitale, who has called basketball games on ESPN since 1979, shared an unfortunate update on his health through the network’s social media accounts April 13. “Today, my oncologist, Dr. Brown, informed me that my biopsy results have confirmed a…

Apr 13
2 min
Good signs! Texas basketball has No. 2 transfer portal class in nation
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Good signs! Texas basketball has No. 2 transfer portal class in nation

With signings of Colorado point guard Isaiah Johnson, TCU power forward David Punch, Texas Longhorns basketball currently has No. 2 transfer class.

Apr 13
2 min
College basketball roster tracker: Illinois adds Providence’s Stefan Vaaks; DePaul gets a high-scoring guard
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College basketball roster tracker: Illinois adds Providence’s Stefan Vaaks; DePaul gets a high-scoring guard

One day after the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship, the college basketball transfer portal opened. The Tribune is tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local teams. Want the latest news? Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for o

Apr 13
2 min
Dick Vitale health update: College basketball analyst confirms melanoma diagnosis
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Dick Vitale health update: College basketball analyst confirms melanoma diagnosis

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale shared another health update on Monday in which he announced he was diagnosed with melanoma.

Apr 13
2 min
Big Ten basketball team that made Final Four has shown genuine interest in John Blackwell
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Big Ten basketball team that made Final Four has shown genuine interest in John Blackwell

Wisconsin's John Blackwell is already looking for a new home. if it works out, he may wind up staying in the Big Ten after all.

Apr 13
2 min
OU basketball brings back point guard Xzayvier Brown for second season
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OU basketball brings back point guard Xzayvier Brown for second season

Oklahoma men's basketball secured point guard Xzayvier Brown for next season, making him a top returning scorer in the SEC.

Apr 13
2 min
Kim English, former Missouri star, reportedly hired as assistant at UNC
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Kim English, former Missouri star, reportedly hired as assistant at UNC

Former Missouri basketball star Kim English reportedly has been hired as an assistant coach on Michael Malone’s staff at North Carolina.

Apr 13
2 min
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