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Ngongba was projected as a borderline first-round pick in June's NBA draft but will opt to head back to college instead. A 6-foot-11 sophomore, Ngongba earned honorable mention All-ACC honors last season after averaging 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

The NCAA announced that Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr participated in 13 phone calls and sent two text messages to quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal.

Justin Pippen averaged 14.2 points per game this year, along with 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court.

Although it's not Aiden's call to make, given the opportunity, his intent is to play basketball next year, Neff told ESPN.

The NCAA is pleased by the court's decision today, which protects the integrity of collegiate competition. As additional lawsuits challenging common-sense, academically-tied eligibility rules are filed, the NCAA will continue to defend against attempts to rob high school students across the nation of the opportunity to compete in college and experience the life-changing opportunities only college sports can create.

"This is more than just a school or job to me and my family. It is a home. A place that has given so much more to our family than we could ever give back."

UConn outscores opponents by 37.8 points per game, scoring 87.9 per game to rank second in college basketball while giving up 50.1 per contest to rank first.

St. John's basketball ranks ninth all-time in NCAA Division I wins with 1,973 and has appeared in 32 NCAA Tournaments, achieving nine Sweet 16s and two Final Fours.

Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college.