Jake Wright
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Jake Wright
@jakewright1996
Auburn University Alum. Former sports journalist. Formerly @themtnpress, @dickinsonpress and @theAUplainsman. Proud Sicko @sickoscommittee
Aden Holloway's possession of about 2.1 pounds of marijuana was for personal use, not distribution, his attorney tells @aldotcom al.com/alabamabasketb…
This is what a new “First 12” would look like, based on NCAA seed list, First Four Out, and WAB. Mid-major AQs get pushed down, and still no room for Belmont, New Mexico, Yale, etc. And Akron, South Florida, McNeese likely would’ve missed w/o autobid: si.com/college-basket…
Louisiana Tech is suing Conference USA, requesting a judge grant an injunction to allow it to join the Sun Belt in July. In negotiations since August, the two sides have failed to reach a resolution. CUSA included Tech in its 2026 conference schedules. lincolnparishjournal.com/2026/03/05/bre…
Worst bubble losses of the weekend go to: Auburn (home L to Ole Miss) Cal (home L to Pitt) USC (15-point home L to Nebraska) UCLA (road L to Minnesota)
"You kind of have to if they're eligible and somebody else is gonna get them." While not for it, @nate_oats talked to @PeterBurnsESPN & @ChrisDoering about recruiting former G-League players on #SECThisMorning! @AlabamaMBB | #RollTide
The @NCAA has not and will not grant eligibility to any prospective or returning student-athletes who have signed an @NBA contract (including a two-way contract). As schools are increasingly recruiting individuals with international league experience, the NCAA is exercising discretion in applying the actual and necessary expenses bylaw to ensure that prospective student-athletes with experience in American basketball leagues are not at a disadvantage compared to their international counterparts. Rules have long permitted schools to enroll and play individuals with no prior collegiate experience midyear. While the NCAA has prevailed on the vast majority of eligibility-related lawsuits, recent outlier decisions enjoining the NCAA on a nationwide basis from enforcing rules that have been on the books for decades -- without even having a trial -- are wildly destabilizing. I will be working with DI leaders in the weeks ahead to protect college basketball from these misguided attempts to destroy this American institution.
NEW: Charles Bediako has been granted a temporary restraining order and is immediately eligible to participate for Alabama basketball. Bediako is a professional player for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League. (h/t @_NickKelly) on3.com/college/alabam…
Explaining the Charles Bediako lawsuit: - Why his case differs from Nnaji, other G Leaguers - The precedent it could set and how it could blow up the NBA’s draft model - What it’d mean if Alabama can add him to its 2025-26 roster si.com/college-basket…
BREAKING: Duke star QB Darian Mensah plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos reports. Miami is the school to watch. on3.com/news/duke-qb-d…