College Basketball

1. Arizona's Lewis returning after mulling NBA draft

   Arizona guard KJ Lewis will return to the Wildcats for his sophomore season after testing the NBA draft waters.

2. Sources: Non-Power 5 irked by settlement plan

   Several smaller-revenue leagues have pushed back against the NCAA over its plan to cut back on distribution to leagues in order to pay the expected settlement of the landmark House v. NCAA lawsuit and other related anti-trust cases, sources told ESPN.

3. 1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors

   The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.

4. Richardson: Calipari can lead Arkansas to title

   Arkansas hired John Calipari to lead the program to its first national title since 1994, the year Nolan Richardson's team won the crown. Richardson said Thursday that Calipari has the "support" and capabilities to end the 30-year drought.

5. Gottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coaching

   Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay and hosting a national sports radio show. "I know I can do it," Gottlieb said. "I just have to prove I can do it."

6. Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious'

   Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. said he understands the seriousness of the rape charge he faces but is focusing on basketball for now.

7. Are colleges teaching athletes enough about gambling laws?

   Using records, ESPN found that only four schools of 24 had policies that explicitly warn athletes of legal consequences.

8. Bracketology: The fact UConn even has a chance to three-peat is amazing

   The last time anyone saw an NCAA basketball three-peat the heroes were John Wooden, Bill Walton and the UCLA Bruins. Enter the current UConn Huskies.

9. Way-Too-Early Top 25: Kansas, Houston, Gonzaga are the new top 3

   Kansas remains the preseason No. 1 but the rest of the top 10 is just as loaded, and coming for that spot.

10. 2024-25 transfer tracker: Dillon Mitchell is off the board

    Commitments continue to trickle in from the top players remaining in the transfer portal.