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“In today’s NCAA era of NIL money and eligibility battles, student-athletes face a billion-dollar system. Kim Muhammad of Unit 1 Hoop Source explains why athletes must control their destiny.”
For over a decade, the Vermont Catamounts have defined excellence in the America East Conference. Under head coach John Becker—a seven-time America East Coach of the Year and the winningest coach in program history—Vermont has earned national respect for its discipline, defensive toughness,
When conversations around the nation heat up about the best returning sophomores—Isaiah Evans at Duke, Ian Jackson at St. John’s, Tahaad Pettiford at Auburn, Jayden Quaintance at Kentucky, Kanon Catchings at Georgia, Jackson McAndrew at Creighton—a standout name from the
Iowa didn’t just hire a head coach this spring—they imported a winning operating system.On March 24, 2025, Ben McCollum became Iowa’s 23rd head coach, bringing a résumé with more banners than most coaches see in a lifetime—426–95 (.818) career record, four NCAA D-II national championships,
The Tritons are stepping into the 2025–26 season with fresh leadership, a retooled roster, and a renewed sense of purpose. When Clint Allard was officially named head coach on March 30, 2025, it wasn’t just a changing of the guard—it was a statement
When the Virginia Tech Hokies tip off this season, one name will carry a heavy dose of expectation — Jailen Bedford. The 6’4″ guard from Hutto, Texas, isn’t just another transfer; he’s a battle-tested competitor whose path through junior college, Oral Roberts,
Before the mixtapes.Before Prolific Prep.Before the Syndicate EYBL battles.Before the Vegas Elite runs and the viral highlights. There was a name on a sheet of paper—just one among a list of young prospects I had quietly begun tracking back in
Feel is the rhythm of the game flowing through you.It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. But when it’s present, the whole team runs more smoothly. That’s what we’re talking about today — one of the most overlooked, least measurable, yet
Some players rise with noise. Others build their résumé in silence—steady, poised, and battle-tested before the spotlight ever finds them. Aaron Hunkin-Claytor, the cerebral 6’3” guard for the University of Hawai‘i, is one of those rare floor generals who doesn’t
As we continue our national tour of college basketball programs ahead of the 2025–26 season, we turn our lens to a high-major squad undergoing a full identity reset: the NC State Wolfpack. With veteran head coach Will Wade now at the helm, the
In the vast desert backdrop of Phoenix, where cacti stretch toward cloudless skies and the horizon feels endless, there lies a basketball program quietly building one of the most formidable mid‑major machines in America. Grand Canyon University is no longer just a
A Unit 1 Hoop Source Briefing on The Athletic’s Deep Dive Into the Future of College Basketball Economics Unit 1 Hoop Source – College Basketball + Athletics Over the years of covering players, coaches, and programs from across the country,