Oklahoma State forward had just begun to blossom before his death Tyrek Coger (AP) Not content to merely challenge himself against some of the nation’s top players his own age, Tyrek Coger sought a step up in competition. The high school junior goaded budding NBA star John Wall into a game of 1-on-1 at the 2012 Reebok Breakout Challenge in Philadelphia. In front of a few dozen onlookers, … [Read more...]

Louisville's Trevon Young to miss 2016 season Wake Forest’s John Wolford, left, scrambles away from Louisville’s Trevon Young. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) As indicated by his father earlier in the year, Louisville linebacker Trevon Young will not play in 2016. Friday at ACC Media Days, Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino confirmed that the hip injury Young suffered in the Music City Bowl will … [Read more...]

Oklahoma State forward dies after collapsing at a team workout Oklahoma State coach Brad Underwood and his program were rocked by tragedy Thursday (AP) The Oklahoma State basketball program has been rocked by tragedy. Tyrek Coger, a 21-year-old junior college transfer from Raleigh, N.C., collapsed following a team workout Thursday afternoon. Coger was immediately transported to Stillwater … [Read more...]

Watch: High schooler shatters backboard with Darryl Dawkins-esque dunk (Photo via @RODGERBOHN on Twitter) You probably haven’t heard of Isaiah Stokes. He’s a rising high school senior from Memphis who plays both football and basketball. He’s a three-star recruit. Now you have heard of Isaiah Stokes. And this backboard (RIP) at the Adidas Summer Championships in Las Vegas has definitely heard … [Read more...]

Alabama AD Bill Battle completes cancer treatment  (AP Photo/Dave Martin) A month after taking a leave of absence to undergo treatments for a form of cancer, Alabama athletic director Bill Battle is ready to get back to work. The school announced Thursday that Battle has completed his latest round of treatment for multiple myeloma and feels “great.” In a release, the school said Battle will … [Read more...]

ACC will adopt 20-game league slate when its network launches ACC commissioner John Swofford (Getty Images). When the ACC network launches in three years, the league will have some extra basketball inventory to offer. Commissioner John Swofford announced Thursday that the ACC will increase from 18 to 20 conference games beginning during the 2019-20 season. The timing of the switch makes it … [Read more...]

Social Hour: Miami (Ohio) and Tulane have sweet new helmets Miami (Ohio) will have a whole new look this season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Miami (Ohio) unveiled new uniforms … [Read more...]

Former UNC running back transferring to South Carolina via GI Bill Ty’Son Williams is using the GI Bill to transfer to USC (Getty). Former three-star recruit Ty’Son Williams is heading to South Carolina as a walk-on. Williams, a native of South Carolina, decided to transfer from North Carolina after his freshman season in 2015. He’s walking on because of transfer restrictions UNC put in … [Read more...]

911 call: Ex-OSU RB Bri'onte Dunn allegedly struck girlfriend Bri’onte Dunn (No. 25) was dismissed Monday (Getty). Dismissed Ohio State running back Bri’onte Dunn was involved in alleged altercation with his girlfriend Sunday, the day before he was dismissed for a violation of team rules. According to a 911 call, Dunn’s girlfriend alleged he struck her. As the Columbus Dispatch reports, … [Read more...]

Social Hour: USC suspends CB for Alabama game Isaiah Langley will miss USC’s game vs. Alabama (Getty). Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. USC has suspended cornerback Isaiah Langley after his May arrest. … [Read more...]